chassis swap

[oldreb]

Does anyone know if I can swap out the chassis from a 68 to a79? what I have is a 68 with a bent frame and I would like to put it on a 79 4X4 chassis. Can it be done? How much trouble? Thanks

[GREASEMONKEY72]

it can be done, i belive all you would have to if anything is to move the body mounts

[wibilly]

if you want you can practice on some of my junk. i'm sure if your at all handy it would be no problem but definitly not a bolt on deal

[1969k10stepside]

Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

it can be done, i belive all you would have to if anything is to move the body mounts

Nox exactly true.PM Mudder,he did this swap and has a awesome 67 shortbed using a 73-87 frame.Body mounts will need swapped,the frame shortened,or have a gap between the cab and bed,your choice and most likely a body lift.

[stsalvage]

I was told the frame rails where to wide on the 1967--72 from the 1973--87 the 73-87 has a wider frame thats why the bumper and core suppot wont work unless you have a good amouth or welding time on your hands there are pleanty of 1968--72 frames laying around