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Chevy409 · 07-17-2002, 08:47 PM

All right. I have two blazers, one's a 1985 and the other is a 1972 I just bought. The '72 has a frame I can nearly stick my finger through because of dreaded rust but the '85 is more than fair. The obvious answer to me is to put the '72 body onto the '85 frame but can i do that? Are 67-72's interchangable with 73-87's as far as correct body mount locations and things like that? Anyone ever try this? I have to get rid of one of the vehicles by this weekend so I need all the info i can get. Thanks and I appreciate it.

big blue 72 · 07-17-2002, 11:13 PM

I have no idea , but it sounds like a legit Q for the rest o' the gang here.........

Longhorn Man · 07-17-2002, 11:33 PM

I'vwe heard it can be done...but to the simplicity...no idea. I doubt you could do it by this weekend thoguh.

Super Chevy · 07-17-2002, 11:37 PM

Ive seen it done,but remember if you use the 85 title you may have to put catalytic converters on it/or take smog test again. Good Luck

72BACK2NU · 07-18-2002, 09:45 AM

Just a thought: If you could just find another 72 blazer with all the good stuff you need, then you could spend the next two years building the blazer you want...use the 85 to chase parts. Its a lot of work, but just think of all the cool threads you'll be able to start.

Bamm · 07-18-2002, 12:39 PM

I know this might vary from state to state, but if you do put your 67-72 cab on another frame,say an '85, what does it become in the eyes of the DMV, 67-72 or '85?........

JB

CE20934 · 07-18-2002, 12:55 PM

Depends on which VIN the state looks for. Unless you get a very thorough inspection, they'll go of the easiest one to see (the body).

diggin69 · 07-18-2002, 01:01 PM

I have a 69 C-10 that is on a 79 frame. It will stay a 69 B.M.V. says it goes by the title if you have it titled a 72 it will be a 72 just defferent frame. I will tell you this if you have freinds that will help you get as many as you can. I did mine all by my self I will never do it again without the help. The frames are differnt but will work you will probly have to put a body lift on it anyway to get it to sit level on the frame. On mine I used the power steering, gear box your colmn will bolt to it, & the brake lines... the lines will screw right into the master cylinder on the 72... it is alot of work but the parts are really easy to find once you do it & alot of peaple have them that is a big plus to me...... let me know how it goes....

Diggin 69

Mudder · 07-18-2002, 01:20 PM

And so lots of comparing. Its doable but you need ot know what you are getting into before u start. Is the wheel basr the same? Mounts? One thing ot make sure of is that u can get the distributor out! I saw a guy do that one time, LOL. Mounted the cab so close to the motor, well, you know LOL!

Chevy409 · 07-18-2002, 03:19 PM

Sounds like my easy-to-do swap isn't so easy after all. That sucks. I guess if I get desperate I'll give it a shot... I'll probably be on this board day and night then, trying to get all the help I can!

diggin69 · 07-18-2002, 03:30 PM

TRUST me it isnt that bad you just need help... I didnt have the help so it SUCKED really bad like!!!!!! you can do it & it can be done I'm living prove just get some freinds to help ya......

Diggin 69

07-17-2002, 08:47 PM	#1
Chevy409 Giddy up giddy up... Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: US Posts: 483	Need help, PLEASE!!! All right. I have two blazers, one's a 1985 and the other is a 1972 I just bought. The '72 has a frame I can nearly stick my finger through because of dreaded rust but the '85 is more than fair. The obvious answer to me is to put the '72 body onto the '85 frame but can i do that? Are 67-72's interchangable with 73-87's as far as correct body mount locations and things like that? Anyone ever try this? I have to get rid of one of the vehicles by this weekend so I need all the info i can get. Thanks and I appreciate it. __________________ 72 with 69 grille and custom 73-87 stepside. BIG BLOCK 409, SM465, NP205, 3/4 axles slung under a 5" lift, 3"bodylift, 112" frame, and 35inch Pro Comp X-terrains... "BUILT NOT BOUGHT" Here's the site...

07-18-2002, 09:45 AM	#5
72BACK2NU Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: White City, OR Posts: 52	Your almost hooked Just a thought: If you could just find another 72 blazer with all the good stuff you need, then you could spend the next two years building the blazer you want...use the 85 to chase parts. Its a lot of work, but just think of all the cool threads you'll be able to start. __________________ 72 GMC C1500 2WD LWB White City, OR As for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord. Looking for Oregon 72 GMC donor w/PS & column-shift auto

07-18-2002, 12:39 PM	#6
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	I know this might vary from state to state, but if you do put your 67-72 cab on another frame,say an '85, what does it become in the eyes of the DMV, 67-72 or '85?........ JB __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

07-18-2002, 12:55 PM	#7
CE20934 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Help! I'm in an office park with its own network of freeways! Posts: 470	Depends on which VIN the state looks for. Unless you get a very thorough inspection, they'll go of the easiest one to see (the body). __________________ '67 C20--427 tall deck/SM420, 4.10 HO52 (Michigan has not been kind to the Old Man) '95 Caprice--355 LT1/T56/3.42 8.5" 10-bolt (daily driver, almost 300k on the chassis) '07 Outback--wife's car. 125k & counting. No head gasket or transmission issues yet. fingers crossed

07-18-2002, 01:01 PM	#8
diggin69 Southern but in Ohio!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Eaton,Oh. 45320 Posts: 467	I have a 69 C-10 that is on a 79 frame. It will stay a 69 B.M.V. says it goes by the title if you have it titled a 72 it will be a 72 just defferent frame. I will tell you this if you have freinds that will help you get as many as you can. I did mine all by my self I will never do it again without the help. The frames are differnt but will work you will probly have to put a body lift on it anyway to get it to sit level on the frame. On mine I used the power steering, gear box your colmn will bolt to it, & the brake lines... the lines will screw right into the master cylinder on the 72... it is alot of work but the parts are really easy to find once you do it & alot of peaple have them that is a big plus to me...... let me know how it goes.... Diggin 69 __________________ 1969 C/10 3/4 ton 4x4 longbed custom, frame made from a 79 1972 custom-10 half/ton longbed 1980 1/2 ton 4x4 all original 350/350/205 with air Eaton,Oh rebelryder@hotmail.com

07-17-2002, 11:13 PM	#2
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	I have no idea , but it sounds like a legit Q for the rest o' the gang here.........

07-17-2002, 11:33 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I'vwe heard it can be done...but to the simplicity...no idea. I doubt you could do it by this weekend thoguh.

07-17-2002, 11:37 PM	#4
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	Ive seen it done,but remember if you use the 85 title you may have to put catalytic converters on it/or take smog test again. Good Luck

07-18-2002, 01:20 PM	#9
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Get your ruler out! And so lots of comparing. Its doable but you need ot know what you are getting into before u start. Is the wheel basr the same? Mounts? One thing ot make sure of is that u can get the distributor out! I saw a guy do that one time, LOL. Mounted the cab so close to the motor, well, you know LOL!

07-18-2002, 03:19 PM	#10
Chevy409 Giddy up giddy up... Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: US Posts: 483	Thanks everyone Sounds like my easy-to-do swap isn't so easy after all. That sucks. I guess if I get desperate I'll give it a shot... I'll probably be on this board day and night then, trying to get all the help I can! __________________ 72 with 69 grille and custom 73-87 stepside. BIG BLOCK 409, SM465, NP205, 3/4 axles slung under a 5" lift, 3"bodylift, 112" frame, and 35inch Pro Comp X-terrains... "BUILT NOT BOUGHT" Here's the site...

07-18-2002, 03:30 PM	#11
diggin69 Southern but in Ohio!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Eaton,Oh. 45320 Posts: 467	TRUST me it isnt that bad you just need help... I didnt have the help so it SUCKED really bad like!!!!!! you can do it & it can be done I'm living prove just get some freinds to help ya...... Diggin 69 __________________ 1969 C/10 3/4 ton 4x4 longbed custom, frame made from a 79 1972 custom-10 half/ton longbed 1980 1/2 ton 4x4 all original 350/350/205 with air Eaton,Oh rebelryder@hotmail.com



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