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11-01-2008, 06:30 AM
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"I'm Walking Deadman's Drive!"
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Frame swap
Has anyone used a frame from a 88-98 truck for their 67-72 upgrade? I know a lot of folks are using S-10 frames for older Chevy trucks (47-53) and I was wondering if anyone was using the full size frames for the 67-72's. If so, any information available?
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11-01-2008, 06:51 AM
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Re: Frame swap
NO point. The suspensions of the 67-72 era are great.
Easy to get parts for. Easy to work on.
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11-01-2008, 07:12 AM
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"I'm Walking Deadman's Drive!"
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Re: Frame swap
You make a valid point. Hadn't thought of it like that. They are basically the same. Thanks
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11-01-2008, 07:42 AM
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Re: Frame swap
Somebody has done it on the board, but for the life of me I cannot remember who it was. It is a lot of work because of the different wheelbases and all. There is a lot of other, probably cheaper, easier ways to improve an already fine suspension and chassis setup.
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11-01-2008, 08:11 AM
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Re: Frame swap
If the stock frame is in good shape a complete suspension bushing and joint package should bring it back to it's factory ride. Which, with coil spring rear, is quite nice. And the truck will, should, be worth more to the next guy should you decide to sell it.
Like Bill says there are one or two on these boards who have done a swap. One truck that comes to mind is, I believe, a 4 wd 1988 frame under a stepside '70 or so that belonged to some member of a band, maybe Springstiens band, I forget. As far as your DMV delima, since you told them you want to register a truck in pieces they will want to verify frame and cab match the title or bill of sale so no funny bizness is going on. You understand chop shops and stolen parts, etc.
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11-01-2008, 09:37 PM
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Re: Frame swap
67-72 frames are plentiful...same principals of suspension as later model too.
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11-01-2008, 10:44 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Frame swap
I'll agree with what they said.
However, i will also add this; If you have a 67 - 71, then a disk brake converson and rear 5 lug converson is easy and parts are fairly plentifull, and cheaper than a frame swap once you do the needed mods. If you have a 3/4 ton or one ton, then rear drums and parts may be no longer available, but a rear axle from a later truck is still quite doable, and the front end is the same as with the 1/2 tons... disks off a later model truck swap on easily... and still cheaper than a frame swap. |
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