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Old 06-30-2017, 10:41 AM   #46
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Re: Search for a 1949 is over Let the FUN begin...

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Originally Posted by robozride View Post
Although i agree with the parts replacement line of thought, and the possible savings in going that route there are two things that i dislike about the S10 frame swap;
1. the frame under the cab sits way low and requires spacers, therefor the cab is not actually bolted directly to the frame.
2. nothing looks worse to me than a bed floor that has been raised up as far as is required to cover the rear hump in the s10 frame.

I think you have seen a half-butted version. I have done 4 and have a 5th and the cab is absolutely bolted to the frame. and the bed floor only needs to be raised 1.5" to have a super low truck, if you build taller cab mounts it doesnt have to be raised at all.
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