64-66 wheelbase lengths?

[wutnxt]

I have a 65 shortbox fleet side chassis ready to roll.....does anything else bolt on?...I saw a short panel once that looked like it might ? I couldn't find any imformation on what might swap over so i thought i would ask and see if anyone here knew if it did

[rossboss]

A panel truck or suburban have the same wheel base but have different body mounts.

[wutnxt]

Originally Posted by rossboss

A panel truck or suburban have the same wheel base but have different body mounts.

Thanks.....I thought that might have been the case.....would have been way too easy if they just swaped out bodies on the same frame

[jonzcustomshop]

the differences are pretty minor, should not be too hard to put a panel/suburban, or even a early cab on it...just a little mount work .

[wutnxt]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

the differences are pretty minor, should not be too hard to put a panel/suburban, or even a early cab on it...just a little mount work .

I wish i had one to compare too .......i like the idea of bolting a short panel onto it...would make a great tow vechile for my prostreet truck

[jonzcustomshop]

from the visual on mine, the major differences were that the rear "cab" mounts were smaller, and narrower, but they look to be in the same spot, the front "cab " mounts are the same ( with the 60-62-vs-63-66 width difference taken into consideration) the rear of the sub frame has a slight dip, and some bumper mounts on it. , the dip is to clear the rear tail pan. I would guess that if you find a panel/sub body, you will get a frame with it... shouldnt be too hard to transfer over whatever you need.

here is a pic of Dinos bare sub frame that might help...

[argonaut]

I'm pretty sure you have to pull of your front pair of bed mount brackets from the frame if you put a panel body on it.

[Captainfab]

Also note that in addition to the body mounts, the rear frame horns are different from a pickup, to accomodate the tailpan and rear bumper of the Suburban/Panel. There is another member here that put a Suburban body on his C10 chassis......just can't think of his name ATM......

[wutnxt]

It always amazes me at how much you guy's know......this is alot of help thanks for taking the time to post