65 Chevy Truck Frame Swap

I then carefully cut off the cab mounts from the 65 frame.

65 chevy truck frame swap.

Cut off all the suburban body mounts from the frame. The truck built in that case was a 52 chevy pickup on an s10 chassis. 1967 1969 f body firebird camaro chassis. These will be used to mount the 65 cab onto the suburban frame.

1955 1959 series 2 gmc chevy pickup truck chassis. Looking to make your classic pickup truck safe to drive. I havent mounted the 65 cab yet maybe this weekend i can move ahead with mounting. This ls swap kit was specifically designed for 1963 1972 gm ton and 3 4 ton 2wd and 4wd trucks and suvs.

The center of this conversion is our engine mounts and crossmember kit. Front suspension rear suspension with new shocks and springs add power steering add power brakes and change the rear end. That particular kit sells for 1 595 plus shipping and handling. Next removed the 65 cab and bed.

The newer front suspension is from a 1975 chevy. Please note that our typical communicating hours are mon fri 3 6 pm cdt. Give us a call or send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Pulled suburban body off.

1947 1954 3100 series 1 gmc chevy pickup truck chassis. Frame options for 1947 54 chevy 3100 truck. 1963 1967 corvette c2 chassis. Other kits cost up to 1 695 for a late 55 chevy or gmc pickup with a long box.

1963 1972 gm trucks ls conversion. 1978 1988 g body regal monte carlo chassis. The made in the usa kits allow the older bodies to be installed on the newer frame by either bolting or welding components together. 1970 1981 f body firebird camaro chassis.

This mount kit includes new frame brackets that bolt into existing holes in the frame. For those interested in upgrading the 60 62 to the later disc brake front suspension the following information explains the front suspension swap in my 1960 gmc short stepside. Coilovers casual cruiser to protouring or airbags lay frame rocker adjustable on the fly ride height. If i kept the original frame i would need to replace the following.

I could either upgrade my original frame or do an s 10 frame swap. You won t find any leafs or drum brakes here. 1960 1966 chevy gmc long bed. 63 87 chevy gmc truck chassis from 10 600.