Project Frankenstein/ 69' frame, 71' Cab - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Arnoldaviation14 · 02-08-2018, 02:40 PM

So i bought this truck back in Dec Thinking it was a 1969 and have been learning more and more about it ever sense. I have the Bill of sale and all of the paperwork for the cab of the truck which is a 1971.. I finally had a little time to disassemble the truck for my build and I discovered its a 1969 frame which would explain the 69 front clip...

So would you build it off of the vin I have? 1971? or try to obtain a 69 Vin and build it as such..
I already have a 1972 Cab that I was planning to use because the cab thats on it is pretty rotten.. (Ill repair that later or sell that cab)...

Arnoldaviation14 · 02-08-2018, 02:42 PM

Also what are the main differences frame and cab wise between a 69 and 71.. I know about the disk brakes but I was told that the frame thickness is different.. Anything else?

harpo231 · 02-08-2018, 03:02 PM

Best to use vin that matches cab,,,

Whichever one that may be...

cjrolke · 02-08-2018, 05:28 PM

attached is my 71 c20 on a 68 c10 frame

it will be licensed as a 71 c20

Arnoldaviation14 · 02-08-2018, 06:20 PM

Nice looking truck! I can’t wait till this one is roadworthy.. it’s got a way to go!

cjrolke · 02-09-2018, 03:36 PM

here is another picture from a while back

my doors are junk but that is an "easy" fix

02-08-2018, 02:40 PM	#1
Arnoldaviation14 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Macon, ga Posts: 11	Project Frankenstein/ 69' frame, 71' Cab So i bought this truck back in Dec Thinking it was a 1969 and have been learning more and more about it ever sense. I have the Bill of sale and all of the paperwork for the cab of the truck which is a 1971.. I finally had a little time to disassemble the truck for my build and I discovered its a 1969 frame which would explain the 69 front clip... So would you build it off of the vin I have? 1971? or try to obtain a 69 Vin and build it as such.. I already have a 1972 Cab that I was planning to use because the cab thats on it is pretty rotten.. (Ill repair that later or sell that cab)... Attached Images

02-08-2018, 02:42 PM	#2
Arnoldaviation14 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Macon, ga Posts: 11	Re: Project Frankenstein/ 69' frame, 71' Cab Also what are the main differences frame and cab wise between a 69 and 71.. I know about the disk brakes but I was told that the frame thickness is different.. Anything else?

02-08-2018, 03:02 PM	#3
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: Project Frankenstein/ 69' frame, 71' Cab Best to use vin that matches cab,,, Whichever one that may be... __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone

02-08-2018, 05:28 PM	#4
cjrolke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: cincinnati oh Posts: 60	Re: Project Frankenstein/ 69' frame, 71' Cab attached is my 71 c20 on a 68 c10 frame it will be licensed as a 71 c20 Attached Images

02-09-2018, 03:36 PM	#6
cjrolke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: cincinnati oh Posts: 60	Re: Project Frankenstein/ 69' frame, 71' Cab here is another picture from a while back my doors are junk but that is an "easy" fix Attached Images

02-08-2018, 06:20 PM	#5
Arnoldaviation14 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Macon, ga Posts: 11	Nice looking truck! I can’t wait till this one is roadworthy.. it’s got a way to go!



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