Another frame swap question

[srsummers]

Will my 65 SWB body fit on a 67/68 short bed frame. I found a deal on a powder coated frame.

THX

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by srsummers

Will my 65 SWB body fit on a 67/68 short bed frame. I found a deal on a powder coated frame.

THX

Body mounts are different, and the front frame horns where the bumper bolts up are different as well.

[Captainfab]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Body mounts are different, and the front frame horns where the bumper bolts up are different as well.

But it is not that hard to make a '67-'72 frame to work with a '60-'66 body. Just need to change a couple of cab mount brackets on the frame, and cut and weld the correct frame horns. Also the very front crossmember on the '63-'66 frames that is also the lower radiator mount, will need transfered to the new frame. The fact that the frame you found is powder coated would mean that some of the powder is going to get ruined to make it work for your '65. Using a '67-'72 frame for a '60-'66 body is much easier than trying to use a '73-'87 frame.