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01-24-2005, 03:49 PM | #1 |
LAIDOUT
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NW Montana
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71 Drivetrain, 68 frame; any issues?
I plan on building my truck using a '68 SWB frame I got nearly free, using the drivetrain of my '71 Cheyenne LWB [both trucks are 2WD]. Before I prep the '68 frame I thought I better ask you guys if the front and rear suspensions mounting points are the same, and also will mounting the '71 front clip on the '68 frame be a problem?
I got the '68 frame a few years ago, and have always assumed the frames were the same [except the wheelbase], but I thought I should check first. Thanks! |
01-24-2005, 03:54 PM | #2 |
Designated A-hole!
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Location: South Mississippi
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Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. You shouldn't have any issues with the frame. You may want to swap the disc brakes and 5 lug rear from your 71 to your 68 first of all. Good luck and post pics of it in progress.
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01-24-2005, 04:13 PM | #3 |
LAIDOUT
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5 lugs and the disks definitely, the only part of the '68 that I intend to use is the frame. I will use the 71 front and rear suspensions, well except the springs, it will be all air ride.
I will post pictures of all the significant milestones for sure. BigSky71 |
01-24-2005, 10:33 PM | #4 |
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I have a 69 with 72 suspension front and rear worked out really well.... Welcome to the board..
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