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Old 01-12-2020, 03:17 AM   #1
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1970 C20 longbed stepside body swap questions.

I know this has been talked about a lot bit I have some questions that maybe some of you can help me with.

In the process of starting my swap. I have a 70 C20 longbed I plan on swapping the body onto the 02 Silverado 2500 duramax extended cab shortbed.

I know most people I've seen shorten the frame due to wheelbase differences.
Mine is about a 16.5" difference. I dont really have the capabilities to cut and weld the frame besides my harbor freight welder I can barely use.
My main questions is, has anyone gotten around this by either lengthening the bed or making any other adjustments. Just want to know all my options before I start cutting into anything.

Any other recommendations would be greatly appreciated on this build. Thanks
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Old 01-12-2020, 03:19 AM   #2
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Re: 1970 C20 longbed stepside body swap questions.

Here's a picture of the donor truck
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Old 01-12-2020, 08:13 AM   #3
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Re: 1970 C20 longbed stepside body swap questions.

might be better asked in the 67-72 section..
but..if your gonna do this and are worried about your welding..id strip the body off the donor and take it to a certified welder and let them shorten the frame to match your wheelbase
option of lengthening the bed wont be a easy chore either and probably would never look right with a bed that long
but your also gonna need a lot more than just shortening the frame which I'm sure your already aware of
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Old 01-12-2020, 11:17 AM   #4
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Re: 1970 C20 longbed stepside body swap questions.

I appreciate the info. Didnt even realize I didnt post in the 67-72. Thanks
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Old 01-12-2020, 10:20 PM   #5
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Re: 1970 C20 longbed stepside body swap questions.

The later model frames are a LOT different than the '63-'87 frames.
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