69 Chevy to 65 GMC swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fearnatine13 · 07-25-2006, 01:29 PM

Hey all...normally i post in the 67-72 section, but my truck's body is startin to fall apart and i have the opportunity to purchase a '65 GMC for $800. the truck is in really good condition, whereas my current 69 is in horrendous condition. it would take me well over $800 to restore my '69, so i was wondering how difficult an engine and tranny swap would be for this. I'm thinkin header clearance and crossmember position and such. I have the facilities to do the swap, just wonderin about sizing issues. I have a 350 sb with dynomax ceramic coated headers and a 350 th tranny. Thanks!

CAL 58 GMC · 07-30-2006, 02:16 PM

The only thing I can think of would be if the GMC had a 6 cylinder then you would have to move the motor mounts and Trans crossmember. I would think your headers would work also.

07-25-2006, 01:29 PM	#1
fearnatine13 Boondock Saint Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 80	69 Chevy to 65 GMC swap Hey all...normally i post in the 67-72 section, but my truck's body is startin to fall apart and i have the opportunity to purchase a '65 GMC for $800. the truck is in really good condition, whereas my current 69 is in horrendous condition. it would take me well over $800 to restore my '69, so i was wondering how difficult an engine and tranny swap would be for this. I'm thinkin header clearance and crossmember position and such. I have the facilities to do the swap, just wonderin about sizing issues. I have a 350 sb with dynomax ceramic coated headers and a 350 th tranny. Thanks! __________________ And shepards we shall be For Thee my Lord for Thee Power hath descended forth from Thy hand That our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command So we shall flow a river forth to Thee And teeming with souls shall it ever be En nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti

07-30-2006, 02:16 PM	#2
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 69 Chevy to 65 GMC swap The only thing I can think of would be if the GMC had a 6 cylinder then you would have to move the motor mounts and Trans crossmember. I would think your headers would work also. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 07-30-2006 at 02:17 PM.

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