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1. [oletrucks] 48 Frame Swap (score: 1): Author: Stuart <sbcltd@netcomuk.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2001 12:42:15 -0000; Has anyone on the list done a 48 1/2 Ton on 82 El Camino frame swap? I'm in the Uk and finding parts is a complete nightmare but I've been given a complete El Camino and I think the frame will fit. J; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00155.html (7,379 bytes)
2. Re: [oletrucks] 48 Frame Swap (score: 1): Author: "rogerg" <rogerg@maverick.facil.uconn.edu>; Date: Tue, 9 Jan 2001 09:50:00 +0000; Check the frame length and the wheelbase. Although the elCamino frame is easy to shorten it is really weak unless you plan on boxing it in. Driveshaft is one of the longest in the business.(61 1/2"); /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00157.html (8,215 bytes)
3. Re: [oletrucks] 48 Frame Swap (score: 1): Author: "Ron Keller" <tinwiz1@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2001 19:59:44; Hello Stuart! I just thought I'd try to give you a little insight into your frame swap idea. I've been at this stuff since about 1967, so I've got some experience at chassis fabrication and modificat; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00160.html (14,223 bytes)
4. Re: [oletrucks] 48 Frame Swap (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Tue, 09 Jan 2001 18:32:16 -0500; You forgot the easiest way! Just set the exsisting frame on top of the el camino frame and weld them together. This gives the added advantage of more ground clearance! Never forget the three rules o; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00161.html (16,058 bytes)
5. Re: [oletrucks] 48 Frame Swap (score: 1): Author: "Ron Keller" <tinwiz1@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 00:44:36; Gee whiz John! ... I hate it when your always right!...lol! I suppose if a guy has the smarts to modify the Camino frame, you could do what you suggest as well...and you know it would be straight. If; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00163.html (19,085 bytes)
6. Re: [oletrucks] 48 Frame Swap (score: 1): Author: Stuart <sbcltd@netcomuk.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:22:24 -0000; You got that right. It's more difficult than you can imagine. I tried for 2 months to get a Mustang II front with no luck so I realised then that it was going to be a long slog. Plus any parts I get; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00171.html (21,039 bytes)
7. RE: [oletrucks] 48 Frame Swap (score: 1): Author: "Willard, Andrew" <andrew.willard@experian.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:50:01 -0800; Hey Ron, If you're really in need of a warm place to work, I have a 53 Panel in need of a Camaro subframe. You're welcome to come out to So Cal and work on that. ;-) Andy Willard Tustin, CA 53 Panel; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00177.html (19,693 bytes)
8. RE: [oletrucks] 48 Frame Swap (score: 1): Author: "Ron Keller" <tinwiz1@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2001 03:21:28; Hey Andy! Gee! That's a tempting offer...(as I sit here looking at the 2 1/2 feet of snow in my yard!) Two problems come to mind though... 1/ the last time I visited Cal., I almost never came home ag; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00203.html (22,422 bytes)
9. Re: [oletrucks] 48 Frame Swap (score: 1): Author: "Ron Keller" <tinwiz1@hotmail.com>; Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2001 01:41:17; Hi Nevin! I've looked into doing that for a customer once. After setting the cab on the frame, I saw that I would have to cut into the back of the cab and floor,as the '78 frame isn't flat on the top; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00255.html (21,019 bytes)

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