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jwroach01 · 01-22-2009, 01:11 PM

I have a '91 ex cab short bed. It's nose found a road bank one night in a drunken stupper.

I have the oppertunity to aquire a 67' body.

I guess everyone sees where this is going. Does anyone know if there is a chance of getting the '67 sheet metal on the '91 chassis?
Thanks
Joe

**Palf70Step** · 01-22-2009, 03:49 PM

Some one had a picture of that on the board somewhere. Definitely not a bolt on swap. Lots of metal work involved.

arkie726 · 01-31-2009, 11:23 PM

YES! I beat you to it, ha I am in the middle of putting a 68 body on a 88 frame, but mine were both regular cabs and long beds. Getting the 68 cab on the frame wasn't that bad if you have average blacksmith skills, the biggest problem so far is the 88 frame is about 12" wider than the 68 which forced me to mount it higher than I wanted, but it looks ok, also the 88 frame is a bit longer, about 4" in the middle because the 88 cab is longer. I haven't put the front clip on yet thats the next phase........ Anyway its just fun for me, I don't know if this any help?

liftmeup · 02-03-2009, 04:08 PM

Been there done that cut it longways at all crossmembers and move the rails close together. you will have to move the rear spring mounts. lastly you will need to mod the steering. not a huge ordeal.

jwroach01 · 02-03-2009, 09:11 PM

thanks for all the responses. I think the last one may be the one to go with

01-22-2009, 01:11 PM	#1
jwroach01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 19	Body swap crazy I have a '91 ex cab short bed. It's nose found a road bank one night in a drunken stupper. I have the oppertunity to aquire a 67' body. I guess everyone sees where this is going. Does anyone know if there is a chance of getting the '67 sheet metal on the '91 chassis? Thanks Joe

01-22-2009, 03:49 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 48,486	Re: Body swap crazy Some one had a picture of that on the board somewhere. Definitely not a bolt on swap. Lots of metal work involved. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-31-2009, 11:23 PM	#3
arkie726 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 48	Re: Body swap crazy YES! I beat you to it, ha I am in the middle of putting a 68 body on a 88 frame, but mine were both regular cabs and long beds. Getting the 68 cab on the frame wasn't that bad if you have average blacksmith skills, the biggest problem so far is the 88 frame is about 12" wider than the 68 which forced me to mount it higher than I wanted, but it looks ok, also the 88 frame is a bit longer, about 4" in the middle because the 88 cab is longer. I haven't put the front clip on yet thats the next phase........ Anyway its just fun for me, I don't know if this any help?

02-03-2009, 04:08 PM	#4
liftmeup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburg PA Posts: 246	Re: Body swap crazy Been there done that cut it longways at all crossmembers and move the rails close together. you will have to move the rear spring mounts. lastly you will need to mod the steering. not a huge ordeal.

02-03-2009, 09:11 PM	#5
jwroach01 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 19	Re: Body swap crazy thanks for all the responses. I think the last one may be the one to go with __________________ '04 GMC ext cab SLE SWB sportside '95 Chevy K2500 '67 chevy lwb, project; small window, wood bed, no eng/trans



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