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tonythezeek · 10-22-2008, 04:49 PM

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.

Tim64 · 10-23-2008, 06:16 AM

Are you wanting to do disc brakes?

tonythezeek · 10-23-2008, 07:55 AM

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.

protrash64 · 10-23-2008, 11:54 PM

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?

tonythezeek · 10-24-2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

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?

I’ll probably opt for manual steering… figured that driving/parking could double as my gym membership.

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.

4dranch · 10-24-2008, 10:22 AM

72BlckButy · 10-26-2008, 02:49 AM

Great looking project truck, good luck with the rebuild!

tonythezeek · 12-01-2008, 05:49 PM

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!

*LILRED66* · 12-01-2008, 07:24 PM

tonythezeek:

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

10-22-2008, 04:49 PM	#1
tonythezeek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: jacksonville,fl Posts: 129	First Post, Happy Post 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.

10-23-2008, 06:16 AM	#2
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: First Post, Happy Post Are you wanting to do disc brakes?

10-23-2008, 07:55 AM	#3
tonythezeek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: jacksonville,fl Posts: 129	Re: First Post, Happy Post 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.

10-23-2008, 11:54 PM	#4
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: First Post, Happy Post 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? __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

10-24-2008, 10:22 AM	#6
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: First Post, Happy Post __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

10-26-2008, 02:49 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: First Post, Happy Post Great looking project truck, good luck with the rebuild! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-01-2008, 05:49 PM	#8
tonythezeek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: jacksonville,fl Posts: 129	Re: First Post, Happy Post 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!

12-01-2008, 07:24 PM	#9
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: First Post, Happy Post tonythezeek: Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. Keep us posted with your progress.



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