67-72 truck body on a camaro or monte frame?

[wozg62]

Has any one on hear done this? Im sure it has been done before just wondering if any one could give me some incite on it. is it worth the effort? does it handle like you would hope it would? its just an idea i might be leaning towards with me 69 gmc thanks in advance for any input

[tinydb84]

Why would you want to? Look at the make it handle thread on here.

[wozg62]

ok i will check it out thanks

[69chevytrucker]

camaro has uni body no frame un less your talking about the front clip then yes i have seen our trucks with camaro front clips

[andrewmp6]

A stock monte carlo frame will flex just as bad as your pickups.If you got a ton of money http://roadstershop.com/chassis/1967-72-c-10/ http://nolimit.net/products#!/~/prod...32&id=26244635

[michael bustamante]

Your gmc has a good strong frame. Is it bent or rotted?

[wozg62]

no its not bent or rotted i was just trying to find a way to make it handle without have to take out a second mortgage you know what i mean.

[mcmlxix]

I did a 4/6 drop from Early Classic Enterprise, rebuilt the steering with moog parts and added a quick ratio steering box. I also used some 17x8.5 rims and addded a swaybar from a 3/4 ton truck. Didnt break the bank and it handled great compared to what it was. This was all on a 72 Stepside shortbed. Just boxing the frame and adding an extra crossmember will help as well. It all depends on skill level and money....

[andrewmp6]

Do you have the truck arms or do you have leaf springs in the rear?

[michael bustamante]

Are you thinking of convrrting to disc brakes also?. Definatly het a 1 1/4" sway bar with new bushings for the front. Huge difference!. Bushings are 8$ a pair at o reillys
New shocks and control arm bushings really make the truck feel better too. The KYBs are great shocks for the money
Im just thinking youd be best off staying with your frame. A car frame isint made to handle a trucks body style, sway or ride at all without serious modification. Also i bet the wheels wouldnt tuck in right either.
Im pretty sure a gmc half ton is actually thicker than a chevy c10 frame as well. Your time and money would most likely be better off building your gmc frame to handle how youd like

[brad_man_72]

A good suspension rebuild, drop, sway bar, and an agressive alignment will make all the difference in the world.

[wozg62]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Do you have the truck arms or do you have leaf springs in the rear?

it has leafs

[wozg62]

thanks for all the replys. i guess i will just try building up what i got. like every one said less headache and money that way.

[CHRIS67GMC]

If you price everything to rebuild the front with all new stuff and brakes it gets pricey.

Check out No-Limit wide ride.

It will out perform most everything out there. ( or maybe all of them )

Proof is in the results

[andrewmp6]

And no limit has a weld in 4 link with coilovers.