Questions and opinions. 65 on 73 chassis - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RunninWild · 03-09-2009, 04:45 PM

I was wondering if anyone had pictures of the cab and box mounts when putting a 65 chevy shortbox step side on to a 73-87 chevy frame?? thanks

**Captainfab** · 03-10-2009, 12:51 AM

I don't have any pics, but I have put a '61 body on a '74 frame. It'll end up sitting about like a stock K10. I wouldn't do that to my own truck. I would suggest just putting the '73 suspension under your '65. It wouldn't be any more work than building all the body mounts and everything else involved.

RunninWild · 03-17-2009, 01:49 AM

Someone has to have pics of body mounts??? anyone help please haha

chucks1967 · 03-18-2009, 12:00 PM

I have a 66 cab on a 71 chassis. I think its about the same. don't recon much changed in the chassis, just the suspension and the brake upgrades.. here is a pic. I have yet to put the matching bed on, but any who... hope that helps.

MacAttack · 03-18-2009, 02:15 PM

I can’t believe how some guys baby their trucks…….

TimE · 03-18-2009, 04:58 PM

Breakin' the new guy in, huh Mac?

Chuck-There was a thread on here not too long ago about people using their trucks as a truck. That pic definitely belongs in that thread!!

MacAttack · 03-18-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TimE

Breakin' the new guy in, huh Mac?

Um........yeah.

Mac.

**Captainfab** · 03-19-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chucks1967

I have a 66 cab on a 71 chassis. I think its about the same. don't recon much changed in the chassis, just the suspension and the brake upgrades.. here is a pic. I have yet to put the matching bed on, but any who... hope that helps.

The '63-'72 frames are essentially the same , just some minor changes. The '73-'87 frames are a bit different......from the front suspension back.

chucks1967 · 03-19-2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

I can’t believe how some guys baby their trucks…….

HA HA. she is in the process of getting a make over. That was last fall, and if I had side panels she could have carried the other 3500 lbs (the other half of the 85 foot pine I cut out of my front yard) Im proud of my 66' she works hard and looks good doing it.

chucks1967 · 03-19-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TimE

Breakin' the new guy in, huh Mac?

Chuck-There was a thread on here not too long ago about people using their trucks as a truck. That pic definitely belongs in that thread!!

where is this thread I have a few more pics that would bring some laughs/respect.

TimE · 03-19-2009, 04:47 PM

I'll look for it tonight when I get home. For some reason, this computer connection keeps timing out when I try to use the search.

The search isn't working for me at home right now either. I'll post up a link when I find it.

03-09-2009, 04:45 PM	#1
RunninWild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Princeton B.C. Posts: 3	Questions and opinions. 65 on 73 chassis I was wondering if anyone had pictures of the cab and box mounts when putting a 65 chevy shortbox step side on to a 73-87 chevy frame?? thanks

03-10-2009, 12:51 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,247	Re: Questions and opinions. 65 on 73 chassis I don't have any pics, but I have put a '61 body on a '74 frame. It'll end up sitting about like a stock K10. I wouldn't do that to my own truck. I would suggest just putting the '73 suspension under your '65. It wouldn't be any more work than building all the body mounts and everything else involved. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-17-2009, 01:49 AM	#3
RunninWild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Princeton B.C. Posts: 3	Re: Questions and opinions. 65 on 73 chassis Someone has to have pics of body mounts??? anyone help please haha

03-18-2009, 12:00 PM	#4
chucks1967 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: athens alabama Posts: 93	Re: Questions and opinions. 65 on 73 chassis I have a 66 cab on a 71 chassis. I think its about the same. don't recon much changed in the chassis, just the suspension and the brake upgrades.. here is a pic. I have yet to put the matching bed on, but any who... hope that helps. Attached Images

03-18-2009, 02:15 PM	#5
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Questions and opinions. 65 on 73 chassis I can’t believe how some guys baby their trucks……. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

03-18-2009, 04:58 PM	#6
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Questions and opinions. 65 on 73 chassis Breakin' the new guy in, huh Mac? Chuck-There was a thread on here not too long ago about people using their trucks as a truck. That pic definitely belongs in that thread!! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

03-19-2009, 04:47 PM	#11
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Questions and opinions. 65 on 73 chassis I'll look for it tonight when I get home. For some reason, this computer connection keeps timing out when I try to use the search. The search isn't working for me at home right now either. I'll post up a link when I find it. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!! Last edited by TimE; 03-19-2009 at 09:27 PM. Reason: search won't work for me



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