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59weasel · 03-16-2012, 12:50 AM

have the option to grab an '87 chevy 2wd 1/2 ton for $250.00... think this is a good donor for the daughters '66 3/4 ton swap? all there, body is bad and the V6 is toast. but all suspension is intact and 3:42 ratio in the rear would probably be fine for her and the straight 6 in the '66. i know the rear is a little wider and will need mounts but no biggie. what do you guys think?

**MisterC** · 03-16-2012, 12:59 AM

Great find for that price. I say go for it!

Rich 5150 69 · 03-16-2012, 01:22 AM

I don`t believe the front crossmember (suspension )comes out, I think that stopped in `86, you`ll have to look at it to be sure.

Rooster's 67 · 03-16-2012, 02:19 AM

Yup perfect candidate for suspension swap. any 73-87 will work great.

59weasel · 03-16-2012, 12:44 PM

thanks guys, Rich 5150 69...i was under the impression that they did. i could see the two side bolts that go through the top of the craddle and through the frame. guess i'll have to go double check today. I kinda thought i could use the power stering and the brake system also, to try and keep it all from one truck / year.

**MisterC** · 03-16-2012, 01:11 PM

I'm sure CaptainFab will chime in to confirm, but it should be a straight swap.
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chevyrestoguy · 03-16-2012, 01:15 PM

It's the perfect candidate. For $250, that's a great deal. When you're done, you'll be able to get that much (or more) for the scrap value of what's left. It's a win/win!

59weasel · 03-17-2012, 12:12 AM

totally what i'm thinking! i think i have the wife on the same page now.

**Captainfab** · 03-17-2012, 01:07 AM

Yes that is a good donor for your '66 C20. However, you will have to change the entire front suspension, crossmember and all. You can't just change the control arms on the '63-'66 C20 and C30's.

Rich 5150 69 · 03-17-2012, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 59weasel

thanks guys, Rich 5150 69...i was under the impression that they did. i could see the two side bolts that go through the top of the craddle and through the frame. guess i'll have to go double check today. I kinda thought i could use the power stering and the brake system also, to try and keep it all from one truck / year.

Ok so I lied, not sure what year was the cutoff.

**Clyde65** · 03-17-2012, 11:21 AM

Can't you just swap the upper a-arms and spindles?
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**Captainfab** · 03-18-2012, 01:01 AM

Not on the '63-'66 C20's. The C20's use a larger lower ball joint, so the C10 balljoints will not fit. The '63-'66 lower control arm shafts are flat, so there is no saddle to accomodate the C10, or '67+ C20 lower control arm shafts.

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Can't you just swap the upper a-arms and spindles?
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03-16-2012, 12:50 AM	#1
59weasel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Redmond OR. Posts: 65	donor truck for the '66...what do you think? have the option to grab an '87 chevy 2wd 1/2 ton for $250.00... think this is a good donor for the daughters '66 3/4 ton swap? all there, body is bad and the V6 is toast. but all suspension is intact and 3:42 ratio in the rear would probably be fine for her and the straight 6 in the '66. i know the rear is a little wider and will need mounts but no biggie. what do you guys think? __________________ '59 SWB (the money pit) Camaro clip/5.3 LM7/700r4/10bolt rear/bagged/and some mild mods here and there. '93 Jeep Cherokee with some stuff. (the toy) '06 Silverado 2500HD (daily driver) '12 Equinox (wifes ride) '66 Chevy LWB (daughters ride)

03-16-2012, 12:59 AM	#2
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: donor truck for the '66...what do you think? Great find for that price. I say go for it! __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

03-16-2012, 01:22 AM	#3
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: donor truck for the '66...what do you think? I don`t believe the front crossmember (suspension )comes out, I think that stopped in `86, you`ll have to look at it to be sure. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

03-16-2012, 02:19 AM	#4
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: donor truck for the '66...what do you think? Yup perfect candidate for suspension swap. any 73-87 will work great. __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

03-16-2012, 12:44 PM	#5
59weasel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Redmond OR. Posts: 65	Re: donor truck for the '66...what do you think? thanks guys, Rich 5150 69...i was under the impression that they did. i could see the two side bolts that go through the top of the craddle and through the frame. guess i'll have to go double check today. I kinda thought i could use the power stering and the brake system also, to try and keep it all from one truck / year. __________________ '59 SWB (the money pit) Camaro clip/5.3 LM7/700r4/10bolt rear/bagged/and some mild mods here and there. '93 Jeep Cherokee with some stuff. (the toy) '06 Silverado 2500HD (daily driver) '12 Equinox (wifes ride) '66 Chevy LWB (daughters ride)

03-16-2012, 01:11 PM	#6
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: donor truck for the '66...what do you think? I'm sure CaptainFab will chime in to confirm, but it should be a straight swap. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

03-16-2012, 01:15 PM	#7
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: donor truck for the '66...what do you think? It's the perfect candidate. For $250, that's a great deal. When you're done, you'll be able to get that much (or more) for the scrap value of what's left. It's a win/win! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

03-17-2012, 12:12 AM	#8
59weasel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Redmond OR. Posts: 65	Re: donor truck for the '66...what do you think? totally what i'm thinking! i think i have the wife on the same page now. __________________ '59 SWB (the money pit) Camaro clip/5.3 LM7/700r4/10bolt rear/bagged/and some mild mods here and there. '93 Jeep Cherokee with some stuff. (the toy) '06 Silverado 2500HD (daily driver) '12 Equinox (wifes ride) '66 Chevy LWB (daughters ride)

03-17-2012, 01:07 AM	#9
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,254	Re: donor truck for the '66...what do you think? Yes that is a good donor for your '66 C20. However, you will have to change the entire front suspension, crossmember and all. You can't just change the control arms on the '63-'66 C20 and C30's. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-17-2012, 11:21 AM	#11
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,549	Re: donor truck for the '66...what do you think? Can't you just swap the upper a-arms and spindles? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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