SyTy Frame

[cheddar]

So i have a 1952 GMC and want to do something different so I was thinking about how unique it would be to build it on an SyTy platform. As many people have I will have to redo the frame and will probably be using an S10 frame so i was wondering. Are the 92 S10 and 92 SyTy frame the same? and If not does anyone know what the differences are or heard about anyone doing anything like thing

 

[mattw]

Re: SyTy Frame

A 92 4x4 frame would be identical.. Personally I would use a 95 or newer frame as they are almost fully boxed...

-Matt

 

[95xtreme]

Re: SyTy Frame

I agree with matt they are boxed much further back, Now is you truck a long bed or short bed?

If it is a short bed you will need a long bed or an ext cab chassis for the wheel base and over all length to be close. If it is a long bed you will need to lengthen the s10 chassis.

 

[ty166]

Re: SyTy Frame

i think the s-10 frame is going to be a little small for a 1959 gmc. here is what it looks like on a 88 suburban frame.

 

[95xtreme]

Re: SyTy Frame

Only if his truck is a long bed and he is keeping it that way.

nice truck btw

 

[cheddar]

Re: SyTy Frame

its a 52GMC its a short bed fleet side and I am wondering because I want to do something different and a AWD Turbo V6 52 GMC would definitally be different and hella cool

I know i will need a long box or extended cab and how hard would it be to put a SyTy drive train into a newer S10 frame? i dont care if i have to build custom shafts or anything like that its going to have to be custom wired and a few other things regardless

 

[92TYPHOON937]

Re: SyTy Frame

i like the pick up down there on the burb frame that thing looks sweet i think the s-10 frames were the same up to somewhere in the 2000's late 90's right?

 

[cheddar]

Re: SyTy Frame

they stayed the same until 2003 and i figured the SyTy frames would be the same just figured i would ask.

So anyways the reason for asking is I am planning on building a SyTy powered AWD 52 GMC chop top Everyone has a big V8's i just think it would be unique

 

[92TYPHOON937]

Re: SyTy Frame

i would put it on a full size chevy frame from the 90's or 4wd i guess would work also then they had 4.3's in them then all u would have to have is all th sy stuff would be a better idea

 

[KETCH-UP]

Re: SyTy Frame

I would take a good look at a Bravada frame for that project.

 

[JuStBlAzIN]

Re: SyTy Frame

i would put it on a full size chevy frame from the 90's or 4wd i guess would work also then they had 4.3's in them then all u would have to have is all th sy stuff would be a better idea

FULL size frame would be better.. Like a newer 4x4 silverado. Then use silverado SS AWD t-case and differentials. and power it up by the 4.3.

 

[95xtreme]

Re: SyTy Frame

Why an s-series frame fits under it like a glove, actually for around a grand there is a guy here in MN that sells a kit that makes your 50 body bolt on. I have seen them used and turned out great but I have nevered used them. We have done it a couple times, as well as now putting an 4x4 frame under my roomates 46 chev pickup and converting it to awd with a 5.3 turbo.

 

[midnightbluS10]

Re: SyTy Frame

Here's some pics of a 54 on an S10 frame.

http://rides.webshots.com/album/68027006tADQXQ

and some more info an the S10 swap.

http://www.ad-engineering.com/HOMEPAGE.html

 

[jasonpickett]

Re: SyTy Frame

So i have a 1952 GMC and want to do something different so I was thinking about how unique it would be to build it on an SyTy platform. As many people have I will have to redo the frame and will probably be using an S10 frame so i was wondering. Are the 92 S10 and 92 SyTy frame the same? and If not does anyone know what the differences are or heard about anyone doing anything like thing

Do a search on the hamb at www.jalopyjournal.com

It is a pretty straight forward swap as long as you can be creative with the mounts. I have done 2 of them. PM me if you would like information.

Jason
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