Frame-off 64 Chevy C-10....CTD????

[CStraface]

For the last two years I have been working on a 64 Chevy Stepside C-10... as money permits of course. In love with Diesel, I have pondered the idea about throwing a CTD into my 64 Chevy. Now, I have done no measuring or research on this, as I need to get the frame coated and all the other parts coated before I can have her rolling again, so I can get a ride height to see if that oil pan will cause an issue. I'm thinking if it does, I can work out some mounts to sit the engine up a little higher, and build a scoop out of the hood covering the head of the engine. Let me know what you guys think? Plausible?

 

[TKingsbury]

Sounds cool, but maybe just a 4bt though. I doubt there will be interference with the hood unless you go overboard raising it.

Travis. .

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

Chevy frames from those years were pretty much a wet noodle in terms of strength and ridgidity - at the very least, do some serious additions and reinforcing if you don't want the Cummins to make a pretzel outta the stock frame. You might also spend some "quality time" reinforcing crossmembers and attachment points as well...

 

[CStraface]

Oh yes... forgot to mention... the frame-off, includes new frame and 4-linked coil over rear end.

 

[CStraface]

Ok, so a little update on my poject. I have decided to completley ditch the Chevy frame. So now I want to find a Dodge 3/4 ton or 1 ton frame and mate '64 Cab and bed to the Dodge frame. I think this will be easier then trying to strengthen the Chevy frame. Plus, the Dodge frame will be set-up to use the CTD drivetrain. Anybody got a frame laying around?

 

[JLEONARD]

I'll have one in Ct but that's probably not worth the drive

 

[DVolk]

Frame-off 64 chevy c-10 ....CTD

You could get a 70's to 80's GM 4x4 frame or 2wd frame



of which will fit the 64 alot easier . I can also help you out with the motor mounts plus i do have a 4x4 chevy frame

 

[CStraface]

Well so far I have found an 89 Dodge 250 frame that I could use. What year is your GM frame?

 

[DVolk]

Frame-off 64 chevy c-10 ....CTD

A 1973 3/4 ton frame , intersted???????????????????