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**Captainfab** · 02-04-2014, 12:53 AM

Most anything is possible with enough money, time and skills.

But does it make sense to do it? Probably not.

On that Matt Hughes truck, they removed the entire stock front suspension and axle and built a custom 4 link with a Dana 60. So what was the point of all the work to mount the '66 body onto a 2006 frame? That custom front suspension could have very easily been installed under the original '66 frame as well as installing the engine and trans. Then the frame and cab would have the same VIN number and no possible legal issues later on.

I guess I just don't understand why so many guys want to switch to newer frames on these trucks.

02-04-2014, 12:53 AM	#10
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Is my Dream Truck Possible? Most anything is possible with enough money, time and skills. But does it make sense to do it? Probably not. On that Matt Hughes truck, they removed the entire stock front suspension and axle and built a custom 4 link with a Dana 60. So what was the point of all the work to mount the '66 body onto a 2006 frame? That custom front suspension could have very easily been installed under the original '66 frame as well as installing the engine and trans. Then the frame and cab would have the same VIN number and no possible legal issues later on. I guess I just don't understand why so many guys want to switch to newer frames on these trucks. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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