How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

quandel_garage · 10-28-2008, 02:03 AM

I am wondering how similar the frames between the 67-72 chevy trucks and the 73-80's frames are ? I was considering putting a 67-72 cab and bed on a 73-80's frame ? Any info would be helpfull. THANKS !!!

**mr48chev** · 10-28-2008, 02:13 AM

I've got a friend who has done a couple of swaps and they aee a pain. They did it with 67/72 body work on the mid/late 70's 4X4 chassis to make a four by out of the early body style. I don't think a two wheel drive would be any easier.

Longhorn Man · 10-28-2008, 06:19 PM

you'd have to alter the wheel base on a LWB truck, not sure on the SWB... and a custom made body lift. The 67 - 72s are flat, the 73 - 87 frames are anything BUT flat.

**Captkaos** · 10-28-2008, 06:37 PM

73-87's have a longer wheelbase than 67-72's for both SWB and LWB. I think both are 2" longer.

quandel_garage · 10-28-2008, 06:38 PM

Thanks, for the replies I wish someone had some pics. I just have a buddy with a complete frame with air ride installed and I have a cab and bed out back and was seeing if anyone has did one or not

**Captkaos** · 10-28-2008, 06:42 PM

This is a 73 frame if you want pics:

Longhorn Man · 10-28-2008, 07:05 PM

it'd probably be easier to swap the air stuff to your 67 - 72

quandel_garage · 10-28-2008, 11:19 PM

yeah sounds like it, I know the front crossmembers are interchangable

10-28-2008, 02:03 AM	#1
quandel_garage Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dallas texas Posts: 19	How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ? I am wondering how similar the frames between the 67-72 chevy trucks and the 73-80's frames are ? I was considering putting a 67-72 cab and bed on a 73-80's frame ? Any info would be helpfull. THANKS !!! __________________ Quandel Garage......Making MONSTERS one ride at a time!

10-28-2008, 02:13 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ? I've got a friend who has done a couple of swaps and they aee a pain. They did it with 67/72 body work on the mid/late 70's 4X4 chassis to make a four by out of the early body style. I don't think a two wheel drive would be any easier.

10-28-2008, 06:19 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ? you'd have to alter the wheel base on a LWB truck, not sure on the SWB... and a custom made body lift. The 67 - 72s are flat, the 73 - 87 frames are anything BUT flat.

10-28-2008, 06:37 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ? 73-87's have a longer wheelbase than 67-72's for both SWB and LWB. I think both are 2" longer. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-28-2008, 06:38 PM	#5
quandel_garage Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dallas texas Posts: 19	Re: How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ? Thanks, for the replies I wish someone had some pics. I just have a buddy with a complete frame with air ride installed and I have a cab and bed out back and was seeing if anyone has did one or not __________________ Quandel Garage......Making MONSTERS one ride at a time!

10-28-2008, 06:42 PM	#6
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ? This is a 73 frame if you want pics: __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-28-2008, 07:05 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ? it'd probably be easier to swap the air stuff to your 67 - 72

10-28-2008, 11:19 PM	#8
quandel_garage Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dallas texas Posts: 19	Re: How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ? yeah sounds like it, I know the front crossmembers are interchangable __________________ Quandel Garage......Making MONSTERS one ride at a time!



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