Chassis Plan - what do you think?

[C10_ustacould]

While I am waiting to go get my '70 cab and bed (in GA), and a '70 frame (here in FL) I have been crafting a plan for the chassis. You know scheming and dreaming. First, my plan is to swap the front cross-member and suspension from an 73-87 frame to make use of the 5 lug and disc brake set up. Second, I'd like to use the existing trailing arms but install the 73-87 rear axle. Third, my plan is to use an ECE 4/6 drop.

Some questions I have are:
If I want to put a big block in it, which frame stands do I use, 68-71 or 72/73-87?
The 73-87 rear axle doesn't have perches for the trailing arms or a boss for the track bar, are there brackets available for these?

What do you all think?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by BucksSS

While I am waiting to go get my '70 cab and bed (in GA), and a '70 frame (here in FL) I have been crafting a plan for the chassis. You know scheming and dreaming. First, my plan is to swap the front cross-member and suspension from an 73-87 frame to make use of the 5 lug and disc brake set up. Second, I'd like to use the existing trailing arms but install the 73-87 rear axle. Third, my plan is to use an ECE 4/6 drop.

Some questions I have are:
If I want to put a big block in it, which frame stands do I use, 68-71 or 72/73-87?
The 73-87 rear axle doesn't have perches for the trailing arms or a boss for the track bar, are there brackets available for these?

What do you all think?

You can use either motor mount brackets. I have a set of the 73-87, just let me know. You can buy the trailing arm axle saddles from a lot of companies, ECE, CPP just to name a few. If you go with a super track bar, it connects to the trailing arm (bracket supplied with kit) and you won't have to worry abou the track bar mount on the rear.

[C10_ustacould]

Thanks Rob, I appreciate the info and lmk what you want for the frame mounts. I am chomping at the bit to get started, but the logistics and timing for picking up my truck haven't lined up yet, so I am passing the time trying to get a clear plan for building it.

If you are going to be at any cruises or shows in NWF let me know I'd like to check out your truck(s).

Buck