'62 chevy on '73-'87 4x4 frame - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

buckshot · 04-01-2001, 12:42 AM

has any one made that swap?would it be easier to put the transfer case,front end,and rear end on the old frame,or take the old body off and mount it on a later model frame?any help would be appreciated.buckshot.

Z16 · 04-01-2001, 10:23 PM

I would set the body on the late frame. It seems that all you would have to do is level out the body, possibly move some body mounts and build some spacers where the body doesn't touch.This is how the majority I have ever seen are done. If not you may have to build some new crossmembers, and I think it would be a big job getting everything set in square. The only big part on the frame swap will be a steering shaft and clutch linkage if it's a 4 speed. Compare the two frames, they may be close.

buckshot · 04-07-2001, 09:43 PM

thanks for the help,Z16.i appreciate it.buckshot.

Friz · 04-12-2001, 09:34 PM

I knew a guy in maine that put a '66 on a '73 4x4 frame. Getting the cab level was his biggest problem. Once he had it set(he thought), he found out that the whole thing was too far back and couldn't get the motor in. He had to re-engineer a lot of the body mounts. That's one thing to look out for.

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buckshot · 04-13-2001, 08:36 PM

thanks for the help.it's sounding like it would be a pain to attempt the switch,maybe i'd be better off just to find a '71 or '72 4x4.anyway,thanks again.buckshot.

04-01-2001, 12:42 AM	#1
buckshot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: alabama Posts: 156	'62 chevy on '73-'87 4x4 frame has any one made that swap?would it be easier to put the transfer case,front end,and rear end on the old frame,or take the old body off and mount it on a later model frame?any help would be appreciated.buckshot.

04-01-2001, 10:23 PM	#2
Z16 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,508	I would set the body on the late frame. It seems that all you would have to do is level out the body, possibly move some body mounts and build some spacers where the body doesn't touch.This is how the majority I have ever seen are done. If not you may have to build some new crossmembers, and I think it would be a big job getting everything set in square. The only big part on the frame swap will be a steering shaft and clutch linkage if it's a 4 speed. Compare the two frames, they may be close. __________________ 98 GMC Sierra Ex Cab, cowl hood, Euro LED lights, 30 bar billet, Whipple Supercharged 350 Vortec: Forged flattops, E-Tec aluminum heads, Comp Cam, Scat crank and rods, Granatelli Mass air flow, Headers, Flowmaster exhaust , Complete MSD Ignition, Custom Tuning, intake spacer , ported throttle body, AC Delco port injection upgrade, Roller Rockers, Power Pulleys. Gear Vendors Overdrive. Soon to hit a dyno. 2/4 drop(for now). 95 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab 4.3 5 Speed 2/3 drop, Euro lights, billet grill, More to come. The Daily Driver

04-07-2001, 09:43 PM	#3
buckshot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: alabama Posts: 156	thanks for the help,Z16.i appreciate it.buckshot.

04-12-2001, 09:34 PM	#4
Friz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Milton, Fl USA Posts: 5	I knew a guy in maine that put a '66 on a '73 4x4 frame. Getting the cab level was his biggest problem. Once he had it set(he thought), he found out that the whole thing was too far back and couldn't get the motor in. He had to re-engineer a lot of the body mounts. That's one thing to look out for. ------------------

04-13-2001, 08:36 PM	#5
buckshot Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: alabama Posts: 156	thanks for the help.it's sounding like it would be a pain to attempt the switch,maybe i'd be better off just to find a '71 or '72 4x4.anyway,thanks again.buckshot.



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