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70chevymanshort · 06-28-2010, 05:38 PM

I have a 1970 chevy frame and I am putting a 1968 front clip on it, will this work? The reason I'm asking is because the width of the frames are different.

gkesseru · 06-28-2010, 05:57 PM

It will work. From everything I've learned on this forum, the front frame widths are the same from 67 through 87. From the title of your thread it seems like you intend to use the 70 radiator support panel with a 68 grill. If so, see this thread...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399960

70chevymanshort · 06-28-2010, 06:12 PM

The frame rails in the front measure different. I am using a 68 radiator support, fenders, hood, ect. On a 70 frame.

Shyguy · 06-28-2010, 06:54 PM

We put a '67 body on a '69 frame, it fit ok. I am still working with a few minor alignment problems with the body.

The problem I had was because I did not know that the back cab rubber mounts are thicker on a three quarter ton. We put a body off of a three quarter ton on a half ton frame using the thicker rear cab rubber mounts from the three quarter ton frame.

Just another mistake I have to correct when I start the restoration on the truck.

gkesseru · 06-28-2010, 08:57 PM

The later frames have a larger hole for the radiator support mounts and the rubber mounts are thicker.

70chevymanshort · 06-28-2010, 11:59 PM

Thanks guys for your info. Does anyone know the width demensions of the frame rails on a 70 or 67 chevy truck? I just want to know if mine are bent or not, thanks

70chevymanshort · 06-29-2010, 01:11 AM

I have a 71 frame for sale and 70 parts for sale also.

06-28-2010, 05:38 PM	#1
70chevymanshort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rexburg, Idaho Posts: 90	Radiator support brackets I have a 1970 chevy frame and I am putting a 1968 front clip on it, will this work? The reason I'm asking is because the width of the frames are different.

06-28-2010, 05:57 PM	#2
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: Radiator support brackets It will work. From everything I've learned on this forum, the front frame widths are the same from 67 through 87. From the title of your thread it seems like you intend to use the 70 radiator support panel with a 68 grill. If so, see this thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399960 __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

06-28-2010, 06:12 PM	#3
70chevymanshort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rexburg, Idaho Posts: 90	Re: Radiator support brackets The frame rails in the front measure different. I am using a 68 radiator support, fenders, hood, ect. On a 70 frame.

06-28-2010, 06:54 PM	#4
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Radiator support brackets We put a '67 body on a '69 frame, it fit ok. I am still working with a few minor alignment problems with the body. The problem I had was because I did not know that the back cab rubber mounts are thicker on a three quarter ton. We put a body off of a three quarter ton on a half ton frame using the thicker rear cab rubber mounts from the three quarter ton frame. Just another mistake I have to correct when I start the restoration on the truck. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

06-28-2010, 08:57 PM	#5
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: Radiator support brackets The later frames have a larger hole for the radiator support mounts and the rubber mounts are thicker. __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

06-28-2010, 11:59 PM	#6
70chevymanshort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rexburg, Idaho Posts: 90	Re: Radiator support brackets Thanks guys for your info. Does anyone know the width demensions of the frame rails on a 70 or 67 chevy truck? I just want to know if mine are bent or not, thanks

06-29-2010, 01:11 AM	#7
70chevymanshort Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rexburg, Idaho Posts: 90	Re: Radiator support brackets I have a 71 frame for sale and 70 parts for sale also.



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