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**hevy_chevy67** · 11-05-2005, 11:02 PM

I'm wondering, how much modification would it take to put a 67-72 box and cab on a 62 swb frame, if its possible at all. A 67-72 swb frame are hard to come by around here.

*FormerMember* · 11-05-2005, 11:05 PM

I have a 71 SWB frame sitting in my back yard

I don't believe the wheel base is the same...

Tx Firefighter · 11-06-2005, 12:45 PM

The wheelbase should be the same 115 inches for both trucks.

The problem is that the 62 model truck used torsion bar front suspension. They went to the coil front end in 63.

*FormerMember* · 11-06-2005, 01:51 PM

Ok, so I learned something new. Glad I has a disclaimer

Doesn't seem the suspension would be an issue... do the mody and bed mounts line up?

Blue85 · 11-25-2005, 08:42 PM

Front of the frame where the bumper bolts up is different, rad support mounts are different, cab mounts can be modified to work, i have 65 swb I had blasted and painted, was gonna use it for my project but then i found a complete 72swb.

Longhorn Man · 11-25-2005, 11:00 PM

I figure if you can weld... it shouldn't be too much of an issue.

11-05-2005, 11:02 PM	#1
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 604	SWB Frame I'm wondering, how much modification would it take to put a 67-72 box and cab on a 62 swb frame, if its possible at all. A 67-72 swb frame are hard to come by around here. __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

11-05-2005, 11:05 PM	#2
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: SWB Frame I have a 71 SWB frame sitting in my back yard I don't believe the wheel base is the same...

11-06-2005, 12:45 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: SWB Frame The wheelbase should be the same 115 inches for both trucks. The problem is that the 62 model truck used torsion bar front suspension. They went to the coil front end in 63. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 11-06-2005 at 12:45 PM.

11-06-2005, 01:51 PM	#4
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: SWB Frame Ok, so I learned something new. Glad I has a disclaimer Doesn't seem the suspension would be an issue... do the mody and bed mounts line up?

11-25-2005, 08:42 PM	#5
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,170	Re: SWB Frame Front of the frame where the bumper bolts up is different, rad support mounts are different, cab mounts can be modified to work, i have 65 swb I had blasted and painted, was gonna use it for my project but then i found a complete 72swb. __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

11-25-2005, 11:00 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: SWB Frame I figure if you can weld... it shouldn't be too much of an issue.

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