In a message dated 3/12/04 5:44:46 PM Central Standard Time,
chevl_69@earthlink.net writes:
> Has anyone ever just transferred a whole body to a newer chassis? Say about
> a 1980's 3/4 ton to 1 ton? Most of them should be cheap.
> I'm sure someone has done it already, but I see some problems doing
> it. The frame on your '58 is relatively flat from front to back, with just a
> small 2" or so hump over the rear axle. The "newer" frames have a very large
> drop in them, (4" to 6" in most). It would be difficult to make mounts to get
> your body lines to match up. The other problem is wheel base, and track. The
> "newer trucks" are a wider track, and longer wheel base than your '58.
> Other thoughts right now are a stainless Flaming River column, and Dakota
> Digital gauges...anyone using them?
I have not personally used them, (that would be like almost being
done with your truck) but I have seen them used in many different trucks at
shows. I haven't heard anything bad about them. If you have lots of $$$$$$, go
for it.
>
>
> Question of the day: Why the heck are Auto Meter Cobalt series gauges so
> darned expensive?
>
Because they are new, neat, and you want them!!!!!!!!!!
Good Luck with your project. Remember, if you find a simple way of
doing something, share it with us. Some of us simple minded people need simple
ways.
Pat Hollister
'58 step
West Burlington, IA.
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