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truckguy_69 · 11-20-2009, 10:50 PM

So i just got a 69 k20 suburban and i have a guy giving me a c-20 pickup that has an a/c cab. so i was wondering can u put a truck cab and bed on the suburban frame with just bolting on the cab and bed mounts? the suburban has some good rust and the truck has little rust and has a wood bed.

westofb · 11-20-2009, 10:59 PM

I don't know about the body swap, but you could take the suburban suspension on the truck, I think that would be a little easier to do, especially if you do most of your work by yourself. I would think the burb frame would be different than the truck as far a body mounts and wheelbase. Good luck others will jump in and get you pointed in the right direction.

Mudder · 11-20-2009, 11:06 PM

Moved to 4x4. Check out to see if there is difference in wheel bases first. You will need a high hump for the floor. Compare the frames from the cab back. It may be straight forward, maybe not. Maybe need some spacers or something to get things to line up. Cab forward should be alright. I always tell people to make sure you can get the distributor out before you bolt things down.

84 400 · 11-21-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudder

. I always tell people to make sure you can get the distributor out before you bolt things down.

Wish the guy who swapped the 327 into my willys wagon heard that. Everything fits good Except you have to pull the motor to pull the dizzy.......

11-20-2009, 10:50 PM	#1
truckguy_69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: washington Posts: 95	Body swap So i just got a 69 k20 suburban and i have a guy giving me a c-20 pickup that has an a/c cab. so i was wondering can u put a truck cab and bed on the suburban frame with just bolting on the cab and bed mounts? the suburban has some good rust and the truck has little rust and has a wood bed. Last edited by truckguy_69; 11-20-2009 at 10:51 PM.

11-20-2009, 10:59 PM	#2
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: Body swap I don't know about the body swap, but you could take the suburban suspension on the truck, I think that would be a little easier to do, especially if you do most of your work by yourself. I would think the burb frame would be different than the truck as far a body mounts and wheelbase. Good luck others will jump in and get you pointed in the right direction. __________________ Jeff, 68 C-10 75 C-20, now a C-10! 10 F-150

11-20-2009, 11:06 PM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Body swap Moved to 4x4. Check out to see if there is difference in wheel bases first. You will need a high hump for the floor. Compare the frames from the cab back. It may be straight forward, maybe not. Maybe need some spacers or something to get things to line up. Cab forward should be alright. I always tell people to make sure you can get the distributor out before you bolt things down.



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