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Old 06-02-2005, 08:54 PM   #1
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frame differences?

i was wondering if a 1964 chevy truck frame would be able to unbolt and bolt onto say like a 71 chevy truck? i guess my main question is are the frames interchangeable? even the body mounts?

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Old 06-02-2005, 09:04 PM   #2
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I'm going off a 3 year old memory here, but I think some one on here said they were real close, but not a direct bolt in.
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Old 06-02-2005, 09:13 PM   #3
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not to hijack but would the PS mod be like the 67 where you have to make the dimple or are the boxes different
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Old 06-02-2005, 09:18 PM   #4
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would a 67 to a 71 be a dirrect fit then?


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Old 06-02-2005, 09:31 PM   #5
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The only difference on a bare frome on a 67 to a 71, would be the dimple for the power steering box would be present on the later one, and also, the 67 doesn't have provisions for a big block. I know there is a spot on the forward passenger rail that is flaired up, that is for big block fuel pump room...
That is all that would be different to my knowledge.
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Old 06-03-2005, 02:30 AM   #6
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There is less clearance for the engine between the frame rails on a 67. The frame rails are wider. This causes problems when installing headers.

I had a SWB 67 and it had the dimple from the factory for the power steering pump.
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Old 06-03-2005, 08:17 PM   #7
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ok thanks, is there a problem with putting a big block into a 67's frame though? i am not worried about headers since it will be fender headers going into it.......

Also power steering dimple doesnt matter, not going to use power steering

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