will the cab from a 67 to 72 chassis/frame bolt up to a 73-87? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

itsmejoe · 11-11-2013, 03:09 AM

I've googled it, but I guess I have been searching for the wrong question.

how involved of a swap would it be?

thanks

**special-K** · 11-11-2013, 09:58 AM

The newer frame is longer in front of the cab and the core support mounts are too far forward. The 67-72 core support mounting needs to be relocated rearward. Frame horns need to be cut.
The frame behind the cab rises higher on '73+,so the cab needs to be raised to align with bed. You see 4wd swaps like this,but 2wd not so much. It's best to stay with the 67-72 frames unless you want a jacked-up 2wd. There are more good 67-72 frames than good cabs,from my experience,so never had the need for such a swap

Tinkermc · 11-11-2013, 05:54 PM

not so much

mx289 · 11-11-2013, 07:16 PM

The one i seen locally was not so nice.Alot of cutting and hacking to get it fit right.I would try to find a correct frame.

11-11-2013, 03:09 AM	#1
itsmejoe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1	will the cab from a 67 to 72 chassis/frame bolt up to a 73-87? I've googled it, but I guess I have been searching for the wrong question. how involved of a swap would it be? thanks

11-11-2013, 09:58 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: will the cab from a 67 to 72 chassis/frame bolt up to a 73-87? The newer frame is longer in front of the cab and the core support mounts are too far forward. The 67-72 core support mounting needs to be relocated rearward. Frame horns need to be cut. The frame behind the cab rises higher on '73+,so the cab needs to be raised to align with bed. You see 4wd swaps like this,but 2wd not so much. It's best to stay with the 67-72 frames unless you want a jacked-up 2wd. There are more good 67-72 frames than good cabs,from my experience,so never had the need for such a swap __________________ "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 ~

11-11-2013, 05:54 PM	#3
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: will the cab from a 67 to 72 chassis/frame bolt up to a 73-87? not so much

11-11-2013, 07:16 PM	#4
mx289 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: wall,nj Posts: 865	Re: will the cab from a 67 to 72 chassis/frame bolt up to a 73-87? The one i seen locally was not so nice.Alot of cutting and hacking to get it fit right.I would try to find a correct frame.

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