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06-21-2022, 03:46 PM
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Difference in frame
Morning guys.
So i purchased a 61 gmc carryal. But the funny thing is that it has 63 trim. The heater plate is the 63-66 smaller size. So I'm trying find out if the frame is correct since it didn't have torsion bars as well. How do measure to find out what year frame is it. I'm getting ready to purchase a dropped front end and want to make sure I get the correct reason ear |
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06-21-2022, 05:31 PM
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Re: Difference in frame
Between the drivers side motor mount and steering box, on top of the frame. What are the stamped number/letters?
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06-21-2022, 06:58 PM
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Re: Difference in frame
Yes, check for the VIN stamp on the frame and see if it matches the VIN for the body and the Title.
. Here are a couple good threads: Frame differences 60-66: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=325736 . Where is My VIN: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316902 .
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06-21-2022, 07:08 PM
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Re: Difference in frame
No serial number stamped on the frame any where else?
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06-21-2022, 07:11 PM
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Re: Difference in frame
By the way I've read that GMC don't have stamps on the frame up front
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06-21-2022, 09:40 PM
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Re: Difference in frame
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My gmc frame hasn't any VIN, and I recently looked at a 66 gmc and it didn't have a VIN on the frame either. So, if you are trying to figure out if your frame is a 60-62, it will be an x-frame. If it's a ladder frame, it could be a 63-66.
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06-21-2022, 10:53 PM
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Re: Difference in frame
Even the suburban had x frames?
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06-21-2022, 11:10 PM
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Re: Difference in frame
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I'm not positive. I guess I just figured so, but maybe not. Hopefully someone with more knowledge knows.
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06-23-2022, 02:22 AM
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Re: Difference in frame
This is my 62nd
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07-09-2022, 03:16 AM
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Re: Difference in frame
This is from the '60 Shop Manual.
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