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It doesn't serve any purpose on our trucks, doesn't add any structural strength to the housing and just serves to get caught on the cross member when installing or removing. I told myself when I yanked it all outta my truck (getting hung up numerous times in the process) that bugger was coming off before the tranny/engine combo goes back in! |
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It’s been a while since I posted on this build. I have been working on a 57 truck that I sold in September, so now I’m back on the 62. I’m getting ready to start a big update on the truck. I’m planning on doing a V8 swap, front suspension swap, rear axle swap and A/C install. I already started putting the engine together. I have a 355 with a 480 lift cam going in the truck. The 235 runs great but I’m really wanting some power under the hood. Stand by for some updates.
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Whoa. You're not kiddin around. Aluminum heads and all! I never saw your thread back in the day so I just read through it. I like how you've phased it. You made a plan, executed it, enjoyed the truck. Then did phase 2 when the time was right, etc. Great truck! I'm in to watch the updates. Also cool how your wife is part of the "truck team".
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Found a 78 C10 front suspension on line for a good price. Tomorrow I will start tearing it down and get it ready for paint and reassembly. Any advice is welcome on the 60-62 front suspension swap that would make it easier.
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I have a drilling jig template that references the factory holes and moves the front crossmember forward 1"
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Skinnyg what is the reason for moving the crosmember???
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It centers the wheel in the wheel opening better.
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Skinnyg i guees if you move the crossmember forward i will have to move steering box ahead 1 inch also
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I don't think people usually move the steering box or idler arm forward, but check other builds. I would only move those if the steering linkage is hitting the crossmember after the move.
The control arm caster mod is pretty easy, and WELL worth it (did it to my '77 and my '61). |
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Click on the link I gave you to the pdf of it. You quoted it just now.
It's from this page of my build: https://www.gwellwood.com/project-ca...apache-part-2/ |
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Made a little more progress on the engine build during the cold weather. I ordered a set of finned rocker covers from Amazon and added some engine paint. Really makes the engine pop! Just have to decide on a drive system and what I’m going to use for fuel delivery.
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Your mail was full. I run Hookers HK- 2466 but they don't clear clutch fork. This is why I run a hydraulic bearing on the clutch
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Been a little busy on my 62. I removed the 235 and suspension and got it all sold. Next I installed the 78 x member power steering adapter, tube suspension and moved the shock mounts. I had a setback on what engine mounts to use. Thankfully the forum told me to use the 67-72 mounts. With some modifications they fit great. Set the 12 bolt axle and did the 62 modifications to it. I freshened up the frame and now it’s time for reassembly. I’m still trying to find out what accessory drive system to run.
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How did you modify the mounts?
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Had everything in place. Used a straight edge to mark where it would be flush with the frame rail. Then cut out 7/8 in out and welded together. It hard to do.
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Thanks. I think I may have seen that in another thread. If I ever do something different with my 62, I think I would rather do this then add the blocks under the mount on top of the frame.
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A nice structure, I like it very much.
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