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JesseSimon · 07-31-2009, 03:42 PM

A buddy and I were talkin, he was wondering if a 69 long bed will bolt on to an 84 long bed frame without much modification...

He thinks yes, I wasnt sure but i said I can find out....so who's got the knowledge?

SCOTI · 07-31-2009, 03:50 PM

Depends on what 'much' means: radiator core support mounts, cab mounts, & frame rail mods for the front bumpers. What's the logic behind the swap (different needs require different suggestions)?

JesseSimon · 07-31-2009, 03:53 PM

He has a 69 pickup, he wants to put a power steering, power disc setup into, he found a steal on an 84 GMC, thought it may be an inexpensive way to get it done since he has the 69 in pieces already

my67chevytruck · 07-31-2009, 04:13 PM

maybe easier to move the parts from the '84 to the '69 frame. the front saddle will replace the exisiting '69 with lil modding. you could mod the rear with the correct perches and it would bolt into the '69 as well..

Longhorn Man · 07-31-2009, 04:39 PM

if it is a two wheel drive, then forget it. You need a flat frame.
If it is a 4X4, then you can modify the mounts on the frame, shorten the wheel base, make a custom body lift, then instsall the body.

SCOTI · 07-31-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesseSimon

He has a 69 pickup, he wants to put a power steering, power disc setup into, he found a steal on an 84 GMC, thought it may be an inexpensive way to get it done since he has the 69 in pieces already

Ok, your wants are power steering & power discs & you have an 84 @ your disposal. Like 'my67chevytruck' suggested, it's an easy swap to transplant the entire front suspension & discs from the 84 to the 69 (it's a bolt-in deal). Much easier than swapping the bodies.

07-31-2009, 03:42 PM	#1
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07-31-2009, 03:50 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,080	Re: Frame swap question.... Depends on what 'much' means: radiator core support mounts, cab mounts, & frame rail mods for the front bumpers. What's the logic behind the swap (different needs require different suggestions)? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-31-2009, 03:53 PM	#3
JesseSimon Asks alot of questions Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 231	Re: Frame swap question.... He has a 69 pickup, he wants to put a power steering, power disc setup into, he found a steal on an 84 GMC, thought it may be an inexpensive way to get it done since he has the 69 in pieces already __________________ MY STABLE: '66 C10 LWB turning it into a shortbed stepside '77 LWB (my daily driver).....oh its a FORD ahhhhh! '07 MAZDA 3 (the wife's ride)

07-31-2009, 04:13 PM	#4
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Frame swap question.... maybe easier to move the parts from the '84 to the '69 frame. the front saddle will replace the exisiting '69 with lil modding. you could mod the rear with the correct perches and it would bolt into the '69 as well.. __________________ 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

07-31-2009, 04:39 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Frame swap question.... if it is a two wheel drive, then forget it. You need a flat frame. If it is a 4X4, then you can modify the mounts on the frame, shorten the wheel base, make a custom body lift, then instsall the body.



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