Truck Frame Need HELP Please!

[68SWBChevy]

Hey guys I have a question I'm hoping someone could answer. I have 68 SWB 2WD truck that I am restoring. I've just realized the frame is bent and I need another frame. I've gone and looked at a few and have a few questions I can't find the answers too.

Does anyone have a drawing or spreadsheets with the dimension on for one of the frames?

Are the frames any different from 67 to 72? I know there is coil and leaf springs but aside from that, I think the K members are all pretty much the same. Can anyone confirm?

Last but not least is there any difference between a truck frame that has power steering and one that doesn't? Mine does have power steering and has the 4 dimples where the gear box bolts I wasn't sure if they were all the same or not as far as that is concerned.

Any help anyone could give me would be very much appreciated.

Thanks!

James

[Dingfodgy]

Dimensionally, I fairly certain the frames are the same from '67 to '72. However, the '67 and '68 core supports have different bushings and I believe mounting tabs.... but you should be able to swap them out from your frame. Also a '67 frame w/o power steering does not have the relief for the PS box, but a little heat and a BFH can alleviate that, or there are spacer kits to accommodate this as well.
Have you looked into having your frame put on a rack and straightened? If it's not too tweeked- I would think this could be fairly straightforward.
Good luck nonetheless.

[Longhorn Man]

68 - 72 should be the same, 67 is not.
most 68s will have provisions for power steering
71 and 72 have stronger steel

[68SWBChevy]

Thanks guys for the information so far. That is helpful. The frame I looked at did have the power steering reliefs so that tells me it is at least a 68. Sound like the dims are the same for the rest maybe the core support mounts will need to be changed so now I know more what to look at and look for.

[68SWBChevy]

Originally Posted by Dingfodgy

Dimensionally, I fairly certain the frames are the same from '67 to '72. However, the '67 and '68 core supports have different bushings and I believe mounting tabs.... but you should be able to swap them out from your frame. Also a '67 frame w/o power steering does not have the relief for the PS box, but a little heat and a BFH can alleviate that, or there are spacer kits to accommodate this as well.
Have you looked into having your frame put on a rack and straightened? If it's not too tweeked- I would think this could be fairly straightforward.
Good luck nonetheless.

I've talked to a couple of body shops about having the frame straightened and that is not out of the question. It is bent in the front. Not sure how bad just know it is tweaked. I can't seem to get a straight answer from anyone as to how much it will cost. I don't need a firm set in stone number. Just want someone to tell me an approx cost "it will cost you around $500 to get it straightened". That way I don't drop it off and a grand later get it back I can get a replacement frame cheaper than that. Just trying to do what makes the most sense from a cost standpoint since I'm doing a full frame off restoration anyway.

[VA72C10]

Also consider a 71/72 to get the 5 lug disc fronts if you were ever considering that swap. Just a thought. Or find a truck with a good frame and a bad body for cheap and part it out to get your money back.

[Big-Blue]

Have you seen this on CL? I can't believe it is still available!

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/pts/1275626680.html

It looks like he is starting to part it out so you may need to call him asap. You can probably get the frame and actually make money off the rest of it!




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