'60-'66 Body On A '73-'87 Frame

[FastEddy]

Not sure if this was mentioned, but the 73-91 Suburban Frame is a much better fit, it does not kick up under the cab...and wheelbase is close to our longbox ....they even make a kit to use this chassis, EZ chassis swaps in Minnesota makes it. I am surprised there is not more discussion on this.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by FastEddy

Not sure if this was mentioned, but the 73-91 Suburban Frame is a much better fit, it does not kick up under the cab...and wheelbase is close to our longbox ....they even make a kit to use this chassis, EZ chassis swaps in Minnesota makes it. I am surprised there is not more discussion on this.

If you can find me a frame schematic I'll overlay it on a 63-66 frame like I did above so we can get a visual comparison.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by FastEddy

Not sure if this was mentioned, but the 73-91 Suburban Frame is a much better fit, it does not kick up under the cab...and wheelbase is close to our longbox ....they even make a kit to use this chassis, EZ chassis swaps in Minnesota makes it. I am surprised there is not more discussion on this.

Found the kit you mentioned:

1960-1966 Chevy/GMC Long Bed
Uses the 1973-1991 Suburban Chassis
Kit bolts onto the 1/2-ton & 3/4-ton Suburban chassis. 2WD or 4WD.


What's included

Firewall Insert (Mounts brakes, fuse block, throttle cable, etc.)
Front Bumper Brackets (Adapts bumper mounts to frame)
Front Cab Mounts (Attaches to Suburban cab mount holes)
Front Radiator Support Brackets (Mounts original radiator support to frame)
Upper Steering Column Bracket (Mounts steering column under dash)
Front Bed Mounts (Located by Suburban frame holes)
Rear Bed Bushings (Mounts rear bed supports)
All Mounting Hardware Included (Bolts, Washers, Nuts, etc.)
All Bolt-on Parts are Powder-Coated

Specifications

Kit Price
$849.00
Flat-rate S&H*
$200.00
Chassis Used
1973-1991 Suburban
Attachment Type
Bolt-on
*Rate applies to 48 contiguous States. Please contact us for pricing on other shipping locations.

[LostMy65]

Does anybody know of anyone who has used a suburban?

[dieseldude4bt]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Does anybody know of anyone who has used a suburban?

Ky-donzi did.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537789

[LostMy65]

Here's a video that does a good comparison between the 67-72 and the 73+. Remember, the frame of the 67-72 are very similar to the 63-66.
https://youtu.be/dahVzNjZoHQ

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Here's a video that does a good comparison between the 67-72 and the 73+. Remember, the frame of the 67-72 are very similar to the 63-66.
https://youtu.be/dahVzNjZoHQ

Agreed. Much easier to use a 67-72 frame but they still require changes @ the front bumper, radiator core support, & rear cab mounts. Cheaper than the Suburban kit listed but still requires effort. The Burb kit seems like a good option for the 4x4 crowd though since it's easier to find 73-87 4x4 chassis'.

[Mack B]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Just roll the new frame under.... - done.

I can tell you are pretty passionate about this topic, may I ask why it bothers you so much? Please correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't your truck have an earlier frame swapped in?

If I desired to own a 4x4 60-66 this is likely the route I would take. If I had a truck with a damaged frame and the only replacement I could find was a later model, I possibly would try this route was well.

The person you are mocking has a good looking truck. From the pictures he provided the work appears well done. I don't understand the disgruntlement in how others choose to build their trucks.