67 Fleetside compared to 69 Step?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DrtyJack75 · 01-08-2009, 11:47 PM

Is there a difference from a 67 SWB Fleetside and a 69 SWB Stepper??

Will the 67 Body drop right on a 69 frame or does it take mods??

OARNGESI · 01-09-2009, 12:00 AM

The beds and front clips are differnet but the frames are the same

DrtyJack75 · 01-09-2009, 12:02 AM

perfect, thanks....I have a 67 and would love to do a frame off, but dont want my truck to be down that long (especially since I aint even driven it yet). BUT then I have access to a 69 so maybe Ill start with that...

thanks, I love this site.......makes alot of research really fast!

Richard8971 · 01-09-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DrtyJack75

perfect, thanks....I have a 67 and would love to do a frame off, but dont want my truck to be down that long !

Take your time and fix up the '67!

Don

sameyrasmea72 · 01-09-2009, 01:49 AM

a 67 frame does not have the dimple for the PS gear box, and a 67 has smaller holes on the core support mounting brackets. So the mounting kits/rubber mounts are different on 67 (and maybe 68, not sure). So keep that in mind when ordering them. This frame is a 69.

Shyguy · 01-09-2009, 12:04 AM

We put a '67 front clip and cab on a '69 frame without a problem.

There are a few minor differences in the frames, but nothing that causes a problem.

Danny

thirdstreettito · 01-09-2009, 12:30 AM

Frames are NOT the same. The 67 frame has a dimple. But yes, as far as I remember the 67 will swap onto the 69.

**special-K** · 01-09-2009, 05:58 AM

Yup,67/68 core support bushings are different.That sounds like a good plan.That "domple" mentiond that isn`t in`67 frames is to fit the power steering box which`67s didn`t use.They used a manual box and an early design ram-type power steering.There are remedies to enable use of new design p/s boxes.But,with your plan it`s taken care of.I am building a`67 on a`71 frame,so I got disc brakes out of the deal.

Gray Ghost · 01-09-2009, 09:27 AM

There's one more difference...the frame rails near the motor mounts are wider on a 67 by about an inch. If you have headers of certain types [like Hedman shorties], you might have to cut the frame a bit for them to fit without rubbing.

Longhorn Man · 01-09-2009, 05:31 PM

If building from the ground up, you are better off with a 71 or 72 frame. The steel is stronger in addition to all the stuff listed above.

01-08-2009, 11:47 PM	#1
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	67 Fleetside compared to 69 Step?? Is there a difference from a 67 SWB Fleetside and a 69 SWB Stepper?? Will the 67 Body drop right on a 69 frame or does it take mods??

01-09-2009, 12:00 AM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: 67 Fleetside compared to 69 Step?? The beds and front clips are differnet but the frames are the same

01-09-2009, 12:02 AM	#3
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: 67 Fleetside compared to 69 Step?? perfect, thanks....I have a 67 and would love to do a frame off, but dont want my truck to be down that long (especially since I aint even driven it yet). BUT then I have access to a 69 so maybe Ill start with that... thanks, I love this site.......makes alot of research really fast!

01-09-2009, 01:49 AM	#5
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: 67 Fleetside compared to 69 Step?? a 67 frame does not have the dimple for the PS gear box, and a 67 has smaller holes on the core support mounting brackets. So the mounting kits/rubber mounts are different on 67 (and maybe 68, not sure). So keep that in mind when ordering them. This frame is a 69. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

01-09-2009, 12:04 AM	#6
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: 67 Fleetside compared to 69 Step?? We put a '67 front clip and cab on a '69 frame without a problem. There are a few minor differences in the frames, but nothing that causes a problem. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

01-09-2009, 12:30 AM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 67 Fleetside compared to 69 Step?? Frames are NOT the same. The 67 frame has a dimple. But yes, as far as I remember the 67 will swap onto the 69. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-09-2009, 05:58 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67 Fleetside compared to 69 Step?? Yup,67/68 core support bushings are different.That sounds like a good plan.That "domple" mentiond that isn`t in`67 frames is to fit the power steering box which`67s didn`t use.They used a manual box and an early design ram-type power steering.There are remedies to enable use of new design p/s boxes.But,with your plan it`s taken care of.I am building a`67 on a`71 frame,so I got disc brakes out of the deal. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-09-2009, 09:27 AM	#9
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 67 Fleetside compared to 69 Step?? There's one more difference...the frame rails near the motor mounts are wider on a 67 by about an inch. If you have headers of certain types [like Hedman shorties], you might have to cut the frame a bit for them to fit without rubbing. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

01-09-2009, 05:31 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 67 Fleetside compared to 69 Step?? If building from the ground up, you are better off with a 71 or 72 frame. The steel is stronger in addition to all the stuff listed above.



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