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03-04-2009, 12:00 AM
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67-68 to 73-87???
has anyone took a 67-68 body and put it on a 73-87 frame? if so, how?
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03-04-2009, 12:37 AM
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Re: 67-68 to 73-87???
Not that I have heard of, and was just thinking the same thing today. Dopping a 68 swb onto a 77 swb. I suppose anything can be done.
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03-04-2009, 01:17 AM
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Re: 67-68 to 73-87???
It has been done, but it is VERY hard to do.
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03-04-2009, 07:35 AM
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Re: 67-68 to 73-87???
4x4's are doable and pretty easy.
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03-04-2009, 08:30 AM
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Re: 67-68 to 73-87???
I see it done on 4wd frames.I don`t know why anyone would want to do it with a 2wd.The frames have some differences,but are basically the same.I don`t see any advantage.You`ll lose the coil suspension.I know the cab needs raised 2" for the bed to line up.So,4wd swaps are always higher than stock.The frame is longer in front,too.I`m not sure how you`d do the bumper.
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03-04-2009, 12:21 PM
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Re: 67-68 to 73-87???
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03-04-2009, 05:11 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: 67-68 to 73-87???
reposition the rear axle forward to make it back to the correct wheelbase, custom lift kit, probably fab up body mounts here and there.
On a 2 wheel drive it would look retarded. A 67 - 72 frame is flat, the 73 to date frames are not flat, that's why you need the custom lift kit. |
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