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Old 08-31-2015, 06:31 PM   #1
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Frame swap

Will a 80s c10 frame fit under a 63 cab?
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Old 08-31-2015, 07:15 PM   #2
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Re: Frame swap

It has been done. But it takes a lot of fab work. From what I remember you have to put a body lift under the cab. I think it would be much easier to transfer the front cross member to the 63' frame.

frame swap has been discussed many times here. Here is one example

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Old 08-31-2015, 11:44 PM   #3
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Re: Frame swap

This question has been asked many, many, many times. I always answer with don't do it unless your local laws allow and you're building a lifted 4x4. And yes I have done it before. I have a thread that shows the results.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=481023
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Old 09-01-2015, 12:36 AM   #4
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Re: Frame swap

i put my 69 on a 83 blazer frame and just made my own cab mounts
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Old 09-01-2015, 12:44 AM   #5
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Re: Frame swap

and you have the correct w/b?
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Old 09-01-2015, 09:40 PM   #6
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Re: Frame swap

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and you have the correct w/b?
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no i cut over 30 inches out of my box
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