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JQE80 · 07-22-2008, 11:21 PM

I bought a frame about 5 years ago when my 79 got wrecked so I coule swap the cab over and rebuild the truck but I can't remember what year the frame is from. Can anyone tell me how to tell the difference in the frames? Also I think I going to replace my leafs, anybody know a good place to find some? I tried to search for about an hour with no luck. I am hoping to finally get this project started up again after the long delay.

Thanks
Jarrid

**old Rusty C10** · 07-23-2008, 11:01 AM

somewhere on the frame usually on the front in front of the control arm should be the VIN stamp that should tell you the year of the frame by decoding the year

the difference is the size of the holes on the frame mounts.. the parts of cab and all will interchange but you will need to use the mounts that match the year of the genre of frame (73-80, 81-87)
As to leaf springs i go to a regular spring shop and have them re arc the springs and afdd one or two leafs for usually about $250 . They also include bushings if you need em

babyJay · 07-23-2008, 11:32 AM

Bob's right, look for the VIN on the frame, that'll tell you the year.

GMBowtie79 · 07-23-2008, 12:19 PM

LMC has the leaf springs if you want to go the mail order route.

JQE80 · 07-23-2008, 08:58 PM

Well I think my leafs got bent when the truck was hit and I am not sure if the old ones will work since the truck is a big 10 model. I just got my LMC catalog yesterday. I will have to check the frame out. thanks guys.

Jarrid

JQE80 · 07-23-2008, 09:23 PM

ok I saw some stamping by the front body mount that went like this 7 then a 0 with an s in the middle and 1003. Anyone know what year that might be?

westie 666 · 07-23-2008, 10:14 PM

If it is part of the vin # the 7 would mean 1977 and the S would be built in St.Louis.

If it is not part of the vin, then I can't help.

I just reread Bobs post and the easiest way would be to take a cab mount or bush to the parts store and have them compare it.

JQE80 · 07-23-2008, 10:19 PM

I don't think its part of the vin thats all of the numbers that are visible to me right now.

**texassquarebodies** · 07-23-2008, 10:27 PM

1973 to 1980, frame horns are round on the end. 1981-1987 frame horns are cut at an angle. This will get ya in a ball park.

JQE80 · 07-23-2008, 10:30 PM

for the front bumper right? That will help enough I just need to know so when it comes time put the 79 cab on there is no surprises.

07-22-2008, 11:21 PM	#1
JQE80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dayton,OH Posts: 50	identify frame? I bought a frame about 5 years ago when my 79 got wrecked so I coule swap the cab over and rebuild the truck but I can't remember what year the frame is from. Can anyone tell me how to tell the difference in the frames? Also I think I going to replace my leafs, anybody know a good place to find some? I tried to search for about an hour with no luck. I am hoping to finally get this project started up again after the long delay. Thanks Jarrid __________________ 79 c-10 big 10

07-23-2008, 11:01 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: identify frame? somewhere on the frame usually on the front in front of the control arm should be the VIN stamp that should tell you the year of the frame by decoding the year the difference is the size of the holes on the frame mounts.. the parts of cab and all will interchange but you will need to use the mounts that match the year of the genre of frame (73-80, 81-87) As to leaf springs i go to a regular spring shop and have them re arc the springs and afdd one or two leafs for usually about $250 . They also include bushings if you need em __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-23-2008, 11:32 AM	#3
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: identify frame? Bob's right, look for the VIN on the frame, that'll tell you the year. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

07-23-2008, 12:19 PM	#4
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: identify frame? LMC has the leaf springs if you want to go the mail order route. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project"

07-23-2008, 08:58 PM	#5
JQE80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dayton,OH Posts: 50	Re: identify frame? Well I think my leafs got bent when the truck was hit and I am not sure if the old ones will work since the truck is a big 10 model. I just got my LMC catalog yesterday. I will have to check the frame out. thanks guys. Jarrid __________________ 79 c-10 big 10

07-23-2008, 09:23 PM	#6
JQE80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dayton,OH Posts: 50	Re: identify frame? ok I saw some stamping by the front body mount that went like this 7 then a 0 with an s in the middle and 1003. Anyone know what year that might be? __________________ 79 c-10 big 10

07-23-2008, 10:14 PM	#7
westie 666 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: AUCKLAND NZ Posts: 264	Re: identify frame? If it is part of the vin # the 7 would mean 1977 and the S would be built in St.Louis. If it is not part of the vin, then I can't help. I just reread Bobs post and the easiest way would be to take a cab mount or bush to the parts store and have them compare it. __________________ 77 Cheyenne no longer in bits Last edited by westie 666; 07-23-2008 at 10:22 PM.

07-23-2008, 10:19 PM	#8
JQE80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dayton,OH Posts: 50	Re: identify frame? I don't think its part of the vin thats all of the numbers that are visible to me right now. __________________ 79 c-10 big 10

07-23-2008, 10:27 PM	#9
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: identify frame? 1973 to 1980, frame horns are round on the end. 1981-1987 frame horns are cut at an angle. This will get ya in a ball park. __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

07-23-2008, 10:30 PM	#10
JQE80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dayton,OH Posts: 50	Re: identify frame? for the front bumper right? That will help enough I just need to know so when it comes time put the 79 cab on there is no surprises. __________________ 79 c-10 big 10

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