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Frame in bad shape
Pulled the front clip off my 1966 GMC Suburban 4x4 and discovered the frame has already had some "repair work". Finding a complete new frame could be difficult. What years GMC or Chevy would have the same front frame that could replace this with?
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Re: Frame in bad shape
Wow, that is rough. I might be wrong as I'm not well versed on the 4x4 differences, but I'm thinking the front frame rails are pretty much the same, except for the 4x4 specific mounts and brackets
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Re: Frame in bad shape
I dont speak 4x4 either, but you should post more pictures to see what the difference would be on a 2wd frame
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Re: Frame in bad shape
Somebody had some fun 4wheelin! Not sure what your project future is or price range but here is an option to consider,
https://www.e-zchassisswaps.com/8
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Re: Frame in bad shape
Maybe contact this guy, he seems to have plenty of 60-66 parts including Suburbans
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/7560564501.html |
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Re: Frame in bad shape
I checked with the guy on Craigslist. He didn’t have anything. Anyone else have one laying around?
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Re: Frame in bad shape
Tchevs, are the 2nd and 4wd frames very similar? I thought they were quite a bit different.
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Re: Frame in bad shape
I have never seen them side by side but from reading in the forum, I understand they are different. With that said, there is tons of people that have done the swap from 2 to 4wd and vice versa. A 4wd frame is going to be a lot tougher to find, thats why I said if you dont mind swapping your suspension to it?
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Re: Frame in bad shape
Wrong side of the country, I have a nice 64 Gmc 2wd Suburban frame, I'm not going to use . Also don't know what might have been different on 2wd/ 4wd.
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Re: Frame in bad shape
I know it's far from home but contact this guy.
He's very familiar with 4wd vs 2wd https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/...660288472.html
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Re: Frame in bad shape
I could not find the guy in Portland on Craigslist. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Re: Frame in bad shape
Here are some pictures with the 2WD section. Hard to see the differences in pictures.
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Re: Frame in bad shape
Quote:
Chris Wright phone# 503-868-8860
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Re: Frame in bad shape
Got the frame cleaned up and ready to start repairs.
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