71 Drivetrain, 68 frame; any issues? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigSky71 · 01-24-2005, 03:49 PM

I plan on building my truck using a '68 SWB frame I got nearly free, using the drivetrain of my '71 Cheyenne LWB [both trucks are 2WD]. Before I prep the '68 frame I thought I better ask you guys if the front and rear suspensions mounting points are the same, and also will mounting the '71 front clip on the '68 frame be a problem?

I got the '68 frame a few years ago, and have always assumed the frames were the same [except the wheelbase], but I thought I should check first.

Thanks!

krue · 01-24-2005, 03:54 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. You shouldn't have any issues with the frame. You may want to swap the disc brakes and 5 lug rear from your 71 to your 68 first of all. Good luck and post pics of it in progress.

BigSky71 · 01-24-2005, 04:13 PM

5 lugs and the disks definitely, the only part of the '68 that I intend to use is the frame. I will use the 71 front and rear suspensions, well except the springs, it will be all air ride.

I will post pictures of all the significant milestones for sure.

BigSky71

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-24-2005, 10:33 PM

I have a 69 with 72 suspension front and rear worked out really well.... Welcome to the board..

01-24-2005, 03:49 PM	#1
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	71 Drivetrain, 68 frame; any issues? I plan on building my truck using a '68 SWB frame I got nearly free, using the drivetrain of my '71 Cheyenne LWB [both trucks are 2WD]. Before I prep the '68 frame I thought I better ask you guys if the front and rear suspensions mounting points are the same, and also will mounting the '71 front clip on the '68 frame be a problem? I got the '68 frame a few years ago, and have always assumed the frames were the same [except the wheelbase], but I thought I should check first. Thanks!

01-24-2005, 03:54 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. You shouldn't have any issues with the frame. You may want to swap the disc brakes and 5 lug rear from your 71 to your 68 first of all. Good luck and post pics of it in progress. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-24-2005, 10:33 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,600	I have a 69 with 72 suspension front and rear worked out really well.... Welcome to the board.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-24-2005, 04:13 PM	#3
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	5 lugs and the disks definitely, the only part of the '68 that I intend to use is the frame. I will use the 71 front and rear suspensions, well except the springs, it will be all air ride. I will post pictures of all the significant milestones for sure. BigSky71



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