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Old 04-26-2011, 02:17 AM   #1
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1978 k5 frame fit on 1973-1975 body

Hi would a 1978 k5 4x4 frame fit on a 1973-1975 k5 body????
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Old 04-26-2011, 11:43 AM   #2
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Re: 1978 k5 frame fit on 1973-1975 body

No, it wont fit. the 4x4 thing is not the problem the problem is, in 1976 the changed the passenger footwell to provide more room so the frame on the 78 kicks way up just behind the drivers seat and on the 73-75 that area is more flat.

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Old 04-26-2011, 02:57 PM   #3
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Re: 1978 k5 frame fit on 1973-1975 body

is it hard to mods the the frame or tub.
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Re: 1978 k5 frame fit on 1973-1975 body

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No, it wont fit. the 4x4 thing is not the problem the problem is, in 1976 the changed the passenger footwell to provide more room so the frame on the 78 kicks way up just behind the drivers seat and on the 73-75 that area is more flat.

Sorry dude...
Nope, that frame change was in '78, that's when they gave the back seat passengers more foot room.

The earlier body will fit on the later frame but not vice versa, the frame on the early ones rises directly behind the driver and there's not room for the bigger footwell of the '78 & up.
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Old 04-26-2011, 03:28 PM   #5
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Re: 1978 k5 frame fit on 1973-1975 body

He is right i had it flip flopped, sorry so you can use that body with that frame, sorry for the misinformation.
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Old 04-26-2011, 05:07 PM   #6
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Thanks for info.
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