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Projects 57 Safari body in a 55 sedan frame fit?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Bullit68, Nov 17, 2023.

  1. Bullit68
    Joined: Sep 16, 2009
    Posts: 186

    Bullit68
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    from Verona, PA

    I know the Pontiac has a longer frame. But would cowl back 57 Safari body fit on a 55 sedan delivery frame. I’m sure there is a difference in spare tire and fuel tanks. Wondering if body mounts line up. Could put chevy floors in to fix the tire ‘n tank issue. Anyone done it? To build a Nomad using a Safari? Yeah, there’s less Safaris, but Nomads look better to me.
     
  2. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
    Posts: 36,009

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    Somehow that sounds like a disaster hunting a place to happen. to me the Safari is a far better looking car all the way around.
     
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  3. I’d rather have the Safari

    but look up ch***is dimensions for both and compare
     
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  4. Bullit68
    Joined: Sep 16, 2009
    Posts: 186

    Bullit68
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    from Verona, PA

    I know a few would save the Safari, but wonder if they swap.
     
  5. BJR
    Joined: Mar 11, 2005
    Posts: 11,321

    BJR
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    I believe they only made less than 900 57 Safari's. The floor pans are completely different.
     
  6. flynbrian48
    Joined: Mar 10, 2008
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    No. Completely different floors/body mounts. Sounds like a great way to ruin two cars.
     
  7. chucka
    Joined: Oct 29, 2018
    Posts: 93

    chucka

    What flynbrian said - - sell what you have and go find a whole safari to restore!
     
  8. gotta56forme
    Joined: Feb 20, 2010
    Posts: 855

    gotta56forme
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    from Seattle

    Sir, please step away from the '57 Safari...
     
  9. 77salon
    Joined: Oct 19, 2011
    Posts: 133

    77salon
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    from RI

    any pics of the safari body?
     

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