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72USA1 · 10-24-2021, 11:15 AM

I am looking for any info on the 67-68 K-10 4x4 frames.
My 68 SWB frame is in very bad shape from the bed back to the bumper.
I do know the 4x4 frame is different than a C-10 frame.

Does anyone here have any helpful info so I can get started on my 68 K10 4x4 SWB build? I would sure appreciate any help at all. Thanks!

52napco · 10-24-2021, 07:52 PM

A SWB K10 frame is going to be tough to find and pricey...pretty sure you can use any rear section with leaf springs,even K or C20

**57taskforce** · 10-24-2021, 09:00 PM

One thing about the SWB frames is like the blazers they have a slightly thinner gauge frame. I would try to use cuts from another Kframe if possible. Got any pictures of where you are needing to repair? That will help get an idea what you can and can’t use.

72USA1 · 10-24-2021, 09:24 PM

I do have access to a two wheel drive short bed frame with rear leaf springs. I’ll do some measuring. Thanks.

72USA1 · 10-24-2021, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 52napco

A SWB K10 frame is going to be tough to find and pricey...pretty sure you can use any rear section with leaf springs,even K or C20

I do have access to a c10 SWB frame. I’ll do some measuring. Thanks.

72USA1 · 10-24-2021, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

One thing about the SWB frames is like the blazers they have a slightly thinner gauge frame. I would try to use cuts from another Kframe if possible. Got any pictures of where you are needing to repair? That will help get an idea what you can and can’t use.

The frame is rusted almost all the way through on both sides close to the forward rear leaf mounting brackets. Also it’s broke on the rear side of both leaf brackets from the rear bumper being welded onto the truck. Somebody jerked the hell out of something to crack the frame both sides.

**57taskforce** · 10-25-2021, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 72USA1

The frame is rusted almost all the way through on both sides close to the forward rear leaf mounting brackets. Also it’s broke on the rear side of both leaf brackets from the rear bumper being welded onto the truck. Somebody jerked the hell out of something to crack the frame both sides.

You’ll need to find a 4x4 frame to be correct but could probably make a 2 wheel frame work. The two wheel frames are quite different in the back half than the 4x4’s.

bhemingson · 10-25-2021, 09:44 PM

Find a really good welder and have yours fixed. Better to fish plate the weak sections. Post up pics but I bet it can be fixed.

**bonestock72** · 10-25-2021, 10:18 PM

If you have a good 2wd leaf spring frame you've got it whipped. Modifying for the leafs is the hard part. Take the front leafs and bracketts, K frame, shocks and mounts and locate on the 2wd frame. I did it the other way on a 3 door years ago and you don't wanna go that way unless you have to

**bonestock72** · 10-25-2021, 10:24 PM

You'll probably have to remove the 2wd frame center support to make room for the transfer case and cross-member but it will be a better job and you have the template for all the measurements right there

**1rippen6** · 10-25-2021, 11:41 PM

I have a 72 k5 frame I'll sell

**57taskforce** · 10-26-2021, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 1rippen6

I have a 72 k5 frame I'll sell

This is the best bet so far, correct gauge metal and no extra bends in the back of the frame. I would not use a short bed 2wd frame if at all possible, like I said the back half’s are totally different, doesn’t matter if the the 2 wheel drive frames are coil or leaf.

1968 K20 · 10-26-2021, 09:38 AM

Nice truck, glad your planning on saving it.

**Sand Wrench** · 10-26-2021, 11:58 AM

Buy that K5 frame from 1rippen6 and cut down the bed to fit. A 104 inch wheelbase pickup would be awesome!

10-24-2021, 11:15 AM	#1
72USA1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Henderson Kentucky Posts: 18	68 k-10 4x4 SWB needs frame I am looking for any info on the 67-68 K-10 4x4 frames. My 68 SWB frame is in very bad shape from the bed back to the bumper. I do know the 4x4 frame is different than a C-10 frame. Does anyone here have any helpful info so I can get started on my 68 K10 4x4 SWB build? I would sure appreciate any help at all. Thanks! Attached Images __________________ My rides: Red 67 step side C-10 4x4, Green 68 SWB C-10 4x4, Gold 72 K-5 Blazer 4x4, Blue/White 72 C-20 4x4, White 71 LWB C-10 4x4, Red 70 LWB C-10 4x4, Blue W/White Rally stripe 67 Camaro Z-28, Green 67 Camaro. Last edited by 72USA1; 10-24-2021 at 09:36 PM.

10-24-2021, 07:52 PM	#2
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: 68 k-10 4x4 SWB needs frame A SWB K10 frame is going to be tough to find and pricey...pretty sure you can use any rear section with leaf springs,even K or C20

10-24-2021, 09:00 PM	#3
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,513	Re: 68 k-10 4x4 SWB needs frame One thing about the SWB frames is like the blazers they have a slightly thinner gauge frame. I would try to use cuts from another Kframe if possible. Got any pictures of where you are needing to repair? That will help get an idea what you can and can’t use. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

10-24-2021, 09:24 PM	#4
72USA1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Henderson Kentucky Posts: 18	Re: 68 k-10 4x4 SWB needs frame I do have access to a two wheel drive short bed frame with rear leaf springs. I’ll do some measuring. Thanks. __________________ My rides: Red 67 step side C-10 4x4, Green 68 SWB C-10 4x4, Gold 72 K-5 Blazer 4x4, Blue/White 72 C-20 4x4, White 71 LWB C-10 4x4, Red 70 LWB C-10 4x4, Blue W/White Rally stripe 67 Camaro Z-28, Green 67 Camaro. Last edited by 72USA1; 10-24-2021 at 09:31 PM. Reason: Delete

10-25-2021, 09:44 PM	#8
bhemingson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 162	Re: 68 k-10 4x4 SWB needs frame Find a really good welder and have yours fixed. Better to fish plate the weak sections. Post up pics but I bet it can be fixed.

10-25-2021, 10:18 PM	#9
bonestock72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: sierraville ca Posts: 425	Re: 68 k-10 4x4 SWB needs frame If you have a good 2wd leaf spring frame you've got it whipped. Modifying for the leafs is the hard part. Take the front leafs and bracketts, K frame, shocks and mounts and locate on the 2wd frame. I did it the other way on a 3 door years ago and you don't wanna go that way unless you have to

10-25-2021, 10:24 PM	#10
bonestock72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: sierraville ca Posts: 425	Re: 68 k-10 4x4 SWB needs frame You'll probably have to remove the 2wd frame center support to make room for the transfer case and cross-member but it will be a better job and you have the template for all the measurements right there

10-25-2021, 11:41 PM	#11
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,812	Re: 68 k-10 4x4 SWB needs frame I have a 72 k5 frame I'll sell

10-26-2021, 09:38 AM	#13
1968 K20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 88	Re: 68 k-10 4x4 SWB needs frame Nice truck, glad your planning on saving it.

10-26-2021, 11:58 AM	#14
Sand Wrench Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Garnett, Kansas Posts: 279	Re: 68 k-10 4x4 SWB needs frame Buy that K5 frame from 1rippen6 and cut down the bed to fit. A 104 inch wheelbase pickup would be awesome! Attached Images __________________ You ever have one of those mornings where you wake up owning more trucks than you did the night before? 1972 K5 1972 K10 1967 K20 bucket truck



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