Swapping a 64 Suburban onto a 69 SWB frame - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bagged69c10 · 02-15-2008, 06:45 AM

Has anyone ever done this or know if it is easily possible. My body is in pretty bad shape and the Suburban is in pretty good shape but all my frame work is already done. I would appreciate any help.

slimbailess · 02-15-2008, 01:06 PM

i think the wheelbase is different between shortbed and suburban

greg64 · 02-15-2008, 02:13 PM

My 64 Suburban has a 115" WB. I don't know what the 69 SWB is though. My 77 swb is 117.

The chassis looks quite similar so it might be possible. The suburban frame doesn't kick up much at the rear like the later stuff does, so that's what I'd check.

bagged69c10 · 02-16-2008, 09:28 AM

Well ive measured both trucks and it looks like it gonna be possible. We'll see. Thanks for the help.

kdrodworks316 · 02-18-2008, 02:04 PM

its only metal, dont be afraid. measure twice, cut once and anything is possible.

02-15-2008, 06:45 AM	#1
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Swapping a 64 Suburban onto a 69 SWB frame Has anyone ever done this or know if it is easily possible. My body is in pretty bad shape and the Suburban is in pretty good shape but all my frame work is already done. I would appreciate any help. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

02-15-2008, 01:06 PM	#2
slimbailess Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Haltom City,TX Posts: 127	Re: Swapping a 64 Suburban onto a 69 SWB frame i think the wheelbase is different between shortbed and suburban

02-15-2008, 02:13 PM	#3
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: Swapping a 64 Suburban onto a 69 SWB frame My 64 Suburban has a 115" WB. I don't know what the 69 SWB is though. My 77 swb is 117. The chassis looks quite similar so it might be possible. The suburban frame doesn't kick up much at the rear like the later stuff does, so that's what I'd check. __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

02-16-2008, 09:28 AM	#4
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: Swapping a 64 Suburban onto a 69 SWB frame Well ive measured both trucks and it looks like it gonna be possible. We'll see. Thanks for the help. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

02-18-2008, 02:04 PM	#5
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: Swapping a 64 Suburban onto a 69 SWB frame its only metal, dont be afraid. measure twice, cut once and anything is possible.



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