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GbodyFreak · 06-07-2009, 10:54 AM

I've been researching this idea for the past couple of days. The short wheelbase GMT800 GMC Yukon Denali is within 1 inch of the wheelbase of a 67-72 shorty C10. My idea is to find a rollover Denali that still has all of the mechanical parts operating. Strip off the body/Doghouse of the Denali and replace it with the setup off of a c10. The entire underside would be updated denali, you'd have the 6.0L engine, all wheel drive and the independent rear in a short, light pickup. The only problems I could see with it would be the width differences, if there are any as well as changing the mount points on the chassis to match that of the pickup. Sorry if this is a rehash, but I haven't seen much information on anyone else trying this out.

**Boog** · 06-07-2009, 11:17 AM

First off welcome to the forums.
Being a body swap onto a late model chassis you might find some info down in the 4x4 forum. I know Mudder put his 67 cab n bed on a 78 or so 4 wd chassis. Awesome truck. Not the same as the Denali set up of course but you may gain something there.

UltraBlue71 · 06-07-2009, 12:13 PM

Wow, that sounds like quite the undertaking, Please do a build thread if you start the build, you'll have 50 people watching your progress and offering solutions and help along the way, If you could pull it off it would be an amazing truck!

68shortstep · 06-07-2009, 12:45 PM

Just watched a "Street Customs" TV show episode where the West Coast Customs business did a full body-swap of a 69 GTO shell onto an '08 - '09 ? GTO wreck.

"Two week build" in their shop for the TV show.

Lotsa work, but anything's possible if you throw enough time & money at it.

Should make a cool project. Take many photos please !!!!

big_al_71 · 06-07-2009, 01:17 PM

I think aave anything is possible as long as you have a plasma cutter, a welder and a hammer. I will be watching for your build thread.

**GruntMoanCough** · 06-07-2009, 01:20 PM

I say...........Great idea! Start looking for the donor.

**N2TRUX** · 06-07-2009, 01:28 PM

Sounds like a killer plan GbodyFreak. Welcome to the forum.

killer71 · 06-07-2009, 01:29 PM

If you find a 07-current denali, i'll buy the compelte wiring harness from ya!

**LEEVON** · 06-07-2009, 01:47 PM

I believe a guy put one on a GMT900 truck chassis and retained everthing down to the stock dash. It was posted here awhile back but there were no details. It looked really good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer71

If you find a 07-current denali, i'll buy the compelte wiring harness from ya!

WHOA, could this be a clue? Is there a 6.2L in your future?...

mbgmike · 06-07-2009, 03:27 PM

Try this place

http://www.erepairables.com/search/b...ali/index.html

We deal with All kinds of vehicles. We have access to most all parts and vehicle recycling search engines.

I believe you can put just about any body on any rigid frame if you want to spend the money.

Welcome also
Mike

GbodyFreak · 06-07-2009, 07:07 PM

Wow, not a single negative comment in the bunch, pretty impressive! I'd probably stick with the 01-06 denali chassis since that's what I'm most familiar with. It'll be awhile before I start on this one. I got two restores completed last year and have a diesel f100(blasphemy I know) project about midway through right now that could be finished up by the end of the summer. If everything goes smoothly, I could get started with the denali if the right donor pops up. I'm thinking an insurance total would probably be the best way to find one.

Dave Reed · 06-08-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GbodyFreak

Wow, not a single negative comment in the bunch, pretty impressive! I'd probably stick with the 01-06 denali chassis since that's what I'm most familiar with. It'll be awhile before I start on this one. I got two restores completed last year and have a diesel f100(blasphemy I know) project about midway through right now that could be finished up by the end of the summer. If everything goes smoothly, I could get started with the denali if the right donor pops up. I'm thinking an insurance total would probably be the best way to find one.

Well wait a minute....you have projects that you can post right now. We love to see projects in motion, please post pics.

killer71 · 06-08-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEEVON

I believe a guy put one on a GMT900 truck chassis and retained everthing down to the stock dash. It was posted here awhile back but there were no details. It looked really good.

WHOA, could this be a clue? Is there a 6.2L in your future?...

you haven't been paying attention have you!

67chevemall · 06-08-2009, 12:28 PM

That would be a sticky build thread 4 sure! Go for it!
Great idea!

rambler · 06-08-2009, 05:20 PM

we are always interested in pics, of almost any restoration.. LOL..

and definetly would love to see this in action. if I had the skills and the time, I would do that, you are getting a new drivetrain on a truck you love.. and paying less than a new truck would cost and a unique ride as well...best of all worlds..

GbodyFreak · 06-08-2009, 05:30 PM

This is one that got finished up last year. It'll probably need a little more care on the paint, but it's effectively done. It's stock, has the 307/ 200R4 and has right at 40K miles. It's a 1988 Cutlass Supreme Classic, so it's the last of the full frame midsized cars.

GbodyFreak · 06-08-2009, 05:34 PM

This is my 1980 Ford f-100, it's got a 4bt Cummins in it followed up by an M5R2 transmission. It's got a 9 inch rear out back too. I haven't seen many stepside Fords in this body style and it's nice to have a car that's the same age as you are. I've got some mini-lites waiting for it out in the garage and it's got a 97 laredo bench seat inside. I drive alot of miles through the week, so since these motors are capable of high 20s, low 30s, it should be a great little DD.

GbodyFreak · 06-08-2009, 05:37 PM

This is the last one for right now, a 1972 GMC sprint with a 400/400 in it. I'm assuming it was set up for drag racing by a previous owner since it's got mickey thompsons out back. It's got a 12 bolt that'll really light them up. This one will be sent out to be restored in the next year or so. I've got some more to show, including the crown jewel. It was in the garage and it's sort of dark in there and makes pictures even worse than what I took so far. Sorry for the blurry pics so far.

DINS 1 · 06-08-2009, 11:33 PM

I am starting to build body mounts for the burb on a 04 2500hd chassis the big differance is that the new frame is wider and all of the mounts need to be built for the older mountin points. some of the mounts will be right on top of the frame where the brake lines run to the ABS unit and you have to work around the fuel lines.

GbodyFreak · 06-09-2009, 05:18 PM

How does the track width look? I'm figuring it will stick out some, but not a terrible amount. I think the 2500 chassis is a little different too.

06-07-2009, 10:54 AM	#1
GbodyFreak Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Winchester KY Posts: 13	Denali C10 I've been researching this idea for the past couple of days. The short wheelbase GMT800 GMC Yukon Denali is within 1 inch of the wheelbase of a 67-72 shorty C10. My idea is to find a rollover Denali that still has all of the mechanical parts operating. Strip off the body/Doghouse of the Denali and replace it with the setup off of a c10. The entire underside would be updated denali, you'd have the 6.0L engine, all wheel drive and the independent rear in a short, light pickup. The only problems I could see with it would be the width differences, if there are any as well as changing the mount points on the chassis to match that of the pickup. Sorry if this is a rehash, but I haven't seen much information on anyone else trying this out.

06-07-2009, 11:17 AM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Denali C10 First off welcome to the forums. Being a body swap onto a late model chassis you might find some info down in the 4x4 forum. I know Mudder put his 67 cab n bed on a 78 or so 4 wd chassis. Awesome truck. Not the same as the Denali set up of course but you may gain something there. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-07-2009, 12:13 PM	#3
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: Denali C10 Wow, that sounds like quite the undertaking, Please do a build thread if you start the build, you'll have 50 people watching your progress and offering solutions and help along the way, If you could pull it off it would be an amazing truck! __________________ "You can put lipstick on a pig, sure it's pretty pig, but it's still just a PIG... 71 LWB Last edited by UltraBlue71; 06-07-2009 at 12:14 PM.

06-07-2009, 12:45 PM	#4
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Denali C10 Just watched a "Street Customs" TV show episode where the West Coast Customs business did a full body-swap of a 69 GTO shell onto an '08 - '09 ? GTO wreck. "Two week build" in their shop for the TV show. Lotsa work, but anything's possible if you throw enough time & money at it. Should make a cool project. Take many photos please !!!!

06-07-2009, 01:17 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Denali C10 I think aave anything is possible as long as you have a plasma cutter, a welder and a hammer. I will be watching for your build thread. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-07-2009, 01:20 PM	#6
GruntMoanCough Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pemberton, BC Posts: 1,075	Re: Denali C10 I say...........Great idea! Start looking for the donor. __________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am - Unknown

06-07-2009, 01:28 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Denali C10 Sounds like a killer plan GbodyFreak. Welcome to the forum. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-07-2009, 01:29 PM	#8
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Denali C10 If you find a 07-current denali, i'll buy the compelte wiring harness from ya! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

06-07-2009, 03:27 PM	#10
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Denali C10 Try this place http://www.erepairables.com/search/b...ali/index.html We deal with All kinds of vehicles. We have access to most all parts and vehicle recycling search engines. I believe you can put just about any body on any rigid frame if you want to spend the money. Welcome also Mike

06-07-2009, 07:07 PM	#11
GbodyFreak Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Winchester KY Posts: 13	Re: Denali C10 Wow, not a single negative comment in the bunch, pretty impressive! I'd probably stick with the 01-06 denali chassis since that's what I'm most familiar with. It'll be awhile before I start on this one. I got two restores completed last year and have a diesel f100(blasphemy I know) project about midway through right now that could be finished up by the end of the summer. If everything goes smoothly, I could get started with the denali if the right donor pops up. I'm thinking an insurance total would probably be the best way to find one.

06-08-2009, 12:28 PM	#14
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Denali C10 That would be a sticky build thread 4 sure! Go for it! Great idea! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

06-08-2009, 05:20 PM	#15
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Denali C10 we are always interested in pics, of almost any restoration.. LOL.. and definetly would love to see this in action. if I had the skills and the time, I would do that, you are getting a new drivetrain on a truck you love.. and paying less than a new truck would cost and a unique ride as well...best of all worlds.. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

06-08-2009, 05:30 PM	#16
GbodyFreak Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Winchester KY Posts: 13	Re: Denali C10 This is one that got finished up last year. It'll probably need a little more care on the paint, but it's effectively done. It's stock, has the 307/ 200R4 and has right at 40K miles. It's a 1988 Cutlass Supreme Classic, so it's the last of the full frame midsized cars.

06-08-2009, 05:34 PM	#17
GbodyFreak Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Winchester KY Posts: 13	Re: Denali C10 This is my 1980 Ford f-100, it's got a 4bt Cummins in it followed up by an M5R2 transmission. It's got a 9 inch rear out back too. I haven't seen many stepside Fords in this body style and it's nice to have a car that's the same age as you are. I've got some mini-lites waiting for it out in the garage and it's got a 97 laredo bench seat inside. I drive alot of miles through the week, so since these motors are capable of high 20s, low 30s, it should be a great little DD.

06-08-2009, 05:37 PM	#18
GbodyFreak Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Winchester KY Posts: 13	Re: Denali C10 This is the last one for right now, a 1972 GMC sprint with a 400/400 in it. I'm assuming it was set up for drag racing by a previous owner since it's got mickey thompsons out back. It's got a 12 bolt that'll really light them up. This one will be sent out to be restored in the next year or so. I've got some more to show, including the crown jewel. It was in the garage and it's sort of dark in there and makes pictures even worse than what I took so far. Sorry for the blurry pics so far.



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06-08-2009, 11:33 PM	#19
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	Re: Denali C10 I am starting to build body mounts for the burb on a 04 2500hd chassis the big differance is that the new frame is wider and all of the mounts need to be built for the older mountin points. some of the mounts will be right on top of the frame where the brake lines run to the ABS unit and you have to work around the fuel lines. __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro

06-09-2009, 05:18 PM	#20
GbodyFreak Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Winchester KY Posts: 13	Re: Denali C10 How does the track width look? I'm figuring it will stick out some, but not a terrible amount. I think the 2500 chassis is a little different too.

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