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04-28-2010, 11:05 AM
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Question for a friend
I may be posting this in the wrong section but i will give it a go. I have started working on a 64 fleetside and my welding instructor/ friend/ guru has decided he wants a "ton truck." I am taking this to mean a duel rear wheel truck. he is wanting a late 70's or 80's ton. This seems simple enough. The question is this...
Is it possible to put older bodies on these newer vintage trucks? what is involved? any easy swaps? examples of some? links and or pictures. just at the planning stages but any inspiration, ideas or wisdom from you guys would be greatly appreciated. and happy hump day |
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04-28-2010, 12:09 PM
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Re: Question for a friend
Here's a link to a early Burb being put on Envoy running gear;
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348244 And a early truck being put on Dodge running gear; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393750 The original floor pans are being used for proper fitment, It could be a pain trying to mount a early full/complete cab on a later model frame....
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04-28-2010, 03:35 PM
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Re: Question for a friend
I would think that it would require much less work with say moving a 62 cab onto 82 running gear and frame... am i way off base here?
all of the modern trucks and those examples are waaaay more involved than i was thinking. (read involved to mean modern) I was thinking more like the 62 onto the 82 dually. Add a flat bed and ta daaaa... anybody? just trying to figure it out and get an idea. |
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04-28-2010, 05:08 PM
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Re: Question for a friend
I can't help you, but that'd be sick if you mean what i think you do.. like a 62 chevy cab/front end on an 80s dually frame w/ a flatbed?
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04-28-2010, 05:13 PM
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Re: Question for a friend
exactly the plan mayhem
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