69 gmc c10 disc swap
 

had a guy contact me about an 85 chevy 3/4 ton he had for sale he knew i was looking for an inexpensive way to do a disc swap on my truck he said the spindles would bolt right up its a 2wd but being a 3/4 i wasnt sure has anyone dealt with this? it would be nice if its true due to the fact he only wants 150 for the truck

Re: 69 gmc c10 disc swap
 

He doesn't know what he is talking about. This is not a direct swap. 3/4 ton ball joints and tie rod ends are larger than 1/2 ton. WES

Re: 69 gmc c10 disc swap
 

You could do a front crossmember swap all right, but you'd end up with a 3/4 ton front end. Like Wes said, the parts will not mix and match with 1/2 ton stuff. It's all or nothing.

Re: 69 gmc c10 disc swap
 

yeah thats what i figured this is my first round with the early c10's i have found a few 71 and 72's local that are being parted im just going to go that route i really appreciate the quick response guys im sure ill have plenty of questions to come

have a great day
mike

Re: 69 gmc c10 disc swap
 

Don't forget that any of the 73-87 half ton's will be a direct bolt-in (You just have to modify two holes and drill two new ones.) I just completed this on my 70 and am very pleased.

There's plenty of that vintage lying around.

Edit: Don't forget to get the MC/Booster prop valve from the newer truck as well... will save a lot of hassle and cash.

Shawn

Re: 69 gmc c10 disc swap
 

you're speaking of the whole IFS (crossmember and all)?

The Master Cylinder/Booster prop valve bolts right up? No other issues there?

Sorry for not introducing myself, will post an intro tonight, picked up the '70 LWB this Tuesday night...my head's spinning with ideas! :drama:

John

Re: 69 gmc c10 disc swap
 

yeah im going crazy with ideas as well ive been trying to get my hands on a 67-72 since i was 15 had an 84 c10 step and it just wasnt enough lol i picked up a very clean baby blue 69 gmc step straight six three on the tree for a ridiculous 1500 bucks im still in shock !!

Re: 69 gmc c10 disc swap
 

ok so i understand the front cross member swap but id like to also swap the rear to 5 lug and have read that the axles are different is this true? can i just swap late model axles into my 10 bolt or do i need to modify a late 10 bolt to fit my coil spring truck?