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03-31-2022, 01:55 PM
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Location: Shreveport, LA
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Body swap
I am having a hard time finding a good k10/k20 roller to start a project on. I can get my hands on an old 89 K5 blazer with a blown engine. My question, Can I scrap the 89 body, and slap a 70-72 C-10 short bed body on on the 89 frame? The 89 frame is about 4 inches shorter than a 72 K10.
Has anyone done something like this? I would think IF I got some 72 cab and bed mounts put on the K5 frame it may work. Last edited by Sirpsych0; 03-31-2022 at 06:26 PM. |
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04-01-2022, 07:26 AM
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Re: body swap
You would have to cut down the bed to get the wheel wells to match up and then IMO it would look goofy with such a short bed and not being a Blazer. Just my thoughts.
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04-01-2022, 07:11 PM
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Re: body swap
Agreed, that would not look good.
I found some other threads and links to people using other frames. Looks like I just need to be patient and find the right starter truck with the correct frame and cab. |
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04-01-2022, 07:17 PM
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Re: body swap
You could always cut down a burb or long bed frame. But I agree, the correct frame would be nice if you don't have the stuff to do the frame mods.
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Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
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04-02-2022, 10:21 PM
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Re: body swap
I'd actually be happy to find a good k10 longbed frame and keep it long. The 4wd frames are just scarce in my area. Do you know if the Suburban frame is the same as a longbed? Never even thought about that.
And you are correct, I am not set up to do frame modifications. No welder at the moment and pretty tight on garage space. |
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04-03-2022, 12:41 PM
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6>8 Plugless........
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Re: body swap
If I remember correctly, the burb frame is shorter than a standard cab long bed.
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Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
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