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Andy 11-18-2006 15:35:12 71.82.219.109 22311 Report to Moderator	I recently puchased a 1951 chevy short bed 1/2 ton truck. I want to put the body and box on a 1982 2wd short bed chassis that has beed lowered. Everything was going fine, until I put the box on. It sits way to high on the new chassis. I know other people have done this and was wondering if any one had any suggestions or solutions. [Reply]  [Send Email]
Jim Morrison 11-22-2006 15:46:21 68.9.240.73 22360 Report to Moderator	Re: 1951 Chevy truck cab swap to 1982 chassis in reply to Andy, 11-18-2006 15:35:12   Andy, I did a 1950 International to a 1984 Chev frame. The dropped foot boxes on the 84 will give you a problem. L brackets were fabricated for the front mounts and the rear I used existing mounts. The cab should bridge the frame drop. Remember to bolt up a front fender to the cab and adjust the cab frame postion to center the front wheel in the fender wheel opening. I used an after market cargo box and set it on hockey pucks then drilled holes and attached the box to the frame using the hockey puck as a spacer and shock absorber. You may have to relocate the radiator mounts (I did) as when the cab moves forward (to center the wheels) so does the radiator. Also because the cab moved forward on the frame the cargo box also came forward. I had to shorten the frame at the last cross member (just in front of the rear spring shackel). I didn't like the 3 inch gap but I could live with it. I fabracated a spacer frame cover painted it black and put it between the cab and frame. There is a picture of it on this site. search under "International". One more thing, when the cab went forward so did the engine to make room for the cab. I used the existing engine mounts, however I bolted 1/4" thick plates to the frame mounts then moved the engine forward 2 inches on the plates, drilled holes in the plates and mounted the engine to the plates. I don't remember the size of the 1/4" plates but make the big enough to cover the mounts and have enough room for adjustment. Because the engine went forward the drive shaft has to be extended two inches also. It can be done. Good luck. Jim   [Reply]  [Send Email]
CCer 11-18-2006 18:00:43 207.255.71.69 22317 Report to Moderator	Re: 1951 Chevy truck cab swap to 1982 chassis in reply to Andy, 11-18-2006 15:35:12   Go to www.stovebolt.com , sign in/register and post your question there. It's a great site!   [Reply]  [No Email]
vin 11-19-2006 18:30:16 66.134.244.210 22330 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: 1951 Chevy truck cab swap to 1982 chassis in reply to CCer, 11-18-2006 18:00:43   Put a 54 5 window body and bed on a 84 4x4 silverado short bed frame. The factory 4" lift was accomodated by fabricating custom "L" brackets at the front of the cab and plates for the cab rear and front end supports. Body was adjusted up and down until fit was right and then the brackets bolted/welded to frame. Bed was raised to fit on urethane block spacers and bolted down. Email me direct as I can't figure how to send pics   [Reply]  [Send Email]