'60-'66 Body On A '73-'87 Frame

[djnordeen]

As in posts #78 and #81 above. The overlay images.

[made2drag]

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

I put a 75 front suspension in my 65 and it really wasn't much work. I used my original 65 cross member and the later suspension bolted right up. Had to redrill the idler arm but that was easy. I will do it this way every time.

I also put a 80's c10 crossmember in and it was easy.

[made2drag]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YvaNo27VRA

I followed what this guy did and it worked out awesome. Very straight forward and way easier than swapping frames and dealing with all the mount relocations. Mostly, I had to drill 2 holes to locate (upper ouside, one on each side) and wallow out the other 4 on the vertical sides of frame and wallow out the 6 on the horizontal parts of the frame. Everything is seen on his video. Worked like a charm. He even shows how to do the PS conversion bracket and the Captain Fab booster mount. His videos are great.

[51Chevyman]

Now if I just had an original frame☹️

[djnordeen]

Hey 51Chevyman,
I am in Lansing. Might know a guy with a frame. Send me a PM and I can get you the info.
Dan

[Captainfab]

I did not post those, member LostMy65 posted those.

Originally Posted by djnordeen

As in posts #78 and #81 above. The overlay images.

[LostMy65]

I don't remember where I found them. I think I just googled frame schematic by year and make.

[djnordeen]

Ok, Thanks.

Just searched. Info can be found hear 1999 and newer chevy trucks.

https://www.gmupfitter.com/

[FastEddy]

Not sure if this was mentioned, but the 73-91 Suburban Frame is a much better fit, it does not kick up under the cab...and wheelbase is close to our longbox ....they even make a kit to use this chassis, EZ chassis swaps in Minnesota makes it. I am surprised there is not more discussion on this.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by FastEddy

Not sure if this was mentioned, but the 73-91 Suburban Frame is a much better fit, it does not kick up under the cab...and wheelbase is close to our longbox ....they even make a kit to use this chassis, EZ chassis swaps in Minnesota makes it. I am surprised there is not more discussion on this.

If you can find me a frame schematic I'll overlay it on a 63-66 frame like I did above so we can get a visual comparison.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by FastEddy

Not sure if this was mentioned, but the 73-91 Suburban Frame is a much better fit, it does not kick up under the cab...and wheelbase is close to our longbox ....they even make a kit to use this chassis, EZ chassis swaps in Minnesota makes it. I am surprised there is not more discussion on this.

Found the kit you mentioned:

1960-1966 Chevy/GMC Long Bed
Uses the 1973-1991 Suburban Chassis
Kit bolts onto the 1/2-ton & 3/4-ton Suburban chassis. 2WD or 4WD.


What's included

Firewall Insert (Mounts brakes, fuse block, throttle cable, etc.)
Front Bumper Brackets (Adapts bumper mounts to frame)
Front Cab Mounts (Attaches to Suburban cab mount holes)
Front Radiator Support Brackets (Mounts original radiator support to frame)
Upper Steering Column Bracket (Mounts steering column under dash)
Front Bed Mounts (Located by Suburban frame holes)
Rear Bed Bushings (Mounts rear bed supports)
All Mounting Hardware Included (Bolts, Washers, Nuts, etc.)
All Bolt-on Parts are Powder-Coated

Specifications

Kit Price
$849.00
Flat-rate S&H*
$200.00
Chassis Used
1973-1991 Suburban
Attachment Type
Bolt-on
*Rate applies to 48 contiguous States. Please contact us for pricing on other shipping locations.

[LostMy65]

Does anybody know of anyone who has used a suburban?

[dieseldude4bt]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Does anybody know of anyone who has used a suburban?

Ky-donzi did.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537789

[LostMy65]

Here's a video that does a good comparison between the 67-72 and the 73+. Remember, the frame of the 67-72 are very similar to the 63-66.
https://youtu.be/dahVzNjZoHQ

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Here's a video that does a good comparison between the 67-72 and the 73+. Remember, the frame of the 67-72 are very similar to the 63-66.
https://youtu.be/dahVzNjZoHQ

Agreed. Much easier to use a 67-72 frame but they still require changes @ the front bumper, radiator core support, & rear cab mounts. Cheaper than the Suburban kit listed but still requires effort. The Burb kit seems like a good option for the 4x4 crowd though since it's easier to find 73-87 4x4 chassis'.