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Got myself into some trouble. HELP!!!
Here's my problem:
I bought a 67 C10 Shortbox(or thats what I was told). It is in running condition. When I bought it, it had a wood flat bed(no sheet metal) on it. I then bought a 68 GMC Short Stepper for the bed. I went to change the beds out tonight and have since found my 67 is a "Long Wheel Base". I know I did not think things through or do any measuring(VERY DUMB ON MY PART). I was wondering what has to be changed out if I drop my 67 cab and 67 front clip on the 68 GMC frame? What parts I will need to buy? List of what I have: 67 Chevy C10 complete Long Bed(no bedsides) small window cab 68 GMC C10 bad cab, no front clip, no doors, no motor & trans, complete frame
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Re: Got myself into some trouble. HELP!!!
Should be a straight swap, nothing additional needed.
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Re: Got myself into some trouble. HELP!!!
I see you are about to do the same thing, from your signature. Have you started yet?
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Favorite quote: "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired BĦħ@h!" - Drunk guy in one of my accounts Rides: 67 Chevy C10 LWB Stake Bed(in bad shape) ![]() 04 Miti Endeavor AWD(wife's ride) 76 Dodge D100 Club Cab(Hand-me down from my Grandfather) |
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Re: Got myself into some trouble. HELP!!!
Straight swap but why not just cut down the frame of the Chevy to make it the short bed length?
Cab, front clip & drivetain can stay in place. Way less work to shorten the frame in my opinion but that is coming from a professional steel fabricator so YMMV. This way the VIN number on the frame still matches the truck cab & title too.
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Re: Got myself into some trouble. HELP!!!
A frame swap is not hard, just hard work a couple of days work and you can have it behind[ or less of it ] you.
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Re: Got myself into some trouble. HELP!!!
Ran into yet another kink: The 68 GMC frame has some "Swiss cheese" in the frame rails. I don't know how to weld and am planning to drop a healthy motor in it. Now my wife wants me to buy a 4x4.
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Re: Got myself into some trouble. HELP!!!
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Re: Got myself into some trouble. HELP!!!
How much do you want for the step bed?
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Re: Got myself into some trouble. HELP!!!
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Thanks for the intrest, but it's not for sale.
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Re: Got myself into some trouble. HELP!!!
Bigger brakes, stronger rear axle, thicker frame, more load capacity & larger payload capacity without needing a trailer to name a few.
The heavier the truck the less the trailer can push you around and the more stable it will be with the trailer behind it. Same goes for height. Chevy lowers the rated towing capability of the 4x4 version of the same load rated truck. The payload capacity may be the same but the towing capability is less. The extra height makes them less stable with a trailer. You could always just have a 3/4-ton longbed 2wd beater work truck to get the tough jobs done and build the 1/2-ton shortbed 4x4 as a nice toy that can get you around all year long and haul the smaller stuff when needed.
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miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars |
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Re: Got myself into some trouble. HELP!!!
I am about to buy a 67 C20 LWB step side. So I'll be selling off my SWB frame and step side bed. They are in the for sale section of this forum. If intrested please post there. NO PM sales.
Thanks, Chris
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Re: Got myself into some trouble. HELP!!!
Hey, got your message. LMK
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