WIW 82 to 72 frame swap ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

local13hutch · 08-07-2009, 12:28 AM

I need a frame for my 72 short bed build and i can get a 82 frame for free are they the same or at least close I dont know if I am asking this ? in the rite forum ...Thank you in advance any 411 will be appreciated... local13hutch....

**N2TRUX** · 08-07-2009, 12:34 AM

No, they are not the same.

smashingchuck · 08-07-2009, 01:52 AM

Not without MAJOR modification.

local13hutch · 08-08-2009, 07:30 AM

I thank both of you. I have 2 lwb frames and if I cant get my hands on a short frame ill just cut one of the long frames down it looks pretty basic what do you guys think, I ask these ?'s because I know one of you guys will save me alot of time and trouble and money in the long run thankyou in advance and for the heads up on the frame.....

andrewmp6 · 08-08-2009, 07:52 AM

Search around there is a couple builds on here making a long bed a short bed.

smashingchuck · 08-08-2009, 09:26 AM

If the LWB frame is for the correct generation c-10, cutting one down is much more feasible.

**N2TRUX** · 08-08-2009, 06:19 PM

Check in FAQ. There is a really good thread there on LWB to SWB.

local13hutch · 08-09-2009, 09:28 AM

Thanks guys I checked out the thread on cutting down the lwb frame and it is definately a basic easy mod .I have put together a small but complete welding sop here at my house so this is rite up my alley body and paint I usually farm out but I have mig tig arc plasma cutter chop saw and all the tools to handle this type of mod. That thread is really complete thank you I do have a clean short bed and I also have 2 long bed beds I may even attempt to shorten a bed I have been getting better at sheet metal work and I ran across that thread to... ... As usual I ask and I get answers thank you again...Hutch......

08-07-2009, 12:28 AM	#1
local13hutch MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: garden grove, ca Posts: 185	WIW 82 to 72 frame swap ? I need a frame for my 72 short bed build and i can get a 82 frame for free are they the same or at least close I dont know if I am asking this ? in the rite forum ...Thank you in advance any 411 will be appreciated... local13hutch.... __________________ 86 sub 4wd, 1 ton, duallie, big block th475 72 c10 short fleet, pro street 72 K/5 blazer,2x4 almost stock 72 3/4 ton sub 4x4 61 morris minor pickup, chevy 4.3 v6 03 escalade, 24" momo's wifes 96 2wd 2door tahoe 67 2wd suburban 72 4wd k5 99 vortec 14bolt/d60 205/th400- 72 4wd crewcab 1 ton sb cummins allison -2012 2ss camaro black hard top- 8 yamaha quads- 05 4wd one ton duramax dually, family limo.

08-07-2009, 12:34 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: WIW 82 to 72 frame swap ? No, they are not the same. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-07-2009, 01:52 AM	#3
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: WIW 82 to 72 frame swap ? Not without MAJOR modification. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

08-08-2009, 07:30 AM	#4
local13hutch MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: garden grove, ca Posts: 185	Re: WIW 82 to 72 frame swap ? I thank both of you. I have 2 lwb frames and if I cant get my hands on a short frame ill just cut one of the long frames down it looks pretty basic what do you guys think, I ask these ?'s because I know one of you guys will save me alot of time and trouble and money in the long run thankyou in advance and for the heads up on the frame..... __________________ 86 sub 4wd, 1 ton, duallie, big block th475 72 c10 short fleet, pro street 72 K/5 blazer,2x4 almost stock 72 3/4 ton sub 4x4 61 morris minor pickup, chevy 4.3 v6 03 escalade, 24" momo's wifes 96 2wd 2door tahoe 67 2wd suburban 72 4wd k5 99 vortec 14bolt/d60 205/th400- 72 4wd crewcab 1 ton sb cummins allison -2012 2ss camaro black hard top- 8 yamaha quads- 05 4wd one ton duramax dually, family limo.

08-08-2009, 07:52 AM	#5
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: WIW 82 to 72 frame swap ? Search around there is a couple builds on here making a long bed a short bed.

08-08-2009, 09:26 AM	#6
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: WIW 82 to 72 frame swap ? If the LWB frame is for the correct generation c-10, cutting one down is much more feasible. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

08-08-2009, 06:19 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: WIW 82 to 72 frame swap ? Check in FAQ. There is a really good thread there on LWB to SWB. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-09-2009, 09:28 AM	#8
local13hutch MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: garden grove, ca Posts: 185	Re: WIW 82 to 72 frame swap ? Thanks guys I checked out the thread on cutting down the lwb frame and it is definately a basic easy mod .I have put together a small but complete welding sop here at my house so this is rite up my alley body and paint I usually farm out but I have mig tig arc plasma cutter chop saw and all the tools to handle this type of mod. That thread is really complete thank you I do have a clean short bed and I also have 2 long bed beds I may even attempt to shorten a bed I have been getting better at sheet metal work and I ran across that thread to... ... As usual I ask and I get answers thank you again...Hutch...... __________________ 86 sub 4wd, 1 ton, duallie, big block th475 72 c10 short fleet, pro street 72 K/5 blazer,2x4 almost stock 72 3/4 ton sub 4x4 61 morris minor pickup, chevy 4.3 v6 03 escalade, 24" momo's wifes 96 2wd 2door tahoe 67 2wd suburban 72 4wd k5 99 vortec 14bolt/d60 205/th400- 72 4wd crewcab 1 ton sb cummins allison -2012 2ss camaro black hard top- 8 yamaha quads- 05 4wd one ton duramax dually, family limo.



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