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11-08-2009, 02:24 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Salisbury, MD
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1965 body swap
I have a 1965 c-10 shortbed 2wd. I was curious how much work is involved to swap it to a mid eighties 4wd shortbed chassis. I don't know how close of a fit it might be or if extensive fabrication would be necessary. I appreciate any help you could offer. Dan
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11-08-2009, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Parrottsville, TN
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Re: 1965 body swap
I think that you are looking at a lotta work. But anything is possible.
check here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368294 |
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11-09-2009, 12:59 AM
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60-66 Nut
 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: 1965 body swap
There is a fair amount of fabrication required. You will need to build new body mount brackets on the frame in most every location, which will give you about 3" of body lift. It would be easier and the end result would be better if you just put the 4x4 running gear under your '65 frame. Although that would still require some fab work. The feasibility of it would depend on if you have the fab skills yourself or would you need to have a fab shop do that part?
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11-09-2009, 09:24 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Canada
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Re: 1965 body swap
I agree...its a big job goin from 2 wheel to 4. I am doing a 1960/1981 myself right now but mine are both 4x4...will check in as I go.
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my o/l says the truck has a vibration at 65 mph..I said its ok, it goes away at 90. Last edited by cliffy; 11-09-2009 at 09:26 PM. |
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