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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: howdydoit on September 28, 2010, 04:43:02 am
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What would it take to make this swap. (I dont have the tools to fabricate right now)
the cab and bed on my 84 k10 is really bad, Ive found a 4 door cab at a resonable price. Will it fit and would a SWB bed work as well. Im just thinking this would be a cool and different look. ;D
I know its alittle far fetched but thought id ask.
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I'm pretty sure you'd have to chop and extend the frame. Find a 2 door cab.
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i have heard of it being done before. the back of the 4 door cab floor has to be notched out to allow it to sit right on the frame. (because of the rise in the frame behind the 2 door cab). takes some fabricating to close in the notches, but it can be done with little more than some 20 gauge metal, a grinder with a cutting wheel, and a welder.
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The back of the rear doors would have to be notched to fit on a short bed frame.
A burb's wheelbase is 129.5 vs 117.5 of a short bed.
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Sorry Capt
Its along wheel base truck. Im thinking a 4 door cab and a swb box.
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Lots of fab work. Lots of cutting, making panels, and welding. Or stretch the frame.
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you would have to cut about 15" off the front of the bed to make it work.