Is the 1964 GMC panel truck wheelbase same as 87 Chevy burb? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kevinmfduane · 04-09-2011, 12:25 AM

thinking of a swap of the panel body onto the 87 burb frame.

thanks
kevin

jonzcustomshop · 04-09-2011, 07:52 AM

the burb is 129.5, the panel should be 115
I am thinking of doing the same thing with my 64'burb, I have decided to cut out 10.5 out , leaving me with a 4 inch longer wheelbaseI have to replace the rear wheelwells anyway, and I like the look of the wb just a llittle bit longer on a 4x4.

here is a photo chop I did of /for my idea:

**Captainfab** · 04-10-2011, 12:23 AM

As long as you have the fabrication skills to shorten the wheelbase, and fabricate all the new body mounts, it should be possible. I've heard that the Suburban frames lend themselves to a swap like this better than the truck frames. On a truck frame, you would end up with about a 3" body lift.

kevinmfduane · 04-11-2011, 12:56 AM

Thanks for the information fellas. Frame shortening is out of the question for me. I really wanted to have the panel sans the 305v6, poor brakes, and old granny gear tranny by just swapping for my burb's frame. What to do now.......

**Captainfab** · 04-11-2011, 01:28 AM

Just swap the front suspension and possibly the rear end from the '87 Suburban under the '64 Panel, along with the power steering and brakes. Then install the engine and trans from the '87 to the '64. It really isn't that difficult. It is a heck of a lot easier that swapping the '64 body onto the '87 frame. There is all the info you need to do this here on the forum. Plus we are here to help out should you need help.

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Originally Posted by kevinmfduane

Thanks for the information fellas. Frame shortening is out of the question for me. I really wanted to have the panel sans the 305v6, poor brakes, and old granny gear tranny by just swapping for my burb's frame. What to do now.......

62low72High · 04-18-2011, 03:22 PM

I have a 62 panel with a 86 sub donor. Both are 2wd and everything is there for upgrades.
Plan on swapping front suspension and master cyl with booster, power steering etc. . . May
Swap the tilt column out of the Suburban also. Already has a 355 sb and Borg W. T5 in the 62.
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04-09-2011, 12:25 AM	#1
kevinmfduane Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: falls church, va Posts: 57	Is the 1964 GMC panel truck wheelbase same as 87 Chevy burb? thinking of a swap of the panel body onto the 87 burb frame. thanks kevin

04-09-2011, 07:52 AM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Is the 1964 GMC panel truck wheelbase same as 87 Chevy burb? the burb is 129.5, the panel should be 115 I am thinking of doing the same thing with my 64'burb, I have decided to cut out 10.5 out , leaving me with a 4 inch longer wheelbaseI have to replace the rear wheelwells anyway, and I like the look of the wb just a llittle bit longer on a 4x4. here is a photo chop I did of /for my idea: Attached Images __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

04-10-2011, 12:23 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Is the 1964 GMC panel truck wheelbase same as 87 Chevy burb? As long as you have the fabrication skills to shorten the wheelbase, and fabricate all the new body mounts, it should be possible. I've heard that the Suburban frames lend themselves to a swap like this better than the truck frames. On a truck frame, you would end up with about a 3" body lift. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-11-2011, 12:56 AM	#4
kevinmfduane Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: falls church, va Posts: 57	Re: Is the 1964 GMC panel truck wheelbase same as 87 Chevy burb? Thanks for the information fellas. Frame shortening is out of the question for me. I really wanted to have the panel sans the 305v6, poor brakes, and old granny gear tranny by just swapping for my burb's frame. What to do now.......

04-18-2011, 03:22 PM	#6
62low72High Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Roanoke Va Posts: 33	Re: Is the 1964 GMC panel truck wheelbase same as 87 Chevy burb? I have a 62 panel with a 86 sub donor. Both are 2wd and everything is there for upgrades. Plan on swapping front suspension and master cyl with booster, power steering etc. . . May Swap the tilt column out of the Suburban also. Already has a 355 sb and Borg W. T5 in the 62. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Last edited by 62low72High; 04-18-2011 at 03:23 PM.



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