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Amr84ss · 04-22-2014, 10:29 PM

I have a 68 SWB that some one had already put a disk brake conversion on. I know the truck has 73+ controls arms, but im not sure of the year of the cross member. Please take a look at the pictures and see if you can help.

Robznob11 · 04-22-2014, 11:21 PM

Judging from the location of the prop valve looks like its a 73+ member although I don't think they are all that different and they may have just used the 73 valve and left the oe member. . The arms and linkage is the main diff. It does not appear to be dropped that much maybe 1.5-2" spring or just a heated or cut oe spring. spindles appear to be stock. the oe prop valve would have been at the master and then two lines down. there was also a tee mounted at the back of the member on the lip you may check to see if there are holes where it was held in place.

Amr84ss · 04-22-2014, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Robznob11

Judging from the location of the prop valve looks like its a 73+ member although I don't think they are all that different and they may have just used the 73 valve and left the oe member. . The arms and linkage is the main diff. It does not appear to be dropped that much maybe 1.5-2" spring or just a heated or cut oe spring. spindles appear to be stock.

Here is a picture of the truck put together with motor in it.

Robznob11 · 04-22-2014, 11:32 PM

yea I saw that on the other post. I believe a stock truck is about 12" bumper to ground front and 15" back bumper to ground. that looks to be leveled out so it may have more in the back but the front does not appear to have more than an inch or two to me. of chorse I have been wrong before and its hard to tell caus they all sit different.

**PGSigns** · 04-23-2014, 06:55 AM

Going by the U bolts I think it is the stock 68 cross member. They are pretty much the same except for the larger u bolts. My 65 is setup very much like your truck with all the brake lines from the donor truck swapped in.
Jimmy

SCOTI · 04-23-2014, 08:20 AM

Any other pics of the truck? Interior color? Looks like 73-up arms swapped in & the 73-up brakes lines were utilized as well.

Pic request is because the truck looks very familiar....

Amr84ss · 04-23-2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Any other pics of the truck? Interior color? Looks like 73-up arms swapped in & the 73-up brakes lines were utilized as well.

Pic request is because the truck looks very familiar....

I can take some more pictures. The interior is black and white. I bought the truck in Alvin TX. Im not sure where it came from before that.

SCOTI · 04-23-2014, 11:29 AM

I'm betting Garland/Richardson area.

04-22-2014, 10:29 PM	#1
Amr84ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pearland Tx Posts: 56	Cross Member help I have a 68 SWB that some one had already put a disk brake conversion on. I know the truck has 73+ controls arms, but im not sure of the year of the cross member. Please take a look at the pictures and see if you can help.

04-22-2014, 11:21 PM	#2
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Re: Cross Member help Judging from the location of the prop valve looks like its a 73+ member although I don't think they are all that different and they may have just used the 73 valve and left the oe member. . The arms and linkage is the main diff. It does not appear to be dropped that much maybe 1.5-2" spring or just a heated or cut oe spring. spindles appear to be stock. the oe prop valve would have been at the master and then two lines down. there was also a tee mounted at the back of the member on the lip you may check to see if there are holes where it was held in place. __________________ The Ghost 67 short wide full custom. 550 hp LSX, 4l80E, narrowed 9". Body dropped w/air ride! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪 LED TAILS Last edited by Robznob11; 04-22-2014 at 11:29 PM.

04-22-2014, 11:32 PM	#4
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Re: Cross Member help yea I saw that on the other post. I believe a stock truck is about 12" bumper to ground front and 15" back bumper to ground. that looks to be leveled out so it may have more in the back but the front does not appear to have more than an inch or two to me. of chorse I have been wrong before and its hard to tell caus they all sit different. __________________ The Ghost 67 short wide full custom. 550 hp LSX, 4l80E, narrowed 9". Body dropped w/air ride! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪 LED TAILS

04-23-2014, 06:55 AM	#5
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Cross Member help Going by the U bolts I think it is the stock 68 cross member. They are pretty much the same except for the larger u bolts. My 65 is setup very much like your truck with all the brake lines from the donor truck swapped in. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

04-23-2014, 08:20 AM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Cross Member help Any other pics of the truck? Interior color? Looks like 73-up arms swapped in & the 73-up brakes lines were utilized as well. Pic request is because the truck looks very familiar.... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-23-2014, 11:29 AM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Cross Member help I'm betting Garland/Richardson area. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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