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**BAD4X4** · 04-01-2008, 04:59 AM

I'm looking to convert my 71 cheyenne swb 2wd to 4x4. I found a bare I mean bare frame for $500.00. Is this the going rate? Thanx Dana

john@thepier · 04-01-2008, 05:09 AM

If a 4x4 frame is strait and clean NO SCALE I'd say its demand for it may comand $500 easy. Just take your time and look it over well. Small repairs to them are easy, take some measurments and make sure its close if not square. Having one straitened at a body shop can cost a few$

**jerry moss** · 04-01-2008, 05:42 AM

Dana,
if it's a 71-72 frame then it would be a steal providing it's straight and not rotted. 69-70 in like condition would still be a good deal but if it's a 67-68 i'd say pass on it since the suspension is old school and no provision for an intergal power steering box.
i've sold a few 71-72 short 4x4 frames over the years and never sold one for under a grand--bare frame, no springs, no steering box, no nothing.

**t korinek** · 04-01-2008, 07:03 AM

I have a complete 72 swb 4x4 I'd sell ya for $2100, 350, 4 speed power brakes, rusty floor in the fleetbed, cab has rust in the rockers, good title.Doesn't run & you arrange shipping, or I have all the frame brackets & crossmembers for a 4x4 if you buy the bare frame
Tom

**BAD4X4** · 04-01-2008, 07:39 AM

The guy just emailed me and said it's a great frame real straight and oh yeah it was a lwb frame cut down. So i guess i'm looking again.

BurnoutNova · 04-01-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerry moss

Dana,
if it's a 71-72 frame then it would be a steal providing it's straight and not rotted. 69-70 in like condition would still be a good deal but if it's a 67-68 i'd say pass on it since the suspension is old school and no provision for an intergal power steering box.
i've sold a few 71-72 short 4x4 frames over the years and never sold one for under a grand--bare frame, no springs, no steering box, no nothing.

as far as a bare frame goes, whats the diffrence between a 69-70 swb frame and a 71-72 swb frame? i know the later had the disc brakes but what else make them more desireable?

**special-K** · 04-01-2008, 03:42 PM

I think a true short K/10 frame in unscaled (some pitting ok) condition is worth $500 if you find one later on.

**BAD4X4** · 04-01-2008, 04:26 PM

Thanx guys. I guess I'm back to the drawning board!!!!

**BAD4X4** · 04-21-2008, 10:47 PM

I got a frame last weekend. It's a 1970. A REAL one too. Thanx Guys.

**special-K** · 04-21-2008, 11:04 PM

Cool!I bet you`ll have another nice one together before too long.

**BAD4X4** · 04-21-2008, 11:18 PM

I'm building a daily driver out of my 1971 swb 2wd one owner truck, into a 4x4 6" lift on 35" bfg t/a's.

HeavyD · 04-21-2008, 11:32 PM

What will become of the 2wd frame? Will it be for sale?

04-01-2008, 04:59 AM	#1
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	WIW short wide 4x4 frame I'm looking to convert my 71 cheyenne swb 2wd to 4x4. I found a bare I mean bare frame for $500.00. Is this the going rate? Thanx Dana __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

04-01-2008, 05:09 AM	#2
john@thepier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Posts: 970	Re: WIW short wide 4x4 frame If a 4x4 frame is strait and clean NO SCALE I'd say its demand for it may comand $500 easy. Just take your time and look it over well. Small repairs to them are easy, take some measurments and make sure its close if not square. Having one straitened at a body shop can cost a few$

04-01-2008, 05:42 AM	#3
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: WIW short wide 4x4 frame Dana, if it's a 71-72 frame then it would be a steal providing it's straight and not rotted. 69-70 in like condition would still be a good deal but if it's a 67-68 i'd say pass on it since the suspension is old school and no provision for an intergal power steering box. i've sold a few 71-72 short 4x4 frames over the years and never sold one for under a grand--bare frame, no springs, no steering box, no nothing. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

04-01-2008, 07:03 AM	#4
t korinek Truckin' Krazy Join Date: May 2000 Location: mesa az Posts: 6,193	Re: WIW short wide 4x4 frame I have a complete 72 swb 4x4 I'd sell ya for $2100, 350, 4 speed power brakes, rusty floor in the fleetbed, cab has rust in the rockers, good title.Doesn't run & you arrange shipping, or I have all the frame brackets & crossmembers for a 4x4 if you buy the bare frame Tom __________________ Dealer for: American Auto Wire Precision weatherstripping Dakota Digital Trim parts Carpets Truck World seat covers & Many others Chevy Parts locator in Mesa AZ!

04-01-2008, 07:39 AM	#5
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: WIW short wide 4x4 frame The guy just emailed me and said it's a great frame real straight and oh yeah it was a lwb frame cut down. So i guess i'm looking again. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

04-01-2008, 03:42 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: WIW short wide 4x4 frame I think a true short K/10 frame in unscaled (some pitting ok) condition is worth $500 if you find one later on. __________________ "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 ~

04-01-2008, 04:26 PM	#8
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: WIW short wide 4x4 frame Thanx guys. I guess I'm back to the drawning board!!!! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

04-21-2008, 10:47 PM	#9
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: WIW short wide 4x4 frame I got a frame last weekend. It's a 1970. A REAL one too. Thanx Guys. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

04-21-2008, 11:04 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: WIW short wide 4x4 frame Cool!I bet you`ll have another nice one together before too long. __________________ "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 ~

04-21-2008, 11:18 PM	#11
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: WIW short wide 4x4 frame I'm building a daily driver out of my 1971 swb 2wd one owner truck, into a 4x4 6" lift on 35" bfg t/a's. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

04-21-2008, 11:32 PM	#12
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: WIW short wide 4x4 frame What will become of the 2wd frame? Will it be for sale? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"



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