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10-25-2015, 03:21 PM
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Location: FRESNO CA
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Frame Swaps ?
I Have a 65 SWB and i am thinking of swapping the frame to a more modern one
for the simple purpose of finding and getting parts at my local PepBoys ,Disc brakes etc.. so what has worked for you where did you cut ? what kind of problems could i expect ? any help advice or links to a thread is greatly apreciated as this my first question/thread TIA Last edited by FAB559; 10-25-2015 at 03:30 PM. Reason: more info |
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10-25-2015, 03:34 PM
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But Found Her 25yrs Later!
 
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Re: Frame Swaps ?
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10-25-2015, 03:51 PM
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Re: Frame Swaps ?
Thanks @ Lost my 65
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10-25-2015, 07:42 PM
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Re: Frame Swaps ?
If your going to do a swap like that I would choose something 2000 and up. I was thinking about finding a wrecked one and see how hard it would be. I have enough parts to build another truck so why not. Plus I really just want the engine and trans. '
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10-25-2015, 07:59 PM
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Re: Frame Swaps ?
What we have is very easy to update and to get parts for once you learn them. Take some time reading the FAQ section and ask questions when you need a little help and I think you will find no need to do a swap.
Jimmy
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10-26-2015, 12:07 AM
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Re: Frame Swaps ?
Unless you're building a 4x4 that frame would be a nightmare.
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10-26-2015, 05:56 PM
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Re: Frame Swaps ?
Much easier to buy a couple brackets from Captain Fab for a few bucks, purchase a 73-87 donor truck or suburban for practically nothing and swap front crossmember complete and rear end. Disc brakes, power steering. I swapped mine out in my 63 in a weekend. Now go to O'Reillys (or anywhere) and get all parts needed whenever needed.
Frame swap would be a lot more work not to mention illegal in some states unless you have title to both, get a dismantle permit on one or both, etc.... Would not advise it.
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