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lpaine · 10-12-2002, 09:18 PM

I have a 1969 gmc 3/4 ton lwb with coil spring trailing arm setup. I would like to swap the truck over to a newer style frame with leaf springs and disc brakes. I know I could drop the body on a 71 or 72 frame, but I was thinking about using a 73-87 frame. Is this do-able? The 73-87 would be easier to find (at least in these parts) and probably easier to find the tranny and gear ratio I want. Any help greatly appreciated.

10-12-2002, 09:18 PM	#1
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	frame swap I have a 1969 gmc 3/4 ton lwb with coil spring trailing arm setup. I would like to swap the truck over to a newer style frame with leaf springs and disc brakes. I know I could drop the body on a 71 or 72 frame, but I was thinking about using a 73-87 frame. Is this do-able? The 73-87 would be easier to find (at least in these parts) and probably easier to find the tranny and gear ratio I want. Any help greatly appreciated. __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet