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Heath LeMoine (aka 56chevytruck) [ View ] [ heathlemoine@gmail.com ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ] Midlothian, Texas (972) 555-1212  Say What...

Hello, we are looking for a project truck for my son, and came across a 1970 swb that needs restoring. Typical rust in the bed, rockers, cab corners etc. While inspecting the truck i was thrown off by the rear leafsprings. I thought all of these were the wishbone coil rears. I mentioned this to my uncle who was a parts dealer way back in the day and he thinks it could be a GMC frame under the body if his memory serves him correctly. does anybody know if a 1970 GMC swb frame had leafs in the rear. Should i be skeptical? Thanks in Advance.

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Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  09/10/2007 01:41 PM 63 to 72 had coils. most likely they have a 73 chassis. i would do some number checking. dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by 56chevytruck  -  09/10/2007 01:51 PM shine, the Title shows 1970 chevy, would i be looking for the VIn on the frame? where would the #'s be on the frame that i should be comparing? any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks Say What... [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Midlothian, Texas   Posted by 31tudor  -  09/10/2007 02:00 PM Both your suspicion and Shine are right, something doesn't line up. That pickup should have coil in the rear... at least if it's a 1/2 ton. I don't know about 3/4 and one tons. Eric Hibbs [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St. George, Utah Charter Member since January 2002   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  09/10/2007 02:09 PM i do not remember on the frame exact but most likely on drivers side visible in front. dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by sellersrodshop  -  09/10/2007 02:22 PM gmc used leafs, chevy trailing arms as standard, but chevs could be special ordered with the rear leaf setup. i've seen a few of them with the option over the years & wish i had changed mine over to leaf when i built it. sellersrodshop [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] old hickory, Tennessee   Posted by 56chevytruck  -  09/10/2007 02:26 PM Ok, Thanks guys I will see if i can locate the #'s on the frame and compare. Say What... [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Midlothian, Texas   Posted by dixie  -  09/10/2007 06:50 PM I think you'll b alot happier with the leaf set up under it . jim grace [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dade city, Florida Charter Member since January 2006   Posted by DavyJ  -  09/10/2007 10:49 PM Steve is right, leaf's were an option on these trucks, usually tied in with a camper or heavy duty option Still driving the wife's car, cause I am slow. [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Niagara Falls, Canada Charter Member since February 2005   Posted by iajonesy  -  09/10/2007 11:26 PM The only problem with leaf springs on these trucks is the lack of aftermarket items for rear leaf set ups. You may have to do a little more fabricating, but that is the only real drawback. If your son is looking for an older truck I might be willing to part with my 59 Chevy short/stepside project. Let me know. Mike iajonesy [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Lisbon, Iowa   Posted by sellersrodshop  -  09/11/2007 02:43 AM the trick is researching what is interchangeable with later model trucks. most of the suspension & steering components will interchange between 63-87. i did a 65 for friend back in the spring & gave him an extra disc brake setup from an 85 model & everything bolted right up. sellersrodshop [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] old hickory, Tennessee   Posted by 56chevytruck  -  09/11/2007 08:56 AM Ok thanks guys, i will swing by and try to locate the Vin # on the frame and compare to the vin on the cab and title.. Can someone direct me to the vin location on the frame. Is it the driver side, visible in front like shine says, im sure it is but will have to remove some gunk to get to it. Thanks again. Mike, since my son cant have my truck he's interested in the 67 - 72's Thanks. Say What... [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Midlothian, Texas

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