50 Frame swap to 80 Camaro Questions - Classic Trucks Forums at Classic Trucks Magazine Classic Trucks

50 Frame swap to 80 Camaro Questions

  
User Name:
Password:
Join FREE Now!
Forgot Password?
Forgot User Name?
Remember Me
Get Adobe Flash player
Home | Active Posts | Search | Register | Terms | FAQs
Rss
Item Posts    Sort Order

50 Frame swap to 80 Camaro Questions

 
buildinga55 buildinga55
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 12/08
Posted: 12/08/08
05:51 PM

I have not bought this truck yet, but have read the 80 Camaro subframe is too wide.  I have had a couple of folks say they do work but would be easier to lower with an older Camaro frame.  Has anyone got any ideas on the 80 Camaro subframe on a 50 Chevy?  The work is already finished on this truck and it is nearly completely assembled at this point.  If anyone has any pictures of this setup, I would really like to see it.  THanks  LJeffe2872@aol.com  

 
wessmo73 wessmo73
New User | Posts: 10 | Joined: 06/09
Posted: 06/25/09
11:28 AM

have you thought about using a S-10 frame  

 
mpayne mpayne
Administrator | Posts: 852 | Joined: 11/07
Posted: 06/26/09
09:22 AM

S-10 swap is very popular you should look into it.  

 
Thespecialist Thespecialist
User | Posts: 147 | Joined: 12/08
Posted: 06/27/09
09:28 AM

Thats right all you guys should use the S10 frame, actually everyone should use them , then go ahead and send me every original frame you have because I love'em. Since so many people do these swaps they should donate them to HELP THE SPECIALIST FUND, they 'll go to a good cause and also help me with my theropy ARA(Addicted Rodders Anonymous)  

 
huntington4721 huntington4721
User | Posts: 62 | Joined: 10/08
Posted: 06/29/09
10:02 AM

I got three stacked in my shop right now.  one someone chopped up to put in a V8, one that has fed the rust monster for most of its life, and one that is in great shape considering it was found in a field with a full sized tree growing thru it.

say what you want, but if you break down on a road trip see if NAPA can get you that 51 truck part faster than the S10 parts.  LOL  
07 GMC crew diesel
53 3100 original
53 3100 rat
51 3100 streetrod
49 F1 panel

 
Thespecialist Thespecialist
User | Posts: 147 | Joined: 12/08
Posted: 06/29/09
09:13 PM

Actually I totally agree with you, but I didn't tell you the full truth. I do want the frames but I actually scrap the rest, the I-beam does make a support bar for a block and tackle and the diff makes a good boat anchor and the leaf springs make a good rocking chair base.
  Anyway stack'em if you need cause thats how I ship'em. C/O the Specialist, Southern California.  

 

Ford Ranger Research
Ford Ranger Finding a fuel efficient automobile today is easier than ever. Check out the Ford Ranger buyer's guide providing information on car specs, reviews and fuel economy. The 2010 Ranger is offered with your choice of L4, V6 engines. It also comes with comparable warranty coverage to other vehicles in its class. Other similar vehicles are the Ford F350 and the GMC Sierra.