Late Model Chassis Under 67-72 Sheetmetal?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*72longbed* · 11-13-2004, 12:24 PM

Question for you 4x4 Experts:
What later model, (after 72), 4x4 chassis' will work with 72 Cab and sheetmetal?? Are there some years that are less work to retrofit than others? What late model chassis are better for an 8ft 72 bed and all other sheetmetal??

Just like to get all the latest, 'hot lick', type info before I start my very serious search for a 4x4 rolling chassis.

Thanks for your opinions and experience,

72longbed

Custom 68 · 11-13-2004, 01:55 PM

Mudder has done this I bet he will chime in.
Dave

Mudder · 11-13-2004, 01:58 PM

I used a 77 chassis for mine and shortened it a little. Used the old cab mounts on the ouside of the newer frame. You may wanna see this pics I have, if so, PM me you addy. I'm not sure but someone will straighten me out if I'm worng but I think all chassis from 73-87 are the same basically.

Mudder · 11-13-2004, 05:18 PM

Email sent..........

redneck_motorsports · 11-14-2004, 08:43 PM

I used an 88 V30 van chassis. There was quite a bit of fab work involved but it can be done.

11-13-2004, 12:24 PM	#1
72longbed Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,411	Late Model Chassis Under 67-72 Sheetmetal?? Question for you 4x4 Experts: What later model, (after 72), 4x4 chassis' will work with 72 Cab and sheetmetal?? Are there some years that are less work to retrofit than others? What late model chassis are better for an 8ft 72 bed and all other sheetmetal?? Just like to get all the latest, 'hot lick', type info before I start my very serious search for a 4x4 rolling chassis. Thanks for your opinions and experience, 72longbed

11-13-2004, 01:55 PM	#2
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Mudder has done this I bet he will chime in. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

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11-13-2004, 01:58 PM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I used a 77 chassis for mine and shortened it a little. Used the old cab mounts on the ouside of the newer frame. You may wanna see this pics I have, if so, PM me you addy. I'm not sure but someone will straighten me out if I'm worng but I think all chassis from 73-87 are the same basically.

11-13-2004, 05:18 PM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Email sent..........

11-14-2004, 08:43 PM	#5
redneck_motorsports Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa Texas Posts: 36	I used an 88 V30 van chassis. There was quite a bit of fab work involved but it can be done.



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