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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Crossfield, Alberta, Canada
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SWB frame question
I'm looking to buy a SWB frame locally, so I post an ad and I get a response saying someone has a 65 frame and he thinks it might be the same as 67-72.
I'm thinking "no way" but I'm no expert. Is there anyone that might know if this is correct or not? |
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Cluster King
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Location: Junction City, OR
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Re: SWB frame question
Well they are very similar from 1960 up to 1972. I believe there maybe some cross member differences and possibly a difference where the front bumper bolts up.
I am not 100% sure myself. Maybe some others that know for sure will chime in. |
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Neskowin OR
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Re: SWB frame question
There are changes every few years, so it won't bolt right up.
60-62 had torsion bar suspension up front 63-66 coil spring front end, core support brackets different 67 almost same as 66 except core support brackets 68-72 all same That's for 1/2 tons, I don't know beyond that. This is off the top of my head, there are more changes I think between 66, 67, and 68. Hope that helps. ![]() |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Crossfield, Alberta, Canada
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Re: SWB frame question
Thanks 69SCSS & Tbone, I appricate the help.
I have a complete 72 LWB, could I use the crossmember from that? I could also use the whole front end off the 72. Do you think all I might have to do is some hole drilling? I know the frame has an indent for the power steering on 68-72 is there any way to get around that or maybe dimple the frame? |
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Neskowin OR
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Re: SWB frame question
the brackets for the core support are in a different place, you'd have to grind the rivets off the 65 brackets, and drill and bolt on the later ones. As far as the PS box there's a thread about that mod somewhere on the board, probably in the FAQ section.
i would hold out for a SWB frame that's 67-72, I don't know personally any other changes from 65 to 67-72 so don't just go off what I am saying. Then again if you can't find anything in the area besides that it might be worth the work to make it fit. |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Crossfield, Alberta, Canada
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Re: SWB frame question
I know what your saying about waiting for a 68-72 frame (67 doesn't have the PS dimple either) but unless I travel great distances (2 days plus) their hard to come by in Alberta. If it's just the labour I can work with that.
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Neskowin OR
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Re: SWB frame question
I would guess it would be just that, but I was wrong about frames earlier in the week so I don't wanna stick my foot in it again!
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#8 |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Crossfield, Alberta, Canada
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Re: SWB frame question
I'm reading your posts about your build. Are they somewhat avalible there?
Guess I better start looking up the PS problem. Thx Again |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Crossfield, Alberta, Canada
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Re: SWB frame question
BUMP... Anyone else with info with any info.
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#10 |
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Neskowin OR
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Re: SWB frame question
Only one I know about off the top of my head is one in Molalla OR in a yard. It's a 71 SB frame. It was notched kind of sloppy but was straight. I think they wanted 400-500 or something for it, bare frame. It has suspension right now and I think the owner wanted $800 complete. I can give you the number to call if you want to find out about it.
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