65 body on a 61 chassis.....doable? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Eagletucky · 03-09-2009, 10:30 PM

Guys,

I just bought a 65 GMC 3 weeks ago. Its a long bed. The body is in pretty good condition, not perfect. leaf spring rear suspension.

I just bought a 61 Chevy last week. Its a short bed frame (no bed, cab and front sheet metal are bad), which is the chassis I want, along with the truck arm suspension. This frame is also set up for a 235, which I have a brand new one ready to go.

My question is, will the 65 GMC bodywork fit on the 61 chassis? I know the bed will have to be cut down, but I was curious about the cab, fenders, bumpers etc. Has anyone else dealt with this?

BTW, I did a search, but could not find any info specific to this question.

Thanks in advance

03-09-2009, 10:30 PM	#1
Eagletucky Where did THAT bolt go? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Speedway, Indiana Posts: 306	65 body on a 61 chassis.....doable? Guys, I just bought a 65 GMC 3 weeks ago. Its a long bed. The body is in pretty good condition, not perfect. leaf spring rear suspension. I just bought a 61 Chevy last week. Its a short bed frame (no bed, cab and front sheet metal are bad), which is the chassis I want, along with the truck arm suspension. This frame is also set up for a 235, which I have a brand new one ready to go. My question is, will the 65 GMC bodywork fit on the 61 chassis? I know the bed will have to be cut down, but I was curious about the cab, fenders, bumpers etc. Has anyone else dealt with this? BTW, I did a search, but could not find any info specific to this question. Thanks in advance



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