72 body on late 80's frame? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MolsonCanadian · 06-25-2018, 12:26 PM

Hi everyone, new here. Bought a '72 C-10 long box yesterday, frame is shot in the rear where the suspension mounts. Would the body swap onto a later model frame? Anyone selling a C-10 long box frame? I'd rather not get into fixing the frame.

Leonard1 · 06-25-2018, 01:38 PM

Far from an expert here, but the 80's chassis has a longer wheelbase than the 72, so you're either going to need to shorten the frame, or have a wider gap between the bed and cab. Also, the body will set much higher on the frame, kinda like a 4wd. I would think a long frame would be pretty easy to find, and probably your best bet.

MolsonCanadian · 06-25-2018, 01:58 PM

Ok thanks. Funny, I think I just found a 72 frame and its local, win win.

custom10nut · 06-25-2018, 06:00 PM

Yeah, WAY different. If you can get that frame, don't hesitate.

MolsonCanadian · 06-25-2018, 06:37 PM

Looks like I'm going to grab it. I've never swapped everything over to another frame before. Should be fun. At least I can put all new parts on as I go.

Paul72 · 06-26-2018, 12:01 AM

Call me crazy, but my next endeavor will be to put a 72 Blazer tub on a 1999 Tahoe frame. The frame will need to be shortened 13" and I'm sure a lot more custom fabrication, but I'm looking forward to the challenge.

Stay tuned for the build thread soon...

06-25-2018, 12:26 PM	#1
MolsonCanadian Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midland, ON Posts: 17	72 body on late 80's frame? Hi everyone, new here. Bought a '72 C-10 long box yesterday, frame is shot in the rear where the suspension mounts. Would the body swap onto a later model frame? Anyone selling a C-10 long box frame? I'd rather not get into fixing the frame.

06-25-2018, 01:38 PM	#2
Leonard1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Paducah, Ky Posts: 393	Re: 72 body on late 80's frame? Far from an expert here, but the 80's chassis has a longer wheelbase than the 72, so you're either going to need to shorten the frame, or have a wider gap between the bed and cab. Also, the body will set much higher on the frame, kinda like a 4wd. I would think a long frame would be pretty easy to find, and probably your best bet.

06-25-2018, 01:58 PM	#3
MolsonCanadian Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midland, ON Posts: 17	Re: 72 body on late 80's frame? Ok thanks. Funny, I think I just found a 72 frame and its local, win win.

06-25-2018, 06:00 PM	#4
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,893	Re: 72 body on late 80's frame? Yeah, WAY different. If you can get that frame, don't hesitate.

06-25-2018, 06:37 PM	#5
MolsonCanadian Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midland, ON Posts: 17	Re: 72 body on late 80's frame? Looks like I'm going to grab it. I've never swapped everything over to another frame before. Should be fun. At least I can put all new parts on as I go.

06-26-2018, 12:01 AM	#6
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Re: 72 body on late 80's frame? Call me crazy, but my next endeavor will be to put a 72 Blazer tub on a 1999 Tahoe frame. The frame will need to be shortened 13" and I'm sure a lot more custom fabrication, but I'm looking forward to the challenge. Stay tuned for the build thread soon... __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958



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