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chevydog66 · 04-28-2009, 11:10 PM

Just finished doing the frameswap of my 72 GMC to a 71 Chevy frame. Finished the airride in the rear and relocated the tank to under the bed. Here's some pics.

Repothis · 04-28-2009, 11:37 PM

Looks good, tucks those back tires in real nicel

nuke1 · 04-29-2009, 12:47 AM

that is super sweet, nice truck

jbristo67 · 04-29-2009, 01:25 AM

Why did you swap the frame

**michael bustamante** · 04-29-2009, 01:36 AM

is that a 4/6 drop? looks real good!

big_al_71 · 04-29-2009, 07:05 AM

looks terrific!!!!!

72BlckButy · 04-29-2009, 08:00 AM

Man that thing looks good... nice work!

Are you planning on adding front air?

**Tom Vogel** · 04-29-2009, 08:31 AM

Absolutely excellent. What a beutiful truck.

gintaras · 04-29-2009, 09:19 AM

Ft Wayne.. Hello from Schererville

sjarrett71 · 04-29-2009, 09:50 AM

Nice!!!!

67ChevyRedneck · 04-29-2009, 10:22 AM

That looks sweeeet!

42corsair · 04-29-2009, 11:23 AM

Looks great! What are the specs on the drop, wheels, and tires?

6971Chevy · 04-29-2009, 11:26 AM

Very nice! Got any pics of the tank under the bed?

Longstep70 · 04-29-2009, 12:06 PM

That's a fine looking truck. I love the color scheme. What color's your interior? Dark Green?

-Andy

OARNGESI · 04-29-2009, 01:12 PM

That truck looks really good

chevydog66 · 04-29-2009, 02:54 PM

Guys, remember this is a GMC truck. It originally was a leaf spring truck. I installed airride on the front 2 years ago. I bought a 71 Chevy frame with rearend last year, had it stripped and powdercoated a few weeks ago and swapped everything over to the Chevy frame so that I could install the airride on the rear using the Chevy trailing arm setup and rearend. Slam Specialties all the way around 1/2" line and valves. 2 5 gallon tanks and 2 Viair 480's tucked under the longbed. 3" 73-87 drop spindles with 1" cup cut. C notch in the rear. Glock's rear disc conversion. 02 Chevy Tahoe heated tan leather seats. The interior is green and tan. Wheels are 20x8, dont remember the backspacing.

Highsteel · 04-29-2009, 03:24 PM

Very nice! And I'm very jealous!

jbristo67 · 04-29-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevydog66

Guys, remember this is a GMC truck. It originally was a leaf spring truck. I installed airride on the front 2 years ago. I bought a 71 Chevy frame with rearend last year, had it stripped and powdercoated a few weeks ago and swapped everything over to the Chevy frame so that I could install the airride on the rear using the Chevy trailing arm setup and rearend. Slam Specialties all the way around 1/2" line and valves. 2 5 gallon tanks and 2 Viair 480's tucked under the longbed. 3" 73-87 drop spindles with 1" cup cut. C notch in the rear. Glock's rear disc conversion. 02 Chevy Tahoe heated tan leather seats. The interior is green and tan. Wheels are 20x8, dont remember the backspacing.

Why didnt you put your trailing arms and rear on your 72 frame? Just curious

tcb-1 · 04-29-2009, 07:56 PM

loooong and loooow!!! me likey!!!!

very, very eye appealing rig. nice work.

Sinister · 04-29-2009, 08:17 PM

Truck looks great! I'm not normally a GMC fan, but that looks sweet.

SCOTI · 04-29-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbristo67

Why didnt you put your trailing arms and rear on your 72 frame? Just curious

Just guessing..... but it was most likely easier to powder-coat another frame & swap stuff over. The up-side to doing it this way is the truck is down for only a minimal amount of time vs. taking it all apart to get the frame stripped, coated, & then re-assembled.

chevydog66 · 04-29-2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbristo67

Why didnt you put your trailing arms and rear on your 72 frame? Just curious

Scoti has it right! Did it in a week.

SCOTI · 04-29-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevydog66

Did it in a week.

I'm doing the same thing. Great minds think alike

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powell72 · 04-29-2009, 09:48 PM

Nice work, truck is looking good.

chevydog66 · 04-29-2009, 10:17 PM

Long and Low, that's how I like em too.

04-28-2009, 11:10 PM	#1
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Frameswap, drop, and airride finished. Just finished doing the frameswap of my 72 GMC to a 71 Chevy frame. Finished the airride in the rear and relocated the tank to under the bed. Here's some pics. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up Last edited by chevydog66; 08-09-2009 at 02:16 PM.

04-28-2009, 11:37 PM	#2
Repothis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 9	Re: Frameswap, drop, and airride finished. Looks good, tucks those back tires in real nicel Last edited by Repothis; 04-28-2009 at 11:38 PM.

04-29-2009, 12:47 AM	#3
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Frameswap, drop, and airride finished. that is super sweet, nice truck __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

04-29-2009, 01:25 AM	#4
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04-29-2009, 01:36 AM	#5
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,878	Re: Frameswap, drop, and airride finished. is that a 4/6 drop? looks real good! __________________ 1967custom

04-29-2009, 07:05 AM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Frameswap, drop, and airride finished. looks terrific!!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

04-29-2009, 08:00 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Frameswap, drop, and airride finished. Man that thing looks good... nice work! Are you planning on adding front air? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-29-2009, 08:31 AM	#8
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Frameswap, drop, and airride finished. Absolutely excellent. What a beutiful truck.

04-29-2009, 09:19 AM	#9
gintaras Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Schererville, IN Posts: 110	Re: Frameswap, drop, and airride finished. Ft Wayne.. Hello from Schererville __________________ 2004 VW R32 450 HP money pit (faster than a Viper in the 1320 ) 2001.5 VW Passat beater 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander 69k miles and counting, all original, even the paint

04-29-2009, 09:50 AM	#10
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Frameswap, drop, and airride finished. Nice!!!! __________________ -Scott-

04-29-2009, 10:22 AM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Frameswap, drop, and airride finished. That looks sweeeet! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

04-29-2009, 11:23 AM	#12
42corsair Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Richmond, Ca Posts: 22	Re: Frameswap, drop, and airride finished. Looks great! What are the specs on the drop, wheels, and tires?

04-29-2009, 11:26 AM	#13
6971Chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Inola, Ok Posts: 64	Re: Frameswap, drop, and airride finished. Very nice! Got any pics of the tank under the bed? __________________ 1969 C-10 (soon to have LT4) 1971 Z-28 383 stroked with PW 2007 Classic Body GMC Crew Cab

04-29-2009, 12:06 PM	#14
Longstep70 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose , Ca Posts: 235	Re: Frameswap, drop, and airride finished. That's a fine looking truck. I love the color scheme. What color's your interior? Dark Green? -Andy

04-29-2009, 01:12 PM	#15
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04-29-2009, 02:54 PM	#16
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Frameswap, drop, and airride finished. Guys, remember this is a GMC truck. It originally was a leaf spring truck. I installed airride on the front 2 years ago. I bought a 71 Chevy frame with rearend last year, had it stripped and powdercoated a few weeks ago and swapped everything over to the Chevy frame so that I could install the airride on the rear using the Chevy trailing arm setup and rearend. Slam Specialties all the way around 1/2" line and valves. 2 5 gallon tanks and 2 Viair 480's tucked under the longbed. 3" 73-87 drop spindles with 1" cup cut. C notch in the rear. Glock's rear disc conversion. 02 Chevy Tahoe heated tan leather seats. The interior is green and tan. Wheels are 20x8, dont remember the backspacing. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

04-29-2009, 03:24 PM	#17
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04-29-2009, 07:56 PM	#19
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04-29-2009, 08:17 PM	#20
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04-29-2009, 09:48 PM	#24
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04-29-2009, 10:17 PM	#25
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: Frameswap, drop, and airride finished. Long and Low, that's how I like em too. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

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