What do I do with my hacked 72 cheyenne?

[Hubscrub]

I was told that the late beds.needed to be raised to line up right, don't no if that's true but we need pics of the frame. Also I would get the proper paper work with another frame a title, some form of ownership to be right with dmv

[Rod Run]

Originally Posted by esahic

Okay so most everyone is saying fix the frame or buy another 67-72 frame.

So swapping the body onto the 2002 gmc would be more work then what its worth?

I have never welded anything, but it is something I want to learn how to do!

Honestly, if you've never even welded before, then you are WAY OVER YOUR HEAD in thinking about a swap from a newer vehicle.

Not what you want to hear, but the best advice isn't always the nicest you'll hear.

As others said, just get yours welded and be done with it. That's the cheapest and easiest route

[Trixxterr]

Texas= cab= title.

[cooperhw]

I would pull the bed or cab off and take it to a competent welding shop. They can cut out the bad and weld in a section of good frame from another donor and plate over everything. This is exactly how Open Road added 18" to my 68 frame to extend the wheelbase from 157" to 175". When I pulled the body off it looked as perfect as the day they welded it up after 62,000 miles. They were a factory dealer for GM so it had to be approved. What I am getting at is for probably around that $500 number someone mentioned earlier you can more than likely get your truck straightened out. Whole lot less work and effort than the other options. Just don't expect them to do it under the cab/bed with them in place.

[Doug's68SS]

Trixxterr according to the Highway Patrolman that use to run the Vehicle theft division in Austin the Title has to Match the Frame. I was going to use my cab off my LWB on a short frame and he told me i had to have the title to the frame i used.

[Mock1]

Dude,
Post some pics. From both sides of the frame as best you can. Take the bed off if need.

[boraxman]

So you bought it as an advertised short bed?...Did you pay short bed money for it only to find out it was a hack job?

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by 65standard

I would just repair the frame on the truck.

X2, at least make an attempt. Maybe these could be used? Do you have any friends that weld? These channels may simplify the work.
http://www.cmwtrucks.com/index.php/c...long-pair.html

[64chevtruck]

Originally Posted by 1968aj

get frame welded properly then drive it like you stole it.

This,

[jjzepplin]

I would find a good frame and be done with it. I found my 71 Blazer frame on CL for $175 and the guy delivered it to as a roller with a HD 73 front end with disc brakes and a 12 bolt rear posi. The rear was NOT a posi but I did not care. Sold the rear and some pieces from my old bent frame and it ended up paying for the new frame...Even had good steelies on it so I just bought some 73 hubcaps. Doesn't look too bad.

[crazyjeenyus]

put it on the new frame and take advantage of all the newer technology in the suspension, brakes, etc.

[Raider Rudy]

Originally Posted by Greasey Harley

I keep seeing people saying this, but it's not true in every state. If you have the titled cab on an untitled frame, there are multiple states that you can never register that vehicle in.
Some states will even impound the vehicle, pending further investigation!
It is always a good idea to document frame changes with the DMV.

This is true! The title (pink slip) should stay with the frame.The vin number on the cab is just a secondary number. The vin number on the frame is the primary number & true identity of a vehicle. In California if a vehicle has cab & frame numbers that don't match the CHP can put on another vin number (blue tag) on the frame & one on the cab to match it. The vehicle will then no longer be identified by the prior vin.

[Hubscrub]

of the frame