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fd1965 · 11-08-2009, 02:24 PM

I have a 1965 c-10 shortbed 2wd. I was curious how much work is involved to swap it to a mid eighties 4wd shortbed chassis. I don't know how close of a fit it might be or if extensive fabrication would be necessary. I appreciate any help you could offer. Dan

**DPowers** · 11-08-2009, 04:28 PM

I think that you are looking at a lotta work. But anything is possible.
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368294

**Captainfab** · 11-09-2009, 12:59 AM

There is a fair amount of fabrication required. You will need to build new body mount brackets on the frame in most every location, which will give you about 3" of body lift. It would be easier and the end result would be better if you just put the 4x4 running gear under your '65 frame. Although that would still require some fab work. The feasibility of it would depend on if you have the fab skills yourself or would you need to have a fab shop do that part?

cliffy · 11-09-2009, 09:24 PM

I agree...its a big job goin from 2 wheel to 4. I am doing a 1960/1981 myself right now but mine are both 4x4...will check in as I go.

11-08-2009, 02:24 PM	#1
fd1965 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salisbury, MD Posts: 2	1965 body swap I have a 1965 c-10 shortbed 2wd. I was curious how much work is involved to swap it to a mid eighties 4wd shortbed chassis. I don't know how close of a fit it might be or if extensive fabrication would be necessary. I appreciate any help you could offer. Dan

11-08-2009, 04:28 PM	#2
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: 1965 body swap I think that you are looking at a lotta work. But anything is possible. check here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368294

11-09-2009, 12:59 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: 1965 body swap There is a fair amount of fabrication required. You will need to build new body mount brackets on the frame in most every location, which will give you about 3" of body lift. It would be easier and the end result would be better if you just put the 4x4 running gear under your '65 frame. Although that would still require some fab work. The feasibility of it would depend on if you have the fab skills yourself or would you need to have a fab shop do that part? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-09-2009, 09:24 PM	#4
cliffy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 60	Re: 1965 body swap I agree...its a big job goin from 2 wheel to 4. I am doing a 1960/1981 myself right now but mine are both 4x4...will check in as I go. __________________ my o/l says the truck has a vibration at 65 mph..I said its ok, it goes away at 90. Last edited by cliffy; 11-09-2009 at 09:26 PM.



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