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Old 05-30-2014, 07:48 AM   #73
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Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build

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Originally Posted by Flatpat View Post
Just a lot of measuring, cutting, and welding. You have an 11" wheelbase difference 131.5 (87), 143.5 (01) so you'll have to take out some of the frame. I believe the 01 has a shorter overhang than your 87 so you might have to add there. As long as you measure it all out and have a good plan to do, I don't see why not. Although, I think it will be easier to swap parts into the 87 honestly. Do they have vehicle inspections where you are?
No vehicle inspections in South Carolina.

Yep your measurements sound close to what I measured. 145" on the 01 & 131.5" on the 87.

Shorter overhang? Can you elaborate?

Here is frame dimensions for 87
http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/framespecs.html

This link has a pdf of frame dimensions (at the end) for the 01 frame
http://www.genuinegmparts.com/pdf/ve...ual_1463KB.pdf
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