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centralchevyman · 03-12-2009, 06:47 PM

Is there a diference between a 68 gmc 2wd 1/2ton shortbed frame and a 71 chevy 2wd 1/2ton shortbed frame .

craig24671 · 03-12-2009, 06:50 PM

I can't guarantee they are exact but I really think they are the same except maybe where the power steering box hooks up may vary a small amount.

STOCKISH · 03-12-2009, 08:03 PM

67 was different where the steering box bolts up, I beleive the 68 and newer are the same.

Larry S · 03-12-2009, 08:40 PM

some gmcs had leaf springs. Maybe all, I dont know. I do know I had one before with leafs.

Longhorn Man · 03-12-2009, 10:32 PM

The rear suspention may or may not be the same... most GMC trucks had leafs, most chevys had coils, either could be had either way.
There is a possibility that the 68 does not have the provisions for the power steering box.
The frame material on the 71 is lighter stronger, made of "high strength steel"

otherwise, they should be the same.

jbristo67 · 03-13-2009, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry S

some gmcs had leaf springs. Maybe all, I dont know. I do know I had one before with leafs.

NO all I have a 72 GMC long bed with coils

Longhorn Man · 03-13-2009, 06:18 AM

in 69, coils were standard on GMC 1500 series trucks.

centralchevyman · 03-13-2009, 05:30 PM

thanks for the info

03-12-2009, 06:47 PM	#1
centralchevyman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: springfield mo Posts: 25	frames Is there a diference between a 68 gmc 2wd 1/2ton shortbed frame and a 71 chevy 2wd 1/2ton shortbed frame .

03-12-2009, 06:50 PM	#2
craig24671 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Overton,Texas Posts: 148	Re: frames I can't guarantee they are exact but I really think they are the same except maybe where the power steering box hooks up may vary a small amount.

03-12-2009, 08:03 PM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: frames 67 was different where the steering box bolts up, I beleive the 68 and newer are the same. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-12-2009, 08:40 PM	#4
Larry S Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gainesville Ga Posts: 210	Re: frames some gmcs had leaf springs. Maybe all, I dont know. I do know I had one before with leafs.

03-12-2009, 10:32 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: frames The rear suspention may or may not be the same... most GMC trucks had leafs, most chevys had coils, either could be had either way. There is a possibility that the 68 does not have the provisions for the power steering box. The frame material on the 71 is lighter stronger, made of "high strength steel" otherwise, they should be the same.

03-13-2009, 06:18 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: frames in 69, coils were standard on GMC 1500 series trucks.

03-13-2009, 05:30 PM	#8
centralchevyman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: springfield mo Posts: 25	Re: frames thanks for the info Last edited by Longhorn Man; 03-13-2009 at 08:58 PM.



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