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55dude · 11-17-2007, 03:11 AM

dudes, do 60' frames have different cab mounting points than say 66'? the reason i ask is the 60' has the torsion bar front end vs the standard a-arms on a 63' on up. i have a 59' that is on a 63'-70' frame and have a sweet running RUSTY 60' i was thinking about using under the 59' can anyone tell me the difference? thanks

Stepside65 · 11-17-2007, 05:17 AM

Dunno bout the cab mounts but i know the bumpers and bed mounts are different between the 60-62 and 63-66

**Captainfab** · 11-18-2007, 11:34 PM

As already stated the bumpers are different, plus the front cab mounts are different, but just need to drill holes. I believe the rear cab mounts are the same. The bed mounts are different, but there again just need to drill holes. I do believe the radiator support mounts are the same too.

63sbssbbw · 11-19-2007, 09:45 AM

while we're on this topic,i have to replace my front cab supports('61 gmc),can i weld in 63-66 supports then mount the cab on a 63-66 frame???
thanks T

**Captainfab** · 11-20-2007, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 63sbssbbw

while we're on this topic,i have to replace my front cab supports('61 gmc),can i weld in 63-66 supports then mount the cab on a 63-66 frame???
thanks T

Yes you can...you could also do it with the '60-'62 cab supports....just have to drill the bolt hole. The shape of the front cab supports are the same from '60-'66. They have a double step in them that will work on either the '60-'62 frames or the '63-'66 frames. The difference is the location of the bolt hole for the cab mount assembly.

11-17-2007, 03:11 AM	#1
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	60' frame vs 66' dudes, do 60' frames have different cab mounting points than say 66'? the reason i ask is the 60' has the torsion bar front end vs the standard a-arms on a 63' on up. i have a 59' that is on a 63'-70' frame and have a sweet running RUSTY 60' i was thinking about using under the 59' can anyone tell me the difference? thanks

11-17-2007, 05:17 AM	#2
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: 60' frame vs 66' Dunno bout the cab mounts but i know the bumpers and bed mounts are different between the 60-62 and 63-66 __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

11-18-2007, 11:34 PM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 60' frame vs 66' As already stated the bumpers are different, plus the front cab mounts are different, but just need to drill holes. I believe the rear cab mounts are the same. The bed mounts are different, but there again just need to drill holes. I do believe the radiator support mounts are the same too. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-19-2007, 09:45 AM	#4
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: 60' frame vs 66' while we're on this topic,i have to replace my front cab supports('61 gmc),can i weld in 63-66 supports then mount the cab on a 63-66 frame??? thanks T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)



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