67-72 cab on a 79 frame ???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Robertw · 01-02-2010, 01:49 PM

ok will this work and if so what all will it take to make it work

Hottrucks · 01-02-2010, 03:15 PM

subscribed??

woodwright · 01-02-2010, 04:21 PM

At the very least, the wheelbase is different.

**mr48chev** · 01-02-2010, 04:43 PM

One of my buddie's ex son in laws did one and while it can be done not much fits as is.

He put a two wheel drive body on a 4x4 chassis so it might be a bit easier with a 2x4 but I don't think it will be all that much easier. He did this because my buddy had the late 70's 3/4 ton 4x4 sitting there with a bad body and good chassis.

Unless you just don't have a usable chassis I can't see the wisdom of going to all the work to make it fit. It will still be a cobbled together truck.
There are easy disk brake or five lug swaps on these trucks that take care of the things that most guys think they need to swap frames for.

Longhorn Man · 01-02-2010, 04:57 PM

you'll need a flat frame on a 2 wheel drive, unless you want to do a body lift on a 2 wheel drive.

Robertw · 01-02-2010, 10:59 PM

thanks i was just wondering some told me it was a bolt on deal and others say no so thanks again

Longhorn Man · 01-02-2010, 11:15 PM

no way a bolt on, even a 4X4 would requre adjusting the wheel base and a custom body lift and a whole lotta odds and ends.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-02-2010, 11:47 PM

You need to take the mouse and click on the search button to get this to work.

It can be done, and I did a long time ago on my first truck in high school, but if you search it, there has been this same topic asked several times each year. I think if we ask Mudder, maybe we could have him make a sticky for this in the 4x4 section.

You will need to either make new body mounts or re-use them from your original frame. Also, you will have to cut the frame as the wheelbases are different. Like I said above, contact a member here that goes by "Mudder", he is a great guy. Trevor

01-02-2010, 01:49 PM	#1
Robertw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: muldrow ok Posts: 87	67-72 cab on a 79 frame ???? ok will this work and if so what all will it take to make it work

01-02-2010, 03:15 PM	#2
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: 67-72 cab on a 79 frame ???? subscribed?? __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

01-02-2010, 04:21 PM	#3
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: 67-72 cab on a 79 frame ???? At the very least, the wheelbase is different. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

01-02-2010, 04:43 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,708	Re: 67-72 cab on a 79 frame ???? One of my buddie's ex son in laws did one and while it can be done not much fits as is. He put a two wheel drive body on a 4x4 chassis so it might be a bit easier with a 2x4 but I don't think it will be all that much easier. He did this because my buddy had the late 70's 3/4 ton 4x4 sitting there with a bad body and good chassis. Unless you just don't have a usable chassis I can't see the wisdom of going to all the work to make it fit. It will still be a cobbled together truck. There are easy disk brake or five lug swaps on these trucks that take care of the things that most guys think they need to swap frames for.

01-02-2010, 04:57 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 67-72 cab on a 79 frame ???? you'll need a flat frame on a 2 wheel drive, unless you want to do a body lift on a 2 wheel drive.

01-02-2010, 10:59 PM	#6
Robertw Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: muldrow ok Posts: 87	Re: 67-72 cab on a 79 frame ???? thanks i was just wondering some told me it was a bolt on deal and others say no so thanks again

01-02-2010, 11:15 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 67-72 cab on a 79 frame ???? no way a bolt on, even a 4X4 would requre adjusting the wheel base and a custom body lift and a whole lotta odds and ends.

01-02-2010, 11:47 PM	#8
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: 67-72 cab on a 79 frame ???? You need to take the mouse and click on the search button to get this to work. It can be done, and I did a long time ago on my first truck in high school, but if you search it, there has been this same topic asked several times each year. I think if we ask Mudder, maybe we could have him make a sticky for this in the 4x4 section. You will need to either make new body mounts or re-use them from your original frame. Also, you will have to cut the frame as the wheelbases are different. Like I said above, contact a member here that goes by "Mudder", he is a great guy. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever Last edited by 71blksuper4x4; 01-02-2010 at 11:48 PM.



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