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K10 frame question - help
So I just picked up a cab that was supposed to be a donor cab for my C10 build, and come to find out, it has a good CA title to it and the title/VIN tag says the cab is a 72 SWB K10. I would not feel good about myself using this as a donor, so there goes that idea... yet another build.
The cab came with a 1972 LWB C10/20 chassis. So, after some digging, going through some local sources here in AZ, posting online, I have a feeling I'm going to have a near impossible time finding a SWB K10 chassis, and if I do, it's going to be severely expensive. As such, I'm preparing for a potential shortening of a frame. I've found a long bed frame with correct cross members and leaf springs for around $1000 (I might be able to talk him down; haven't tried yet). OR, I could shorten the LWB frame I currently have and then convert it. But, I'd need help on what would need conversion. I'm pretty much a K10 novice. Which would you recommend I shorten? I am assuming the present 12-bolt I have was one similarly used on a K10, minus the mounts? Front disc brakes? See, I'm a K10 novice. I'd appreciate what you guys would recommend here, and if going with the frame I've got, what I'd need to convert [Obviously new leaf springs front and rear, front axle, drive shaft; I'm going to need some mounts, I'm assuming, as well.] Thanks for the help. ![]() |
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Re: K10 frame question - help
The possibilities are endless with these Trucks. I like the word novice! That's me. $1000 for a long bed frame is not bad. Be easier than converting a 2 wheel drive frame. If you're set on a short bed truck and there's no 72 short bed frames around i'd cut down the long 4X4 frame. But as you said I'm a novice also and a hoarder. I have a 67 and a 70 short bed frame and a few long bed frames as you see were on opposite sides of the country. Original 72 Short bed frame might be hard to come by. Maybe build a long bed 4x4 till one shows up. Best of luck!
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Re: K10 frame question - help
My opinion isn't worth much, but you asked. Myself, I would definitely build a short bed 4x4 if I had that cab. I would much rather spend the money and get the long bed 4x4 frame and shorten it. For me, I would rather see the spring perches with the factory rivets instead of bolted on, as they would be if you convert a 2 wheel drive frame. It really wouldn't matter if they were properly bolted on, but at a glance under the truck, it would look much more original, which is the look that I like. Good luck with the project, and have fun with it!
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Re: K10 frame question - help
You really should start with a 4wd frame. The rear frame rails are straight above the axle, even 2wd leaf spring the frame kicks out over the axle.
Just shorten a 4wd frame for best results. |
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Re: K10 frame question - help
Thanks guys. I believe I found a nice original LWB K10 frame from a member here on the forums. Going to go with that one.
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Re: K10 frame question - help
Definitely your best bet all things considered. Even better if it’s still got springs and axles. Can’t wait to see this come together.
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Re: K10 frame question - help
Still has the springs axles, etc. Appears to be in really nice shape.
Are my cuts on this frame going to be the same as a C10? Seems like they could be different. Running searches here on the forum but coming up empty. |
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