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griesel72 · 02-01-2004, 03:31 PM

Just wondering if it would be possible to swap a 69-72 cab and front clip onto a 76ish frame. I think that i could grind the rivets off of the 69-72 frame and weld them to the newer frame for the cab and front clip to line up, and then use a flatbed so i could get around centering the wheel in the wheelwells.

Would it be an easy swap, or am i setting myself up for a whole lot of work.

Also, will a 69-72 steering column line up with the newer pwr steering box with no modifications.

Thanks for any help

David

smokekiki · 02-01-2004, 03:45 PM

Mudder67 has done it for one.

Mudder · 02-01-2004, 06:53 PM

I believe I may have used the newer shaft from the steering column. The rag joints were different some years but could probably be made to work. If you have a hoist to hold the cab in place it would be a lot easier to get the cab mounted. The older mounts will be very close to where the newer mounts are now. Just gotta watch out for the distributor clearence. The rest is a piece of cake. A body lift will be very helpful.

02-01-2004, 03:31 PM	#1
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Is it possible Just wondering if it would be possible to swap a 69-72 cab and front clip onto a 76ish frame. I think that i could grind the rivets off of the 69-72 frame and weld them to the newer frame for the cab and front clip to line up, and then use a flatbed so i could get around centering the wheel in the wheelwells. Would it be an easy swap, or am i setting myself up for a whole lot of work. Also, will a 69-72 steering column line up with the newer pwr steering box with no modifications. Thanks for any help David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

02-01-2004, 03:45 PM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Mudder67 has done it for one. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

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02-01-2004, 06:53 PM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I believe I may have used the newer shaft from the steering column. The rag joints were different some years but could probably be made to work. If you have a hoist to hold the cab in place it would be a lot easier to get the cab mounted. The older mounts will be very close to where the newer mounts are now. Just gotta watch out for the distributor clearence. The rest is a piece of cake. A body lift will be very helpful.



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