1950 Chevy Fleetline Deluxe

[brickdog]

Trying to find out if there is a chevy subframe (not Fatman or Mustang II) that I could put a 350 V-8 (mostly stock) with a 350 or 400 trans. in my Fleetline. I'm a disabled veteran working on a tight budget and have physical limitations on what I can and can't do. I might be going in a wheelchair in a couple of years so I need to get cracking on this project. Also, need some info for the rearend, don't need a 12 bolt or Ford 9 in, 10 bolt will work with open or limited slip. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Any books that have this info that I could purchase, I just need a title. This is the only new car my Dad ever bought and has been in a garage on blocks for 30 years. He is 87 years old and still getting around good, but recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and I would like for him to be able to drive and enjoy before he leaves for the Chevy junkyard in the sky.

[bobss396]

Before the advent of aftermarket chassis parts, the cool trick was to graft a Nova or Camaro front frame onto your chassis rails. If you can still find one.

I've also seen the GM metric chassis under some old Chevies and even just the front chassis portion grafted onto the old chassis.

In your case, I'd suggest getting a Monte Carlo donor car, anywhere from 1987-1987 should do. You'll get a lot of benefit from the swap, disc brakes, power steering, a tilt column and maybe even AC.

Bob

[72chevelleOhio]

Bob means any GM "G" body, not just an '87 monte carlo. Caprice would be another option. You could search some auctions in your area to find a great deal on any full frame GM car. I saw a classified ad for a '39 ford that supposedly had an S-10 truck chassis under it, so if the wheel base it right maybe you could use an s-10 too. I would think a full frame would be an easier change over.