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PHAT TONY · 08-22-2008, 12:31 PM

I'm new here, I have a '72 C10 4x4-406cid, 4spd, new from the valve caps up. I'm starting a new proj. with someone's unfinished project, a 1967 GMC shortbox. My plan is to use a 350tbi and 700r4, my ? is, will ps/pb from a '90 suburban fit like the same parts from an '87 pick up? I can get an '87 wrangler complete and cheap, but I found a '90 'burb with half the mileage for the same money and body style is the same. Any opinions are appreciated

sameyrasmea72 · 08-22-2008, 03:24 PM

I can't answer your question, but welcome to the board!

PHAT TONY · 08-25-2008, 12:59 AM

Picked '67 up today-not bad; took 13+hrs to drive 520 miles........Should pick up 'burb this week, gonna try swapping crossmembers still loaded-drum for disc eeaahheeaassy(yeah right)

67_C-30 · 08-25-2008, 01:44 AM

Yes, everything will swap as long it it is the 73 - 87 style platform and not the GMT410 platform (92 - 99 body style.) When you do the swap, you can use your factory A arms., but you'll have to get the '71 - '72 size ball joints. You'll also have to go with bigger size tie rods from the newer Burb.

Another option is to drop the whole crossmember and swap in the new one. It will swap over and some people claim it is the easier way to go, but I disagree. The arguement is that it is time consuming breaking apart the balljoints etc, but I'd personally never upgrade a front suspension without doing that anyway. Most people these days are going to putting in different springs or bags anyway, that's a moot point IMO.

But anyway, sorry for the novel and welcome to the board! You have found the absolute best source of information for these trucks on the planet!

67_C-30 · 08-25-2008, 01:44 AM

BTW, We want to see pics of both of them!!!

Here's a couple of 67 GMC's for inspiration for you!

northern 85 · 08-25-2008, 05:17 AM

Hey 67 c-30 what is that emblem on the front fender of the first 67? BEAUTIFIL!! Any close ups or underhood,interior pics?

**special-K** · 08-25-2008, 07:16 AM

That`s a`67 GMC Custom-only fender badge.

PHAT TONY · 08-25-2008, 02:33 PM

Nice trucks,thanks for the info.The burb in ? has 120000 km's(I'm canadian), that's 72000 miles,1989, I'm using entire crossmember,TBI350,700r4 and 3:73's.

**special-K** · 08-25-2008, 09:00 PM

That`s a nice drivetrain there,Tony.She`ll roll like a new one,but better.

PHAT TONY · 09-03-2008, 01:03 AM

I'd really like to keep 6-bolt wheels(8-inch rally)but need info on 6-lug rotors for '89 burb 1/2 ton(5-bolt) without spindle or caliper change. Anyone?

72BlckButy · 09-03-2008, 02:33 PM

Hey someone has too.....

PHAT TONY · 09-03-2008, 03:54 PM

My "files" are too large and I don't know how to shrink 'em(just werkin with what god gave me);if you're looking for my pics.

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-03-2008, 06:32 PM

Tony, here is a link to a Windows powertoys photo resizer that lets you compress photo files:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/D...powertoys.mspx

look over on the right hand side and click on "Image Resizer" to down load the utility. It is a real time saver.

Good luck on the project!

PHAT TONY · 09-04-2008, 09:58 PM

Thanks dude;enabled me to post a couple pics of my '72 for now in the gallery.

PHAT TONY · 09-05-2008, 07:34 PM

Apparently rotors from a '71(6-bolt)will fit with a different bearing on the 'burb woohoo!

PHAT TONY · 11-06-2008, 02:48 PM

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It's been a while coming but I got the 'burb tore apart, picked up a 3:73 diff for the '67 and sold a BUNCH of stuff off the 'burb to recoupe monies spent.I'd love to post pics but I can't seem to attach images to this thread( I may have done it!)

PHAT TONY · 11-10-2008, 01:33 AM

Well....gave the 'burb bits a cleanin and couldn't find a good dust boot or tie rod end within 15 feet of it! The '67 has recent front suspension(everything) so I guess it's a disc conversion with new drop spindles, rotors and calipers. Tore the motor down for a clean up and my brother talked me into rings and bearings; I hear that snowball starting to roll!

*chevy29267truck* · 11-11-2008, 08:18 PM

WoW nice truck and very good job too

PHAT TONY · 11-12-2008, 02:32 AM

Thanks. I'm sure everyone can relate to not wanting to not do much else when you start a new project but work on it; that hasn't been the case yet, but soon I'll just lock myself in the shop with it and it'll be nothing but elbows and rseholes!!!!!!

jeremiah king · 11-12-2008, 11:22 AM

I want the old truck in the back of that last pic

08-22-2008, 12:31 PM	#1
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	'67 Shorty project I'm new here, I have a '72 C10 4x4-406cid, 4spd, new from the valve caps up. I'm starting a new proj. with someone's unfinished project, a 1967 GMC shortbox. My plan is to use a 350tbi and 700r4, my ? is, will ps/pb from a '90 suburban fit like the same parts from an '87 pick up? I can get an '87 wrangler complete and cheap, but I found a '90 'burb with half the mileage for the same money and body style is the same. Any opinions are appreciated

08-22-2008, 03:24 PM	#2
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: '67 Shorty project I can't answer your question, but welcome to the board! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

08-25-2008, 12:59 AM	#3
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: '67 Shorty project Picked '67 up today-not bad; took 13+hrs to drive 520 miles........Should pick up 'burb this week, gonna try swapping crossmembers still loaded-drum for disc eeaahheeaassy(yeah right)

08-25-2008, 01:44 AM	#4
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: '67 Shorty project Yes, everything will swap as long it it is the 73 - 87 style platform and not the GMT410 platform (92 - 99 body style.) When you do the swap, you can use your factory A arms., but you'll have to get the '71 - '72 size ball joints. You'll also have to go with bigger size tie rods from the newer Burb. Another option is to drop the whole crossmember and swap in the new one. It will swap over and some people claim it is the easier way to go, but I disagree. The arguement is that it is time consuming breaking apart the balljoints etc, but I'd personally never upgrade a front suspension without doing that anyway. Most people these days are going to putting in different springs or bags anyway, that's a moot point IMO. But anyway, sorry for the novel and welcome to the board! You have found the absolute best source of information for these trucks on the planet! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

08-25-2008, 01:44 AM	#5
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: '67 Shorty project BTW, We want to see pics of both of them!!! Here's a couple of 67 GMC's for inspiration for you! Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 08-25-2008 at 01:48 AM.

08-25-2008, 05:17 AM	#6
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: '67 Shorty project Hey 67 c-30 what is that emblem on the front fender of the first 67? BEAUTIFIL!! Any close ups or underhood,interior pics?

08-25-2008, 07:16 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: '67 Shorty project That`s a`67 GMC Custom-only fender badge. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-25-2008, 02:33 PM	#8
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: '67 Shorty project Nice trucks,thanks for the info.The burb in ? has 120000 km's(I'm canadian), that's 72000 miles,1989, I'm using entire crossmember,TBI350,700r4 and 3:73's.

08-25-2008, 09:00 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: '67 Shorty project That`s a nice drivetrain there,Tony.She`ll roll like a new one,but better. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-03-2008, 01:03 AM	#10
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: '67 Shorty project I'd really like to keep 6-bolt wheels(8-inch rally)but need info on 6-lug rotors for '89 burb 1/2 ton(5-bolt) without spindle or caliper change. Anyone?

09-03-2008, 02:33 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '67 Shorty project Hey someone has too..... __________________ -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)

09-03-2008, 03:54 PM	#12
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: '67 Shorty project My "files" are too large and I don't know how to shrink 'em(just werkin with what god gave me);if you're looking for my pics.

09-03-2008, 06:32 PM	#13
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: '67 Shorty project Tony, here is a link to a Windows powertoys photo resizer that lets you compress photo files: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/D...powertoys.mspx look over on the right hand side and click on "Image Resizer" to down load the utility. It is a real time saver. Good luck on the project!

09-04-2008, 09:58 PM	#14
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: '67 Shorty project Thanks dude;enabled me to post a couple pics of my '72 for now in the gallery.

09-05-2008, 07:34 PM	#15
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: '67 Shorty project Apparently rotors from a '71(6-bolt)will fit with a different bearing on the 'burb woohoo!



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11-06-2008, 02:48 PM	#16
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: '67 Shorty project It's been a while coming but I got the 'burb tore apart, picked up a 3:73 diff for the '67 and sold a BUNCH of stuff off the 'burb to recoupe monies spent.I'd love to post pics but I can't seem to attach images to this thread( I may have done it!)

11-10-2008, 01:33 AM	#17
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: '67 Shorty project Well....gave the 'burb bits a cleanin and couldn't find a good dust boot or tie rod end within 15 feet of it! The '67 has recent front suspension(everything) so I guess it's a disc conversion with new drop spindles, rotors and calipers. Tore the motor down for a clean up and my brother talked me into rings and bearings; I hear that snowball starting to roll!

11-11-2008, 08:18 PM	#18
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: '67 Shorty project WoW nice truck and very good job too

11-12-2008, 02:32 AM	#19
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: '67 Shorty project Thanks. I'm sure everyone can relate to not wanting to not do much else when you start a new project but work on it; that hasn't been the case yet, but soon I'll just lock myself in the shop with it and it'll be nothing but elbows and rseholes!!!!!!

11-12-2008, 11:22 AM	#20
jeremiah king Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Julian, CA Posts: 696	Re: '67 Shorty project I want the old truck in the back of that last pic

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