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1LoC10 · 02-03-2008, 02:50 AM

would it be possible to put a 67-72 body on a 99+ frame... are the wheel base the same?
This is truck is for sale by me, and was jsut curious

**Palf70Step** · 02-03-2008, 10:21 AM

They are different wheelbases and the frame shape is a good bit diifferent. Anything is possible, but not sure how worth itthe effort would be to do it.

MisterE72 · 02-03-2008, 12:33 PM

If you go with the idea be sure to start a build thread.

1LoC10 · 02-03-2008, 10:29 PM

well the main thing i liked was not only getting a 5.3 but the whole clip disc to disc and everything... i guess the back could always be backhalfed

greasy68 · 02-04-2008, 01:59 AM

Do it! I'm sure it couldn't be that hard........yeah right. But seriously you should try it and start the next big thing for 67-72s.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 02-04-2008, 04:19 AM

Don' t see why you couldn't. There is a guy that lives near here and he put a '66 Chevy on a '98 frame, he even cut out the floor pan from the 66 and welded in the 98, truck looked awesome!!!

jrdv · 02-04-2008, 04:59 AM

Here's one on E-bay. It's on a 97 Tahoe 4x4 frame.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...em120215008279

**Palf70Step** · 02-04-2008, 05:29 AM

Hmmmmm. Never thought of a Tahoe, the wheelbase is probably just about right for our year trucks.

My mind is rolling...................

fine 67 · 02-04-2008, 05:36 AM

yes you can i put my 67 shortbox on a 95 ext cab 4x4 .I did cut the frame .it's a lot of work fine 67

**Boog** · 02-04-2008, 05:53 AM

It's easy to see a lot of work was put into that truck. It should ride n drive like a 'hoe. It was his bummin around vehicle? Must be nice. It's pretty much a show piece. This Nils guy. Was he the one who usually wore a head rag?

ccd3 · 02-04-2008, 07:28 AM

Dew-Rag guy was (Little) Steven Van Dante- also known as "Silvio Dante" on "The Sopranos"

that's as fine a truck as I have ever seen...

ccd3 · 02-04-2008, 07:28 AM

opps- Steven Van Vandt... I meant

ccd3 · 02-04-2008, 07:29 AM

One more try.. Steven Van Zandt. I guess i should read what I write before i hit reply....

**Boog** · 02-04-2008, 07:43 AM

Ok, tanks...

68 short step · 02-04-2008, 01:06 PM

here is one...i dont know anything about it tho....

classicchev · 02-04-2008, 03:19 PM

From My understandiing, the rear rails come in various lengths depending on what the wheel base is. There is a guy up here that used a complete drivetrain and all he did was order new rear frame rails to make the extended cab shortbox into a regular cab short, and it bolts on!

I have pics somewhere.

**hilljob26** · 02-05-2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrdv

Here's one on E-bay. It's on a 97 Tahoe 4x4 frame.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...em120215008279

thats the cats meow right there

02-03-2008, 02:50 AM	#1
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	possible to put body on a 99+ frame would it be possible to put a 67-72 body on a 99+ frame... are the wheel base the same? This is truck is for sale by me, and was jsut curious __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 02-03-2008 at 02:50 AM.

02-03-2008, 10:21 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Re: possible to put body on a 99+ frame They are different wheelbases and the frame shape is a good bit diifferent. Anything is possible, but not sure how worth itthe effort would be to do it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-03-2008, 12:33 PM	#3
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: possible to put body on a 99+ frame If you go with the idea be sure to start a build thread.

02-03-2008, 10:29 PM	#4
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: possible to put body on a 99+ frame well the main thing i liked was not only getting a 5.3 but the whole clip disc to disc and everything... i guess the back could always be backhalfed __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

02-04-2008, 01:59 AM	#5
greasy68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: austin texas Posts: 202	Re: possible to put body on a 99+ frame Do it! I'm sure it couldn't be that hard........yeah right. But seriously you should try it and start the next big thing for 67-72s. __________________ Mike 68 C10 LWB midnight blue metallic 307ci, 700R4, HEI front discs, leaf spring rear tilt steering wheel, stock ride height, rally wheels, 2007 Dodge Charger(Hemi)

02-04-2008, 04:19 AM	#6
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: possible to put body on a 99+ frame Don' t see why you couldn't. There is a guy that lives near here and he put a '66 Chevy on a '98 frame, he even cut out the floor pan from the 66 and welded in the 98, truck looked awesome!!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

02-04-2008, 04:59 AM	#7
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: possible to put body on a 99+ frame Here's one on E-bay. It's on a 97 Tahoe 4x4 frame. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...em120215008279 __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704 Last edited by jrdv; 02-04-2008 at 05:02 AM.

02-04-2008, 05:29 AM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Re: possible to put body on a 99+ frame Hmmmmm. Never thought of a Tahoe, the wheelbase is probably just about right for our year trucks. My mind is rolling................... __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-04-2008, 05:36 AM	#9
fine 67 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: webster,n.y.,usa Posts: 127	Re: possible to put body on a 99+ frame yes you can i put my 67 shortbox on a 95 ext cab 4x4 .I did cut the frame .it's a lot of work fine 67

02-04-2008, 05:53 AM	#10
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,141	Re: possible to put body on a 99+ frame It's easy to see a lot of work was put into that truck. It should ride n drive like a 'hoe. It was his bummin around vehicle? Must be nice. It's pretty much a show piece. This Nils guy. Was he the one who usually wore a head rag? __________________ 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

02-04-2008, 07:28 AM	#11
ccd3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 93	Re: possible to put body on a 99+ frame Dew-Rag guy was (Little) Steven Van Dante- also known as "Silvio Dante" on "The Sopranos" that's as fine a truck as I have ever seen...

02-04-2008, 07:29 AM	#13
ccd3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 93	Re: possible to put body on a 99+ frame One more try.. Steven Van Zandt. I guess i should read what I write before i hit reply....

02-04-2008, 07:43 AM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,141	Re: possible to put body on a 99+ frame Ok, tanks... __________________ 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

02-04-2008, 01:06 PM	#15
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: possible to put body on a 99+ frame here is one...i dont know anything about it tho....

02-04-2008, 03:19 PM	#16
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: possible to put body on a 99+ frame From My understandiing, the rear rails come in various lengths depending on what the wheel base is. There is a guy up here that used a complete drivetrain and all he did was order new rear frame rails to make the extended cab shortbox into a regular cab short, and it bolts on! I have pics somewhere. __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter



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