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*gn4u2c* · 07-27-2005, 10:18 AM

Question ? will a 83 long bed 2wd body mount up on a 1975 4x4 frame ?? I have a buddy who want to do this as his 75 is a total rust bucket but runs good and the 4x4 works His 83 is clean as a whistle but it's a 305 and auto tranny are both shot. He got this cleaver Idea when I asked him for help doing mine

but mine is 85-87 so I know it will work.
Let me know his 75 is a 4 speed so I assume we can switch over the pedels and such without issues.

Captkaos · 07-27-2005, 10:28 AM

Yes it will swap. You will need the removable tranny hump from the '75. Might also want to check with the DMV, this is illegal in places. An '83 and a '75 have the VIN located in different places.

*gn4u2c* · 07-27-2005, 10:34 AM

Well I know you can take it to the state and they inspect it and give it a special id # . So I know that part is ok.
so Take the tranny hump and then cut the floor in the 83 and bolt it bdown everything else fits??

Bowtie4by · 07-30-2005, 09:56 AM

You'll have to use 81-87 cab bushings to make the cab set level on the frame. I also used a 2" body lift to help the 2wd cab clear the transfer case.

07-27-2005, 10:18 AM	#1
gn4u2c Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southern pa Posts: 698	Question ? will a 83 body mount up on Question ? will a 83 long bed 2wd body mount up on a 1975 4x4 frame ?? I have a buddy who want to do this as his 75 is a total rust bucket but runs good and the 4x4 works His 83 is clean as a whistle but it's a 305 and auto tranny are both shot. He got this cleaver Idea when I asked him for help doing mine but mine is 85-87 so I know it will work. Let me know his 75 is a 4 speed so I assume we can switch over the pedels and such without issues.

07-27-2005, 10:28 AM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Yes it will swap. You will need the removable tranny hump from the '75. Might also want to check with the DMV, this is illegal in places. An '83 and a '75 have the VIN located in different places. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

07-27-2005, 10:34 AM	#3
gn4u2c Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: southern pa Posts: 698	Well I know you can take it to the state and they inspect it and give it a special id # . So I know that part is ok. so Take the tranny hump and then cut the floor in the 83 and bolt it bdown everything else fits??

07-30-2005, 09:56 AM	#4
Bowtie4by Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: E-town KY Posts: 43	You'll have to use 81-87 cab bushings to make the cab set level on the frame. I also used a 2" body lift to help the 2wd cab clear the transfer case.



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