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qksilver · 02-18-2005, 01:27 AM

any ideas of putting a 99 burb frame and drive train under a 1972 burb. Tried to find out wheel base lengths but the 2 pages I found came as errors.

I found a rolled bb 99 burb for cheap

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-18-2005, 05:44 AM

NO IDEA, BUT SOUNDS VERY

olblue60@aol.com · 02-18-2005, 08:03 AM

The wheelbase on the old burbs is 127". I'm not sure about the newer models.

John

84RATCREW · 02-18-2005, 11:20 AM

I've allways thought that would be kinda cool, but I do like front axles too.

qksilver · 02-18-2005, 12:06 PM

Thanks, both are 2 wheel drives

84RATCREW · 02-18-2005, 12:12 PM

Well I guess that makes a difference, huh? I feel stupid because I never even thought about 2wd! I was always thinking about 4wds and having an IFS under an old body. Oh, well, it's Friday.

qksilver · 02-18-2005, 06:08 PM

LOL.......wanted to make this my tow vehicle. Something you wouldn't see everyday. I can swap a lot of stuff but still would be looking for 3/4 stuff. If I could use the frame ..........much easier. Have Mig will travel!

Magilla88 · 06-06-2005, 11:09 PM

Qksilver, i know this is an older post but I am, looking to move my 1971 c30 cab on a 1989 (free) 3/4 ton suburban frame for making a dump truck. My 71 is giving me 4 speed tranny with pto, pump, dump bed and possibly dually rear axle if it will swap over, The burb is giving me frame 454 front spindles although i may swap them for front spindles from an 89 4x2 dually($$)

Curious as to how you progressed etc.

i know my cab mounts and stuff will need to be fabbed but I have some good friends 3 welders 2 torches and alot of beer !!

*Sublvr72* · 06-07-2005, 02:05 PM

does this answer your qestion?

72 burb on 96 4x4 chassis

qksilver · 06-07-2005, 11:02 PM

Plans changed a little. What i am doing is putting an 87 3/4 4 wheel drive frame under it. I am also finishing up 2 other frame swaps, a 57 cab on a 66 frame, and a 65 Suburban on a 82 swb frame.
Here is a short version. I have found that pretty much all the chevy frames are very close in measure ments as far as width (60 untill......) and where the cab is, frame rails are usually flat or very little kick up. The trick as I see it , to make it safe and work, is to use the orginal frame cab brackets on the new or swapped frame. Grind off the rivets, use grade 8 bolts, drill holes for the brackets mounting them at the same measurements, height, width and space from front to back. Make a mark from the centerline of the front suspension across the frame rails on both frames as a baseline for measuring the out brackets location then use the baseline on the new frame to place the brackets in the right place. Once the cab is mounted SQUARELY and PROPERLY on the new frame, bolt the front end and see where the radiator core supports need to be, I used the ones off the orginal frames, adjusting to fit. The center the rear wheels in the bed or however for a flat bed. You might find that the spring pad distance will be different on the rears, I know it is on a daully pick up. With the flat bed a lot of fabrication I hade to do to make it look right you will not have to.
Use as many factory parts as you can, measure three time "sober" lol and sit back for a second or three and it will make sense. The wiring, steering, etc are not bad because the design between the two frame is very close.
Pm me and I can tell you more.
Thanks,
Steve

02-18-2005, 01:27 AM	#1
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	72/99 Suburban any ideas of putting a 99 burb frame and drive train under a 1972 burb. Tried to find out wheel base lengths but the 2 pages I found came as errors. I found a rolled bb 99 burb for cheap

02-18-2005, 05:44 AM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	NO IDEA, BUT SOUNDS VERY __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-18-2005, 08:03 AM	#3
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	The wheelbase on the old burbs is 127". I'm not sure about the newer models. John __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

06-07-2005, 02:05 PM	#9
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	does this answer your qestion? 72 burb on 96 4x4 chassis Last edited by Sublvr72; 06-07-2005 at 02:06 PM.

02-18-2005, 11:20 AM	#4
84RATCREW Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BROOKINGS, SD Posts: 10	I've allways thought that would be kinda cool, but I do like front axles too.

02-18-2005, 12:06 PM	#5
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Thanks, both are 2 wheel drives

02-18-2005, 12:12 PM	#6
84RATCREW Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BROOKINGS, SD Posts: 10	Well I guess that makes a difference, huh? I feel stupid because I never even thought about 2wd! I was always thinking about 4wds and having an IFS under an old body. Oh, well, it's Friday.

02-18-2005, 06:08 PM	#7
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	LOL.......wanted to make this my tow vehicle. Something you wouldn't see everyday. I can swap a lot of stuff but still would be looking for 3/4 stuff. If I could use the frame ..........much easier. Have Mig will travel!

06-06-2005, 11:09 PM	#8
Magilla88 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ma Posts: 22	Qksilver, i know this is an older post but I am, looking to move my 1971 c30 cab on a 1989 (free) 3/4 ton suburban frame for making a dump truck. My 71 is giving me 4 speed tranny with pto, pump, dump bed and possibly dually rear axle if it will swap over, The burb is giving me frame 454 front spindles although i may swap them for front spindles from an 89 4x2 dually($$) Curious as to how you progressed etc. i know my cab mounts and stuff will need to be fabbed but I have some good friends 3 welders 2 torches and alot of beer !!

06-07-2005, 11:02 PM	#10
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Plans changed a little. What i am doing is putting an 87 3/4 4 wheel drive frame under it. I am also finishing up 2 other frame swaps, a 57 cab on a 66 frame, and a 65 Suburban on a 82 swb frame. Here is a short version. I have found that pretty much all the chevy frames are very close in measure ments as far as width (60 untill......) and where the cab is, frame rails are usually flat or very little kick up. The trick as I see it , to make it safe and work, is to use the orginal frame cab brackets on the new or swapped frame. Grind off the rivets, use grade 8 bolts, drill holes for the brackets mounting them at the same measurements, height, width and space from front to back. Make a mark from the centerline of the front suspension across the frame rails on both frames as a baseline for measuring the out brackets location then use the baseline on the new frame to place the brackets in the right place. Once the cab is mounted SQUARELY and PROPERLY on the new frame, bolt the front end and see where the radiator core supports need to be, I used the ones off the orginal frames, adjusting to fit. The center the rear wheels in the bed or however for a flat bed. You might find that the spring pad distance will be different on the rears, I know it is on a daully pick up. With the flat bed a lot of fabrication I hade to do to make it look right you will not have to. Use as many factory parts as you can, measure three time "sober" lol and sit back for a second or three and it will make sense. The wiring, steering, etc are not bad because the design between the two frame is very close. Pm me and I can tell you more. Thanks, Steve



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