Will a '88 and up body fit a around '79 chassis? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

twincam1449 · 01-06-2010, 11:18 AM

Will a '88 and up body fit a chassis from a for example '79?
What are the differences between the chassis?

The reason I ask is following:
Overhere cars before 1984 don't need to pay taxes as they are 'oldtimers'.
I can buy a chassis only + all legal documents from a older style pickup.
If possible I'd like to put everything from a for example '95 onto that chassis.
Body, engine, transmission, wheels etc etc (everything).

That way I will have a newer style pickup on a oldtimer chassis and don't have to pay taxes.

Thanks in advance.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-06-2010, 11:27 AM

they are completely different trucks and it will take alot of fab work to get things to work. Will it be safe or legal i doubt it

Adams74Chevy · 01-06-2010, 11:38 AM

I don't know about everywhere but in Maryland I'm pretty sure the law states you would have to register it by what the cab is not the chasis.

bigarmzz · 01-06-2010, 11:44 AM

thats the "only" nice thing about living here in west virginia....no one gives a good crap about changing bodies on vehicles, serial numbers, blah blah blah

you can get away with murder here with stuff like that

i have a friend that built a custom chopper, and has it titled as a 82 yamaha 650

73step · 01-06-2010, 04:45 PM

yeah you gotta love MD and WV no inspection take title to mva say historic plates please before u know it you have shiny new plates

ghettoluxury · 01-06-2010, 06:34 PM

It would have to be titled as the body that it is.

Chlsnk · 01-06-2010, 07:17 PM

Remember he is in Europe mabey it is completely legal there.

twincam1449 · 01-07-2010, 04:36 AM

Yep, I'm in Europe.
Thanks for the info so far.

01-06-2010, 11:18 AM	#1
twincam1449 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 26	Will a '88 and up body fit a around '79 chassis? Will a '88 and up body fit a chassis from a for example '79? What are the differences between the chassis? The reason I ask is following: Overhere cars before 1984 don't need to pay taxes as they are 'oldtimers'. I can buy a chassis only + all legal documents from a older style pickup. If possible I'd like to put everything from a for example '95 onto that chassis. Body, engine, transmission, wheels etc etc (everything). That way I will have a newer style pickup on a oldtimer chassis and don't have to pay taxes. Thanks in advance.

01-06-2010, 11:27 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Will a '88 and up body fit a around '79 chassis? they are completely different trucks and it will take alot of fab work to get things to work. Will it be safe or legal i doubt it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-06-2010, 11:38 AM	#3
Adams74Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD Posts: 417	Re: Will a '88 and up body fit a around '79 chassis? I don't know about everywhere but in Maryland I'm pretty sure the law states you would have to register it by what the cab is not the chasis. __________________ 2006 Silverado Crew Cab 1500 4x4 5.3L automatic 1986 M1008 CUCV 6.2L Detroit Diesel TH400 4.56 Detroit Locker rear NP208 1973 K20 "Silverado" 350ci, HEI, TH350, NP203 with 2wd conversion, A/C, power windows,tilt wheel, dual tanks. My '73ish K20 thread My 5yo son claims it as his. 1987 V20 Custom Deluxe 350 TH400 NP208 "farm truck" getting parted out. 2016 Nissan Altima grocery getter/commuter

01-06-2010, 11:44 AM	#4
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: Will a '88 and up body fit a around '79 chassis? thats the "only" nice thing about living here in west virginia....no one gives a good crap about changing bodies on vehicles, serial numbers, blah blah blah you can get away with murder here with stuff like that i have a friend that built a custom chopper, and has it titled as a 82 yamaha 650 __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

01-06-2010, 04:45 PM	#5
73step Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hurlock md Posts: 82	Re: Will a '88 and up body fit a around '79 chassis? yeah you gotta love MD and WV no inspection take title to mva say historic plates please before u know it you have shiny new plates

01-06-2010, 06:34 PM	#6
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Will a '88 and up body fit a around '79 chassis? It would have to be titled as the body that it is. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

01-06-2010, 07:17 PM	#7
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: Will a '88 and up body fit a around '79 chassis? Remember he is in Europe mabey it is completely legal there. __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

01-07-2010, 04:36 AM	#8
twincam1449 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 26	Re: Will a '88 and up body fit a around '79 chassis? Yep, I'm in Europe. Thanks for the info so far.



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