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Can i use a s10 frame under 1938 Chevrolet car?

No, you cannot use an S10 frame under a 1938 Chevrolet car without significant, extensive, and likely prohibitively expensive modifications. The frames are completely different in size, design, suspension mounting points, and overall geometry. A 1938 Chevy is a body-on-frame vehicle with a very different chassis design than a modern S10.

Attempting such a swap would require:

* Massive fabrication: You'd need to custom-build new mounts for the body, engine, transmission, and suspension.

* Extensive modifications to the S10 frame: It would likely need to be cut, lengthened, or shortened to even remotely fit the 1938 Chevy body.

* Custom driveshafts and steering linkages: These would need to be completely custom-made.

* Electrical system integration: The electrical systems are vastly different and would need extensive work.

* Brake system modifications: The braking systems are incompatible.

While some people undertake ambitious frame swaps, this particular one is far beyond a typical project. The cost and skill level required would likely exceed the value of the resulting vehicle. It's simply not a practical or cost-effective approach. A more feasible approach would be to find a suitable replacement frame specifically designed for a 1938 Chevy, or a chassis from a similar era vehicle.