1999 2 Door question

[pacebm]

Hello everyone, I am new to the forum and have a quick question. Wife and I have had 3 tahoes and 2 suburbans so I am not new to the trucks but I am thinking about buying a 1999 2 door and was wondering what are the dimensions of the rear cargo area with the rear seat removed? I am in the process of looking for and building an expedition vehicle and I will not buy a Land Rover or Toyota. The truck I am looking at has a blown engine but the body looks good. I am thinking about setting the body down on a shortened 2500HD with a Duramax and Allison. The 2 Door is not near me or I would measure myself. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[2drhoeon4s]

mine is about 48" across and front to back. atleast that is when the floorpan drops off, if you are counting that, then I can stick a 4x8 sheet of plywood in mine and it sticks out like a foot maybe...

 

[pacebm]

Thanks man. That was exactly what I was looking for.

 

[99_2door]

I am thinking about setting the body down on a shortened 2500HD with a Duramax and Allison.

that is going to be a sick project!

 

[96ProCompTahoe]

you gotta post a ton of pics if this project goes down!

 

[blackcoffee]

Thats a really sick idea. Thats a really sick idea. Thats a ******* bad ass idea. **** yeah!

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[pacebm]

I looked at Duramax conversions but I like the idea of the heavier frame and running gear. I have owned 2 Duramax crewcab 2500HDs and both were great trucks that gave me virtually no problems. I drive my 3rd Duramax - 2007 CC SWB 2500HD -everyday and I love it. I have tinkered quite a bit with the engines and I think it would make a great project. I am no body expert but I think it should be doable. My big worry is the drivetrain length with the Allison but I will cross that hurdle when I get there. I may do a solid axle conversion but I am undecided as of now. I have already purchased a 2006 2500HD that was wrecked in the rear but the frame is straight and the truck runs (bed is trash). I didn't realize there would be interest on here but I will post up pictures or at least a link to the thread over at www.dieselplace.com. Thanks guys.