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Macdaddy1 · 03-17-2018, 10:08 AM

I have access to a 1981 c10 as a donor truck. I was thinking instead of swapping the power steering, front and rear ends into my 65 c10 maybe it would be easier to fit my 65 onto the 81 frame. Anybody have any insight in how difficult that may be?

Pat

62chevy302 · 03-17-2018, 10:21 AM

I believe that your body will sit high on that frame. It will look like a 4x4

**Warrens69GMC** · 03-17-2018, 10:24 AM

I think the fame kicks up higher in the rear for the 1973+ models, and not to mention changing most if not all body mout locations. I think it raises the body 3-4 inches over stock by the time your done.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 03-17-2018, 11:01 AM

More work then just swapping front and rear.

**Captainfab** · 03-17-2018, 11:23 PM

This question has been asked many, many, many times and I still will try and discourage doing this swap. There is absolutely no benefit to all the work, and it IS and LOT of work. Take a look at this thread.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=481023

Macdaddy1 · 03-18-2018, 09:26 AM

Thanks Captinfab. i have always valued and appreciated your knowledge and insight regarding these trucks. I just thought that by changing the cab mounts was a lot easier and less expensive than retrofitting newer front end powersteering upgrade tank reolacement etc.

Pat

03-17-2018, 10:08 AM	#1
Macdaddy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Niceville Florida Posts: 347	Wild idea I have access to a 1981 c10 as a donor truck. I was thinking instead of swapping the power steering, front and rear ends into my 65 c10 maybe it would be easier to fit my 65 onto the 81 frame. Anybody have any insight in how difficult that may be? Pat

03-17-2018, 10:21 AM	#2
62chevy302 hillbilly Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hampton,tn Posts: 459	Re: Wild idea I believe that your body will sit high on that frame. It will look like a 4x4 __________________ -1962 C-10

03-17-2018, 10:24 AM	#3
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,621	Re: Wild idea I think the fame kicks up higher in the rear for the 1973+ models, and not to mention changing most if not all body mout locations. I think it raises the body 3-4 inches over stock by the time your done. __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

03-17-2018, 11:01 AM	#4
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Wild idea More work then just swapping front and rear. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

03-17-2018, 11:23 PM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Wild idea This question has been asked many, many, many times and I still will try and discourage doing this swap. There is absolutely no benefit to all the work, and it IS and LOT of work. Take a look at this thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=481023 __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-18-2018, 09:26 AM	#6
Macdaddy1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Niceville Florida Posts: 347	Re: Wild idea Thanks Captinfab. i have always valued and appreciated your knowledge and insight regarding these trucks. I just thought that by changing the cab mounts was a lot easier and less expensive than retrofitting newer front end powersteering upgrade tank reolacement etc. Pat



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