1963 to 1964 Frame swap? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

134tessier · 07-28-2015, 06:47 AM

Please excuse any ignorance on my part. Very new to these year trucks. I have an opportunity to purchase a 1964 C10 short bed frame very reasonably. The frame is a leaf spring rear suspension. I recently purchased a 1963 C10 that might have some frame damage. I recently purchased the truck and have not had chance to bring it home. Will the 1964 frame fit? Is it a bolt on? Thank you.

LostMy65 · 07-28-2015, 09:50 AM

63 through 66 are the same frames.
Typically, GMC is Leaf Springs, and Chevy are Coil on Trailing Arms.
Most prefer the Trailing Arm suspension.

**Captainfab** · 07-28-2015, 11:27 PM

I will add that a leaf spring chassis can be quite easily converted to coils and trailing arms.

134tessier · 07-29-2015, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

63 through 66 are the same frames.
Typically, GMC is Leaf Springs, and Chevy are Coil on Trailing Arms.
Most prefer the Trailing Arm suspension.

Thank you for replying. I did not know that.

134tessier · 07-29-2015, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I will add that a leaf spring chassis can be quite easily converted to coils and trailing arms.

Thank you for replying. I will have to look into that.

07-28-2015, 06:47 AM	#1
134tessier Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northbridge, Mass Posts: 75	1963 to 1964 Frame swap? Please excuse any ignorance on my part. Very new to these year trucks. I have an opportunity to purchase a 1964 C10 short bed frame very reasonably. The frame is a leaf spring rear suspension. I recently purchased a 1963 C10 that might have some frame damage. I recently purchased the truck and have not had chance to bring it home. Will the 1964 frame fit? Is it a bolt on? Thank you.

07-28-2015, 09:50 AM	#2
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 1963 to 1964 Frame swap? 63 through 66 are the same frames. Typically, GMC is Leaf Springs, and Chevy are Coil on Trailing Arms. Most prefer the Trailing Arm suspension. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-28-2015, 11:27 PM	#3
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