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Old 01-16-2007, 01:40 PM   #1
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pickup can on a suburban frame

Hi all

I have been finding more and more rust on my suburban as i go. this thing needs to much body work to be saved but the motor trans rear etc are all in excellent shape.

Does anyone know if i get a regular cab and long bed will they bolt to my frame with out modifications?
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Old 01-16-2007, 01:59 PM   #2
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Re: pickup can on a suburban frame

They will not, the wheelbases are different, as are the frames in general.
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Old 01-16-2007, 02:46 PM   #3
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Re: pickup can on a suburban frame

The Burb is actually shorter in wheelbase than the LWB. As Jeff said, won't work.
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Old 01-16-2007, 04:28 PM   #4
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Re: pickup cab on a suburban frame

can at least the cab bolt on? this will be more of a work truck so i could make a flat bed for it

i can get a good cab and the front sheet metal is nice
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Old 01-16-2007, 04:30 PM   #5
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Re: pickup can on a suburban frame

I don't think the rear mounts are there, but you can mount the cab on with some work.
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Old 01-16-2007, 04:35 PM   #6
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Re: pickup can on a suburban frame

so you think the front mounts are there?
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Re: pickup can on a suburban frame

The ones under the front (at your feet) are there, the center rear ones are the ones I say are not there.
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Old 01-16-2007, 08:23 PM   #8
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Re: pickup can on a suburban frame

now to find a cab with title
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