Need help finding a swb frame - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

preston65 · 12-07-2017, 04:12 PM

It has been a while since I have been on this forum but highschool is keeping me pretty busy. The 65 build of mine hasn't gone anywhere since my last thread. We are still looking for a frame and need your help! The 63 suburban frame under it now is rusted to the point of no return. I am looking for a late 70's to Mid 80's short wheel base frame. If you find any feel free to message me on here!

**The Rocknrod** · 12-07-2017, 06:08 PM

https://littlerock.craigslist.org/pt...392726540.html

**Clyde65** · 12-07-2017, 07:36 PM

https://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/pt...382929701.html

Mack B · 12-07-2017, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

https://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/pt...382929701.html

Is that the going rate for things such as that these days?

**Clyde65** · 12-07-2017, 09:29 PM

Idk, it says it has been lowered and all that. If this is where your wanting to go anyway, look into the price of lowering and see if it’s cost effective.

For instance: springs, shocks front and rear are about $350-400 or so. That would make the frame about $600. That’s not a bad price for a rolling frame that isn’t bent. Also if it has disc brakes ($200-400), see wheee I’m going?

Mack B · 12-07-2017, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

Idk, it says it has been lowered and all that. If this is where your wanting to go anyway, look into the price of lowering and see if it’s cost effective.

For instance: springs, shocks front and rear are about $350-400 or so. That would make the frame about $600. That’s not a bad price for a rolling frame that isn’t bent. Also if it has disc brakes ($200-400), see wheee I’m going?

Yes

But did you get a good look at it? It's different.

**GMC-YA68** · 12-07-2017, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mack B

Yes

But did you get a good look at it? It's different.

It’s been back-halved with some sort of ghetto setup. I’d run. Especially at $1500.

**Clyde65** · 12-08-2017, 10:58 AM

Honestly I didn’t look at it...if it’s like the poster^^ said yes run!

**jayoldschool** · 12-08-2017, 02:31 PM

I'd buy a complete truck. Part out what you don't need, enjoy your free frame.

andyh1956 · 12-08-2017, 02:46 PM

Is a $400 roller cheap enough?
https://jackson.craigslist.org/pts/d...400362578.html

preston65 · 12-08-2017, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyh1956

Is a $400 roller cheap enough?
https://jackson.craigslist.org/pts/d...400362578.html

That frame would definitely work but I am in middle Tennessee so it kinda hard to go that far.

rudyyloverboiii · 12-08-2017, 06:36 PM

I bought a "short bed frame" myself but im having a hard time being convniced it is. Everyone says the overall frame length is about 180 in. but no one has mentioned if that a long or short bed frame?

Does anyone know the overall length?

andyh1956 · 12-09-2017, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by preston65

That frame would definitely work but I am in middle Tennessee so it kinda hard to go that far.

Too Far? A couple weeks ago I went to north of Jackson Tn & brought back a '68 short wide Chevy pickup. Took the wife, ate out & made a day of it!

shortstep60 · 12-09-2017, 06:40 AM

I sold a bare short bed frame on the forum that had no rust or pits for $500.00 63-66 They are getting hard to find them with no rust

chevy_mike · 12-08-2017, 04:54 PM

Great job on posting CL links.

Just want to make sure no one turns this into a WTB or WTS post.

Thanks all.

**jayoldschool** · 12-08-2017, 10:15 PM

Measure the wheelbase ;-)

**Clyde65** · 12-08-2017, 10:59 PM

I believe 115” wb is a short for 60-66, 127 is long wb

12-07-2017, 04:12 PM	#1
preston65 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Middle TN Posts: 7	Need help finding a swb frame It has been a while since I have been on this forum but highschool is keeping me pretty busy. The 65 build of mine hasn't gone anywhere since my last thread. We are still looking for a frame and need your help! The 63 suburban frame under it now is rusted to the point of no return. I am looking for a late 70's to Mid 80's short wheel base frame. If you find any feel free to message me on here! Attached Images

12-07-2017, 06:08 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Need help finding a swb frame https://littlerock.craigslist.org/pt...392726540.html __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-07-2017, 07:36 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Need help finding a swb frame https://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/pt...382929701.html __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-07-2017, 09:29 PM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Need help finding a swb frame Idk, it says it has been lowered and all that. If this is where your wanting to go anyway, look into the price of lowering and see if it’s cost effective. For instance: springs, shocks front and rear are about $350-400 or so. That would make the frame about $600. That’s not a bad price for a rolling frame that isn’t bent. Also if it has disc brakes ($200-400), see wheee I’m going? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-08-2017, 10:58 AM	#8
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Need help finding a swb frame Honestly I didn’t look at it...if it’s like the poster^^ said yes run! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-08-2017, 02:31 PM	#9
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Need help finding a swb frame I'd buy a complete truck. Part out what you don't need, enjoy your free frame.

12-08-2017, 02:46 PM	#10
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: Need help finding a swb frame Is a $400 roller cheap enough? https://jackson.craigslist.org/pts/d...400362578.html

12-08-2017, 06:36 PM	#12
rudyyloverboiii Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: IE California Posts: 225	Re: Need help finding a swb frame I bought a "short bed frame" myself but im having a hard time being convniced it is. Everyone says the overall frame length is about 180 in. but no one has mentioned if that a long or short bed frame? Does anyone know the overall length?

12-09-2017, 06:40 AM	#14
shortstep60 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Mayetta, Kansas Posts: 439	Re: Need help finding a swb frame I sold a bare short bed frame on the forum that had no rust or pits for $500.00 63-66 They are getting hard to find them with no rust

12-08-2017, 04:54 PM	#15
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Need help finding a swb frame Great job on posting CL links. Just want to make sure no one turns this into a WTB or WTS post. Thanks all. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

12-08-2017, 10:15 PM	#16
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Need help finding a swb frame Measure the wheelbase ;-)

12-08-2017, 10:59 PM	#17
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Need help finding a swb frame I believe 115” wb is a short for 60-66, 127 is long wb __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

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