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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: HeAvYChEvY! on April 20, 2010, 07:44:55 pm

Title: frames
Post by: HeAvYChEvY! on April 20, 2010, 07:44:55 pm

are there any differences between a 1979  gmc and chevy frame ?

Title: Re: frames
Post by: bgctrading on April 20, 2010, 08:10:54 pm

Shouldnt be.

Title: Re: frames
Post by: Irish_Alley on April 21, 2010, 01:09:31 am

theres one big difference the the Chevy frame will have the Chevy Vin on it while the gmc will have the gmc Vin on it  ::) as long as they are both from 79 then your good

Title: Re: frames
Post by: HeAvYChEvY! on April 21, 2010, 10:02:04 am

Quote from: Irish_Alley on April 21, 2010, 01:09:31 am

theres one big difference the the Chevy frame will have the Chevy Vin on it while the gmc will have the gmc Vin on it  ::) as long as they are both from 79 then your good

IF IM BUILDING A CUSTOM FRAME AND I HAVE THE VIN NUMBER ON THE CAB REGISTERED, WILL THIS BE A PROBLEM?

Title: Re: frames
Post by: beastie_3 on April 21, 2010, 10:59:43 am

Check with your dmv or troopers. If they say there is a problem, ask to see the vehicle code on it.

You also might have a safety issue within the law about it.

Title: Re: frames
Post by: Irish_Alley on April 21, 2010, 05:49:13 pm

Don't even worry about that number you can't read it with out getting up and under the truck and then its all Rusty so no one even looks at them. They "cops" usually just look at the dash Vin then if you have a ahole cop he will try to open the door to look at the Vin on the door with out asking or telling you and you are leaning on it then you have to catch your self from falling lol another story. Silly new state cops

Title: Re: frames
Post by: KY..Rob on April 22, 2010, 09:29:18 pm

Where is this VIN number located on the frame? I have been wondering what year my frame is, I think it's a 80-81 But this is the info I have been looking for.

Rob..

Title: Re: frames
Post by: 80stepsideguy on April 25, 2010, 12:44:33 am

I beleive the vin is near the steering box area..

thanks
pat

p.s. if its a 80 its got the older cab/radiator supports. 

Title: Re: frames
Post by: KY..Rob on April 26, 2010, 10:52:00 pm

Thanks Pat, I'll do some spelunking with a wire brush and see whats under there!

Rob..

Title: Re: frames
Post by: HeAvYChEvY! on May 07, 2010, 03:25:07 pm

Okay well i bought the frame. now im going to start  building it? can any of you ttell me a ballpark figure of how much powdercoating cost. im going to do the whole frame and all of the suspension components!

Title: Re: frames
Post by: bgctrading on May 07, 2010, 04:35:13 pm

I am having one done right now just the frame and he said sand blasting the frame and powdercoating would be about $350 bucks.

Title: Re: frames
Post by: slammed79 on May 07, 2010, 10:33:03 pm

If you get the suspension done too the tack another 150 on to it.