Anyone running a 73-87 frame on your 67-72? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crawdadfox · 02-06-2011, 10:27 AM

My first truck at age 15 (a LONG time ago!) was a 67 CST big window short fleet 4x4 with a 396 big block and a 4 speed. The truck was built on a stretched 77 Blazer frame and looked very stock to me at the time. Anyone else on here rinning a 73-87 frame... 2 or 4 wheel drive on your 67-72?

gikken20 · 02-06-2011, 10:46 AM

I'd be interested in knowing too, I was kinda thinking about putting a 4x4 frame under my 68

Mr Pops · 02-06-2011, 11:26 AM

Here's my brother in laws truck on a 73 frame. He started with two 2wd 67-72's, and wanted a 4x4 and just happened to come across a 73 4x4 available for cheep..

1971custom · 02-06-2011, 12:56 PM

Here is mine its sitting on a 1991 surburban frame same as a 73-87 but we shortened it three foot we used the surburban mounts just modified them and repositioned them

crawdadfox · 02-06-2011, 01:39 PM

Thats a couple tuff looking rigs! I know the frames must be very close since alot of early model 2wd. guys use the 73 and up front crossmembers for the 5 lug and disc brakes. I'm curious to know if you had to move the cab mounts around any or did they bolt right up. I think the 73 & up rear frame area has a small kick up compared to the the early trucks. I know you would need to use the 67-72 frame horns to simplify mounting the bumpers. What else?

mas09ts · 02-06-2011, 02:31 PM

I was wondering if the cab mounts would line up as well, because around here its a whole lot easier to find a 73-87 4wd frame.

67chevy1series · 02-06-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

My first truck at age 15 (a LONG time ago!) was a 67 CST big window short fleet 4x4 with a 396 big block and a 4 speed. The truck was built on a stretched 77 Blazer frame and looked very stock to me at the time. Anyone else on here rinning a 73-87 frame... 2 or 4 wheel drive on your 67-72?

thats my first truck only it is a 67 cst smll window 2wd swb fleet and i am 15~!

69C-owner · 02-06-2011, 07:25 PM

Rick do we have a younger member than you?

67chevy1series · 02-06-2011, 07:27 PM

i dont think so! i am 15 i was 14 before nov.

Longhorn Man · 02-06-2011, 08:10 PM

doing a 2 wheel drive wont work on a 73 - 87 framr due to teh frame kicking up under the cab

02-06-2011, 10:27 AM	#1
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Anyone running a 73-87 frame on your 67-72? My first truck at age 15 (a LONG time ago!) was a 67 CST big window short fleet 4x4 with a 396 big block and a 4 speed. The truck was built on a stretched 77 Blazer frame and looked very stock to me at the time. Anyone else on here rinning a 73-87 frame... 2 or 4 wheel drive on your 67-72? __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

02-06-2011, 10:46 AM	#2
gikken20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 72	Re: Anyone running a 73-87 frame on your 67-72? I'd be interested in knowing too, I was kinda thinking about putting a 4x4 frame under my 68 __________________ 1968 GMC 3/4ton LWB 2X4 1995 Chevy Tahoe 2dr 4X4 (sold) 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 (traded in) 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 2007 GMC Yukon 4x4 (wife's)

02-06-2011, 11:26 AM	#3
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: Anyone running a 73-87 frame on your 67-72? Here's my brother in laws truck on a 73 frame. He started with two 2wd 67-72's, and wanted a 4x4 and just happened to come across a 73 4x4 available for cheep.. Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

02-06-2011, 12:56 PM	#4
1971custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: south west nebraska Posts: 244	Re: Anyone running a 73-87 frame on your 67-72? Here is mine its sitting on a 1991 surburban frame same as a 73-87 but we shortened it three foot we used the surburban mounts just modified them and repositioned them Attached Images __________________

02-06-2011, 01:39 PM	#5
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Anyone running a 73-87 frame on your 67-72? Thats a couple tuff looking rigs! I know the frames must be very close since alot of early model 2wd. guys use the 73 and up front crossmembers for the 5 lug and disc brakes. I'm curious to know if you had to move the cab mounts around any or did they bolt right up. I think the 73 & up rear frame area has a small kick up compared to the the early trucks. I know you would need to use the 67-72 frame horns to simplify mounting the bumpers. What else? __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

02-06-2011, 02:31 PM	#6
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: Anyone running a 73-87 frame on your 67-72? I was wondering if the cab mounts would line up as well, because around here its a whole lot easier to find a 73-87 4wd frame. __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

02-06-2011, 07:25 PM	#8
69C-owner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Apison Tn Posts: 490	Re: Anyone running a 73-87 frame on your 67-72? Rick do we have a younger member than you? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=43855069 LWB Fleet 1994 Buick Roadmaster 1994 GMC Sonoma

02-06-2011, 07:27 PM	#9
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Anyone running a 73-87 frame on your 67-72? i dont think so! i am 15 i was 14 before nov.

02-06-2011, 08:10 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Anyone running a 73-87 frame on your 67-72? doing a 2 wheel drive wont work on a 73 - 87 framr due to teh frame kicking up under the cab



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