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| | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 10 | I have a 62' C10 with manual brakes and steering. I was told that a later model C10 with power brakes and steering would bolt up? Anybody know if this is true? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | It's true. I used a '79 on my '50.
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Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 10 | Mobileortho, did you have any major issues? I was told a 70's era complete front suspension will bolt up. That the 60 and 70's frame bolt patterns are the same. I have a guy in Julien, NC that parts out Chevy trucks and I'm thinking of buying the complete front suspension. Another guy I work with just purchased a complete front suspension from him for about $100. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | No major issues. check the width of your frame I'm not familiar the dimensions of your truck. I chose to have 1 1/2" taken from the crossmember so that I would not have to use spacers. You may not have to do that because I think your frame is wider. Other than that it was not too difficult at all. Here is one of the articles that helped me tremendously.
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 920 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 920 | It's not a bolt in. Fabrication will be required. The 60-62 frames are different than all others which is why there are no aftermarket upgrades available. Others have chopped the front clip and welded in others. Maybe someone who has done this will chime in. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 10 | Thanks for the info Bigmacdaddy. I will check into it. I was thinking of making a template of the front end to take with me when I find a possible replacement. I knew when I bought this truck that I would be in for some interesting predicaments given that it was a 62'. But that's what this hobby is all about, finding ways around the problems or hitting them head on. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,026 | Good luck, keep us posted.
Robert C. If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. 1950 3600 | | |
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