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**ScottH** · 11-15-2007, 08:50 PM

Well I got caught in what appeared to be a great bargin and may have bought something other than what I thought I was buying. I was the high bidder on this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...177564868&rd=1

My idea is to have a great start on a 4x4 shortbed, however I just found out that Dana 20 transfer cases came in blazers. Can anyone tell from the pics if this is a truck frame or a blazer frame??? Also seller noted that the frame was shortened 5" for a custom flat bed, so either way I may have to deal with some frame changes.

Any help is really appreciated. Don't think I went wrong considering the money invested, but need to know what I bought.

Thanks.

Scott

1969k10stepside · 11-15-2007, 09:17 PM

It looks like a long bed 4wd chassis...I don't know if I'd pay that much for it considering it's been cut..it may have been done right but no matter what if you want it to look like a regular truck with correct bed it will need frame work.Although,there is a few hundred in parts there.I don't see any bed mounts,they will have to be added on for a regular bed.They didn't use the dana t-case in the trucks,but maybe they used a Blazer/Jimmy for parts? I don't know what it would take to put a 4spd in with that t-case, to answer your question in the 4wd section.

chipflyer · 11-15-2007, 11:59 PM

Considering all the new parts, the posi and all that comes with it I think you got a hell of a deal, frame cut or not.

Jeff

72armyswbtruck · 11-16-2007, 05:27 AM

I agree with those parts it is a pretty good deal

**ScottH** · 11-16-2007, 09:33 AM

Thanks guys. Talked to the seller a bit last night and he believes the person he is selling this for took a blazer frame and converted it to use a truck body, hense the cab mounts. He was planning on using a custom flat bed on the back. The 5" removed were at the end so I think it shouldn't be too bad to add onto the frame to use a standard short bed, plus bed mounts of course.

Considering the money invested in both axles being rebuilt, new springs, shocks, rebuilt transfer case, and all four wheel disc brake setup, I think it is well worth the $.

Thanks for everyones input.

Scott

11-15-2007, 08:50 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Need HELP identifing a frame Well I got caught in what appeared to be a great bargin and may have bought something other than what I thought I was buying. I was the high bidder on this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...177564868&rd=1 My idea is to have a great start on a 4x4 shortbed, however I just found out that Dana 20 transfer cases came in blazers. Can anyone tell from the pics if this is a truck frame or a blazer frame??? Also seller noted that the frame was shortened 5" for a custom flat bed, so either way I may have to deal with some frame changes. Any help is really appreciated. Don't think I went wrong considering the money invested, but need to know what I bought. Thanks. Scott __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

11-15-2007, 09:17 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Need HELP identifing a frame It looks like a long bed 4wd chassis...I don't know if I'd pay that much for it considering it's been cut..it may have been done right but no matter what if you want it to look like a regular truck with correct bed it will need frame work.Although,there is a few hundred in parts there.I don't see any bed mounts,they will have to be added on for a regular bed.They didn't use the dana t-case in the trucks,but maybe they used a Blazer/Jimmy for parts? I don't know what it would take to put a 4spd in with that t-case, to answer your question in the 4wd section. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 12-25-2007 at 09:25 AM.

11-15-2007, 11:59 PM	#3
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: Need HELP identifing a frame Considering all the new parts, the posi and all that comes with it I think you got a hell of a deal, frame cut or not. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

11-16-2007, 05:27 AM	#4
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Need HELP identifing a frame I agree with those parts it is a pretty good deal __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

11-16-2007, 09:33 AM	#5
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,187	Re: Need HELP identifing a frame Thanks guys. Talked to the seller a bit last night and he believes the person he is selling this for took a blazer frame and converted it to use a truck body, hense the cab mounts. He was planning on using a custom flat bed on the back. The 5" removed were at the end so I think it shouldn't be too bad to add onto the frame to use a standard short bed, plus bed mounts of course. Considering the money invested in both axles being rebuilt, new springs, shocks, rebuilt transfer case, and all four wheel disc brake setup, I think it is well worth the $. Thanks for everyones input. Scott __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon



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