Will a 72 chassis mount on a 86 frame? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72bucket · 04-18-2009, 08:53 PM

I bought a 86swb c10 and wanted to know if I could mount my 72 body on this swb frame. I needed some parts off it and for $300 bucks I could not complain. Now I'm just trying to see if this frame would work as well.

Thanks guys

Longhorn Man · 04-19-2009, 11:53 AM

No tonly will it not work, but if it would, there is no real advantage (assuming your 72 frame is in good shape).

You'd have to modify the wheel base, then you'd have to make a custom lift kit for the cab and front clip to raise the front half to the height of the bed.
It would look retarded on a 2 wheel drive.
Plus you'd be getting rid of an awesome rear suspention.

STOCKISH · 04-19-2009, 02:00 PM

Couldn't agree more. The 72 chassis is great. I would rather have the coils than leafs any day.

72bucket · 04-19-2009, 02:44 PM

My 72 lwb has leafs right now not coils.......

I guess I will continue my search for a swb frame

**special-K** · 04-19-2009, 10:12 PM

I read the title and thought,"Huh?"
I pictured two frames/chassis stacked.

You do know frame and chassis are the same,right?
So,you want a short frame and your`72 is long?And the later rame is short?There`s a frame shortening thread in FAQs.

Carbajal · 04-19-2009, 10:19 PM

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04-18-2009, 08:53 PM	#1
72bucket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Posts: 11	Will a 72 chassis mount on a 86 frame? I bought a 86swb c10 and wanted to know if I could mount my 72 body on this swb frame. I needed some parts off it and for $300 bucks I could not complain. Now I'm just trying to see if this frame would work as well. Thanks guys

04-19-2009, 11:53 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Will a 72 chassis mount on a 86 frame? No tonly will it not work, but if it would, there is no real advantage (assuming your 72 frame is in good shape). You'd have to modify the wheel base, then you'd have to make a custom lift kit for the cab and front clip to raise the front half to the height of the bed. It would look retarded on a 2 wheel drive. Plus you'd be getting rid of an awesome rear suspention.

04-19-2009, 02:00 PM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Will a 72 chassis mount on a 86 frame? Couldn't agree more. The 72 chassis is great. I would rather have the coils than leafs any day. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

04-19-2009, 02:44 PM	#4
72bucket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Posts: 11	Re: Will a 72 chassis mount on a 86 frame? My 72 lwb has leafs right now not coils....... I guess I will continue my search for a swb frame

04-19-2009, 10:12 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Will a 72 chassis mount on a 86 frame? I read the title and thought,"Huh?" I pictured two frames/chassis stacked. You do know frame and chassis are the same,right? So,you want a short frame and your`72 is long?And the later rame is short?There`s a frame shortening thread in FAQs. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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Carbajal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, California Posts: 90	Re: Will a 72 chassis mount on a 86 frame? content removed Last edited by Longhorn Man; 04-19-2009 at 11:04 PM.

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