frame question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slikster · 10-03-2011, 01:24 PM

I found a complete rolling chassis for a 60-66 truck. i am rebuilding a 66 and thought this would work since the frame is all jacked up in the current one. Any differences from 60-66? I plan on replacing the front end with disc brakes so I am not worried about the front suspension.

**aerotruk63** · 10-03-2011, 01:43 PM

You would want a 63-66 frame. 60-62 had wider dimensions.

slikster · 10-03-2011, 02:07 PM

can you tell by the number stamped on the frame? any other ways other than measuring it?

rbar · 10-03-2011, 03:03 PM

Torsion bar front suspension would be the first big clue that it's not a 63-66.
Posted via Mobile Device

**aerotruk63** · 10-03-2011, 03:07 PM

1960-62 torsion bar front suspension.

1963 -66 coil spring front suspension.

slikster · 10-03-2011, 03:36 PM

Thanks guys!

**Clyde65** · 10-03-2011, 04:09 PM

Also make sure that frame has a clear VIN/Title. a guy in the 67-72 just had his truck taken away because the frame was stolen, or off a stolen truck.

slikster · 10-03-2011, 04:22 PM

Hey Clyde,
Being in Texas are they going by the cab VIN or the frame VIN?

Slow Build · 10-03-2011, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slikster

Hey Clyde,
Being in Texas are they going by the cab VIN or the frame VIN?

Good question. I have the same question about California. If your buying or selling a frame and/or cab, which does the pink slip go with?

**Clyde65** · 10-03-2011, 05:12 PM

Well, they will look at both, my experience. so you need to make sure there is an open title for the frame and cab. when they clear both, they will go by the cab one but will notate the frame.

slikster · 10-03-2011, 06:10 PM

That brings up another question. I have clear title in my name to the truck we are working on. When I transferred the title form the last owner I never had to even show the truck, just the title and forms. So if we sell this truck down the road and it has a different frame underneath what are the chances of it ever being checked frame to cab on a 45 year old truck? Since it is not the full VIN on the frame is there even a way to run a VIN number check on it to see if the title is clear or not?

**Clyde65** · 10-03-2011, 06:22 PM

IDK, my experience was with my dad's crew, they looked at every little piece, at first wanted him to reg it as a 2006 model, then wanted lists of each and every part he got for it, with VIN's for each truck the part came off of. what a PITA. they finally just looked at the frame VIN number and the cab, wrote it up as a c20 and done.

You might not have any issue, but I would just make sure before you title it. maybe ask some supv at the DMV.

LT1 Burb · 10-03-2011, 07:31 PM

I have imported trucks to Canada and back to the US and not once has anyone ever looked at or even talked about the # on the frame. They don't look in Oregon either, guess it is with which state is more of a police state.

slikster · 10-03-2011, 10:14 PM

After talking with some car guy friends they all came to the conclusion that the only thing that would ever be looked at is the cab vin. Guess I'll email the guy and find out what he wants for it.

10-03-2011, 01:24 PM	#1
slikster Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: arlington tx Posts: 26	frame question I found a complete rolling chassis for a 60-66 truck. i am rebuilding a 66 and thought this would work since the frame is all jacked up in the current one. Any differences from 60-66? I plan on replacing the front end with disc brakes so I am not worried about the front suspension.

10-03-2011, 01:43 PM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: frame question You would want a 63-66 frame. 60-62 had wider dimensions. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

10-03-2011, 02:07 PM	#3
slikster Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: arlington tx Posts: 26	Re: frame question can you tell by the number stamped on the frame? any other ways other than measuring it?

10-03-2011, 03:03 PM	#4
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: frame question Torsion bar front suspension would be the first big clue that it's not a 63-66. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

10-03-2011, 03:07 PM	#5
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: frame question 1960-62 torsion bar front suspension. 1963 -66 coil spring front suspension. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

10-03-2011, 03:36 PM	#6
slikster Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: arlington tx Posts: 26	Re: frame question Thanks guys!

10-03-2011, 04:09 PM	#7
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: frame question Also make sure that frame has a clear VIN/Title. a guy in the 67-72 just had his truck taken away because the frame was stolen, or off a stolen truck. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-03-2011, 04:22 PM	#8
slikster Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: arlington tx Posts: 26	Re: frame question Hey Clyde, Being in Texas are they going by the cab VIN or the frame VIN?

10-03-2011, 05:12 PM	#10
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: frame question Well, they will look at both, my experience. so you need to make sure there is an open title for the frame and cab. when they clear both, they will go by the cab one but will notate the frame. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-03-2011, 06:10 PM	#11
slikster Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: arlington tx Posts: 26	Re: frame question That brings up another question. I have clear title in my name to the truck we are working on. When I transferred the title form the last owner I never had to even show the truck, just the title and forms. So if we sell this truck down the road and it has a different frame underneath what are the chances of it ever being checked frame to cab on a 45 year old truck? Since it is not the full VIN on the frame is there even a way to run a VIN number check on it to see if the title is clear or not?

10-03-2011, 06:22 PM	#12
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: frame question IDK, my experience was with my dad's crew, they looked at every little piece, at first wanted him to reg it as a 2006 model, then wanted lists of each and every part he got for it, with VIN's for each truck the part came off of. what a PITA. they finally just looked at the frame VIN number and the cab, wrote it up as a c20 and done. You might not have any issue, but I would just make sure before you title it. maybe ask some supv at the DMV. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-03-2011, 07:31 PM	#13
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: frame question I have imported trucks to Canada and back to the US and not once has anyone ever looked at or even talked about the # on the frame. They don't look in Oregon either, guess it is with which state is more of a police state.

10-03-2011, 10:14 PM	#14
slikster Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: arlington tx Posts: 26	Re: frame question After talking with some car guy friends they all came to the conclusion that the only thing that would ever be looked at is the cab vin. Guess I'll email the guy and find out what he wants for it.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.