55 Buick Special New Frame?

[EVADER]

Has anyone ever "swaped" in a newer (Caprice, roadmaster, s-10 ect.) frame+suspention under a 55-57 Buick Special/Century? If so what autos can I use? I know most of you guys hate this but I want to use a late model chevy 350/700r4 with a/c. Power steering, with modern suspention. Reason being that this will be a daily driver, and its kind of hard to find a quick part for a 322 nailhead. I dont care alot about "origional" since it has been rearended in the past. Any helpful info would be nice. Thanks! (FYI My car is a 55 2 door post)

[Airy Cat]

Why don't you just buy a late model Chevy or maybe a Ford?

[64Electra]

Good point! But do realize the reliability of the Nailhead...Nearly BULLETPROOF!:grin:

[LAST1987GN]

About 10 years ago, I took two 1989 state police car chassis and spiced them together to put a 1955Roadmaster body on them, Buick 455 with a Turbo 400 married to the Posi from the troop car. The brakes, lines, rotors, suspension was all Chevy.

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z175/LAST1987GN/ParsonBuick022.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z175/LAST1987GN/ParsonBuick025.jpg

[DualQuad55]

In my opinion, it might be easier to use the stock frame and update the suspension/driveline. I am pretty sure FatMan offers a Must II fornt end kit, then you just need to get a rear hung in there. Next swap the engine/trans out etc...
It is just my opinion, but doing a full frame swap isn't necessarily worth the effort if everything else is ok.

[flynbuick]

71-72 Buick Estate Wagon is the swap I saw for a 57 Super. The Owner kept the 455 and the accessories. He said it fit like a glove.