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choctawchevyclassics · 02-12-2009, 09:06 AM

I bought a 65 for my son a few years back. With the donation of a 92 short wide from one of my sons' friends, we are going to attempt placing the 65 on the 92 frame. Does anyone have knowledge of this swap and what i am getting in to? We have pulled body off of the 65 frame and the body is now sitting on the 92 frame. We have yet to attempt the attaching, yet. Thank for any info...

jonzcustomshop · 02-12-2009, 09:32 AM

^ so is that it on the 92 frame now?
All I would say is retrieve the cab mounts from the old frame, bolt them back to the cab, and then weld them to your new frame.
attach/modify steering,clutch,brakes, and the frame horns for the bumper brackets, and you are ready to go.

choctawchevyclassics · 02-12-2009, 09:37 AM

I tried down loading the picture of it on the 92 frame, but I guess it was too big and would not take. The picture is still the 65 frame.

jchav62 · 02-12-2009, 09:47 AM

My brother in law did the same thing. He did similar what Jon says to do. You can resize the pictures in 'Paint' and try uploading them again.

**ChiefRocka** · 02-12-2009, 10:02 AM

Yes.....do it NOW...please !

Sounds interesting....should be cool !

Joey~AP · 02-12-2009, 12:59 PM

I did basically what Jon said, but I didnt weld the body mounts.

I drilled the rivet holes and used Grade 8, 7/16" hardware.

You will have to measure the frame width to make sure they are the same.

**Palf70Step** · 02-12-2009, 01:21 PM

I'll be curious to see how she all works out.

jonzcustomshop · 02-12-2009, 08:56 PM

I was curious about welding the mounts to the frame... probably better to rivet, or bolt them on... ?

**Captainfab** · 02-14-2009, 01:03 AM

The frame on the '92 is considerbly wider than the '65 frame, so just swapping the cab mounts is probably not a simple solution. I would suggest doing some detailed measuring of all your necessary mounts before getting too carried away. I'm not saying it isn't possible, but it may be a bit of work. Also if it is anything like putting a '60-'66 body on a '73-'87 frame, you'll end up with a 3 inch or so body lift when you're done.

joe231 · 02-14-2009, 01:48 AM

towards the bottom there is an image resizer(if you are running windows)
it is very easy to use, after it is installed, just right click picture and resize pic, i use the small setting
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx

**Corts60** · 02-14-2009, 12:06 PM

More pics! Excited to see how this turns out!

And WELCOME ABOARD!!!

sidthirteen · 02-14-2009, 08:32 PM

"MORE PICS !!! MORE PICS!!!

02-12-2009, 09:06 AM	#1
choctawchevyclassics Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Choctaw, Ok Posts: 184	65 short on a 92 short frame I bought a 65 for my son a few years back. With the donation of a 92 short wide from one of my sons' friends, we are going to attempt placing the 65 on the 92 frame. Does anyone have knowledge of this swap and what i am getting in to? We have pulled body off of the 65 frame and the body is now sitting on the 92 frame. We have yet to attempt the attaching, yet. Thank for any info... Attached Images __________________ choctawchevyclassics Last edited by choctawchevyclassics; 02-12-2009 at 05:56 PM.

02-12-2009, 09:32 AM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 65 short on a 92 short frame ^ so is that it on the 92 frame now? All I would say is retrieve the cab mounts from the old frame, bolt them back to the cab, and then weld them to your new frame. attach/modify steering,clutch,brakes, and the frame horns for the bumper brackets, and you are ready to go.

02-12-2009, 09:37 AM	#3
choctawchevyclassics Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Choctaw, Ok Posts: 184	Re: 65 short on a 92 short frame I tried down loading the picture of it on the 92 frame, but I guess it was too big and would not take. The picture is still the 65 frame. __________________ choctawchevyclassics

02-12-2009, 09:47 AM	#4
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 65 short on a 92 short frame My brother in law did the same thing. He did similar what Jon says to do. You can resize the pictures in 'Paint' and try uploading them again. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

02-12-2009, 10:02 AM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: 65 short on a 92 short frame Yes.....do it NOW...please ! Sounds interesting....should be cool ! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

02-12-2009, 12:59 PM	#6
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: 65 short on a 92 short frame I did basically what Jon said, but I didnt weld the body mounts. I drilled the rivet holes and used Grade 8, 7/16" hardware. You will have to measure the frame width to make sure they are the same. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-12-2009, 01:21 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,225	Re: 65 short on a 92 short frame I'll be curious to see how she all works out. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-12-2009, 08:56 PM	#8
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 65 short on a 92 short frame I was curious about welding the mounts to the frame... probably better to rivet, or bolt them on... ?

02-14-2009, 01:03 AM	#9
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 65 short on a 92 short frame The frame on the '92 is considerbly wider than the '65 frame, so just swapping the cab mounts is probably not a simple solution. I would suggest doing some detailed measuring of all your necessary mounts before getting too carried away. I'm not saying it isn't possible, but it may be a bit of work. Also if it is anything like putting a '60-'66 body on a '73-'87 frame, you'll end up with a 3 inch or so body lift when you're done. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-14-2009, 01:48 AM	#10
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 65 short on a 92 short frame towards the bottom there is an image resizer(if you are running windows) it is very easy to use, after it is installed, just right click picture and resize pic, i use the small setting http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-14-2009, 12:06 PM	#11
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 65 short on a 92 short frame More pics! Excited to see how this turns out! And WELCOME ABOARD!!! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold) Last edited by Corts60; 02-14-2009 at 12:07 PM.

02-14-2009, 08:32 PM	#12
sidthirteen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: riverside,ca Posts: 150	Re: 65 short on a 92 short frame "MORE PICS !!! MORE PICS!!!

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