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06-08-2009, 10:51 AM | #1 |
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69 body on a 73 frame? will it work
i just had a ? and wanted to pick at everyones brain im pretty sure i already know the answer to the ? but i want to find out if at all possible with making modifications of course, to put a 69 cab and bed on a 73 frame, the reason why i am curious is i have a 69 pickup workin on restorin and had an extra 73 4wd frame layin around and thought about puttin the two together and makin a 4wd truck. any advice or input on this subject would be great thanks
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06-08-2009, 11:22 AM | #2 |
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Re: 69 body on a 73 frame? will it work
Anything is possible with some mods.
We just finished putting a '63 body on a '69 frame. It was not real difficult, had to make a few mods in cab mounts. The combination will be challenging but can be done. I saw a '53 truck body on a '74 4x4frame and the guy said it wasn't too hard. He had to change body mounts some and make spacers here and there. Danny
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06-08-2009, 01:17 PM | #3 |
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Re: 69 body on a 73 frame? will it work
thanks guess ill just have to look at both frames and try and make the 73 mounts and all look like the 69 i have under it now, might have to ponder and research this a bit
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06-08-2009, 01:47 PM | #4 |
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Re: 69 body on a 73 frame? will it work
I have done three of these conversions and working on the fourth.
Basically it's just a matter of shuffling cab mounts around. The box fits the newer frame very well. Your rad support mount will end up on top of the front spring hanger. The others are close and easy to modify. Steering shaft needs some monkeying with. Good luck.
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06-08-2009, 04:01 PM | #5 |
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Re: 69 body on a 73 frame? will it work
relocate the rear axle forward
custom body lift fab some body mounts its been done, easy all depends on your skill level. |
06-09-2009, 08:02 AM | #6 |
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Re: 69 body on a 73 frame? will it work
so then just some body mount adjustments moved around and what about the rad support will i need to move it or modify it somehow, and what do u mean steering shaft needs to be messed with, not relocated or anythin?
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06-09-2009, 08:37 AM | #7 |
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Re: 69 body on a 73 frame? will it work
i just found out i have an 85 4x4 frame layin around with everythin on it not 73 just tryin to figure out if i am goin to be creating more work for myself that i wont be able to handle.
do u have a thread on any of your work GruntMoanCough id like to see all that u did on ur mods....i just really want to make mine a 4wd id hate to keep it 2wd. thanks |
06-09-2009, 11:12 AM | #8 |
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Re: 69 body on a 73 frame? will it work
Yeah, the '85 will work.
The rad support stays unchanged, just have to move the mounts back to line up. The steering shaft length will need to be changed slightly, depending on shaft used, body lift, etc. Sorry, I haven't documented any of this but, can post pics of certain items you may need. (I kinda fly by the seat of my pants) I believe I saw a thread on this in the Projects/Builds section.
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06-09-2009, 04:57 PM | #9 |
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Re: 69 body on a 73 frame? will it work
mudder did this, last time I spoke to him (a month ago i think) he was talking about a build thread
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06-09-2009, 07:28 PM | #10 | |
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Re: 69 body on a 73 frame? will it work
Quote:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347003 Would you care to elaborate on the 'mods' you did? I'm curious to see if I've missed anything in my research.
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