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xman · 03-17-2016, 11:41 AM

I've checked the build area and didnt really see much on this. So I am assuming that it hasnt really been done that much. But I have a 72 burb wanting to put it on a 2001 burb chassis. I know that the 2001 wheel base is a few inches longer but what else if anything am I looking for issue wise besides body mounts. Anybody else done something like this.
Thanks in advance for any help

bowtieguy79 · 03-17-2016, 03:32 PM

I spoke with a man on the Power Tour this past year who had a 72 burb on a 03 ish chassis, he did not do the work him self, so was not helpful at answering questions...

I did peak under the truck. The frame was shortened and some one had custom fabbed body mounts off of the newer frame to meet the older body. To me it really didn't look all that nice, you could see a lot of the frame. I see the draw as you get updated steering in most cases. and drive line etc.

I'm sure others will chime in.

**HO455** · 03-19-2016, 01:25 PM

I was just wondering what is the advantage of putting the body on the newer chassis?

**Advanced Design** · 03-19-2016, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtieguy79

I spoke with a man on the Power Tour this past year who had a 72 burb on a 03 ish chassis, he did not do the work him self, so was not helpful at answering questions...

I did peak under the truck. The frame was shortened and some one had custom fabbed body mounts off of the newer frame to meet the older body. To me it really didn't look all that nice, you could see a lot of the frame. I see the draw as you get updated steering in most cases. and drive line etc.

I'm sure others will chime in.

Pretty sure I looked at that Burb too. The owner didn't seem to want to talk about it and now I know why. I suppose you get updated suspension and brakes though I don't see that as better than what my Burb has.

Here is a picture of it on the newer chassis and apologies for my finger in the way.

**Advanced Design** · 03-19-2016, 09:28 PM

And underhood....

xman · 03-21-2016, 09:53 AM

The reason why I am asking is that my frame is twisted and instead of completely rebuilding and having it starightened I would just find a newer rolling chassis and mount the body on it

**HO455** · 03-21-2016, 09:42 PM

OK makes sense to me now.

BB72CHEVKT · 03-23-2016, 02:40 PM

My lowered 71 drives better than my wife's 03 Yukon. I would just find a 67-72 frame.

ERASER5 · 03-24-2016, 10:06 AM

Depending on what year and what options were on the new chassis it could be advantageous. When Drew built Frankenstein, he got rear steer. You could get AWD. You could get ABS brakes depending on what you kept.

I don't get the "it doesn't look right" stuff. Function First! Then form.

03-17-2016, 11:41 AM	#1
xman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Channahon, IL Posts: 198	72 burb body to 2001 burb chassis I've checked the build area and didnt really see much on this. So I am assuming that it hasnt really been done that much. But I have a 72 burb wanting to put it on a 2001 burb chassis. I know that the 2001 wheel base is a few inches longer but what else if anything am I looking for issue wise besides body mounts. Anybody else done something like this. Thanks in advance for any help

03-17-2016, 03:32 PM	#2
bowtieguy79 Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delavan, IL Posts: 677	Re: 72 burb body to 2001 burb chassis I spoke with a man on the Power Tour this past year who had a 72 burb on a 03 ish chassis, he did not do the work him self, so was not helpful at answering questions... I did peak under the truck. The frame was shortened and some one had custom fabbed body mounts off of the newer frame to meet the older body. To me it really didn't look all that nice, you could see a lot of the frame. I see the draw as you get updated steering in most cases. and drive line etc. I'm sure others will chime in. __________________ 72 Suburban making it mine My 79 C10 story 79 C10 LS swap 94 LS swapped Daily Driver Tahoe Limited Instagram - @piersonclassics 83 K20 Farm Truck Build

03-19-2016, 01:25 PM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,852	Re: 72 burb body to 2001 burb chassis I was just wondering what is the advantage of putting the body on the newer chassis? __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

03-19-2016, 09:28 PM	#5
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 72 burb body to 2001 burb chassis And underhood.... Attached Images __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

03-21-2016, 09:53 AM	#6
xman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Channahon, IL Posts: 198	Re: 72 burb body to 2001 burb chassis The reason why I am asking is that my frame is twisted and instead of completely rebuilding and having it starightened I would just find a newer rolling chassis and mount the body on it

03-21-2016, 09:42 PM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,852	Re: 72 burb body to 2001 burb chassis OK makes sense to me now. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

03-23-2016, 02:40 PM	#8
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: 72 burb body to 2001 burb chassis My lowered 71 drives better than my wife's 03 Yukon. I would just find a 67-72 frame. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

03-24-2016, 10:06 AM	#9
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: 72 burb body to 2001 burb chassis Depending on what year and what options were on the new chassis it could be advantageous. When Drew built Frankenstein, he got rear steer. You could get AWD. You could get ABS brakes depending on what you kept. I don't get the "it doesn't look right" stuff. Function First! Then form. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60



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