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03-23-2013, 05:30 PM
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Location: griswold ct
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65 4x4 on a 80s frame
A good friend picked up a 65 4x4 with a PERFECT CAB and nose The bed is in decent shape and today we got a set of rear fenders But after looking at the frame it has been patched and not worth saving We are thinking about putting the body on a 1986 frame and using the complete drive train Thinking that it should be a easy swap but figured I would ask to see what you guys have done
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03-24-2013, 08:35 AM
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Location: missoula, mt
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Re: 65 4x4 on a 80s frame
stuff you will need to do:
it will need about a 2/4 inch body lift for the cab to clear the center crossmember the wheelbase is a bit longer 131.5-vs 127 for the 60-66 the 60-66 front bumper mounts to the frame, so be sure to save the first foot or so of frame.
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03-24-2013, 02:44 PM
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Re: 65 4x4 on a 80s frame
Thanks for the input
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03-24-2013, 08:10 PM
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Location: Co
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Re: 65 4x4 on a 80s frame
Use a suburban frame, check out ky-donzi's build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537789
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03-24-2013, 09:37 PM
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Location: Long Island, NEW YORK
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Re: 65 4x4 on a 80s frame
Sent you a message, may have an easier alternative for you....
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03-25-2013, 08:19 AM
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Location: griswold ct
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Re: 65 4x4 on a 80s frame
I will tell my buddy that owns it about the frame Thanks I am just the helper on this one Mine is a 79 lowboy
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03-25-2013, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Long Island, NEW YORK
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Re: 65 4x4 on a 80s frame
Cool, I hope it helps......just not my thing, I'm a down low roller......
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03-25-2013, 10:56 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: CT
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Re: 65 4x4 on a 80s frame
Hey moonshiner I know of a yard with several 60-66 trucks in Thompson Ct. Baught some parts a couple of months ago,.cheap. There cleaning out the yard, Got a lot of small stuff. Is it a lwb or shorty?
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03-26-2013, 06:06 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: griswold ct
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Re: 65 4x4 on a 80s frame
Its a shorty I am in Griswold Send me some info THANKS
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