66 C-10 chevy frame into a 72 C-10 body - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mlevario99 · 07-22-2010, 11:12 AM

I have a 66 C-10 chevy stepside, the bed is rusted out so, I will have to replace the whole bed, the rear fenders are ok, the 66 cab I will have to fix the floor. I found a 72 cab with doors, fenders, hood and bed, it doesnot have the chasis, will the chasis from the 66 truck fit into this body without modifications or do I need to modify the chasis to make it work.

Thanks for your help

SCOTI · 07-22-2010, 11:55 AM

Front frame rails are different shape if that's a concern.
Rear cab mounts need to be modified/lowered.
Front core supports are in different location.

They are very close & the bodies could be poorly swapped as is (looks unsafe to me). Mods need to be done to do it right.

mlevario99 · 07-22-2010, 12:14 PM

thanks scoti

07-22-2010, 11:12 AM	#1
mlevario99 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 160	66 C-10 chevy frame into a 72 C-10 body I have a 66 C-10 chevy stepside, the bed is rusted out so, I will have to replace the whole bed, the rear fenders are ok, the 66 cab I will have to fix the floor. I found a 72 cab with doors, fenders, hood and bed, it doesnot have the chasis, will the chasis from the 66 truck fit into this body without modifications or do I need to modify the chasis to make it work. Thanks for your help

07-22-2010, 11:55 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,082	Re: 66 C-10 chevy frame into a 72 C-10 body Front frame rails are different shape if that's a concern. Rear cab mounts need to be modified/lowered. Front core supports are in different location. They are very close & the bodies could be poorly swapped as is (looks unsafe to me). Mods need to be done to do it right. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-22-2010, 12:14 PM	#3
mlevario99 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 160	Re: 66 C-10 chevy frame into a 72 C-10 body thanks scoti



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