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Newb · 01-27-2015, 11:32 PM

Hey guys new guy here. I wanted to get yalls take on an idea of mine. I really like the look of the old chevy trucks especially with the wrap around windshield but the majority of them that I see on craigsist are just the normal C-10s not many K-10s and I was wondering how difficult it would be to take the body and mount it on a later year (such as an 84 or so) 4x4 frame. Ive done a little homework and the wheelbase is off 2.5 inches, but ive also heard that for the most part its just a bolt up deal and I wanted to get yalls take on this idea thx.

**Captainfab** · 01-28-2015, 01:38 AM

Installing a '60-'66 body onto a '73-'87 frame is NOT a bolt on deal. There will be a fair amount of fabricating of new body mount brackets and you will end up with about a 3" body lift.....Been there done that. Before doing any frame swap you will want to check with your local DMV and see what is required to make such a swap legal in your state. This is due to the frame and cab having a different VIN. IMO if you want a 4x4 just keep the original frame and install the 4x4 running gear under it. It isn't any more work than a complete frame swap, with better results and less headache.

Newb · 01-28-2015, 07:56 AM

what year parts would u use for the swap?

dieseldude4bt · 01-28-2015, 05:10 PM

84 or so.

padresag · 01-28-2015, 07:36 PM

everything that you will need to know should be in here
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681
ron

**Captainfab** · 01-29-2015, 01:37 AM

"71-'86 K series or '87-'91 V series.

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Originally Posted by Newb

what year parts would u use for the swap?

Lokin4AReason · 01-29-2015, 08:52 AM

informative thread and was thinking the same thing the other day ...

Newb · 01-29-2015, 09:37 PM

how extensively would the body mounts on the 63 have to be modifies to fit the 84?

**Captainfab** · 01-30-2015, 01:35 AM

Take a look in this thread. It may not look like a lot of work, but it is if you want all the body lines to line up.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=481023

I just see absolutely no reason to change a '63-'72 frame to a '73-'87 frame, when the front suspension and steering from the '73-'87 will work on the '63-'72 frames. Even with a 4x4, the work to build all new body mounts is not any less work than just installing the 4x4 running gear under an original frame. Then you get to keep the original frame with the VIN that matches your cab VIN

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Originally Posted by Newb

how extensively would the body mounts on the 63 have to be modifies to fit the 84?

01-27-2015, 11:32 PM	#1
Newb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cary NC Posts: 3	63 chevy frame swap questions Hey guys new guy here. I wanted to get yalls take on an idea of mine. I really like the look of the old chevy trucks especially with the wrap around windshield but the majority of them that I see on craigsist are just the normal C-10s not many K-10s and I was wondering how difficult it would be to take the body and mount it on a later year (such as an 84 or so) 4x4 frame. Ive done a little homework and the wheelbase is off 2.5 inches, but ive also heard that for the most part its just a bolt up deal and I wanted to get yalls take on this idea thx.

01-28-2015, 01:38 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 63 chevy frame swap questions Installing a '60-'66 body onto a '73-'87 frame is NOT a bolt on deal. There will be a fair amount of fabricating of new body mount brackets and you will end up with about a 3" body lift.....Been there done that. Before doing any frame swap you will want to check with your local DMV and see what is required to make such a swap legal in your state. This is due to the frame and cab having a different VIN. IMO if you want a 4x4 just keep the original frame and install the 4x4 running gear under it. It isn't any more work than a complete frame swap, with better results and less headache. __________________ 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

01-28-2015, 07:56 AM	#3
Newb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cary NC Posts: 3	Re: 63 chevy frame swap questions what year parts would u use for the swap?

01-28-2015, 05:10 PM	#4
dieseldude4bt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Co Posts: 412	Re: 63 chevy frame swap questions 84 or so. __________________ 63 k20 with cummins 4bt, owned sence 1982

01-28-2015, 07:36 PM	#5
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: 63 chevy frame swap questions everything that you will need to know should be in here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 ron

01-29-2015, 08:52 AM	#7
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 974	Re: 63 chevy frame swap questions informative thread and was thinking the same thing the other day ... __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

01-29-2015, 09:37 PM	#8
Newb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cary NC Posts: 3	Re: 63 chevy frame swap questions how extensively would the body mounts on the 63 have to be modifies to fit the 84?



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