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Hi all!

I've been going to this site for a long time, envious that I could not post anything worth while.. that is until today. I currently have a 62 chevy swb and was having difficulty in finding a crossmember to do a front end swap. The good news is, I finally found one out of an old 75 from AZ and it should be here Monday. Now all i gotta do is figure out where I'm gonna get the rest of the parts which brings me to my first question(s):

Is there anything that I can / should re-use from the original 62 front suspension? What other parts should I be looking for?

I also have a few questions on the rear, but I'll hold them for later.

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Are you wanting to do disc brakes?

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I did a front end update when I got the truck nine years ago which involved new spindles and disc brakes buuuuuut I'm not sure if any of that can be used moving forward. I purchased the kit from McGaughy and I think they've updated their products since then. I mention that because the kit I purchased featured a 3 inch drop, which I haven't seen in their inventory.

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Im not an expert on the earlier frames but I believe that they may be a bit narrower than the 63+ frames. I would attempt to use everything from the newer truck. Are you doing power steering also?

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I’ll probably opt for manual steering… figured that driving/parking could double as my gym membership.:lol: Actually, the manual steering in it now never really gave me any problems. It did take me a little bit of time getting use to when I first got her, but after a while it was all butter. …but this does not mean that I am opposed to power, just not sure if I need to break out the old pocket book.

Man, I cant wait till Monday. Will probably spend the weekend in the garage disassembling <ahem> things.

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:wop:

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we love pictures here:lol:...

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lol okay

its not the greatest pic in the world but its a start. Quick Update: the crossmember showed up today so I'll be pulling the engine tomorrow. Will take more pics then. :metal:

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I was thinking you were getting the whole front clip when I asked about the power steering.

If you do it , I recommend the quick ratio box; I got one unknowingly and my truck turns like a slot-car. I love it.

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lol. i just thought about the pic i posted, should have posted a pic of the front. but yeah, i guess i'm heading down the path of updating the whole front clip. a quick ratio box you say... may look into that too:)

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okay, today was a busy day. Didnt get everything that i wanted to get done but its progress and there is always tomorrow.

front
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...7/IMG_1000.JPG

right side
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...7/IMG_0996.JPG

left side
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...7/IMG_0995.JPG

hi engine
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/.../IMG_09921.JPG

going topless
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...7/IMG_1000.JPG

no front clip
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...7/IMG_1005.JPG

no front clip (up close)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...7/IMG_1007.JPG

Had to stop because i was getting pretty tired and the chains i had to pull the engine were not long enough.

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Great looking project truck, good luck with the rebuild!

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Quick update, just got a great deal on the rest of my front suspension. Had to travel back to my home town to pick it up but it was worth it. Now I will be cleaning, painting and installing the parts in the coming weeks and will take more pics along the way.

...hope everyone had a good turkeyday!

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tonythezeek:

Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. Keep us posted with your progress.