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gotmud · 05-12-2006, 11:50 PM

Can anyone help identify this front end? Someone told me they appear to be from a 73-87 C10. Right now it is on a 64C10 I bought from an estate. Any ideas? I want to put on drop spindles and springs but want to validate the donor first.....
Thanks!!!!!

More pics at:
http://www.whitehorsetechnologies.co...frontendid.htm

Thanks in advance folks!

jsbgump · 05-12-2006, 11:52 PM

It's a 73 and later

bigblock73 · 05-12-2006, 11:55 PM

I agree ^^

gotmud · 05-13-2006, 12:15 AM

So if I order drop spindle for a 73 will they fit or do I have to worry about wheither or not there is something different between the 73 and a 86???

**N2TRUX** · 05-13-2006, 12:34 AM

You will need to check the thickness of the rotor. If it's 1" thick it standard, if it's 1.25" thick it's and HD. They use a different spindle...

gotmud · 08-18-2006, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

You will need to check the thickness of the rotor. If it's 1" thick it standard, if it's 1.25" thick it's and HD. They use a different spindle...

I think I measured wrong...it looks now like its 1.5". The pads were an exact match for a 73C10 pads at Autozone. Also now that I measure it I wonder if its already got lower springs. They only have 10" of travel...is that right???

Pics here: http://cdrawdy.blogspot.com/

gotmud · 05-13-2006, 01:01 AM

they are 1"......are they the same on all year models?

Oldschool68 · 05-13-2006, 01:05 AM

Gotmud call up CCP or check em out on the net to see if they can help you out!!

gotmud · 08-18-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldschool68

Gotmud call up CCP or check em out on the net to see if they can help you out!!

Whats the URL for CCP? I cant find them.....

bigblock73 · 05-13-2006, 10:56 AM

73-87 C10 drop components interchange between all years, only difference is the rotor thickness, as Ken mentioned.

gotmud · 05-13-2006, 12:11 PM

Thanks guys!!!!!!!! Ill send pics when she the rake is done...
I got a set of Cragar S/Ss to shoe her up with so a dropped front will look nice I hope.

boxrodz · 05-15-2006, 02:26 AM

Gotmud -
Are you going with 2 1/2" or 3" spindles?

It's gonna look good if you can reach your goal. Your plan sounds good, but I didn't see where you were gonna drop the front. Sound like scope creep to me.

BTW, when does 'annoying the neighbors' start.

Good luck with your project.

gotmud · 05-15-2006, 10:47 PM

I dont know boxrodz....is there that much diff between 2.5 and 3?
What da ya suggest? Are drop spindles from one vendor the same as another?

82c10 · 05-16-2006, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gotmud

I dont know boxrodz....is there that much diff between 2.5 and 3?
What da ya suggest? Are drop spindles from one vendor the same as another?

1/2"

boxrodz · 05-16-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gotmud

I dont know boxrodz....is there that much diff between 2.5 and 3?
What da ya suggest? Are drop spindles from one vendor the same as another?

It depends how low you're trying to get at ride height. For the extra 1/2" drop with 3" spindles, you're gonna run into clearance issues between the LCA and 15" wheels as Jeff mentioned. But, many just trim the gutter lip of the LCA to solve the problem. Others run a larger wheel, so clearance should no longer be an issue. (Although Scoti mentioned in a previous post that he's running 18x8s in front and had to trim the LCA.) I haven't heard of anyone running into this problem with the 2 1/2" drop spindles.

DMJ, Western Chasssis and Bell Tech all make decent drop spindles with pretty much the same specs.

bigblock73 · 05-16-2006, 12:22 PM

People have run into clearance issues when using 3" spindles and 15" wheels. I am not sure about your W&T setup, but it is something to consider if running 15" wheels.

If I could do it over again, I would have gone with a 2.5 spindle and 2" spring.

gotmud · 05-16-2006, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

People have run into clearance issues when using 3" spindles and 15" wheels. I am not sure about your W&T setup, but it is something to consider if running 15" wheels.

If I could do it over again, I would have gone with a 2.5 spindle and 2" spring.

what is a W&T setup? I am running 15" wheels

bigblock73 · 05-16-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gotmud

what is a W&T setup? I am running 15" wheels

Sorry, Wheel & Tire

boxrodz · 08-21-2006, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotmud

I think I measured wrong...it looks now like its 1.5". The pads were an exact match for a 73C10 pads at Autozone. Also now that I measure it I wonder if its already got lower springs. They only have 10" of travel...is that right???

Pics here: http://cdrawdy.blogspot.com/

Boy, that is a wide rotor. With a 5 on 5 pattern, I'm not sure where those rotors came from. Maybe you could have the autoparts store do a reverse lookup on the number stamped on the rotor cap.?

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotmud

Whats the URL for CCP? I cant find them.....

Maybe, he's referring to http://www.chevy-classic-parts.com.

05-12-2006, 11:50 PM	#1
gotmud Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 234	front end id help needed Can anyone help identify this front end? Someone told me they appear to be from a 73-87 C10. Right now it is on a 64C10 I bought from an estate. Any ideas? I want to put on drop spindles and springs but want to validate the donor first..... Thanks!!!!! More pics at: http://www.whitehorsetechnologies.co...frontendid.htm Thanks in advance folks! __________________ Glenn Cumming, Ga (68 C/10 Fleetside LWB 307 (64 C/10 Fleetside Shorty Custom 350, with 73 donor parts aplenty) (2001 Porsche Boxster S - 168 MPH of fun) (2005 Chevy Avalanche Z71 1500)

05-12-2006, 11:52 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: front end id help needed It's a 73 and later __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

05-12-2006, 11:55 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: front end id help needed I agree ^^ __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-13-2006, 12:15 AM	#4
gotmud Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 234	Re: front end id help needed So if I order drop spindle for a 73 will they fit or do I have to worry about wheither or not there is something different between the 73 and a 86??? __________________ Glenn Cumming, Ga (68 C/10 Fleetside LWB 307 (64 C/10 Fleetside Shorty Custom 350, with 73 donor parts aplenty) (2001 Porsche Boxster S - 168 MPH of fun) (2005 Chevy Avalanche Z71 1500)

05-13-2006, 12:34 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: front end id help needed You will need to check the thickness of the rotor. If it's 1" thick it standard, if it's 1.25" thick it's and HD. They use a different spindle... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-13-2006, 01:01 AM	#7
gotmud Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 234	Re: front end id help needed they are 1"......are they the same on all year models? __________________ Glenn Cumming, Ga (68 C/10 Fleetside LWB 307 (64 C/10 Fleetside Shorty Custom 350, with 73 donor parts aplenty) (2001 Porsche Boxster S - 168 MPH of fun) (2005 Chevy Avalanche Z71 1500)

05-13-2006, 01:05 AM	#8
Oldschool68 Hellion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona Posts: 122	Re: front end id help needed Gotmud call up CCP or check em out on the net to see if they can help you out!!

05-13-2006, 10:56 AM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: front end id help needed 73-87 C10 drop components interchange between all years, only difference is the rotor thickness, as Ken mentioned. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

05-13-2006, 12:11 PM	#11
gotmud Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 234	Re: front end id help needed Thanks guys!!!!!!!! Ill send pics when she the rake is done... I got a set of Cragar S/Ss to shoe her up with so a dropped front will look nice I hope. __________________ Glenn Cumming, Ga (68 C/10 Fleetside LWB 307 (64 C/10 Fleetside Shorty Custom 350, with 73 donor parts aplenty) (2001 Porsche Boxster S - 168 MPH of fun) (2005 Chevy Avalanche Z71 1500)

05-15-2006, 02:26 AM	#12
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: front end id help needed Gotmud - Are you going with 2 1/2" or 3" spindles? It's gonna look good if you can reach your goal. Your plan sounds good, but I didn't see where you were gonna drop the front. Sound like scope creep to me. BTW, when does 'annoying the neighbors' start. Good luck with your project. Attached Images __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

05-15-2006, 10:47 PM	#13
gotmud Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 234	Re: front end id help needed I dont know boxrodz....is there that much diff between 2.5 and 3? What da ya suggest? Are drop spindles from one vendor the same as another? __________________ Glenn Cumming, Ga (68 C/10 Fleetside LWB 307 (64 C/10 Fleetside Shorty Custom 350, with 73 donor parts aplenty) (2001 Porsche Boxster S - 168 MPH of fun) (2005 Chevy Avalanche Z71 1500)

05-16-2006, 12:22 PM	#16
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: front end id help needed People have run into clearance issues when using 3" spindles and 15" wheels. I am not sure about your W&T setup, but it is something to consider if running 15" wheels. If I could do it over again, I would have gone with a 2.5 spindle and 2" spring. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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