brendangsxr

will a second gen body bolg onto a first gen frame? I have a first gen but i want more creature comforts and i have it apart so i figured if i can get it to bolt up why not! the only reason that i don't want to get a newer truck is because i have 1 ton axles and the frame is stronger. it just happens to be that i want to move snow and put a dump bed on it. any ideas or suggestions?!

mrclean

This would not be a bolt-on proposition.
Could it be done? Sure, with enough time/effort/money, you could do nearly anything.
If I were doing something this involved, I'd do the opposite.......put a 1st Gen body on a 2nd Gen frame. The 2nd Gen frame is roughly 150% stronger and would be a far better base to use.
Whatever you decide, keep us posted, and remember....post the pics!

brendangsxr

funny you mention that the second gen frame is stronger because i have heard the exact opposite. i was told by an auto body shop that has a frame straightner that the first gen frame is way stronger. where and who have you heard this from and also whats the reasoning behind this point of view???!!!

artieb

I'm looking to put a 2nd gen body on a 1st gen chassis? Any info would help, thanks, artieb