72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67Mach1 · 06-03-2006, 08:18 AM

I found a guy selling a pretty rusty 72 Jimmy 4 x 4 with all drivetrain components still together.

My quesion it two:

1) is the blazer/jimmy frame the same as a SWB truck?

2_) assuming it is not can you swap 4 x 4 components over to the 2WD SWB chevy/GMC frame? or perhaps even to a Suburban frame?

thanks,
Thomas

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-03-2006, 08:49 AM

No, But It Can Be Made To Work If You Are Into Fabrication

Blazer frame is 104" Wheelbase, A SWB Truck frame is 115"

vtblazer · 06-04-2006, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

No, But It Can Be Made To Work If You Are Into Fabrication

Blazer frame is 104" Wheelbase, A SWB Truck frame is 115"

and a 2wd frame and 4wd frame are different as well.

**N2TRUX** · 06-04-2006, 10:27 PM

Since we are talking about frames I have a question. How much difference is there between a 69-72 Blazer frames and a 73-82? I realize that the 2wd 69-72's were coil spring in the rear while the 73-82's are leaf. Beyond that, how far off is the wheel base?

What I'm getting at here is how much fab work would it take to put a 1st gen BLazer body on a 2nd gen frame?

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-04-2006, 10:32 PM

According to SLOSH.COM the wheelbase is 106.5" vs. the 104" of 1st gens

**N2TRUX** · 06-04-2006, 11:24 PM

Hmmm? So the 2nd gen is 2.5" longer in wheel base. That's not much...

bagged74 · 06-04-2006, 11:36 PM

I think I hear the sawzall.................................................................

I know where there are a couple of first gen tubs......ya know just in case you needed one

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-05-2006, 04:51 AM

And I know where a complete one is for oh let's say around $500

vtblazer · 06-05-2006, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

What I'm getting at here is how much fab work would it take to put a 1st gen BLazer body on a 2nd gen frame?

Might check with Mudder, his truck is sitting on a newer frame.

**N2TRUX** · 06-06-2006, 12:15 AM

Hmmm? I'll give Mudder a look up and see what he says.

06-03-2006, 08:18 AM	#1
67Mach1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 1,100	72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame? I found a guy selling a pretty rusty 72 Jimmy 4 x 4 with all drivetrain components still together. My quesion it two: 1) is the blazer/jimmy frame the same as a SWB truck? 2_) assuming it is not can you swap 4 x 4 components over to the 2WD SWB chevy/GMC frame? or perhaps even to a Suburban frame? thanks, Thomas __________________ Soon to be selling all but one, or two... Depends on what the Boss has to say....... 67 GMC Shortbed 454 Project more junk and most of it is for sale

06-03-2006, 08:49 AM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame? No, But It Can Be Made To Work If You Are Into Fabrication Blazer frame is 104" Wheelbase, A SWB Truck frame is 115" __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 06-03-2006 at 08:49 AM.

06-04-2006, 10:27 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame? Since we are talking about frames I have a question. How much difference is there between a 69-72 Blazer frames and a 73-82? I realize that the 2wd 69-72's were coil spring in the rear while the 73-82's are leaf. Beyond that, how far off is the wheel base? What I'm getting at here is how much fab work would it take to put a 1st gen BLazer body on a 2nd gen frame? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-04-2006, 10:32 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame? According to SLOSH.COM the wheelbase is 106.5" vs. the 104" of 1st gens __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-04-2006, 11:24 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame? Hmmm? So the 2nd gen is 2.5" longer in wheel base. That's not much... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-04-2006, 11:36 PM	#7
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame? I think I hear the sawzall................................................................. I know where there are a couple of first gen tubs......ya know just in case you needed one

06-05-2006, 04:51 AM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame? And I know where a complete one is for oh let's say around $500 __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-06-2006, 12:15 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 72 Jimmy and 72 SWB truck Same Frame? Hmmm? I'll give Mudder a look up and see what he says. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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