Free 65 short bed frame?

[keithaherndon@gmail.]

New to site and love it.so my question is inherited a 68 c20 long bed step side and want to go short bed! (Wife's grand dad bought new)I can get 65 frame free would the hassle of modifying be worth the savings of buying a 67-72 shorted frame. (Both are 2wd )

[jdl71]

I was thinking the frames are the same. I know at least thru '67 they were the same as 63-66. That being the case all you should need to find is a short bed box.

[keithaherndon@gmail.]

Thanks for info ,the front bumper mounts are different but other than that looks the same and measure the same.it's a step side and did find short bed sides so I'll start building I guess.

[jdl71]

Yeah I didn't think about the bumpers but I'm pretty sure you could work around that easy enough. The shape of the frame and the mounts should all be in the same place though.

[62chevy302]

The rear cab mounts are 1" difference in height.
I think there is something about the core support too

[jdl71]

Originally Posted by 62chevy302

The rear cab mounts are 1" difference in height.
I think there is something about the core support too

Did the 3/4 tons still use the shear type rear cab mounts in '68?

[keithaherndon@gmail.]

Not sure about shear type ,I'll take a look and let ya know.