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jdb368 · 11-01-2010, 07:23 PM

does anyone know if a 1966 short bed chevy pickup will fit on a 1968 short bed chevy, 2wd pickup frame? I imagine that cab mounts will different, are the frames the same size and wheel base?
Thanks.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-01-2010, 10:22 PM

I think the rear of the frames are different, but I'm not sure about the wheel base.

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2010, 10:23 PM

the ends aren't the same... you'll have to be creative on the bumpers.
There was a kid that used to log on here, was on the east side of Columbus (this was 5 years ago or so) he had a 69 cab with the late mode sportside bed, all on a 60 - 66 frame.

jdb368 · 11-03-2010, 07:43 PM

thanks. I have 68 chevy truck that is running and driving, the frame is in great shape and I have also have a good 65 body but the frame is bad. I want to fix a frame for my 68 with a new engine and make it lay frame. so i will basically have a left over running frame i just want to set the 65 body on it. what modifications would need to be made?

11-01-2010, 07:23 PM	#1
jdb368 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: richmond ky. Posts: 36	frame swap? does anyone know if a 1966 short bed chevy pickup will fit on a 1968 short bed chevy, 2wd pickup frame? I imagine that cab mounts will different, are the frames the same size and wheel base? Thanks.

11-01-2010, 10:22 PM	#2
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: frame swap? I think the rear of the frames are different, but I'm not sure about the wheel base. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

11-01-2010, 10:23 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: frame swap? the ends aren't the same... you'll have to be creative on the bumpers. There was a kid that used to log on here, was on the east side of Columbus (this was 5 years ago or so) he had a 69 cab with the late mode sportside bed, all on a 60 - 66 frame.

11-03-2010, 07:43 PM	#4
jdb368 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: richmond ky. Posts: 36	Re: frame swap? thanks. I have 68 chevy truck that is running and driving, the frame is in great shape and I have also have a good 65 body but the frame is bad. I want to fix a frame for my 68 with a new engine and make it lay frame. so i will basically have a left over running frame i just want to set the 65 body on it. what modifications would need to be made?

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