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09-30-2008, 12:28 PM
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68 on 77 frame
I have a 1968 chevy c 20 step side that was my fathers truck. I just bought a 1977 chevy long bed half ton 4x4. Who out there has put a 67-72 2wd body on a later frame, what do i need to look out for, what is the best way to mount the cab, can it be done with simple hand tools, and are there any build up threads that i could read over.
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09-30-2008, 01:34 PM
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Re: 68 on 77 frame
It can and has been done. The problem is the frame rise is under the cab on the 73 ups necesitating either a body lift kit or reworking the frame.
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09-30-2008, 05:10 PM
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Re: 68 on 77 frame
how much body lift do you need? do you have to move the body mounts forward or back?
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09-30-2008, 06:50 PM
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Re: 68 on 77 frame
I think 2" as I recall.
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09-30-2008, 08:41 PM
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Re: 68 on 77 frame
you'll also need to relocate the rear axle, and more likely than not fab up cab mounts and core support mounts.
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10-01-2008, 01:59 PM
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Re: 68 on 77 frame
what about my 68 2wd long bed body on a 3/4 ton 4x4 suburban frame. would that work better.
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10-04-2008, 07:29 AM
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Re: 68 on 77 frame
PM me your email addy and I can send you some pictures and info about doing this swap.
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10-04-2008, 09:11 AM
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Re: 68 on 77 frame
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10-04-2008, 07:07 PM
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Re: 68 on 77 frame
My body man says a burb frame is what I should look for the next time. He thinks it would work better. My 67 is on a 77 chassis.
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