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#771692 08/15/2011 5:02 AM
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Hello I'm still new to chevys and gmc. I just got a 61 gmc 1/2 ton with the torsion bar front end. I want to put disc breaks on it and I've heard that 75-87 cross member will bolt right up. Is this true? Any advice would be helpful.

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Welcome to the forum. Yes it is true. Here's a thread showing how I did mine. The second thread deals with engine and transmission mounts:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=366828

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=369663


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Markeb #772054 08/16/2011 5:28 AM
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Great information. Thanks. I have heard about the swap from a few people but no one was really sure. And I wanted to be sure before spending the $$$

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Originally Posted by OV_Speed_shop
Hello I'm still new to chevys and gmc. I just got a 61 gmc 1/2 ton with the torsion bar front end. I want to put disc breaks on it and I've heard that 75-87 cross member will bolt right up. Is this true? Any advice would be helpful.

The crossmember from up to a 91 suburban will also work, that is what I used on my 66. Folks only mention the pickups but forget that the suburbans did not change until 1992. kieth


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wow that opens up a lot more chances of finding one at pick a part. Thanks Kieth.

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I went junk yard looking today and the guy there was trying to get me to buy a Camero front end. Said it would lower the front of the truck and give it a real good looking rake.

Will a Camero bolt to a 64 C10 or is the guy talking out his shoe?

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No it won't bolt in. What he was talking about was sub-framing your truck. It will lower the truck depending on how it is installed, but requires cutting your frame in half and welding on the front frame stub from the Camaro. Unless you are an experienced fabricator this is not a good option. There is great risk of frame alignement or ride height issues, and brackets will have to be fabricated to hold up the front sheet metal, radiator support, and bumper. I've seen many street rods ruined by having this done with inaccurate engineering or inadequate welding skills.


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Markeb #783992 09/27/2011 3:05 AM
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Thats what I thought.

Not even going to go there.

Thanks very much for the quick reply.


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