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silver7 · 07-20-2009, 10:30 PM

Bought a 1971 swb 4x4 last year. When I went to register it I learned the frame was not original. In fact, the DMV inspector told me it was from a 1974 Ford. Imagine my surprise! I am in the process of a frame up rebuild and have decided I should look into swapping out my Ford frame since I have the truck taken apart to the frame. I am having difficulty finding a factory 67-72 K10 4x4 frame so I am considering looking at 64-66 frames since the swb on those are the same as for 67-72 (115"). My question to you all is, will a 64-66 chevy 4x4 frame work for a 1971 C10 swb body? Any help is very much appreciated.

Chevy1TonFun · 07-21-2009, 07:31 PM

I believe Early Classic Enterprises has a 4x4 frame for sale. You might want to call them up.

silver7 · 07-21-2009, 08:28 PM

Thanks RH. I checked it out, but unfortunately it is a lwb and I need a swb.

But I do appreciate the help!

tallhoedude · 07-22-2009, 09:10 AM

interesting that the ford frame was close enough to work out.
had the frame mounts been moved or changed??

got any pics?
thanks

Conroe trucker · 07-22-2009, 08:36 PM

Have you checked it against another 67-72 Chevy truck to see if it is Ford frame? Any 67-72 would do.

Be willing to bet some chick might have checked the wrong box when she changed the title.........

silver7 · 07-22-2009, 10:45 PM

I'll upload photos later since the ones I currently have are too large. Although I have not compared my frame to other Chevy's yet I'm pretty sure it is a Ford since the frame # begins with F, and the DMV inspector who came to my house(a policeman) told me it was a Ford frame when he called my frame # in. It also looks like a modified/custom frame since my leaf spring brackets are welded on.

84 400 · 07-23-2009, 01:45 AM

i have heard of this being done before. The guy who i know that did it did it because of the steering box craking and the chevy frames twisting and breaking just infront of the rear spring hangers behind the ab. ITs funny he has an all chevy drivetrain and chevy body on a ford frame

He lives in NC or SC i think... maybe his old truck?

silver7 · 07-23-2009, 06:24 AM

Good info, thanks. I bought my truck from a guy named Walter Loki in Tennessee. I thought I was going to just use it as a daily driver, but decided to do a frame up restoration instead. I've learned a lot just taking it apart.

silver7 · 07-23-2009, 06:30 AM

Here are a few photos. This is my truck before I took it apart, and this is the 'Ford' frame I am considering swapping out for a Chevy frame.

silver7 · 07-26-2009, 10:07 PM

I am torn between keeping this frame because I have it torn down, and swapping for an original frame to keep it all Chevy. I found a frame to swap with this one so I have the one to sell if anyone out there needs one. Frame # is OF 172251 if anyone wants to find out if it really is a ford frame.

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-26-2009, 10:57 PM

From that last pic, it almost looks like a chevy/gmc short bed two wheel drive frame. The center crossmember looks like that one (cutout for driveshaft) on two wheel drive trucks. Trevor

tallhoedude · 07-27-2009, 09:08 AM

if you are not going to use this frame pm me,i might be interested.thanks

07-20-2009, 10:30 PM	#1
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	71 chevy 4x4 frame change Bought a 1971 swb 4x4 last year. When I went to register it I learned the frame was not original. In fact, the DMV inspector told me it was from a 1974 Ford. Imagine my surprise! I am in the process of a frame up rebuild and have decided I should look into swapping out my Ford frame since I have the truck taken apart to the frame. I am having difficulty finding a factory 67-72 K10 4x4 frame so I am considering looking at 64-66 frames since the swb on those are the same as for 67-72 (115"). My question to you all is, will a 64-66 chevy 4x4 frame work for a 1971 C10 swb body? Any help is very much appreciated.

07-21-2009, 07:31 PM	#2
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: 71 chevy 4x4 frame change I believe Early Classic Enterprises has a 4x4 frame for sale. You might want to call them up. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

07-21-2009, 08:28 PM	#3
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: 71 chevy 4x4 frame change Thanks RH. I checked it out, but unfortunately it is a lwb and I need a swb. But I do appreciate the help!

07-22-2009, 09:10 AM	#4
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: 71 chevy 4x4 frame change interesting that the ford frame was close enough to work out. had the frame mounts been moved or changed?? got any pics? thanks __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

07-22-2009, 08:36 PM	#5
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: 71 chevy 4x4 frame change Have you checked it against another 67-72 Chevy truck to see if it is Ford frame? Any 67-72 would do. Be willing to bet some chick might have checked the wrong box when she changed the title......... __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

07-22-2009, 10:45 PM	#6
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: 71 chevy 4x4 frame change I'll upload photos later since the ones I currently have are too large. Although I have not compared my frame to other Chevy's yet I'm pretty sure it is a Ford since the frame # begins with F, and the DMV inspector who came to my house(a policeman) told me it was a Ford frame when he called my frame # in. It also looks like a modified/custom frame since my leaf spring brackets are welded on.

07-23-2009, 01:45 AM	#7
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: 71 chevy 4x4 frame change i have heard of this being done before. The guy who i know that did it did it because of the steering box craking and the chevy frames twisting and breaking just infront of the rear spring hangers behind the ab. ITs funny he has an all chevy drivetrain and chevy body on a ford frame He lives in NC or SC i think... maybe his old truck? __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out Last edited by 84 400; 07-23-2009 at 01:46 AM.

07-23-2009, 06:24 AM	#8
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: 71 chevy 4x4 frame change Good info, thanks. I bought my truck from a guy named Walter Loki in Tennessee. I thought I was going to just use it as a daily driver, but decided to do a frame up restoration instead. I've learned a lot just taking it apart.

07-23-2009, 06:30 AM	#9
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: 71 chevy 4x4 frame change Here are a few photos. This is my truck before I took it apart, and this is the 'Ford' frame I am considering swapping out for a Chevy frame. Attached Images

07-26-2009, 10:07 PM	#10
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: 71 chevy 4x4 frame change I am torn between keeping this frame because I have it torn down, and swapping for an original frame to keep it all Chevy. I found a frame to swap with this one so I have the one to sell if anyone out there needs one. Frame # is OF 172251 if anyone wants to find out if it really is a ford frame.

07-26-2009, 10:57 PM	#11
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: 71 chevy 4x4 frame change From that last pic, it almost looks like a chevy/gmc short bed two wheel drive frame. The center crossmember looks like that one (cutout for driveshaft) on two wheel drive trucks. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-27-2009, 09:08 AM	#12
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: 71 chevy 4x4 frame change if you are not going to use this frame pm me,i might be interested.thanks __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"



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