67-72 on an early 80's frame? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jeffj · 05-09-2009, 11:26 AM

I have been wanting to build a 67-72 SWB for years and always wondered how hard it would be to use a later model frame. I am pretty sure the wheel base is the same? I like the thought of having disc brakes, leaf springs, & the fuel tank under the chassis. Anyone done this? I have a line on a late 70's SWB rolling frame cheap, so I wanted to see if anyone has tried this route. Thanks in advance

OARNGESI · 05-09-2009, 01:13 PM

4x4 with body lift yes 2wd no

**special-K** · 05-09-2009, 03:12 PM

x2...the frame is longer in the front.But mostly,with the bed on the frame the cab & front clip need a 2" lift to line up.

jbristo67 · 05-09-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffj

I have been wanting to build a 67-72 SWB for years and always wondered how hard it would be to use a later model frame. I am pretty sure the wheel base is the same? I like the thought of having disc brakes, leaf springs, & the fuel tank under the chassis. Anyone done this? I have a line on a late 70's SWB rolling frame cheap, so I wanted to see if anyone has tried this route. Thanks in advance

Why would you want a leaf spring set up over a coil? Coil rides better and hooks up better.

**special-K** · 05-09-2009, 08:53 PM

Oh,and `73-up fuel tank won`t work under the chassis.

05-09-2009, 11:26 AM	#1
Jeffj Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1	67-72 on an early 80's frame? I have been wanting to build a 67-72 SWB for years and always wondered how hard it would be to use a later model frame. I am pretty sure the wheel base is the same? I like the thought of having disc brakes, leaf springs, & the fuel tank under the chassis. Anyone done this? I have a line on a late 70's SWB rolling frame cheap, so I wanted to see if anyone has tried this route. Thanks in advance Last edited by Jeffj; 05-09-2009 at 11:27 AM.

05-09-2009, 01:13 PM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: 67-72 on an early 80's frame? 4x4 with body lift yes 2wd no __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

05-09-2009, 03:12 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 67-72 on an early 80's frame? x2...the frame is longer in the front.But mostly,with the bed on the frame the cab & front clip need a 2" lift to line up. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-09-2009, 08:53 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 67-72 on an early 80's frame? Oh,and `73-up fuel tank won`t work under the chassis. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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