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BluTrukker · 01-27-2009, 09:38 PM

Has anyone ever replaced the entire frame with one from a newer model? Is it even possible? I have 2 options an '81 or a '91. I planned on taking parts from one or both for a 5 lug disk upgrade on my 68 LWB. Could I just use the entire Frame? I understand there would be some fab involved, body mounts, bumper mounts etc. Other than that how do they line up as far as length, width, height. Any ideas are appreciated

BluTrukker · 01-29-2009, 11:35 AM

Really? nobody has any input on this

thirdstreettito · 01-29-2009, 12:58 PM

There is a member with a GMC X-cab he put on a 88-98 1-ton frame.

**fine69** · 01-29-2009, 03:00 PM

Why would you? You can add disc brakes to your frame a lot easier than what you are asking about.

A lot more trouble than its worth.

bw4sale · 01-29-2009, 04:14 PM

There's a guy in the projects section putting one on a 1990 1 ton 4x4 dually frame. It's gonna be SWEEEEEET!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280475

BluTrukker · 01-29-2009, 04:42 PM

I have the donors available, and I plan a frame off anyway. I figured if the frames are nearly identical, all I have to do is some fab work it would save me some time, and I could upgrade to disk and 5 lug at the same time. Rather than pulling the parts of one frame just to put them right back on. Plus I could still drive my truck while I am shining up the new frame.

**john** · 01-29-2009, 05:05 PM

The wheelbase will be shorter on the 68. But the new can be shortened.

Longhorn Man · 01-29-2009, 11:39 PM

if it is a 2 wheel drive, then stop thinking about it. You need a flat frame.
If it is a 4X4, then you can trim the frame down, relocate the rear axle forward and then build a custom made body lift to raise the cab to the height of the bed.

my67chevytruck · 01-30-2009, 12:13 AM

I think i would just install the '81 front crossmember and rear-end on the '68... good luck with whatever direction you decide to go.

BluTrukker · 01-30-2009, 10:02 AM

Thanks for the info.
Longhorn man- it is a two wheel drive, thanks for the tip

01-27-2009, 09:38 PM	#1
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	new frame? Has anyone ever replaced the entire frame with one from a newer model? Is it even possible? I have 2 options an '81 or a '91. I planned on taking parts from one or both for a 5 lug disk upgrade on my 68 LWB. Could I just use the entire Frame? I understand there would be some fab involved, body mounts, bumper mounts etc. Other than that how do they line up as far as length, width, height. Any ideas are appreciated

01-29-2009, 11:35 AM	#2
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: new frame? Really? nobody has any input on this

01-29-2009, 12:58 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: new frame? There is a member with a GMC X-cab he put on a 88-98 1-ton frame. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-29-2009, 03:00 PM	#4
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: new frame? Why would you? You can add disc brakes to your frame a lot easier than what you are asking about. A lot more trouble than its worth. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

01-29-2009, 04:14 PM	#5
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: new frame? There's a guy in the projects section putting one on a 1990 1 ton 4x4 dually frame. It's gonna be SWEEEEEET! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280475 __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half Last edited by bw4sale; 01-29-2009 at 04:17 PM.

01-29-2009, 04:42 PM	#6
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: new frame? I have the donors available, and I plan a frame off anyway. I figured if the frames are nearly identical, all I have to do is some fab work it would save me some time, and I could upgrade to disk and 5 lug at the same time. Rather than pulling the parts of one frame just to put them right back on. Plus I could still drive my truck while I am shining up the new frame.

01-29-2009, 05:05 PM	#7
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: new frame? The wheelbase will be shorter on the 68. But the new can be shortened. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

01-29-2009, 11:39 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: new frame? if it is a 2 wheel drive, then stop thinking about it. You need a flat frame. If it is a 4X4, then you can trim the frame down, relocate the rear axle forward and then build a custom made body lift to raise the cab to the height of the bed. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 01-30-2009 at 10:24 PM.

01-30-2009, 12:13 AM	#9
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: new frame? I think i would just install the '81 front crossmember and rear-end on the '68... good luck with whatever direction you decide to go. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

01-30-2009, 10:02 AM	#10
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: new frame? Thanks for the info. Longhorn man- it is a two wheel drive, thanks for the tip



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