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monte0185 · 09-22-2009, 03:50 PM

I have been considering swapping my 72 GMC over to a new model late 70's early 80's 4x4 frame since they seem a bit more plentiful. What issues will I run into and what is required?? I know the cab mounts will have to be moved but what else? Oh and if you have pics that would be Freakin awesome!! Especially of the cab mounts being moved.

**N2TRUX** · 09-23-2009, 11:34 AM

I am moving this to the 4x4 forum. I think you will get a better response there.

Gene · 09-23-2009, 06:03 PM

The wheelbases on long and shotbeds are somewhat different which means some frame cutting.

Mudder · 09-29-2009, 05:05 PM

I have the pictures and info you need. PM me a good email and I wll email it to you.

monte0185 · 09-29-2009, 05:16 PM

PM Sent.

Dave Reed · 09-30-2009, 11:57 AM

Monte, are you still considering swapping to a later model frame? How plausible is it?

09-22-2009, 03:50 PM	#1
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Frame Swap question I have been considering swapping my 72 GMC over to a new model late 70's early 80's 4x4 frame since they seem a bit more plentiful. What issues will I run into and what is required?? I know the cab mounts will have to be moved but what else? Oh and if you have pics that would be Freakin awesome!! Especially of the cab mounts being moved. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

09-23-2009, 11:34 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Frame Swap question I am moving this to the 4x4 forum. I think you will get a better response there. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-23-2009, 06:03 PM	#3
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Frame Swap question The wheelbases on long and shotbeds are somewhat different which means some frame cutting.

09-29-2009, 05:05 PM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Frame Swap question I have the pictures and info you need. PM me a good email and I wll email it to you.

09-29-2009, 05:16 PM	#5
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: Frame Swap question PM Sent. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

09-30-2009, 11:57 AM	#6
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	Re: Frame Swap question Monte, are you still considering swapping to a later model frame? How plausible is it?



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