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10-28-2008, 02:03 AM
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How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ?
I am wondering how similar the frames between the 67-72 chevy trucks and the 73-80's frames are ? I was considering putting a 67-72 cab and bed on a 73-80's frame ? Any info would be helpfull. THANKS !!!
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10-28-2008, 02:13 AM
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Re: How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ?
I've got a friend who has done a couple of swaps and they aee a pain. They did it with 67/72 body work on the mid/late 70's 4X4 chassis to make a four by out of the early body style. I don't think a two wheel drive would be any easier.
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10-28-2008, 06:19 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ?
you'd have to alter the wheel base on a LWB truck, not sure on the SWB... and a custom made body lift. The 67 - 72s are flat, the 73 - 87 frames are anything BUT flat.
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10-28-2008, 06:37 PM
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Re: How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ?
73-87's have a longer wheelbase than 67-72's for both SWB and LWB. I think both are 2" longer.
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10-28-2008, 06:38 PM
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Re: How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ?
Thanks, for the replies I wish someone had some pics. I just have a buddy with a complete frame with air ride installed and I have a cab and bed out back and was seeing if anyone has did one or not
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10-28-2008, 06:42 PM
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Re: How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ?
This is a 73 frame if you want pics:
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10-28-2008, 07:05 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ?
it'd probably be easier to swap the air stuff to your 67 - 72
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10-28-2008, 11:19 PM
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Re: How similar are the 67-72 frames and the 73-80's frames ?
yeah sounds like it, I know the front crossmembers are interchangable
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