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Frankd · 12-07-2003, 08:04 PM

I just scored a 74 short bed frame to put my 72 body on ! (free)it is a full truck, just have to give the guy the motor and trans back. sure gonna save me a lot of work , now I don't have to cut frame on my long wheel base

**old Rusty C10** · 12-07-2003, 08:07 PM

definate score!
have fun

*Randy70C-10* · 12-07-2003, 08:51 PM

I just scored too. The ole lady was in a good mood.

Will the 72 body bolt right up?

**Palf70Step** · 12-07-2003, 09:54 PM

If it is a step bed it'll work, but if you want to use stock style fenders you'll have to fill in the old fender mounting holes and drill new ones for the 67-72 style. You'll also need to add some sheet metal and other mods to get the stps to work, as well as modifying the rear cross sill to allow it to align up. I'm still working on mine, but at the price you paid and if you have the patience it'll work out real nice. Not sure about the fleetside, I don't think they line up well and you'll still need to modify the rear cross sill.

Frankd · 12-08-2003, 12:08 AM

the freind also gave ma a stepside bed ( with a new bed wood kit wit stainless strips

*Randy70C-10* · 12-08-2003, 12:53 AM

You have some good friends dude.

Frankd · 12-08-2003, 12:59 AM

well, I have to do some body work and get his truck reasy for paint - but labor is free

Longhorn Man · 12-08-2003, 01:06 AM

You plan on putting the body on the 74 frame? If this is still going to be a C-10...as in 2 wheel drive, it won't work. The back of the 73 & up frame bends upward quite a bit while the 67 - 72 frames are flat.
If you are going to make it a K-10, then you can do it with a body lift.

Frankd · 12-08-2003, 01:10 AM

if I use a 75 stepsid bed - will it work?

Longhorn Man · 12-08-2003, 01:17 AM

The cab will be sitting way too low.
Some one on here tried it once and found this out the hard way.
With any luck, he (who ever it was) will see this and shed the first hand info to you.

67cst · 12-08-2003, 03:09 AM

andy that was me, the front cab mounts are like 8 inches lower, i found this out after i cleaned up an 85 frame. lowered it, brake lines etc, it was a real piss off, however a 4x4 is no sweat beacause you can do a minor body lift to eliminate that problem

Frankd · 12-08-2003, 10:13 AM

oh well looks like I have another future project to put in yhe woods with the others

12-07-2003, 08:04 PM	#1
Frankd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mauk, Ga Posts: 76	I just scored !!! I just scored a 74 short bed frame to put my 72 body on ! (free)it is a full truck, just have to give the guy the motor and trans back. sure gonna save me a lot of work , now I don't have to cut frame on my long wheel base

12-07-2003, 08:07 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,276	definate score! have fun __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-07-2003, 09:54 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,745	If it is a step bed it'll work, but if you want to use stock style fenders you'll have to fill in the old fender mounting holes and drill new ones for the 67-72 style. You'll also need to add some sheet metal and other mods to get the stps to work, as well as modifying the rear cross sill to allow it to align up. I'm still working on mine, but at the price you paid and if you have the patience it'll work out real nice. Not sure about the fleetside, I don't think they line up well and you'll still need to modify the rear cross sill. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-08-2003, 12:08 AM	#5
Frankd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mauk, Ga Posts: 76	the freind also gave ma a stepside bed ( with a new bed wood kit wit stainless strips __________________ 72 c-10 81 c-30 67 c-10 just sittin in the woods) 70 C-10 " " " " to compleete frames 67, 70 - in woods 2002 toyota tundra. 12 yr old son has , 72 Charger, 78 Ramcharger and 85 ford wrecker

12-08-2003, 12:59 AM	#7
Frankd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mauk, Ga Posts: 76	well, I have to do some body work and get his truck reasy for paint - but labor is free __________________ 72 c-10 81 c-30 67 c-10 just sittin in the woods) 70 C-10 " " " " to compleete frames 67, 70 - in woods 2002 toyota tundra. 12 yr old son has , 72 Charger, 78 Ramcharger and 85 ford wrecker

12-07-2003, 08:51 PM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I just scored too. The ole lady was in a good mood. Will the 72 body bolt right up?

12-08-2003, 12:53 AM	#6
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	You have some good friends dude.

12-08-2003, 01:06 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You plan on putting the body on the 74 frame? If this is still going to be a C-10...as in 2 wheel drive, it won't work. The back of the 73 & up frame bends upward quite a bit while the 67 - 72 frames are flat. If you are going to make it a K-10, then you can do it with a body lift.

12-08-2003, 01:10 AM	#9
Frankd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mauk, Ga Posts: 76	if I use a 75 stepsid bed - will it work? __________________ 72 c-10 81 c-30 67 c-10 just sittin in the woods) 70 C-10 " " " " to compleete frames 67, 70 - in woods 2002 toyota tundra. 12 yr old son has , 72 Charger, 78 Ramcharger and 85 ford wrecker

12-08-2003, 01:17 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The cab will be sitting way too low. Some one on here tried it once and found this out the hard way. With any luck, he (who ever it was) will see this and shed the first hand info to you.

12-08-2003, 03:09 AM	#11
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	andy that was me, the front cab mounts are like 8 inches lower, i found this out after i cleaned up an 85 frame. lowered it, brake lines etc, it was a real piss off, however a 4x4 is no sweat beacause you can do a minor body lift to eliminate that problem __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

12-08-2003, 10:13 AM	#12
Frankd Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mauk, Ga Posts: 76	oh well looks like I have another future project to put in yhe woods with the others __________________ 72 c-10 81 c-30 67 c-10 just sittin in the woods) 70 C-10 " " " " to compleete frames 67, 70 - in woods 2002 toyota tundra. 12 yr old son has , 72 Charger, 78 Ramcharger and 85 ford wrecker



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