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Old 04-05-2016, 07:47 PM   #1
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Frame questions ???

I have a 65 c10 shortbox truck. My question is if have a chance to buy a 62 or 63 c10 shortbox frame. Iso the frame compatible with the 65 and is it a better?
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Old 04-05-2016, 07:51 PM   #2
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Re: Frame questions ???

63-66 frame is the same.
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Re: Frame questions ???

Must be a 62 then
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Old 04-06-2016, 05:47 AM   #4
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Re: Frame questions ???

60-62 X frame.



63-66 ladder style frame.

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Old 04-06-2016, 06:04 AM   #5
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Re: Frame questions ???

The one I looked at is a xframe. It that compatible with a 65 ? Is the xframe a strongerror design?
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Old 04-06-2016, 06:15 AM   #6
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Re: Frame questions ???

X frame is wider in the back, with Different bumper holes , the cab mounts are different. X frame is plenty strong but harder to run exhaust. a lot of fab work to get your cab set on it.
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The one I looked at is a xframe. It that compatible with a 65 ? Is the xframe a strongerror design?
why are you looking at this?
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Old 04-06-2016, 04:29 PM   #8
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60-62 also have torsion bar front suspension. Which is harder to find parts for and to bag. You will also have to deal with different cereal number legality issues.
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