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71Rat · 06-02-2005, 08:54 PM

i was wondering if a 1964 chevy truck frame would be able to unbolt and bolt onto say like a 71 chevy truck? i guess my main question is are the frames interchangeable? even the body mounts?

Thank you
Rat

Longhorn Man · 06-02-2005, 09:04 PM

I'm going off a 3 year old memory here, but I think some one on here said they were real close, but not a direct bolt in.

68w/sbc406 · 06-02-2005, 09:13 PM

not to hijack but would the PS mod be like the 67 where you have to make the dimple or are the boxes different

71Rat · 06-02-2005, 09:18 PM

would a 67 to a 71 be a dirrect fit then?

anyone else?

Rat

Longhorn Man · 06-02-2005, 09:31 PM

The only difference on a bare frome on a 67 to a 71, would be the dimple for the power steering box would be present on the later one, and also, the 67 doesn't have provisions for a big block. I know there is a spot on the forward passenger rail that is flaired up, that is for big block fuel pump room...
That is all that would be different to my knowledge.

**pjmoreland** · 06-03-2005, 02:30 AM

There is less clearance for the engine between the frame rails on a 67. The frame rails are wider. This causes problems when installing headers.

I had a SWB 67 and it had the dimple from the factory for the power steering pump.

71Rat · 06-03-2005, 08:17 PM

ok thanks, is there a problem with putting a big block into a 67's frame though? i am not worried about headers since it will be fender headers going into it.......

Also power steering dimple doesnt matter, not going to use power steering

Thanks everyone for the help

Rat

06-02-2005, 08:54 PM	#1
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	frame differences? i was wondering if a 1964 chevy truck frame would be able to unbolt and bolt onto say like a 71 chevy truck? i guess my main question is are the frames interchangeable? even the body mounts? Thank you Rat __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

06-02-2005, 09:13 PM	#3
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	not to hijack but would the PS mod be like the 67 where you have to make the dimple or are the boxes different __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

06-02-2005, 09:18 PM	#4
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	would a 67 to a 71 be a dirrect fit then? anyone else? Rat __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

06-03-2005, 08:17 PM	#7
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	ok thanks, is there a problem with putting a big block into a 67's frame though? i am not worried about headers since it will be fender headers going into it....... Also power steering dimple doesnt matter, not going to use power steering Thanks everyone for the help Rat __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

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06-02-2005, 09:04 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I'm going off a 3 year old memory here, but I think some one on here said they were real close, but not a direct bolt in.

06-02-2005, 09:31 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The only difference on a bare frome on a 67 to a 71, would be the dimple for the power steering box would be present on the later one, and also, the 67 doesn't have provisions for a big block. I know there is a spot on the forward passenger rail that is flaired up, that is for big block fuel pump room... That is all that would be different to my knowledge.

06-03-2005, 02:30 AM	#6
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,982	There is less clearance for the engine between the frame rails on a 67. The frame rails are wider. This causes problems when installing headers. I had a SWB 67 and it had the dimple from the factory for the power steering pump.



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