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thekidd · 01-21-2005, 08:56 PM

I posted this today on 73-87 board for a friend of mine

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=136947

My question is will the 84 2wd SB frame fit under anything earlier?

I don't know and my friend might be willing to make me a deal if I can find something to put her under.

I always heard the only stupid question is the unasked one,so I'm asking.

Oh yeah if any of ya'll have the 84 Silverado body near me holler.

**Palf70Step** · 01-21-2005, 10:45 PM

They are different wheelbase from our trucks. It has been don by some of the 4x4 guys, but normally it envolved a body lift kit to deal with the frame dip differences. You'll have to relocate cab mounts also. older than 67 I am not to sure it will work. Pretty sure the frame is too wide. Most folks for the pre 60's use S10 frames for something modern underneath.

86SILVERADO · 01-21-2005, 11:06 PM

Don't have much experience with this myself but I do know that I just put a cab from an 84 2wd gmc onto a 77 4x4 frame and everything for the cab and front clip lined up exactly. It had a flat bed on it but I didin't even have to move that to get the cab to fit.

Longhorn Man · 01-21-2005, 11:06 PM

You can however, take the front cross emmber and bolt it to your 64 - 70 chassis, and the rear can be converted to use with coils, or if you have a leaf rear...then it might bolt right on, orr at least with a little cutting and welding.

thekidd · 01-22-2005, 12:37 AM

Thanks guys for input. I'll probably keep looking for a new body for him.

01-21-2005, 08:56 PM	#1
thekidd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 196	Probably a dumb question but.... I posted this today on 73-87 board for a friend of mine http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=136947 My question is will the 84 2wd SB frame fit under anything earlier? I don't know and my friend might be willing to make me a deal if I can find something to put her under. I always heard the only stupid question is the unasked one,so I'm asking. Oh yeah if any of ya'll have the 84 Silverado body near me holler. __________________ thekidd 95 Silverado 2000 Suburban 4x4 91 Nissan 4x4 65 Impala SS (Mom and Dads now mine) 1971 K5 Blazer(Father and son project) 1972 2WD Blazer Last edited by thekidd; 01-21-2005 at 09:01 PM.

01-21-2005, 10:45 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	They are different wheelbase from our trucks. It has been don by some of the 4x4 guys, but normally it envolved a body lift kit to deal with the frame dip differences. You'll have to relocate cab mounts also. older than 67 I am not to sure it will work. Pretty sure the frame is too wide. Most folks for the pre 60's use S10 frames for something modern underneath. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-21-2005, 11:06 PM	#3
86SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hills of Western Mass Posts: 626	Don't have much experience with this myself but I do know that I just put a cab from an 84 2wd gmc onto a 77 4x4 frame and everything for the cab and front clip lined up exactly. It had a flat bed on it but I didin't even have to move that to get the cab to fit. __________________ 86 Silverado C10 back to 305 power! 67 C30 Dually Dump, with 350 transplant, Rockhauler 05 Duramax 3500 "If at first you don't succeed, try a bigger hammer" Member of the 1-Ton club!

01-22-2005, 12:37 AM	#5
thekidd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Piedmont of North Carolina Posts: 196	Thanks guys for input. I'll probably keep looking for a new body for him. __________________ thekidd 95 Silverado 2000 Suburban 4x4 91 Nissan 4x4 65 Impala SS (Mom and Dads now mine) 1971 K5 Blazer(Father and son project) 1972 2WD Blazer

01-21-2005, 11:06 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You can however, take the front cross emmber and bolt it to your 64 - 70 chassis, and the rear can be converted to use with coils, or if you have a leaf rear...then it might bolt right on, orr at least with a little cutting and welding.



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