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goldengoat2 · 12-03-2007, 08:29 PM

Are 1/2 and 3/4 ton frames the same (68 to 72)

1969k10stepside · 12-03-2007, 09:46 PM

Yes..there is more bracing on the 3/4 tons though..The only difference is the spring hangers which differ from 67-68,and 69-72.The crossmember locations may be different too depending on year.I believe the older ones didn't have the brace behind the steering box,But I forget which year they started that...

goldengoat2 · 12-04-2007, 07:57 AM

Thanks

Old Chevy Mech · 12-05-2007, 02:30 PM

Really?? My 3/4 ton frame is thicker than my Blazer. Is the Blazer Frame lighter than a 1/2 ton maybe?
Or has time eroded her down.

Frank

1969 GMC · 12-05-2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Chevy Mech

Really?? My 3/4 ton frame is thicker than my Blazer. Is the Blazer Frame lighter than a 1/2 ton maybe?
Or has time eroded her down.

Frank

No, you are right. 1/2, 3/4, and 1 tons all have different frames.

1969k10stepside · 12-05-2007, 09:02 PM

Could you specify the differences? According to all info I've read about these the K10 and K20 chassis is the same chassis...Yes,the one ton chassis are different but since there were no K30s they are out of the question.I'd just like to know the differences in the frame design/thickness.

12-03-2007, 08:29 PM	#1
goldengoat2 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Erie pa. Posts: 57	1/2 and 3/4 ton frames the same Are 1/2 and 3/4 ton frames the same (68 to 72) __________________ 65 tripower conv 4spd gto, 66gto, 67 gto 65 lemans conv 4spd 69 firebird conv. 67 c20 4x4

12-03-2007, 09:46 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: 1/2 and 3/4 ton frames the same Yes..there is more bracing on the 3/4 tons though..The only difference is the spring hangers which differ from 67-68,and 69-72.The crossmember locations may be different too depending on year.I believe the older ones didn't have the brace behind the steering box,But I forget which year they started that... Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 12-03-2007 at 09:47 PM.

12-04-2007, 07:57 AM	#3
goldengoat2 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Erie pa. Posts: 57	Re: 1/2 and 3/4 ton frames the same Thanks __________________ 65 tripower conv 4spd gto, 66gto, 67 gto 65 lemans conv 4spd 69 firebird conv. 67 c20 4x4

12-05-2007, 02:30 PM	#4
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: 1/2 and 3/4 ton frames the same Really?? My 3/4 ton frame is thicker than my Blazer. Is the Blazer Frame lighter than a 1/2 ton maybe? Or has time eroded her down. Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it" Last edited by Old Chevy Mech; 12-05-2007 at 02:52 PM.

12-05-2007, 09:02 PM	#6
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: 1/2 and 3/4 ton frames the same Could you specify the differences? According to all info I've read about these the K10 and K20 chassis is the same chassis...Yes,the one ton chassis are different but since there were no K30s they are out of the question.I'd just like to know the differences in the frame design/thickness. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 12-05-2007 at 09:03 PM.

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