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barry1982 · 12-10-2015, 06:52 PM

Hi Guys,

I'm thinking of putting a 72 Chev truck body on a 1985 4 x 4 frame.
Anyone ever done this?

UKNOWME · 12-11-2015, 12:43 AM

Did you try the 67-72 forum? It's still a 72 so maybe some of them have used different frames. Just curious but why are you wanting to swap?

barry1982 · 12-11-2015, 11:36 AM

Thanks.... will try the 72 forum. I have a "soft spot" for the 82-87 with the 6.2 Diesels. Have about 15 trucks/blazers/Subs with this engine. The 72 is a two wheel drive, and thought a 72 on a diesel equipped 4 x 4 85 frame would be kinda cool.

UKNOWME · 12-11-2015, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barry1982

Thanks.... will try the 72 forum. I have a "soft spot" for the 82-87 with the 6.2 Diesels. Have about 15 trucks/blazers/Subs with this engine. The 72 is a two wheel drive, and thought a 72 on a diesel equipped 4 x 4 85 frame would be kinda cool.

That would be cool. Good luck

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-11-2015, 01:31 PM

I haven't done the swap but I had a 69 that was on a 78 frame. The 73 up frames are a little wider than the 67-72 in the body mount area so you will have to modify the mounts to get the cab and radiator support bolted on. The frame is a little different on the back where the bed goes so you have to make a different mount/s for the bed to sit on and have the body lines line up correctly.

barry1982 · 12-12-2015, 05:56 PM

Thanks..... will give it a try

12-10-2015, 06:52 PM	#1
barry1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Waskatenau, Alberta Posts: 259	72 Chev Body on a 1985 4 x 4 Frame? Hi Guys, I'm thinking of putting a 72 Chev truck body on a 1985 4 x 4 frame. Anyone ever done this?

12-11-2015, 12:43 AM	#2
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 72 Chev Body on a 1985 4 x 4 Frame? Did you try the 67-72 forum? It's still a 72 so maybe some of them have used different frames. Just curious but why are you wanting to swap? __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

12-11-2015, 11:36 AM	#3
barry1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Waskatenau, Alberta Posts: 259	Re: 72 Chev Body on a 1985 4 x 4 Frame? Thanks.... will try the 72 forum. I have a "soft spot" for the 82-87 with the 6.2 Diesels. Have about 15 trucks/blazers/Subs with this engine. The 72 is a two wheel drive, and thought a 72 on a diesel equipped 4 x 4 85 frame would be kinda cool.

12-11-2015, 01:31 PM	#5
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 72 Chev Body on a 1985 4 x 4 Frame? I haven't done the swap but I had a 69 that was on a 78 frame. The 73 up frames are a little wider than the 67-72 in the body mount area so you will have to modify the mounts to get the cab and radiator support bolted on. The frame is a little different on the back where the bed goes so you have to make a different mount/s for the bed to sit on and have the body lines line up correctly. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-12-2015, 05:56 PM	#6
barry1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Waskatenau, Alberta Posts: 259	Re: 72 Chev Body on a 1985 4 x 4 Frame? Thanks..... will give it a try



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