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im considering picking up a 87 k5 crawler from a friend with a low miles 350/700r4 in it. is there anything i need to know complication wise getting those into my 62 c10? also is there anything else that can make the jump? power steering etc. also wondering if anyone has used the seats out of that year. any help is appreciated.

I am just finishing up this swap now. Its not a bad job but there is some changes that need to be made. If you have a v8 the trans will bolt right up if you have a 6 you will probably need an adaptor plate. If your engine is mounted on the horseshoe in the front then you will have to fabricate or find side mounts and a new crossmember. Mine is a 61 3/4. Yours being a year newer and a c10 may make the swap easier. All you need to do is climb under and take a look at how everything is mounted. You will need a tv cable setup whick is very important unless you like swapping transmisions. The driveshaft needs to be shortend. Depending on the trans you pick you will need a way to lock up the converter. There are many kits out there. If you look through my posts there is a lot of info in there that the guys have given me on here. If thats a 4x4 your looking at getting I don't know if that will work. You may be able to swap the tailshaft. What engine/trans do you currently have? There is a ton of info out there about the 700 so do some research. If your going to do the swap I recomend you go for the overdrive. 700's have a bad rep but if there set up right they will last just as long as everything else.

currently i'm running a 235 i6 and a three speed column shift. the k5 has a crate 350 ad the 700r4 with an overdrive. i feel conflicted as the 235 is running decent now, and i don't want to molest the truck too much. it currently has the original engine ad transmission, matching numbers and all. but the reliability and extra power are enticing. it is a little demoralizing getting passed by geo metros on the freeway...

nobody can help you with that call. its your truck... having the whole setup to drop in does make it a little easier though.....

does anyone know if the steering column from the blazer will fit the 62? or will i need to get an aftermarket column, or floor shift?

Lokar makes a very good floor shifter for the automatic tranny. They have 3 different styles. I know some guys who have been using van steering columns.You can also use a column out of several different GM. vehicles
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