65 Chevy Truck Frame Swap

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65 chevy truck frame swap.

1970 1981 f body firebird camaro chassis. For those interested in upgrading the 60 62 to the later disc brake front suspension the following information explains the front suspension swap in my 1960 gmc short stepside. 1963 1972 gm trucks ls conversion. 1967 1969 f body firebird camaro chassis.

The center of this conversion is our engine mounts and crossmember kit. Give us a call or send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Please note that our typical communicating hours are mon fri 3 6 pm cdt. 1963 1967 corvette c2 chassis.

It is my understanding anything from 1973 1987 chevy or gmc will fit. 63 87 chevy gmc truck chassis from 10 600. The newer front suspension is from a 1975 chevy. 1955 1959 series 2 gmc chevy pickup truck chassis.

Frame options for 1947 54 chevy 3100 truck. Unlike most ls swap parts on the market. I could either upgrade my original frame or do an s 10 frame swap. Other kits cost up to 1 695 for a late 55 chevy or gmc pickup with a long box.

If i kept the original frame i would need to replace the following. Next removed the 65 cab and bed. This mount kit includes new frame brackets that bolt into existing holes in the frame. I havent mounted the 65 cab yet maybe this weekend i can move ahead with mounting.

Front suspension rear suspension with new shocks and springs add power steering add power brakes and change the rear end. 1978 1988 g body regal monte carlo chassis. The truck built in that case was a 52 chevy pickup on an s10 chassis. 1947 1954 3100 series 1 gmc chevy pickup truck chassis.

That particular kit sells for 1 595 plus shipping and handling. I then carefully cut off the cab mounts from the 65 frame. Pulled suburban body off. Coilovers casual cruiser to protouring or airbags lay frame rocker adjustable on the fly ride height.

These will be used to mount the 65 cab onto the suburban frame. The made in the usa kits allow the older bodies to be installed on the newer frame by either bolting or welding components together. You won t find any leafs or drum brakes here. Cut off all the suburban body mounts from the frame.