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BarYLazyY · 05-11-2015, 04:23 PM

Have a 1967 C10 that is unrestored and I want to have a ratty look. Everything is still pretty much original on it, but not in good condition. I'm considering building a frame with an LS,4l60e (or 4l80e?) for it and then putting the body on the rebuilt frame I have a 2wd frame from a 78-79 C10. Whats the worst parts about doing a frame swap like this? Definitely have access to a torch and wire feed welder. Is it easy enough it is worth doing this or should I go buy a 72 with disc brakes for ~$700 and start there?

05-11-2015, 04:23 PM	#1
BarYLazyY Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Circle, MT Posts: 1	2nd Gen/ 3rd Gen Frame swap. Have a 1967 C10 that is unrestored and I want to have a ratty look. Everything is still pretty much original on it, but not in good condition. I'm considering building a frame with an LS,4l60e (or 4l80e?) for it and then putting the body on the rebuilt frame I have a 2wd frame from a 78-79 C10. Whats the worst parts about doing a frame swap like this? Definitely have access to a torch and wire feed welder. Is it easy enough it is worth doing this or should I go buy a 72 with disc brakes for ~$700 and start there?