new truck front clip on a 67-72 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1LoC10 · 02-17-2007, 02:13 PM

Does anyone think that if you were to cut a front frame clip off a 99+ truck from the firewall forward, that it could be welded in place of the one on my 69... I wouldnt be the one to do the work, sense I can't weld.. but there is a totalled 2000 by me that is cheap.. I figured that would get me the 5.3, auto trans, plus a whole disc to disc clip alot cheaper than aftermarket

h2omelon · 02-17-2007, 04:36 PM

it would take a lot of work but it can be done.

jimmydean · 02-18-2007, 12:52 AM

The first thing to do is measure the distance between the frame rails and see if it lines up width wise with your frame. If it does, then it might not be too mush work. Otherwise, you could spend a lot more paying someone to fab it up than the $500 it would cost you for a drop spindle disc swap.

The engine and trans should bolt up without too much work into your existing frame. You might have to change the trans cross member but that's not too bad.

**Boog** · 02-18-2007, 08:32 AM

While a conversion like this might be just what you want you should consider the consequences of this mod when or if you decide to sell it. Not everyone would want a cut and modded frame. It will usually be worth more in original configuration with maybe a spindle and coil change.

powell72 · 02-18-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

While a conversion like this might be just what you want you should consider the consequences of this mod when or if you decide to sell it. Not everyone would want a cut and modded frame. It will usually be worth more in original configuration with maybe a spindle and coil change.

I agree, I wouldn't cut up a good shorty frame, just do the 5.3 transplant and ebay the rest to fund a disc conversion.

02-17-2007, 02:13 PM	#1
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	new truck front clip on a 67-72 Does anyone think that if you were to cut a front frame clip off a 99+ truck from the firewall forward, that it could be welded in place of the one on my 69... I wouldnt be the one to do the work, sense I can't weld.. but there is a totalled 2000 by me that is cheap.. I figured that would get me the 5.3, auto trans, plus a whole disc to disc clip alot cheaper than aftermarket __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 02-17-2007 at 02:13 PM.

02-17-2007, 04:36 PM	#2
h2omelon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Greenville Posts: 22	Re: new truck front clip on a 67-72 it would take a lot of work but it can be done. __________________ 1991 K5 Blazer 1994 K/5 Blazer 2015 Dodge Charger R/T

02-18-2007, 12:52 AM	#3
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: new truck front clip on a 67-72 The first thing to do is measure the distance between the frame rails and see if it lines up width wise with your frame. If it does, then it might not be too mush work. Otherwise, you could spend a lot more paying someone to fab it up than the $500 it would cost you for a drop spindle disc swap. The engine and trans should bolt up without too much work into your existing frame. You might have to change the trans cross member but that's not too bad. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-18-2007, 08:32 AM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,655	Re: new truck front clip on a 67-72 While a conversion like this might be just what you want you should consider the consequences of this mod when or if you decide to sell it. Not everyone would want a cut and modded frame. It will usually be worth more in original configuration with maybe a spindle and coil change. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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