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YBNORML · 09-22-2016, 11:44 PM

I have an opportunity to purchase a Suburban shell. Its on a frame but the frame is junk. Does anyone know what the differences are between the factory burn frame and a longbox frame of the same year?

**special-K** · 09-23-2016, 08:18 AM

Same WB with very little difference. The truck frame lack Suburban body mounts is only difference that matters, and you'll have those on the rotten frame. If not usable, at least you have the locations and something to copy from

**LockDoc** · 09-23-2016, 10:40 AM

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I think the Suburban rear frame rails are a little longer but you should have those on the old frame too.

LockDoc

YBNORML · 09-23-2016, 10:07 PM

Great info guys, thanks. Not sure if I'm gonna pull the trigger as I don't need another project right now. But who knows.

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-23-2016, 10:33 PM

A few year back I parted out a 71 cheyenne 4x4 as part of a package deal. I knew something was up when I went to look at it, as the VIN started with a "C"...I did buy it, however. One of the first things I noticed was the rear frame rails. they looked like someone had cut them off with a torch in order for the pickup bed to fit. After doing some checking, I found that the frame was actually a 4x4 suburban frame. The truck body fit with some mods as mentioned previously.

rockosocko · 09-24-2016, 11:06 AM

If you weren't sooo far away, I'm going to be stripping a 71 panel and would have the whole frame fer ya..

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Mike C · 09-25-2016, 07:24 PM

I think the Sub has built in bumper mounts for the factory chrome bumper just like the Blazer does. I have a parts Sub with a receiver hitch that I didn't use on the truck because if memory serves the rails curve down in the back so the bumper bolts up.

But that's an easy work around if you were to swap the truck frame underneath I'd think.

09-22-2016, 11:44 PM	#1
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Suburban vs pickup frame I have an opportunity to purchase a Suburban shell. Its on a frame but the frame is junk. Does anyone know what the differences are between the factory burn frame and a longbox frame of the same year? __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

09-23-2016, 08:18 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Suburban vs pickup frame Same WB with very little difference. The truck frame lack Suburban body mounts is only difference that matters, and you'll have those on the rotten frame. If not usable, at least you have the locations and something to copy from __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-23-2016, 10:40 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Suburban vs pickup frame - I think the Suburban rear frame rails are a little longer but you should have those on the old frame too. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-23-2016, 10:07 PM	#4
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: Suburban vs pickup frame Great info guys, thanks. Not sure if I'm gonna pull the trigger as I don't need another project right now. But who knows. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

09-23-2016, 10:33 PM	#5
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Suburban vs pickup frame A few year back I parted out a 71 cheyenne 4x4 as part of a package deal. I knew something was up when I went to look at it, as the VIN started with a "C"...I did buy it, however. One of the first things I noticed was the rear frame rails. they looked like someone had cut them off with a torch in order for the pickup bed to fit. After doing some checking, I found that the frame was actually a 4x4 suburban frame. The truck body fit with some mods as mentioned previously.

09-24-2016, 11:06 AM	#6
rockosocko Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: N/W Mississippi 'Yall Posts: 44	Re: Suburban vs pickup frame If you weren't sooo far away, I'm going to be stripping a 71 panel and would have the whole frame fer ya.. E

09-25-2016, 07:24 PM	#7
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: Suburban vs pickup frame I think the Sub has built in bumper mounts for the factory chrome bumper just like the Blazer does. I have a parts Sub with a receiver hitch that I didn't use on the truck because if memory serves the rails curve down in the back so the bumper bolts up. But that's an easy work around if you were to swap the truck frame underneath I'd think. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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