Narrow front control arms

[Hu99erorange]

Hi all,
Is there by chance a factory control arm from another GM vehicle that will bolt on and give me a narrower front track width on a square body?

 

[bucket]

I'm not aware of anything.

What's the reason for a narrower track?

 

[Hu99erorange]

I have a bagged 57 panel on a 74 frame and am looking for options to tuck it better without a crazy offset wheel.

 

[bucket]

Oh cool! Got any pictures?

 

[theblindchicken]

Not anything that I'm aware of. With deep offset rims, you may have issues with contacting the frame before reaching lock-to-lock.

 

[Hu99erorange]

Oh cool! Got any pictures?

https://goo.gl/photos/Cq7e7UYqNwdJGxrj6

 

[fussfeld]

i want to take an outside guess and say that an s-10/g-body arms might work with some drilling required in the frame and crossmember, so it might not be 100% bolt on, but pretty "simple" and straightforward.

 

[fussfeld]

Found these:
http://michiganmetalworks.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=120

 

[bucket]

https://goo.gl/photos/Cq7e7UYqNwdJGxrj6

Did you make the rear 4 link or was that a kit?

 

[bucket]

Also, that looks like an awesome project!

 

[Hu99erorange]

Did you make the rear 4 link or was that a kit?

It is a universal kit off eBay.

 

[Big Chip]

Very cool rig!

 

[SDJunkMan]

Sweet project. I've always wanted a 50's panel. Why did you go with a squarebody frame? It seems like most guys use a S10 or do a Nova/Camero front stub. I have a 57 shortbed stepside that I hope to start building some day.

 

[theblindchicken]

Sweet project. I've always wanted a 50's panel. Why did you go with a squarebody frame? It seems like most guys use a S10 or do a Nova/Camero front stub. I have a 57 shortbed stepside that I hope to start building some day.

Probably availability and maybe being a stronger chassis for a full size truck?

 

[Hu99erorange]

Sweet project. I've always wanted a 50's panel. Why did you go with a squarebody frame? It seems like most guys use a S10 or do a Nova/Camero front stub. I have a 57 shortbed stepside that I hope to start building some day.

S-10 frames are too narrow for 55-59. They work great on earlier trucks. I chose this frame because it was available for a good price.