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67 is sold
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Troy, Michigan
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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. Thanks ![]() |
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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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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 ![]() Maybe I need to sell some of this crap ![]() Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all |
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67 is sold
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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
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Watch out for your cornhole !
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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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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 ![]() Maybe I need to sell some of this crap ![]() Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all |
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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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.
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Navel Inspector
Join Date: Mar 2003
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Another thing I learned about my 67. This board and the people are awesome.
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67 is sold
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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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Watch out for your cornhole !
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No fabrication at all to change sheetmetal.
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its all about the +6 inches
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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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