Author Topic: 86 chevy k10 to 85 blazer frame swap  (Read 9781 times)

Offline 86chevy

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86 chevy k10 to 85 blazer frame swap
« on: September 14, 2010, 11:04:04 pm »
Looking to see if it is possible to switch over my 1986 silverado halfton 4x4 frame to a 1985 blazer frame... The body on the truck is in great shape but the frame is pretty rusty since it was a Minnesota truck... I am not sure on specs on the two or even if it would work for the swap.
If any one can help that would be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance

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Re: 86 chevy k10 to 85 blazer frame swap
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2010, 04:13:25 am »
you can swap the cab but that’s about it then leaves you with a 4' bed or so. I think blaz has a picture somewhere on this

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=7009.0
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http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=12004.15
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Re: 86 chevy k10 to 85 blazer frame swap
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2010, 11:24:00 am »
As Irish_Alley said, Different wheelbases (Blazer is much shorter).  Cab will bolt on though.

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Re: 86 chevy k10 to 85 blazer frame swap
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2010, 12:53:16 pm »
No pics but I have done a few of these. You have to use the rear cab support / cross member from the truck frame. I step the cab, and nose on in one shot, bolted the front cab mounts, and core support down. Bolted the cross member from the truck to the cab. Then raised, or lowered the rear of the cab until the door gap was correct. Then filled in the gap with steel and a welder. One of them I slid the rear axle back about 3" or 4" then took a step side bed, deleted the steps, and slid the fenders forward on the bedsides. At first glance most people didn't even realize it was altered. Several car / truck guys I know picked up on it but it took them a few minutes to put their finger on it.
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