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Mr Chevorlet · 02-27-2009, 10:04 AM

I have located a 68 4 wheel drive frame, rolling chassie axles and transmission transfer case and driveshafts for 500.00 dollars. is it worth it. I seem to think it is and have been looking for a while, would like to have other opinons though. Thanks

my67chevytruck · 02-27-2009, 10:17 AM

sounds good to me especially if its a SWB. I have seen 1 or 2 lwb 4x4 go quickly around here for 400 - 450, dont run across the 4x4 much around here though.

**nightmare** · 02-27-2009, 10:53 AM

either way, SWB or LWB, i'd go for it. it's what i'm looking for to convert my truck to 4x4.

Skirkpat · 02-27-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Chevorlet

I have located a 68 4 wheel drive frame, rolling chassie axles and transmission transfer case and driveshafts for 500.00 dollars. is it worth it. I seem to think it is and have been looking for a while, would like to have other opinons though. Thanks

I just sold a 69 3/4 ton rusty cab...no bed/4 spd-205 transfer/ disc brake front for 650.00 a month or so ago. it is probably worh what you are paying. 67-72 4x4 frames bring good money!

1969 GMC · 02-27-2009, 02:20 PM

I personally wouldn't pay that much, I would look for a newer frame with the NP205 transfer case and disc brakes on the front axle. The rockwell t-case and drum braked front axles are good for scrap and that's about it.

Skirkpat · 02-27-2009, 02:50 PM

My 69 had a 205, and disk brake open knuckle dana under it . Why would you want a frame of off a newer vehicle that wont fit the cab or bed without alot of fabricating ( or are you talking about a 69 - 72 frame?)?

stllookn · 02-27-2009, 03:05 PM

Does it come with a title? CG had one that was missing some parts for much less but had a clear title. Too far away for you however, but he could not sell it for $200!!! There are some really cheap prices out there right now.

Landon · 02-27-2009, 06:09 PM

I just paid $700 for the same set up but a 1971. Sm465 trans and NP205 trans case Disk brake front end and supper solid frame.
That's in New England where anything rust free is hard to find.
Go for it!

stllookn · 02-27-2009, 06:22 PM

Wish there was an inexpensive way to ship these parts east...you guys need a break. You would all cry if you saw what some people throw away on a weekly basis.

Longhorn Man · 02-27-2009, 07:01 PM

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You would all cry if you saw what some people throw away on a weekly basis.

True dat.
Walk in a so-cal junk yard, and you'll REALLY start to cry.

msgross · 02-27-2009, 07:08 PM

Not for $500...

drum brake axle and usually no provisions on the frame for power steering. Rear springs and longer an hard to find for a lift...

I would look for a 71-72 myself... or give the guy $300

The transfer case isn't scrap but not cheap to rebuild either...

Mr Chevorlet · 03-01-2009, 12:27 PM

Thanks for the imput, i have decideded to wait and try to find a 71 or 72 frame.

msgross · 03-01-2009, 12:30 PM

another board membe in NY just paid $450 for a 68 short bed frame with axles and steering box. It was in very good shape though...and a shorty

02-27-2009, 10:04 AM	#1
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	68 4 wheel drive frame I have located a 68 4 wheel drive frame, rolling chassie axles and transmission transfer case and driveshafts for 500.00 dollars. is it worth it. I seem to think it is and have been looking for a while, would like to have other opinons though. Thanks __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414 Last edited by Mr Chevorlet; 02-27-2009 at 10:05 AM.

02-27-2009, 10:17 AM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 68 4 wheel drive frame sounds good to me especially if its a SWB. I have seen 1 or 2 lwb 4x4 go quickly around here for 400 - 450, dont run across the 4x4 much around here though. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

02-27-2009, 02:20 PM	#5
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: 68 4 wheel drive frame I personally wouldn't pay that much, I would look for a newer frame with the NP205 transfer case and disc brakes on the front axle. The rockwell t-case and drum braked front axles are good for scrap and that's about it. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-27-2009, 02:50 PM	#6
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: 68 4 wheel drive frame My 69 had a 205, and disk brake open knuckle dana under it . Why would you want a frame of off a newer vehicle that wont fit the cab or bed without alot of fabricating ( or are you talking about a 69 - 72 frame?)? Last edited by Skirkpat; 02-27-2009 at 02:51 PM.

02-27-2009, 03:05 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 68 4 wheel drive frame Does it come with a title? CG had one that was missing some parts for much less but had a clear title. Too far away for you however, but he could not sell it for $200!!! There are some really cheap prices out there right now. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-27-2009, 06:09 PM	#8
Landon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Higganum CT Posts: 10	Re: 68 4 wheel drive frame I just paid $700 for the same set up but a 1971. Sm465 trans and NP205 trans case Disk brake front end and supper solid frame. That's in New England where anything rust free is hard to find. Go for it!

02-27-2009, 06:22 PM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 68 4 wheel drive frame Wish there was an inexpensive way to ship these parts east...you guys need a break. You would all cry if you saw what some people throw away on a weekly basis. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-27-2009, 07:08 PM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 4 wheel drive frame Not for $500... drum brake axle and usually no provisions on the frame for power steering. Rear springs and longer an hard to find for a lift... I would look for a 71-72 myself... or give the guy $300 The transfer case isn't scrap but not cheap to rebuild either... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 02-27-2009 at 07:08 PM.

03-01-2009, 12:27 PM	#12
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: 68 4 wheel drive frame Thanks for the imput, i have decideded to wait and try to find a 71 or 72 frame. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

03-01-2009, 12:30 PM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 4 wheel drive frame another board membe in NY just paid $450 for a 68 short bed frame with axles and steering box. It was in very good shape though...and a shorty __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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