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cody123100 · 01-02-2013, 04:09 PM

Hey guys im only 17 and my grandpa just recently told me that i could do whatever I wanted with his 1969 chevy 1 ton truck. Ive done a little research and i found out that the truck was special ordered to have an extended frame and longer bed. The bed is exactly 12 foot long and the truck was used to haul sod around a farm. Id like to turn the truck into a swb or lwb truck and be able to put an actual bed on it. My question is are there any frames from newer trucks that will work with the body of a 1969 chevy truck or do i have to find a frame from a 67-72 truck? Ive been told that i could cut the frame that i have now but that seems like it would weaken it a lot.

PanelDeland · 01-02-2013, 05:38 PM

It'sossible to put the body on a later model frame.For a first timer,it'sprobably not the way to go.Cutting the from will still net you a 1 ton.You are going to be better off with a 1/2 ton frame from 68-72.If the truck is solid,you could swap the body to a 1/2 ton frame,rather than trying to work with what you have.Might be even better to start with a complete 1/2 ton truck though.

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-02-2013, 08:29 PM

Yeah, I would leave that truck alone and buy another. The 1-Ton truck is pretty much in demand and you could sell it and buy another already set to go.

Bill

**LockDoc** · 01-02-2013, 11:16 PM

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How about a couple of pictures. What is the wheelbase on it?

LockDoc

01-02-2013, 04:09 PM	#1
cody123100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2	69 chevy 1 ton Hey guys im only 17 and my grandpa just recently told me that i could do whatever I wanted with his 1969 chevy 1 ton truck. Ive done a little research and i found out that the truck was special ordered to have an extended frame and longer bed. The bed is exactly 12 foot long and the truck was used to haul sod around a farm. Id like to turn the truck into a swb or lwb truck and be able to put an actual bed on it. My question is are there any frames from newer trucks that will work with the body of a 1969 chevy truck or do i have to find a frame from a 67-72 truck? Ive been told that i could cut the frame that i have now but that seems like it would weaken it a lot.

01-02-2013, 05:38 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: 69 chevy 1 ton It'sossible to put the body on a later model frame.For a first timer,it'sprobably not the way to go.Cutting the from will still net you a 1 ton.You are going to be better off with a 1/2 ton frame from 68-72.If the truck is solid,you could swap the body to a 1/2 ton frame,rather than trying to work with what you have.Might be even better to start with a complete 1/2 ton truck though. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-02-2013, 08:29 PM	#3
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,088	Re: 69 chevy 1 ton Yeah, I would leave that truck alone and buy another. The 1-Ton truck is pretty much in demand and you could sell it and buy another already set to go. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

01-02-2013, 11:16 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: 69 chevy 1 ton - How about a couple of pictures. What is the wheelbase on it? LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

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