Frames

[no moa]

I posted locally on CL i need a 70-72 chevy gmc shortbed frame,trailing arms, that accomidates power steering.

I already had one guy say he had a 70 frame, but it was under a 78 truck with leafs. morons.

Are there any differences in the 70-72 then the newer? I know alot of guys have used newer frames up to 77 or so?

I need a good frame for the stepper with PS. Mine has none. I don't want to end up with something wrong.

Thanks guys.

[m6z]

Originally Posted by no moa

I posted locally on CL i need a 70-72 chevy gmc shortbed frame,trailing arms, that accomidates power steering.

I already had one guy say he had a 70 frame, but it was under a 78 truck with leafs. morons.

Are there any differences in the 70-72 then the newer? I know alot of guys have used newer frames up to 77 or so?

I need a good frame for the stepper with PS. Mine has none. I don't want to end up with something wrong.

Thanks guys.

Somthing wrong with your frame? Why not add ps to your frame? The 68-72 frames are all the same and the only difference on the 67 frames is they don't have the dimple for the ps, but you could always add that if you wanted to(torch and a hammer).

[no moa]

I thought power steering frames were different than non for 68-72? I guess I am mistaken, I can just add PS to my 71 frame? I haven't pulled it apart yet to see if the dimple is there. But I have a 2wd PS box and pump from a 71 (I think) engine.
Thanks
Glen
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[m6z]

Originally Posted by no moa

I thought power steering frames were different than non for 68-72? I guess I am mistaken, I can just add PS to my 71 frame? I haven't pulled it apart yet to see if the dimple is there. But I have a 2wd PS box and pump from a 71 (I think) engine.
Thanks
Glen
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That's the info I've read/been told. I'm sure somone will be on here shortly to confirm or deny what I've said.

[Longhorn Man]

it'll bolt on.
The frames changed dramaticly in 73. Longer wheelbase, and a major kick up directly under the cab. A 4X4 can pull it off with a custom body lift and a relocated rear axle. But a 2 wheel drive can't do it. You'll end up with a mostly custom built frame and coulda saved time just going all out and full custom frame.

[no moa]

This truck came into work the other day, this is on a 77 frame with power steering i guess. Nice truck!
But that is y i asked the frame questions.

[OJ1988]

Originally Posted by no moa

Nice truck!
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Except for the dumb looking bed! I just don't get that.

[brad_man_72]

power steering box should bolt right up to your 71 frame. Po added dimple to my 67 frame.

[Longhorn Man]

Did you verify it had the claimed frame? It would be a LOT of work to make it work under a 2 wheel drive.

[no moa]

I did not, only going by what he said, he told me the frame was junk, and he got a 77 rolling frame for it.
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[Longhorn Man]

i wonder if he ment he had one to put under it. He'll give up as soon as he puts the cab on

[no moa]

If he ever stops in again, i'll take some frame pictures. But he said he did all the work.