45lv frame vs 45lwp pu frame

[kkt]

It there any differenced between the mid 60's years 45lv frame and a 45lwp pu frame. If so has anyone modified the lv to use for a lwp

 

[3_puppies]

It there any differenced between the mid 60's years 45lv frame and a 45lwp pu frame. If so has anyone modified the lv to use for a lwp

they are different, the LV is the same as a swb. the lwb is longer

 

[rick_d]

the frames are all identical in the dimensions I have measured. The long wheel base has a "splice" in the frame to make it longer. Obviously, the body mounts beyond the firewall to the rear (for tub or bed) are different. This hold true for 1960's vintage frames I have touched and seen good photos of.

 

[kkt]

they are different, the LV is the same as a swb. the lwb is longer

If you were to not use the lwb bed and go with a flat back would the cab etc. fit on the lv frame.

 

[rick_d]

the firewall 4 mounts will locate the tub.
thence front to back....

the two rear pick up tub mounts will have to be fabricated (angle, or something more exotic).

the 9-10" 45 wagon tub outriggers should be removed

45 short and long have a set of towers that support front of bed- they would have to be added to a wagon frame.

check out details for what else differs, like the spare tire support vs the wagon fuel tank.

My friend had a lwb that had a stretched frame (was 130") and he removed the splice in frame and shrunk it back to factory (116"). I believe that splice is between the rear cab supports and the first bed towers.

rear springs are same as are the hanger with the semi unique spring pins and use 55 bushings in rear shackle support.