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Old 01-02-2007, 07:51 PM   #1
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Hi, I have a 1957 Chevrolet Stepside pickup. I have been told that you can use a 80's model Chevrolet frame instead of the original frame. Just wondering if anyone has heard of this or am I being told false information. I was also told that the cab would be a direct bolt-on to the 80's model frame. Thanks!
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Old 01-03-2007, 11:48 AM   #2
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im sure that you could do that. i have heard alot of other people doing it with other models and working fine. mostly chevelles and novas. let me know when you want to get rid of that 57.
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you can graft in the newer chevy crossmember to your existing frame, but you need to remove about 2.5 inches fron-m the center of it. the newer frame wont bolt up. You have to make all new mounts and such. I like to used the nova subframe and graft it in, It is the cleanest and neatest way I have found.
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