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**GOPAPA** · 05-02-2009, 05:58 PM

I understand that the 71-72 Truck frames are of a better steel ,,therefore stronger than the 67-70-ies..
Does this apply to all trucks 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton frames ?
Are the frames better for hauling? Racing ? or adding crossmembers to the frame?
Just what does the stronger frame do for you ? thought this might be a subject not covered in this way and something to add to our trivia of our trucks.

In my situation (1972 frame) I have had to move the crossmember for the tranny and in doing so I have used bolts to re hook it to the frame ..Not sure if rivets are stronger than bolts ,,you tell me ..and what about doing this with the 67-70 frames ,,beings these were weaker as I was told ??

Opinions wanted..

05-02-2009, 05:58 PM	#1
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,548	Opinions on Frames of 67-72 Trucks I understand that the 71-72 Truck frames are of a better steel ,,therefore stronger than the 67-70-ies.. Does this apply to all trucks 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton frames ? Are the frames better for hauling? Racing ? or adding crossmembers to the frame? Just what does the stronger frame do for you ? thought this might be a subject not covered in this way and something to add to our trivia of our trucks. In my situation (1972 frame) I have had to move the crossmember for the tranny and in doing so I have used bolts to re hook it to the frame ..Not sure if rivets are stronger than bolts ,,you tell me ..and what about doing this with the 67-70 frames ,,beings these were weaker as I was told ?? Opinions wanted.. Last edited by GOPAPA; 05-02-2009 at 05:59 PM.



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