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47guy · 07-16-2009, 08:39 AM

hello everyone im new to the site and i am about to start building my 65 chevy c10 lwb it was my first truck had it for 10 years and hasnt been toughed in about 8. so my question is what do yall think would be the best way to go either shorten my existing frame or to put my body on a 73 to 87 short wheel base frame? thanks for all the input in advance.

jgh64pkup · 07-16-2009, 11:20 AM

check out strodder's build thread
link

**Captainfab** · 07-17-2009, 03:22 PM

Definitely shorten your existing frame. If you mount your '65 body on a '73-'87 frame you'll have to make all new frame brackets for the body mounts and it will end up with a body lift. It will sit about like a stock K10. BTDT

If you're wanting front disc brales just swap the suspension from a '73-'87 to your '65 frame. Much easier and better IMO. For the rear you can either swap the '73-'87 differential into your truck or get 5 lug conversion axles for your '65 differential.

47guy · 07-24-2009, 09:53 PM

thanks for the input i already did the front end swap with a 82 model about 8 or 9 years ago i have decided to keep it a long wheel base and i hope to have it home this week to start working on it again ill post pics when i get it home and start tearing it apart.

07-16-2009, 08:39 AM	#1
47guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: moore oklahoma Posts: 36	65 on a 73 to 87 frame hello everyone im new to the site and i am about to start building my 65 chevy c10 lwb it was my first truck had it for 10 years and hasnt been toughed in about 8. so my question is what do yall think would be the best way to go either shorten my existing frame or to put my body on a 73 to 87 short wheel base frame? thanks for all the input in advance.

07-16-2009, 11:20 AM	#2
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: 65 on a 73 to 87 frame check out strodder's build thread link __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

07-17-2009, 03:22 PM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 65 on a 73 to 87 frame Definitely shorten your existing frame. If you mount your '65 body on a '73-'87 frame you'll have to make all new frame brackets for the body mounts and it will end up with a body lift. It will sit about like a stock K10. BTDT If you're wanting front disc brales just swap the suspension from a '73-'87 to your '65 frame. Much easier and better IMO. For the rear you can either swap the '73-'87 differential into your truck or get 5 lug conversion axles for your '65 differential. __________________ 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 Last edited by Captainfab; 07-17-2009 at 03:26 PM.

07-24-2009, 09:53 PM	#4
47guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: moore oklahoma Posts: 36	Re: 65 on a 73 to 87 frame thanks for the input i already did the front end swap with a 82 model about 8 or 9 years ago i have decided to keep it a long wheel base and i hope to have it home this week to start working on it again ill post pics when i get it home and start tearing it apart.



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