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08-28-2006, 03:19 PM
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Location: East Centeral Indiana
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71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
Has anyone tried this yet. I have had this idea in my head for a long time now & just wandered if anyone has tried it.
My frame is in bad shape & I would love a 4x4 rather then a 2wd. I also think it would vary cool to have a late model drive train 5.2L V8 & overdrive trans. & much better suspension. I may us a 2wd to make things much easier. |
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09-01-2006, 09:42 AM
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
To the Top.
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05-26-2009, 11:50 AM
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
Still looking for one of these trucks.
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05-26-2009, 11:54 AM
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
The closest I've seen was a 99 or so with all 71 or 72 sheetmetal on it.
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05-26-2009, 01:21 PM
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
I would be interested in this as well.
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05-26-2009, 01:25 PM
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
me too
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05-26-2009, 01:39 PM
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
i imagine if you've got a sawzall and a welder it can b made to fit
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05-26-2009, 02:45 PM
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
Here's the site for doing a 88-99 C10 to a '67 style front end. Very cool.
http://retro67.com/Home_Page.php
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05-26-2009, 02:51 PM
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
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05-26-2009, 04:29 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
I doubt the frame is flat on the 99 - 06 models, like ours are. This would mean you'd have to fab up a custom body lift... would look dumb on a 2 wheel drive. Other than that, if you want to fab up a bunch of mounts, probably relocate the rear axle, shorten the frame a bit then it might be doable.
This is assuming the frame isn't too wide too. Doesn't sound like there is enough gain to me. |
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05-26-2009, 05:43 PM
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
THIS IS NOT MINE....a guy on LS1tech.com has done it....i have a thread over there too, under the same user name....and he responded to it....but might wanna get intouch with him
  
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05-26-2009, 05:59 PM
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
the time and energy you guys put into making one of these trucks be awesome in stock form really wouldnt be anymore work than to work it onto a newer style frame....
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05-26-2009, 06:21 PM
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
i found the link with the guy...his screen name is 67lowrod
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...ortstep-3.html |
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05-26-2009, 09:19 PM
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
http://www.performancetrucks.net/for...d.php?t=441649 this guy is doing the swap
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05-26-2009, 09:32 PM
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Location: East Centeral Indiana
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
Thanks for the replies. I am looking at a late model Chevy 4X4 Diesel if I have to fab my own frame. If things work out I will start posting picks and drawings.
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05-27-2009, 12:20 AM
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
Ive always wanted to build a daily driver like that. A 71 or 72 long box body on a 05 and up 1 ton Duramax 4x4, but I have no idea if it will work or how much it will cost!
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05-27-2009, 11:09 AM
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Re: 71' lwb body on a 99'-06' frame.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=337239 check out this thread too
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