Ok here's the deal, I've got a complete 02 WS6 donor vehicle, and a 1952 p/u rolling chassis, can I borrow everything from the donor vehicle suspension, computer, factory air, and fuel injection, ect. And make it all work without much more added expense, or will I encounter more serious issues? I understand there will be some fabbing involved, I'm just trying to go over everthing on papper before I start this project

 

Yeah sounds like you have basically everything you will need. If you were to install the ws6 firewall into the truck, then you will be able to install the dash and all that stuff. Sounds like a fun project.

Remington

 

You can forget swapping the suspension since there isn't really a good way (that I've seen) to use the parts effectively...but the powertrain and the rest will be cool to install. An early Camaro or Nova from the 70's might be good for a front clip donor. I suppose you could use the 10 bolt too but my guess is that you might need to narrow the housing a bit.

 

Mod the truck body to fit the donor frame. Check the link in my sig

 

Frame mods too (wheelbase)

 

His donor isn't a Y-body, it's a unibody F-car.........difficult to put a truck body on it I think. Your Stepside is awesome!

 

OH! Didn't know they were unibody. Although I was told the vette frame was part of the body and could not be separated by some douche bags. I take it this is a fact for the F-bodies (not my area of expertise).

In that case, besides the obvious engine and trans:

You will need custom engine and trans mounts.

The rearend width is probable too narrow (the C5 IRS is narrower than my truck rear). I plan on making that up in wheel offset. I'd try to keep the late rear with rear discs if possible. You'll need to weld on the bracketry for your rear suspension.

A custom drive shaft is pretty much unavoidable

The F-body radiator appears to be close to the same dimensions as the vette radiator, which I have made mounts for to fit my truck rad support. You may also be luck there.

The f-body pedal assembly may be too short, but you can use an assembly from a new truck or possibly make your originals work.

There may be a suspension company who makes, or could make, a front crossmember for your boxed frame to accept the F-Body suspension. Progressive Automotive does custom work like that. Or, you could swap the front clip for a 2nd or 3rd gen F-body front clip and use one of the kits available to upgrade to the 4th gen or C5 brakes.

You'll need to decide if you want rack/pinion or a steering box before to talk to a suspension fabricator.

Be prepared to mod your front inner fenders, firewall and trans tunnel/hump.

The gauges could probably be made to fit your dash, although that would not be my preference.

Not sure about the F-Body Fuel cells, although you will probably want a blazer/suburban type tank under the bed (get it out of the cab!!!)

A/C will probably need to be a conglomeration of F-Body and aftermarket (vintage air etc) components.

Master cylinder(s) (not sure if you have an auto or manual) should be usable if you mount them to you're firewall (I'm mounting mine out of sight).

Good luck and POST PICS!!!

 

I used 99 Z28 for my 76 conversion,your old truck is
going to be alot of work. Check out my pics.
good luck Dale
http://photobucket.com/albums/y190/76ls1bird/