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02-05-2005, 09:06 PM
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67 to 72 on 86 frame?
I have a really nice 86 3/4 ton 4x4 frame that i want to but a 67 to 72 body on. How hard is this and what fabrication must be done?
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02-05-2005, 09:12 PM
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I would think that all you need to do is re-locate the mounting pads on the frame. Mudder67 has a 67 4x4 on a later frame, he's the expert.
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02-05-2005, 09:14 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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The wheel base is different, and you'll have to make a custom body lift to make the body sit level on a non level frame.
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02-05-2005, 09:18 PM
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I put a 72 body on a 79 4x4 frame,man what a job..... The 79 rear half of the frame was rotted beyond,we cut another 79 frame and welded,palted and bolted it together... Homemade body lift ,about 4 inches... Lot of work,but can be done....
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02-05-2005, 09:31 PM
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Sorry to move your first post badphish but its going to the 4x4 forums.....
 Welcome to the site, you will get some answers here. |
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02-05-2005, 09:37 PM
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badphish....pm me your email addy and I can send you some pics of all my mounts and a little bit of what I did. I can say that you will need a way of lifting, a torch, and a welder, to start with.
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02-05-2005, 10:12 PM
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thanks for the info mudder67. Does any know the wheel base of the 67-72 lwb and is it shorter or longer than my frames?
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02-05-2005, 11:35 PM
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huh ???
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The 67-72 lwb wheel base is 127" the 73-87 lwb wheel base is 133"...
Chuck
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02-06-2005, 11:26 AM
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i have a couple more questions. Since i already need to shorten the frame what is the length of the swb? Will i have more distributor clearance issues with a big block than small block
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02-06-2005, 12:31 PM
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Good idea having a engine sitting on the frame when u do this so you dont have issues with the distributor or valve covers.
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