04-03-2010, 11:46 PM | #1 |
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66 swb frame
can any one tell what the diff is between a 66 gmc fraME and 66 chevy frame.short frame?I know about the coils vs springs,anything els?
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04-03-2010, 11:49 PM | #2 |
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Re: 66 swb frame
Shouldnt be anything I can think of except what you mentioned....maybe the emergency brake configuration due to the coil/leaf difference???
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04-03-2010, 11:57 PM | #3 |
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Re: 66 swb frame
I was told the suburban frame and the short bed frame are the same.Is that true?Im turning my 3/4 into a short bed.just got a bed,now looking for a frame.dont want to cut down the 3/4 frame.
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04-04-2010, 12:14 AM | #4 |
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Re: 66 swb frame
The Suburban frames are the same 115" wheelbase, but the body mounts are different from the rear cab mounts back. The rear frame ends are designed for mounting a bumper similar to the front, whereas a pickup rear frame ends are just cut square.
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04-04-2010, 12:36 AM | #5 |
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Re: 66 swb frame
so the cab mounts and the bed mounts are going to have to be changed?what about the radiator mounts?the only reason im asking is a guy down the way has a gmc frame for 2 bills.and i want to say thanks for the pics you sent me shorting the frame.
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04-04-2010, 01:07 AM | #6 |
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Re: 66 swb frame
The radiator mounts on the Suburban frames are a little different than the pickups. The Suburban mounts on the frame have a piece of rubber bonded in the center of them. Much like the C20 and up rear cab mounts. So this GMC frame is a Suburban frame? No problem on the pics.
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04-04-2010, 01:20 AM | #7 |
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Re: 66 swb frame
he said it was a 66 gmc suburban frame.
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04-04-2010, 01:34 AM | #8 |
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That should work as long as it is a 1/2 ton 115 inch wheelbase. I forgot to mention before that there were 3/4 ton and 1 ton Suburbans and panels built that were a longer wheelbase
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Re: 66 swb frame
thanks for the info
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