71 buick riviera and 55 chevy 2nd design mix

[sorj]

Well guys (and gals),

After searching for an old ratrod prospect, I have given up and decided to go another direction. I have decided to take my 71 455 powered Buick Riviera, remove the body, and install my 55 2nd design Chevy P'up on the frame. I'm thinking I will be able to take advantages of the factory 4 link, 455 torque monster, and the strong tranny that pushed the 4000 lb + car down the road at a pretty respectible speed. I plan on posting pics as I go along I do have a few concerns that I could use some help on but that will be in another area.

 

[Old Iron]

I think you'll find the Riv will have too wide a track width for the 2nd gen Chevy.
Ya might want to check that before commencing.

 

[zpi28]

Be good if you had a 1T or bigger body.

 

[BruceKoukalaka]

Why destroy a Riv??? beautiful cars !!!!

 

[39flatback]

Why destroy a Riv??? beautiful cars !!!!

X2 unless the body is shot.

 

[Willowbilly3]

Pretty sure the Buick has a perimeter frame. It will probably be outside the pickup cab.

 

[Neverdone]

X2 unless the body is shot.

x3........... this will bring tears....

 

[sorj]

the Buick's body is swiss cheese since it has been sitting for almost 20 years in the elements. The frame maybe a little wider but I also know I'm going to have to shorten it. So, I could just cut the frame in the turn outs an shorten it during my narrowing process (something different). Dont forget, I'm doing the larger second design truck (55-59). I have seen where some dropped them on S10 chassis' and the wheels are too far inset for my taste.