68 Burb chassis swap with 2007 Burb? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevytrucking · 11-14-2024, 04:19 PM

I tried searching, didn't really find much. I've got a 1968 3/4 ton burb that's been off the road for decades. Our daily driver 2007 Burb has just been replaced with a newer car for the wife. Instead of selling the 07, which isn't worth all that much, wondering how hard it would be to use that chassis under that 68 body? The 07 has a very nice ride and new transmission. Both are 2-wheel drive. Anybody know if its been done or can link to a project?

BAD1916 · 11-16-2024, 04:17 PM

Sorry that I can’t add any info but it sounds like it would be a huge project. Any idea how close they are in regards to wheelbase?

chevytrucking · 11-19-2024, 10:37 PM

Most sources say the 68 is 127", some say 133", and the 07 is 130", so very close. I can easily shorten the newer chassis, not too worried about that part. Just looking at photos online, the two chassis look very similar.

**HO455** · 11-20-2024, 07:19 PM

I would be concerned about the track width differences.

**kev2809** · 11-27-2024, 10:49 AM

haven't seen the 07 but I have seen the model before that used as frame swaps (99-06). good luck and post pictures if you go that route

11-14-2024, 04:19 PM	#1
chevytrucking Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cedarville, AR Posts: 17	68 Burb chassis swap with 2007 Burb? I tried searching, didn't really find much. I've got a 1968 3/4 ton burb that's been off the road for decades. Our daily driver 2007 Burb has just been replaced with a newer car for the wife. Instead of selling the 07, which isn't worth all that much, wondering how hard it would be to use that chassis under that 68 body? The 07 has a very nice ride and new transmission. Both are 2-wheel drive. Anybody know if its been done or can link to a project?

11-16-2024, 04:17 PM	#2
BAD1916 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: VENTURA COUNTY CALIFORNIA Posts: 307	Re: 68 Burb chassis swap with 2007 Burb? Sorry that I can’t add any info but it sounds like it would be a huge project. Any idea how close they are in regards to wheelbase?

11-19-2024, 10:37 PM	#3
chevytrucking Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cedarville, AR Posts: 17	Re: 68 Burb chassis swap with 2007 Burb? Most sources say the 68 is 127", some say 133", and the 07 is 130", so very close. I can easily shorten the newer chassis, not too worried about that part. Just looking at photos online, the two chassis look very similar.

11-20-2024, 07:19 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,351	Re: 68 Burb chassis swap with 2007 Burb? I would be concerned about the track width differences. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

11-27-2024, 10:49 AM	#5
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: 68 Burb chassis swap with 2007 Burb? haven't seen the 07 but I have seen the model before that used as frame swaps (99-06). good luck and post pictures if you go that route __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]



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