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oneoff · 01-22-2014, 02:34 PM

Can you bolt a 67-72 body on a 72-87 4x4 chassis?

*nekkidhillbilly* · 01-22-2014, 07:54 PM

ive seen 50s trucks on a 80s 4wd frame sure it require some welding though

Tx Firefighter · 01-22-2014, 08:09 PM

Not easily.

The 73-87 trucks have a significant kick up in the frame under the cab. Remember, the fuel tanks on the 73-87 are under the cab, so it has a raised floorboard and higher frame rails in that area.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 01-22-2014, 08:17 PM

burban tank is cure

Tx Firefighter · 01-22-2014, 10:53 PM

It doesn't cure the shape of the frame rails though.

KrazyRay · 01-22-2014, 11:30 PM

There is also a longer wheel base on the 73-87.

oneoff · 01-28-2014, 03:04 PM

Just thought it might make things easier, oh well I am planning on a new build!!! I think long and hard about what I do in building a car/truck. I'm thinking of building a 71/72 4x4 chassis with 67/68 body, factory a/c, cab, P/S, PDB, BBC with automatic. I'll be using all factory date correct stuff and it'll be a daily driver, especially in the winters of Colorado.

I'm going to accumulate parts over the next year or so and build this project in record time. Any help od assistance would be welcome....

*nekkidhillbilly* · 01-28-2014, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

It doesn't cure the shape of the frame rails though.

it still could work just have to build the right body mounts. ive even seen a 70 c20 on a new 2500 hd frame, me id convert your stock frame to 4wd.

01-22-2014, 02:34 PM	#1
oneoff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 174	Questions on integrating different years?? Can you bolt a 67-72 body on a 72-87 4x4 chassis? __________________ Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541803 Dennis H 1969 Chevy C10, SWB, LS3,6.2L engine 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS,BBC, Convertible

01-22-2014, 07:54 PM	#2
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Questions on integrating different years?? ive seen 50s trucks on a 80s 4wd frame sure it require some welding though

01-22-2014, 08:09 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Questions on integrating different years?? Not easily. The 73-87 trucks have a significant kick up in the frame under the cab. Remember, the fuel tanks on the 73-87 are under the cab, so it has a raised floorboard and higher frame rails in that area. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-22-2014, 08:17 PM	#4
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Questions on integrating different years?? burban tank is cure

01-22-2014, 10:53 PM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Questions on integrating different years?? It doesn't cure the shape of the frame rails though. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-22-2014, 11:30 PM	#6
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: Questions on integrating different years?? There is also a longer wheel base on the 73-87.

01-28-2014, 03:04 PM	#7
oneoff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 174	Re: Questions on integrating different years?? Just thought it might make things easier, oh well I am planning on a new build!!! I think long and hard about what I do in building a car/truck. I'm thinking of building a 71/72 4x4 chassis with 67/68 body, factory a/c, cab, P/S, PDB, BBC with automatic. I'll be using all factory date correct stuff and it'll be a daily driver, especially in the winters of Colorado. I'm going to accumulate parts over the next year or so and build this project in record time. Any help od assistance would be welcome.... __________________ Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541803 Dennis H 1969 Chevy C10, SWB, LS3,6.2L engine 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS,BBC, Convertible



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