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Old 03-29-2011, 10:13 PM   #1
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1961 Coilover conversion

Hey guys,
I got done TIG welding the whole frame on my truck and i just ordered a narrowed fabricated 9 inch rear end from Chris Alston's chassisworks. I'm converting the rear over to a coil over rear end and I needed to see if you guys knew how much the rear of these trucks weigh so i can order the right pound springs for the coilovers.Thanks!
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Old 03-29-2011, 10:21 PM   #2
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Re: 1961 Coilover conversion

Sounds like a neat build.... We need pictures!

As for rear weight... Open this link and select, "Chevrolet trucks", then select your year of truck. It then downloads a pdf with all the specifications for your truck, inluding truck weight at the front and rear axles.

http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...tion-kits.html

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Old 03-30-2011, 09:47 PM   #3
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Re: 1961 Coilover conversion

thanks for that site, but i cant get my computer to load anything except the first page. Do any of you guys know the weight of the rear half of the truck?
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Old 03-30-2011, 10:20 PM   #4
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Re: 1961 Coilover conversion

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thanks for that site, but i cant get my computer to load anything except the first page. Do any of you guys know the weight of the rear half of the truck?
Maybe try again....I was having a few issues but it's loading fine now.
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Old 03-30-2011, 10:24 PM   #5
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Once the pdf loads you just "pg dn" page down....

Model No. C1403: Front = #2094, Rear = #936, Total = #3030

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