WTB swb 4x4 frame
 

After spending a pretty decent amount of money on an 1972 swb k10, that I bought from a supposed "1 Owner" that had only been repainted once with a complete original untouched drive train. Has a bent frame. The front axle is crooked. :waah:

Does anybody have a good, straight, original swb 4x4 frame for sale? I dont need it to be a roller. just the frame and brackets.

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weekend bump! anyone?

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There is a rolling chassis on clist in New York that looks decent . Ill try to look and post a link

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one last bump before I try and figure something else out.

Closer to utah the better. Has to be a weekend trip, cant take off work!

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Bringing it up. I took my frame to a reputable body shop that had a frame rack, they said its not worth your time/money trying to fix my frame. saying it is bent 1" in the "diamond" section and the right front frame sits lower then the left.

Still searching for a good ORIGINAL shortbed 4x4 frame (close to utah if possible) will even give you my old frame if you wanted/needed it.

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it's a loooooong weekend trip but try vintage chevy out here in fremont ca. (510)651-5874, speak with bill.

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Thanks jerry! I tried calling Bill but the voice-mail said he will be out of the office for the rest of the month. If I don't find one by then I will be giving him a call.

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Im curious how this turns out. Id like to know what a roller short frame is going for these days.

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why you got one? :lol:

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I left a message on his cell phone. will let you know as soon as i hear from him. i've sold several short 4x4 frames over the years but i don't have one right now, i wish i could help you out. it sucks to get lied to when you purchase a vehicle.

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I actually do. But I have never seen it. I bought out a buddy of mines 67-72 parts stash. One of the things he has is a shorty K10 project, think its a 72 chassis and cab. Title matches the cab (which I am keeping for sure).

Its buried an covered up behind a bunch of his other projects. I'm in no hurry to get it home, happy with him storing it for me. I'm just not sure if I'm going to keep it or move it someday. Hence my curiosity on the value.

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Probably whatever someone is willing to pay for it. Lately in my research people think they are gold which yes I understand they are rare but it seems like in the last 5yrs they have become really hard to find and people want outrageous prices for rusty crap! :waah:

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Yea It really is frustrating! I've been in the mentality that if I spend more money on a good truck I would get a good truck but this experience has been completely the opposite. But I have learned that if I'm going to spend as much as I have/did I will just start from the beginning and do it from the ground up and know it's done right!

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Bump!

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Idk if it's 4x4 but Flagstaff isn't too far from Utah

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/5748633174.html

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It is a two wheel drive rear coil spring frame. If you look at the cross member you can see the brackets for the trailing arms.

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They are getting harder and harder too find, especially just a rolling chassis. Your almost better off finding a project someone gave up on or tore apart and go that route and sell off the stuff you don't need. I keep an eye out for those frames all the time, and the northern/east coast stuff is usually rougher than the stuff out ya'lls way.

As far as a price point, it is really all over the place. I just sold a 68 swb rolling frame that needed a little bit of work but was overall really decent for 1650.00. I'm sure if it was a 72' chassis it would of went for more.

Good luck with your search. If i run across something in your area i'll shoot ya a PM.

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I know you're wanting a true short wheel base frame I have a short wheel base 4 by 4 frame that was a long wheelbase but it's been professional z cut if you're interested but it is not a true short wheel base frame it was a long wheelbase that's been shortened it is here in Utah

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Well im to the point of where i need to move on. This maybe my only option for now, so i might just do this. I will just get it done with a cut down frame then always keep my eyes open for a shortbed.

How much are you looking to get for this? And you said professionally done? Did they fish plate it? Was this previously a 72 4x4 long bed? Im pretty interested especially finding this so close to me.

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Thanks for keeping your eyes open!

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ill try amd get you pics , yes lwb shortened price depends if you want as roller or just frame

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Just the frame. You can send me pics to my email if you want. Kylerj133@hotmail.com

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I bought a 1970 GMC 4 X 4 pickup in SLC Utah turns out it has a 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short bed 4 X 4 Frame when we had it sand blasted. It had been cracked and welded on the drivers side between the steering box and front spring hanger. Someone had put very heavy front springs on. When I changed to 4 inch skyjacker softride springs the frame twisted out on the drivers side. What I'm getting at is I need a drivers side frame rail for a 1971 to 1972 short bed 4 X 4. If you get to a point of parting your frame out.

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I've got an original sb 4x4 chassis in Nor Cal about an hour north of Lake Tahoe. It's from a 1970. I don't believe there's any difference with a 72'. It's under a couple of feet of snow right now but could be exhumed for the right money. Don't know if it's too far for you. Thanks, Ken

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Also theres a complete truck on Sacramento CL posting# 5954750029. Ken