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4x4GMC · 10-14-2014, 06:51 PM

Hi I bought a 1965 gmc truck and the frame is not the original. I need to order some part so I need to know what the frame is from .

**aerotruk63** · 10-14-2014, 08:17 PM

Part number shows it was discontinued in 1981 Parts Book at GMPartsWiki.
Dec 13 1972 production would be for a 1973. I'm guessing here.

RANDY COX · 10-14-2014, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Part number shows it was discontinued in 1981 Parts Book at GMPartsWiki.
Dec 13 1972 production would be for a 1973. I'm guessing here.

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RANDY COX · 10-14-2014, 08:52 PM

The front frame horns are different from 65 and the front cab mounts look to be homemade to..

jtrichard · 10-14-2014, 10:14 PM

From what i can find from the ser#? it is 73 chevy built in flint

**Captainfab** · 10-15-2014, 01:01 AM

I agree on a '73 K10 frame and running gear.

With that newer frame, there must have been about a 3" body lift to make the body sit on the frame correctly.

Before you go any further, check the vehicle laws in AZ and make sure you won't have an issue later on with having a cab and frame with different VIN's

padresag · 10-15-2014, 01:34 AM

we use to have that info in the faq, but I see that it has recently disappeared
ron

4x4GMC · 10-15-2014, 11:07 AM

Thank you everyone for the help

4x4GMC · 10-15-2014, 06:56 PM

Hi every one. I have one more question is there any way to tell if it is a truck frame or blazer?

padresag · 10-15-2014, 07:01 PM

there may be a difference in the w/base. what is your w/b?
ron

4x4GMC · 10-15-2014, 07:23 PM

My wheel base measures 109"

RANDY COX · 10-15-2014, 07:38 PM

Hm I'm thinking short bed truck is 115" Don't quote me on that....

padresag · 10-15-2014, 08:03 PM

that is a blazer chassis. 74 p/u is about 117" and what you need is 115". let's see a picture of your truck sitting on the frame. wheels will be way off centre
ron

Mathew21 · 10-15-2014, 08:26 PM

Copied from here: http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/models.html

1973 Production Data By Model

1973 Model Body Type Total # Produced
Blazer 2wd
CC10514 C/5 106.5" WB
Open Utility
3,342

Blazer 4wd
CK10514 K/5 106.5" WB
Open Utility
44,841

Suburban
CC10906 [with rear doors]
CC10916 [with rear tailgate] C/10 129.5" WB

6,822
17,278

C/10 Conventional Cab
CC10703 Cab & Chassis
CC10704 Step Side
CC10734 Fleetside Short Bed 117.5" WB

1,922
19,408
43,987

old cool · 10-19-2014, 07:38 PM

From the looks of this thread, it appears there are a number of you who know something about frame numbers. Please help if you can.
GMC did not put vins on frames like chevy trucks in the mid 60's. So the only reference I have is the frame part number on the side of frame under each door. Can anyone tell me what year GMC frame I have (somewhere between 64 and 70). Thanks gentlemen.
Frame part number under driver's door is 2443631 2 25 77 67. under passenger door, its 2443630 2 26 77 67
FYI, GM Heritage Center and a big wig from GM Parts plant was unable to help. It would be great if someone from this forum could identify the year of my frame. Oh yea, its a swb (115 inches). Looks identical to a 64 frame in a GMC manual. It has standard drums and 8 leafs in rear.

old cool · 10-19-2014, 07:43 PM

Sorry for hijacking this thread. I just found it very interesting that some of you could actually respond to a question on frame ID. I had closed the book on my research. Great forum!

10-14-2014, 06:51 PM	#1
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10-14-2014, 08:17 PM	#2
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10-14-2014, 08:52 PM	#4
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: need help with frame identification The front frame horns are different from 65 and the front cab mounts look to be homemade to.. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

10-14-2014, 10:14 PM	#5
jtrichard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: joshua tree ca. Posts: 1,484	Re: need help with frame identification From what i can find from the ser#? it is 73 chevy built in flint

10-15-2014, 01:01 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: need help with frame identification I agree on a '73 K10 frame and running gear. With that newer frame, there must have been about a 3" body lift to make the body sit on the frame correctly. Before you go any further, check the vehicle laws in AZ and make sure you won't have an issue later on with having a cab and frame with different VIN's __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-15-2014, 01:34 AM	#7
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: need help with frame identification we use to have that info in the faq, but I see that it has recently disappeared ron

10-15-2014, 11:07 AM	#8
4x4GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 4	Re: need help with frame identification Thank you everyone for the help

10-15-2014, 06:56 PM	#9
4x4GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 4	Re: need help with frame identification Hi every one. I have one more question is there any way to tell if it is a truck frame or blazer?

10-15-2014, 07:01 PM	#10
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: need help with frame identification there may be a difference in the w/base. what is your w/b? ron

10-15-2014, 07:23 PM	#11
4x4GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 4	Re: need help with frame identification My wheel base measures 109"

10-15-2014, 07:38 PM	#12
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: need help with frame identification Hm I'm thinking short bed truck is 115" Don't quote me on that.... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

10-15-2014, 08:03 PM	#13
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: need help with frame identification that is a blazer chassis. 74 p/u is about 117" and what you need is 115". let's see a picture of your truck sitting on the frame. wheels will be way off centre ron

10-15-2014, 08:26 PM	#14
Mathew21 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,192	Re: need help with frame identification Copied from here: http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/models.html 1973 Production Data By Model 1973 Model Body Type Total # Produced Blazer 2wd CC10514 C/5 106.5" WB Open Utility 3,342 Blazer 4wd CK10514 K/5 106.5" WB Open Utility 44,841 Suburban CC10906 [with rear doors] CC10916 [with rear tailgate] C/10 129.5" WB 6,822 17,278 C/10 Conventional Cab CC10703 Cab & Chassis CC10704 Step Side CC10734 Fleetside Short Bed 117.5" WB 1,922 19,408 43,987 __________________ It only has original paint once

10-19-2014, 07:38 PM	#15
old cool Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, MI Posts: 206	Re: need help with frame identification From the looks of this thread, it appears there are a number of you who know something about frame numbers. Please help if you can. GMC did not put vins on frames like chevy trucks in the mid 60's. So the only reference I have is the frame part number on the side of frame under each door. Can anyone tell me what year GMC frame I have (somewhere between 64 and 70). Thanks gentlemen. Frame part number under driver's door is 2443631 2 25 77 67. under passenger door, its 2443630 2 26 77 67 FYI, GM Heritage Center and a big wig from GM Parts plant was unable to help. It would be great if someone from this forum could identify the year of my frame. Oh yea, its a swb (115 inches). Looks identical to a 64 frame in a GMC manual. It has standard drums and 8 leafs in rear.

10-19-2014, 07:43 PM	#16
old cool Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Rochester, MI Posts: 206	Re: need help with frame identification Sorry for hijacking this thread. I just found it very interesting that some of you could actually respond to a question on frame ID. I had closed the book on my research. Great forum!



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