64 body on a 72 frame? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jadedbird · 04-12-2015, 05:49 PM

So I have a 72 frame with power disc and power steering and has a 305 and th350 ready to roll. I was wondering if my 64 body will fit on there? I plan to fab the front horns for the 64 and swap the radiator.
I also plan to run a 72 column since its collapsable. Will this work?

**Clyde65** · 04-12-2015, 08:18 PM

It would less work for you to swap the parts from the 72 to your 64, also the VIN number on the frame would match the cab.

jadedbird · 04-12-2015, 08:37 PM

Swapping the steering box and everything would be less work?
I'm not to concerned about numbers matching since this was a field find. Both trucks are not numbers matching. And it will sonmmeday soon become ls swap.

So the body won't bolt in Directly?

SCOTI · 04-13-2015, 12:03 AM

Differences:

Front frame horns
Radiator core support
Radiator core support mount locations
Rear cab mount locations

I would swap the front suspension stuff over before swapping the bodys. Lots more work w/a body swap....

jadedbird · 04-13-2015, 12:05 AM

Hmm okiedokie. Thanks all

LostMy65 · 04-13-2015, 09:42 AM

Move the goodies from the 72 to your 64 frame.

jadedbird · 04-13-2015, 01:11 PM

i was trying to avoid that. it wouldve been much simplier if the body couldve been laid on the 72 frame. now im more inclined to spend money.... ha

SCOTI · 04-13-2015, 02:19 PM

The suspension stuff is bolt-in swap friendly. The body swap will require grafting frame horns, relocating mounts, or alot of fudging/spacers to make it work. I would not recommend spacers or fudging things.....

LostMy65 · 04-13-2015, 03:31 PM

If you don't think you're going to have VIN issues, and you know from experience, do what you think will be easier.

padresag · 04-13-2015, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

If you don't think you're going to have VIN issues, and you know from experience, do what you think will be easier.

no one thinks that they are ever going to have any vin issues, but when they do happen they do cost. it is usually the poor sucker that buys the truck after that something happens and the one who did it in the first place;"who cares"
always check with your MVO and get it verified so no one ever has a problem, but that usually means going out of one's way
ron

LostMy65 · 04-13-2015, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padresag

no one thinks that they are ever going to have any vin issues, but when they do happen they do cost. it is usually the poor sucker that buys the truck after that something happens and the one who did it in the first place;"who cares"
always check with your MVO and get it verified so no one ever has a problem, but that usually means going out of one's way
ron

.
I agree.
He just didn't seem to want to take our advice.

**Captainfab** · 04-14-2015, 01:09 AM

Unless the original frame is seriously damaged and beyond repair, it is always advisable to keep the original frame. There is no advantage to a '72 frame over a '64 other than the disc brakes, power steering and 5 lug differential. All of which can be transferred to the '64 frame quite easily.

04-12-2015, 05:49 PM	#1
jadedbird Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: So Indiana Posts: 139	64 body on a 72 frame? So I have a 72 frame with power disc and power steering and has a 305 and th350 ready to roll. I was wondering if my 64 body will fit on there? I plan to fab the front horns for the 64 and swap the radiator. I also plan to run a 72 column since its collapsable. Will this work?

04-12-2015, 08:18 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: 64 body on a 72 frame? It would less work for you to swap the parts from the 72 to your 64, also the VIN number on the frame would match the cab. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-12-2015, 08:37 PM	#3
jadedbird Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: So Indiana Posts: 139	Re: 64 body on a 72 frame? Swapping the steering box and everything would be less work? I'm not to concerned about numbers matching since this was a field find. Both trucks are not numbers matching. And it will sonmmeday soon become ls swap. So the body won't bolt in Directly?

04-13-2015, 12:03 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,040	Re: 64 body on a 72 frame? Differences: Front frame horns Radiator core support Radiator core support mount locations Rear cab mount locations I would swap the front suspension stuff over before swapping the bodys. Lots more work w/a body swap.... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-13-2015, 12:05 AM	#5
jadedbird Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: So Indiana Posts: 139	Re: 64 body on a 72 frame? Hmm okiedokie. Thanks all

04-13-2015, 09:42 AM	#6
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,528	Re: 64 body on a 72 frame? Move the goodies from the 72 to your 64 frame. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

04-13-2015, 01:11 PM	#7
jadedbird Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: So Indiana Posts: 139	Re: 64 body on a 72 frame? i was trying to avoid that. it wouldve been much simplier if the body couldve been laid on the 72 frame. now im more inclined to spend money.... ha

04-13-2015, 02:19 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,040	Re: 64 body on a 72 frame? The suspension stuff is bolt-in swap friendly. The body swap will require grafting frame horns, relocating mounts, or alot of fudging/spacers to make it work. I would not recommend spacers or fudging things..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-13-2015, 03:31 PM	#9
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,528	Re: 64 body on a 72 frame? If you don't think you're going to have VIN issues, and you know from experience, do what you think will be easier. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

04-14-2015, 01:09 AM	#12
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: 64 body on a 72 frame? Unless the original frame is seriously damaged and beyond repair, it is always advisable to keep the original frame. There is no advantage to a '72 frame over a '64 other than the disc brakes, power steering and 5 lug differential. All of which can be transferred to the '64 frame quite easily. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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