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moose9036 · 10-05-2007, 12:35 PM

Have a 1971 c 20 4x4 with a bad frame . can't find a 67 to 72 frame. How much of a differance with a 1978 frame.

1969k10stepside · 10-05-2007, 05:05 PM

The frames are longer on the 73-87s and the design is different.It can be made to work but if it was me,I'd repair the original.

cdowns · 10-05-2007, 05:52 PM

subscribe to the board ($25)and post a wanted to buy for a frame// up in your area there should b people who are partin out rusted trucks with usable frames

**Boog** · 10-05-2007, 09:50 PM

Or for that matter look around for a mostly complete truck with a clapped out body. You'll get your frame and have some scrap metal to sell to offset the purchase price.

Truck Hippy · 10-05-2007, 11:13 PM

A c-20 frame is pretty easy to find but you may have to drive a little for it.

Longhorn Man · 10-05-2007, 11:54 PM

4X4 frames pretty much don't exist here.
the later ones, the wheel base is longer, I think the frame may be a little longer, and the newer frames aren't flat like ours, but a custo,m body lift would solve that.

72armyswbtruck · 10-06-2007, 05:27 AM

I know that several people have put 67-72 bodies on later model trucks, if you are anygood with a welder you can do some cutting and welding and presto chango your have a body that sits on the frame nicely.

10-05-2007, 12:35 PM	#1
moose9036 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 5	truck frame Have a 1971 c 20 4x4 with a bad frame . can't find a 67 to 72 frame. How much of a differance with a 1978 frame.

10-05-2007, 05:05 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: truck frame The frames are longer on the 73-87s and the design is different.It can be made to work but if it was me,I'd repair the original.

10-05-2007, 05:52 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: truck frame subscribe to the board ($25)and post a wanted to buy for a frame// up in your area there should b people who are partin out rusted trucks with usable frames __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-05-2007, 09:50 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,141	Re: truck frame Or for that matter look around for a mostly complete truck with a clapped out body. You'll get your frame and have some scrap metal to sell to offset the purchase price. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-05-2007, 11:13 PM	#5
Truck Hippy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hickory, NC. Posts: 776	Re: truck frame A c-20 frame is pretty easy to find but you may have to drive a little for it.

10-05-2007, 11:54 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: truck frame 4X4 frames pretty much don't exist here. the later ones, the wheel base is longer, I think the frame may be a little longer, and the newer frames aren't flat like ours, but a custo,m body lift would solve that.

10-06-2007, 05:27 AM	#7
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: truck frame I know that several people have put 67-72 bodies on later model trucks, if you are anygood with a welder you can do some cutting and welding and presto chango your have a body that sits on the frame nicely. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"



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