Frame lengths
 

Hey everyone I'm new to the site,
I picked up a1963 chev suburban.
Just wonder if the frame from the suburban
Is the same length as a swb or lwb.
From what I measured seems to be
Swb. Thanks in advance. I'm also trying to
Post picture but not having luck.

Re: Frame lengths
 

115wb, should have that info on the blue trim tag in cab on drivers panel by the vent

Re: Frame lengths
 

Yeah I'm pretty sure that the swb is the same as the c10 burb/panel. 115" wheelbase.


Not to hijack the thread but a quick simi related frame question. Is there a difference between the 1/2 ton and 1 ton frames? Not suspension but frame itself. I'm a little concerned now that I found a 1/2 ton frame from a 63 P/U under my 60 1 ton panel. It does have the 1 ton suspension but I'm curios to know if there was a physical difference between the actual frames

Re: Frame lengths
 

I used a long bed frame and cut it down to the 115" short bed length and used it on my suburban and it worked without any problems. reason was I had already modified my truck frame with air ride stuff and a new cross member so it was easier to swap it than start over. it is on my build thread with pictures.

Re: Frame lengths
 

The wheelbase is the same. Although the back part from the wheel to the rear bumper is slightly longer of about 4" to 6". I can measure it after work later today if you'd like.

Re: Frame lengths
 

Thanks for your reply, Chakah it's all good
No need to measure thanks again.

Re: Frame lengths
 

it may also depend upon w/b as here is my 157" w/b 1t. it does appear to kick up higher in the rear.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/160...1012291506.jpg
there is also a difference between the dimensions of the frame rails as show in the following link
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550856
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