Swb rolling chasis, what to look for - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68Mike · 02-22-2013, 12:04 PM

Supposed to go look at a '72 swb rolling chassis today and was curious as to what to look for in terms of cut or bent frame points. Any and all input is appreciated. Also, what price range would you expect to pay for one? Thanks in advance.
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danheit · 02-22-2013, 12:53 PM

Well, I know where there's a few around me in the 200-250 range if that helps. Can't tell you what to look for on bent places, but certainly be looking for rust, especially around the body mounting areas. I'm sure I'd also look for bent crossmembers and front and rear bumpers/attaching points. Just my .02

**leddzepp** · 02-22-2013, 01:18 PM

Cross measure to check if the frame is square (measure from the L. front to the R. rear, and from the R. front to the L. rear) Numbers should be the same or verrry close.

jhwkns · 02-22-2013, 02:52 PM

Check for rivets that might be loose, and for cracks by the steering box. Remember that 67's are different.

02-22-2013, 12:04 PM	#1
68Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas,Ca 93906 Posts: 502	Swb rolling chasis, what to look for Supposed to go look at a '72 swb rolling chassis today and was curious as to what to look for in terms of cut or bent frame points. Any and all input is appreciated. Also, what price range would you expect to pay for one? Thanks in advance. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike Currents: '74 Cheyenne Super C30 Camper Special 3+3 aka "Sucia30" Past: '79 C10 BIG 10 (Sold) 69 CST LWB - Always a "Work in progress" true work truck (stolen) 05 GSXR 750 it has a pretty paint job _wrecked 72 SWB full frame restoration -sold! 71 CST K5 Blazer 4x4 (soon to be 2wd)-project - sold! C10 Club 2012 Brothers Show Video http://youtu.be/pUeV2vP7Wpo Last edited by 68Mike; 02-22-2013 at 12:05 PM. Reason: ...

02-22-2013, 12:53 PM	#2
danheit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Little River, SC Posts: 255	Re: Swb rolling chasis, what to look for Well, I know where there's a few around me in the 200-250 range if that helps. Can't tell you what to look for on bent places, but certainly be looking for rust, especially around the body mounting areas. I'm sure I'd also look for bent crossmembers and front and rear bumpers/attaching points. Just my .02 __________________ 1955 Chevy 3100 Task Force Pro Street - Sold! 1957 Chevy 3100 Task Force "Rat Rod" a.k.a. SLOTH - Sold! 1971 C10 Longbed factory A/C all stock 350/350 1979 Jeep CJ7 - Build date on the day I was born! -Keeper 2004 Expedition - Family Hauler 2007 Accord - Wife's around towner; I have more but not enough lines to post them!

02-22-2013, 01:18 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Swb rolling chasis, what to look for Cross measure to check if the frame is square (measure from the L. front to the R. rear, and from the R. front to the L. rear) Numbers should be the same or verrry close. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

02-22-2013, 02:52 PM	#4
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Swb rolling chasis, what to look for Check for rivets that might be loose, and for cracks by the steering box. Remember that 67's are different. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.



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