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dfairchild19 · 05-16-2010, 02:13 PM

I am trying to figure out if the frame under my 71 is original. There are several things that make me question if it is. First, without even looking at the frame, the grill is off of an earlier first gen. The body mount brackets are bolted on instead of riveted on. The rear springs appear to be 1 ton springs and im not sure that they offered a 1 ton first gen?? It also had a body lift on it as if they were trying to clear the frame or something.

But then there are other things that make it appear original such as the closed knuckle front diff, the first gen transfer case cross member(??), and some brackets that still have their original rivets.

I dont think it was converted to 4x4 because i am almost positive that the front spring hangers are still riveted on. My thoughts are that it could be a 73 to 87 frame or that it could even be original with some of the rivets replaced with bolts.

Here are some pictures, Ill start a build thread soon but i need to know what gen frame i have to order 4" lift springs so i can get my 14b/d60 under there.
thanks in advance

**fine69** · 05-16-2010, 02:53 PM

To the right of where your steering column attaches to your gearbox your vin # will be stamped into the top of your frame.

Might take some work to clear it off.

But if your cab has never been changed it will match the vin on the cab.

**71blksuper4x4** · 05-16-2010, 03:39 PM

Does your rear shocks point the same way direction? Trevor

dfairchild19 · 05-16-2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Does your rear shocks point the same way direction? Trevor

yes the upper parts both point towards the front of the truck

**71blksuper4x4** · 05-16-2010, 06:52 PM

Original then....

Livrat · 05-16-2010, 07:39 PM

Looking at your pictures of the spring hangers tell me that it is a 69 or 70 frame.. (they have a shorter front spring perch on the rear springs than 71/72)

1st pic is a 70 frame.. 2nd is a 72 frame..

*67/72junkie* · 05-16-2010, 04:11 PM

Looks to be correct 71 k/20 to me with bolts in cab mount for some reason.I see it was originally a straight drive and has and extra trans crossmember.My 72 k20 has heavy duty rear springs and has extra thick leaf pack

05-16-2010, 02:13 PM	#1
dfairchild19 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 255	Is this my original 71 frame? I am trying to figure out if the frame under my 71 is original. There are several things that make me question if it is. First, without even looking at the frame, the grill is off of an earlier first gen. The body mount brackets are bolted on instead of riveted on. The rear springs appear to be 1 ton springs and im not sure that they offered a 1 ton first gen?? It also had a body lift on it as if they were trying to clear the frame or something. But then there are other things that make it appear original such as the closed knuckle front diff, the first gen transfer case cross member(??), and some brackets that still have their original rivets. I dont think it was converted to 4x4 because i am almost positive that the front spring hangers are still riveted on. My thoughts are that it could be a 73 to 87 frame or that it could even be original with some of the rivets replaced with bolts. Here are some pictures, Ill start a build thread soon but i need to know what gen frame i have to order 4" lift springs so i can get my 14b/d60 under there. thanks in advance

05-16-2010, 02:53 PM	#2
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Is this my original 71 frame? To the right of where your steering column attaches to your gearbox your vin # will be stamped into the top of your frame. Might take some work to clear it off. But if your cab has never been changed it will match the vin on the cab. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

05-16-2010, 03:39 PM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Is this my original 71 frame? Does your rear shocks point the same way direction? 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

05-16-2010, 06:52 PM	#5
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Is this my original 71 frame? Original then.... __________________ 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

05-16-2010, 07:39 PM	#6
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Is this my original 71 frame? Looking at your pictures of the spring hangers tell me that it is a 69 or 70 frame.. (they have a shorter front spring perch on the rear springs than 71/72) 1st pic is a 70 frame.. 2nd is a 72 frame.. Attached Images

05-16-2010, 04:11 PM	#7
67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	Re: Is this my original 71 frame? Looks to be correct 71 k/20 to me with bolts in cab mount for some reason.I see it was originally a straight drive and has and extra trans crossmember.My 72 k20 has heavy duty rear springs and has extra thick leaf pack Last edited by 67/72junkie; 05-16-2010 at 04:14 PM.



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