73-80 & 80-87 frame differences? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

YankeeWhite · 08-10-2005, 01:59 PM

Hi guys, I am selling my frame to a guy locally, but his buddy is trying to convince him my frame is a 67-72 frame. Does any one have any pictures of their 73-80 frames?
Mine has the curved ends up front.
I have a picture but can't figure out resizing it on my mac.
Thanks.

Russell · 08-10-2005, 02:40 PM

As far as I am aware, they are the same less some differences on the front frame horns for the bumper differences. You can cut the older 73-80 frames to make the 81 - 87 trucks bumpers fit properly, and they otherwise line straight up.

Here is my 3/4 ton 4x4 frame from a 79 donor: First is a crappy shot in my garage (too dark for the camera) of the whole bare frame before I started on it, then a picture of the coated front, and finally another crappy shot from inside of the back (not yet complete, gonna take the leaf springs off, shoot them with graphite empregnated paint, and I gotta wirebrush a few places before I can put coating on them etc)

YankeeWhite · 08-10-2005, 02:46 PM

Thanks for the pictures. I guess it just confirms I have what I say I have.
Anyone have a picture of a 67-72 for comparison?

**Captkaos** · 08-10-2005, 04:54 PM

The only differences in the 73-80 and the 81-87 frames are the later ones have hole in the crossmember braces to lighten them up, and the front of the framehorn changed to mount the new bumper. The holes for the cab mounts are also larger on the later models.

bagged74 · 08-10-2005, 06:04 PM

a 67-72 frame would have coils and trailing arms in the rear if its a chevrolet frame. The 67-72 frame also is curved in towards the center directly over the rear axle.

**N2TRUX** · 08-10-2005, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bagged74

a 67-72 frame would have coils and trailing arms in the rear if its a chevrolet frame. The 67-72 frame also is curved in towards the center directly over the rear axle.

I think that should say 67-71 were coil spring/trailing arm frames. I'm no expert on 67-72's but I think all 72's were leaf spring frames...

72 CustomCamper · 08-11-2005, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I think that should say 67-71 were coil spring/trailing arm frames. I'm no expert on 67-72's but I think all 72's were leaf spring frames...

72's still had coil rears...

Chuck

CHEVYE · 08-10-2005, 06:52 PM

67-72's have a vin # stamped right below the cab on the driverside framerail. i don't know where they are on these since i just started getting into these years but the # would tell you exactly what year it is. they can't argue with that one

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Russell · 08-10-2005, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEVYE

67-72's have a vin # stamped right below the cab on the driverside framerail. i don't know where they are on these since i just started getting into these years but the # would tell you exactly what year it is. they can't argue with that one

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Mine is on the passenger frame rail on the outside wall

08-10-2005, 01:59 PM	#1
YankeeWhite Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Manhattan KS USA Posts: 117	73-80 & 80-87 frame differences? Hi guys, I am selling my frame to a guy locally, but his buddy is trying to convince him my frame is a 67-72 frame. Does any one have any pictures of their 73-80 frames? Mine has the curved ends up front. I have a picture but can't figure out resizing it on my mac. Thanks. __________________ 1964 Impala 2dr Hdtp 1963 Nova 2dr sedan 1964 Impala 4dr sedan

08-10-2005, 02:40 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	As far as I am aware, they are the same less some differences on the front frame horns for the bumper differences. You can cut the older 73-80 frames to make the 81 - 87 trucks bumpers fit properly, and they otherwise line straight up. Here is my 3/4 ton 4x4 frame from a 79 donor: First is a crappy shot in my garage (too dark for the camera) of the whole bare frame before I started on it, then a picture of the coated front, and finally another crappy shot from inside of the back (not yet complete, gonna take the leaf springs off, shoot them with graphite empregnated paint, and I gotta wirebrush a few places before I can put coating on them etc) Attached Images __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 08-10-2005 at 02:40 PM.

08-10-2005, 02:46 PM	#3
YankeeWhite Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Manhattan KS USA Posts: 117	Thanks for the pictures. I guess it just confirms I have what I say I have. Anyone have a picture of a 67-72 for comparison? __________________ 1964 Impala 2dr Hdtp 1963 Nova 2dr sedan 1964 Impala 4dr sedan

08-10-2005, 04:54 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	The only differences in the 73-80 and the 81-87 frames are the later ones have hole in the crossmember braces to lighten them up, and the front of the framehorn changed to mount the new bumper. The holes for the cab mounts are also larger on the later models. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-10-2005, 06:52 PM	#8
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	67-72's have a vin # stamped right below the cab on the driverside framerail. i don't know where they are on these since i just started getting into these years but the # would tell you exactly what year it is. they can't argue with that one . __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

08-10-2005, 06:04 PM	#5
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	a 67-72 frame would have coils and trailing arms in the rear if its a chevrolet frame. The 67-72 frame also is curved in towards the center directly over the rear axle.



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