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Old 04-21-2004, 02:21 PM   #1
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67-72 frame compatibility?

Just how compatible are the 67-72 SWB frames?

I am considering shopping for a rolling SWB frame to rebuild my '67 stepside. I have read they are compatibile but need to know if it is pretty much a direct swap or what may be involved.

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Old 04-21-2004, 02:29 PM   #2
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If you are talking body/drivetrain swap any year leaf or coil will work. If you're wanting to swap over rear end suspension components for some reason, it's best to stick with a frame with the same rear suspension as you currently have. Though not impossible, it's more work to change a leaf to a coil or vice versa.

I'm swapping a 67 SWB chevy coil truck onto a 72 GMC SWB leaf frame and it's a slam dunk, but I'm not planning on making my leaf frame into a coil one
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72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor)
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Old 04-21-2004, 02:50 PM   #3
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I'm interested in keeping a coil setup. The rear of my truck is perfect, front is a little pretzel like

Thanks for the info
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Old 04-21-2004, 03:45 PM   #4
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The 67 frames had a very slight difference in the front around the steering box area. If it was ever a problem, there are several posts on here about how to dimple one slightly for power steering off a post 68 truck.
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Old 04-21-2004, 04:01 PM   #5
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The 67 frames had a very slight difference in the front around the steering box area. If it was ever a problem, there are several posts on here about how to dimple one slightly for power steering off a post 68 truck.
Good point. I had thought to add that but since it's already a 67 I thought it moot. Ideal situation would be a 71/72 rolling coil chassis --> you'd get disk brakes, 5 lug wheels, and dimpled frame
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Currently on or near the homestead:

67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's)
67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction)
67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler)
67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC)
68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC)
70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC)
71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor)
72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor)
72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor)
72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC)
81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler)
82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy)
93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car)
02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk)
2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter

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Old 04-22-2004, 12:04 AM   #6
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Another thing with the 67 frames, they are not ready for a big block. On the passenger side fraim rail, there is a small section that turns up....just behinde the lower rad hose on the unside upper portion if the frame rail. I think this is big block fuel pump room, but it isn't on the 67's though.
So we'll say 68 - 72 is all the same. 67 is darn close.
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Old 04-22-2004, 01:36 AM   #7
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Another thing I learned about my 67. This board and the people are awesome.
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Old 04-22-2004, 07:50 AM   #8
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Agreed Warbones, this site is priceless

Thanks for the helpful replies, looks like a 71/72 may be the best way to go.

When bolting up a '67 front clip, cab and bed, is there much fabrication required?
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Old 04-22-2004, 08:21 AM   #9
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No fabrication at all to change sheetmetal.
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Old 04-22-2004, 09:25 PM   #10
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Well, being that you are in detroit, you may need to fab up spots where there used to be metal.
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