97 cab on 94 frame

[Vincent]

Hello, I own a 97 k1500 that I am building, I just acquired a 94 c1500 that has a solid axel on it. I was wondering if anyone knew if I would have any issues with putting the body of the 97 on the frame of the 94. I plan on using all the electronics, motor, tranny, etc, from the 97 on the 94 frame. All I am concerned with is mounting the 97 body on the 94 frame.

 

[b454rat]

AFAIK frames are the same 88-98, long as it's for the same rating, 1/2 to 1/2, 3/4 to 3/4...

 

[cplanubis]

also needs to be the same wheel base
mainly the cab

 

[cplanubis]

and the rear cab mount on the 97 also has the front bed mount as one piece and the 94 would be 2 separate mounting holes

 

[cplanubis]

https://www.gmt400.com/attachments/img_6051-jpg.16065/
https://www.gmt400.com/attachments/p3300395-jpg.85066/

 

[Vincent]

Yea, both trucks are Extended cab, short bed, 1/2 ton. I assumed that other than front suspension setup that they are the same but I wanted to be sure before trying to swap the bodies. Am I going to run into an issue with the bed mounts?

 

[cplanubis]

can you take some pics of the new and old frame

 

[Vincent]

Yea, I should be able to this weekend.