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Old 10-30-2004, 04:57 PM   #1
zooza
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Question what frame?

Will a 73-87 frame work with a 67 -72 bod? What will have to be changed ?
What i have is a late 70s swb 4x4 frame will it work? thanks
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Old 10-30-2004, 05:38 PM   #2
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If your Building a 4X4 you can do it fairly easily. The differences between these two frames is where the kickup occurs on the 67-72 the kickup is behind the cab. On the 73-87 the kickup is under the cab. It will require you to either gut the floor to get a factory stock ride height or put a lift on the cab so it will clear the frame. I'm building a 67 2wd so I'm gutting the floor. So I'll get set the ride height by channeling the body over the frame. I hope I don't screw up and find out I have a 3 in deep bed.
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Old 10-30-2004, 07:40 PM   #3
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I've done it. You will need a body lift to make it work. You will also need to shorten the frame a tad to keep the wheels in the center of the openings. PM me you email addy if you need more info.
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Old 10-31-2004, 10:08 AM   #4
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thanks for the offer but, it was a free frame from my in-laws and i was only half heartedly interested . thanks for the info.
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Old 10-31-2004, 10:38 AM   #5
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Take the free frame, use the closed knuckle stuff...along with the disc brake stuff, and use the rest of the frame for scrap crush weight.
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