New Guy with a couple questions??

[ken_zaas]

So I am new the forum, I have been reading and using this forum for research for a while now.

I have a 72 C20 that i picked up a few months ago(I will post some pics as soon as I can figure out how to).

I see alot of guys doing LS1 swaps and other motor swaps as well as frame swaps.

My question is: Has anyone here done or know of someone that has done a complete swap? My idea is taking the front end, cab, and bed off of a 99-00 Silverado and putting my 72 front end, cab and bed on the frame while leaving all of the new technology from the Sivlerado. So I would basicaly have the best of both worlds.

I have been searching the forums for a week or so and I cannot find anyone that has????

I am capable of doing any Fab work thats needs to be done and I have alot of ideas on what I want to do with this poroject, But I would like some insight from someone that has already done one.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Guys.....

[dmwphoto]

welcome. subscribing to this one

[nds1968]

Here goes a couple threads

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426382
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391741

[Bentblazer]

Something like these? Found this one in Colorado, maybe what the 2058 Chevy will look like

[ken_zaas]

Thanks for the links and pics.

Not completely like that one Bentblazer. I will keep my entire front sheet metal(grill, fenders, hood, etc...) as well as the cab and bed. It looks like they used the new cab on that truck.

But it is a good looking truck!!!

[ken_zaas]

Does anyone else know of anymore???

[tubbedII]

I don't have the skills, equipment, money or even room to do such a swap. I don't think I'd attempt it even if I did though. If you have the donor vehicle, I'd sell it to fund the LS swap as well as suspension upgrades to bring it up to today's standards. With the aftermarket on these trucks, you can make a huge difference on the handling starting with a stock baseline.

I'm not saying you should try it if you really want to, but I don't think it's worth the effort myself. My biggest fear is it just not looking right because I think the frame will have to hang below the body unless you do a decent body drop.

[MARKDTN]

I want to do this as well. It is not easy, the wheelbase is different so you will end up with space between the bed and cab OR a custom bed or cab. The cab mounts are different, as are a lot of other parts. I want to keep the late climate control, power locks, wiper, ABS, and cruise. I will lose the air bags. I will keep the early dash and inner cab appearance. Have not decided on the steering column, might use 73-87 style somehow.

[ken_zaas]

Im thinking on cutting the new cab off leaving the floor and firewall. That way I can utilize all of the electronics and hvac system of the new truck.
Maybe some of the new dash as well, I haven't decided on that one yet. To be honest I wont make that choice until I have mated the old cab on the new firewall and floor. I cant wait to start this project!!! My buddy has a 2001 single cab Silverado that he will sell me for $3000. I can't wait to get my hands on it!!

[ken_zaas]

So....I have looked around some more and still cant find alot of guys doing this or have done it already.

Anybody else have any info?

[ken_zaas]

I think I have finally figured out how to post some Pictures.

I will post them tonight when I get home from work.

[70cst]

Hey ken_zaas ... and from Ohio

[ken_zaas]

Here are my pics, that I finally loaded.

Sad thing is I have to sell it now, my company truck is going to be taken away from me tomorrow. So I have to sell it or trade for a commuter(s10 or small car) I drive 150 miles a day.

If anybody is interested send me an email...ken_zaas@yahoo.com

[ken_zaas]

Well.....I tried to load the pictures but for some reason they dont show.

If anybody is interested in it then just email me and I will email the pics.

[jrdv]

I can't help you with a link, but there were some pictures posted ( no pics of the build ) of a swap that was done. It was a newer duramax that was done like you are wanting to do. The firewall and interior were kept and the 72 cab was modified around it. It looked pretty good. I would say this was posted somewhere around a year and a half ago. Sorry I can't help with more info.
Good luck with the swap.

John