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10-21-2014, 07:55 PM | #1 |
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1960 to 83 front suspension swap.
Just bought a 1983 rolling chassie w/power steering. My idea is to put airbags in the 1983 front suspension and swap into my 1960. I also want to use the 83 power steering and rear diff.
Just for reference my 60 has a 6cyl 235 with a T5 tranny and air bags already in the rear. I am going to pull engine and install the power steering and ac compressor while doing suspension swap. I'm a young guy and would like to hear some seasoned and some not advice. |
10-21-2014, 08:02 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1960 to 83 front suspension swap.
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10-21-2014, 09:17 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1960 to 83 front suspension swap.
If you're swapping the 83 suspension on the 1960 frame, the following thread will probably be helpful:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ont+suspension
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10-21-2014, 10:20 PM | #4 | |
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Re: 1960 to 83 front suspension swap.
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10-22-2014, 01:18 AM | #5 |
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Re: 1960 to 83 front suspension swap.
If you are keeping the 235, you will have to transfer the front engine mount from the '60 crossmember to the '83 crossmember. I haven't done so, but it may need to be modified.
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10-23-2014, 12:57 AM | #6 |
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Re: 1960 to 83 front suspension swap.
I am keeping the 235, have you seen anyone do the swap with one? On another note, what kind of deal you can you do on both PB & PS kits (don't need powder coating)?
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10-23-2014, 01:26 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1960 to 83 front suspension swap.
No I have not seen a 235 used with a suspension swap.
I'll send you a PM regarding PS and PB.
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10-23-2014, 10:38 AM | #8 |
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Re: 1960 to 83 front suspension swap.
if I remember right the 235 should already be tapped for side mounts, I will check the one in my 61 today ( I think all the cars used side mounts by then) ,if that is the case, then all you should have to do is source a set of mounts , (or fab 'em up) from a 73-87 6 cylinder.
hope more people weigh in on this idea, just guess work on my part....
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10-23-2014, 10:37 PM | #9 |
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Re: 1960 to 83 front suspension swap.
my 61 235 is tapped for side mounts
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10-25-2014, 12:03 PM | #10 |
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Re: 1960 to 83 front suspension swap.
Sure does have side mounts.
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10-25-2014, 06:43 PM | #11 |
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Re: 1960 to 83 front suspension swap.
When i did my swap , after intalling the crossmember i put a small piece of two by four laying in between the crossmember and oil pan . Then installed the horseshoe mount with the frame mount section and just drilled it in to the frame.... Now to tighten the nut and bolts that you install i can drill an accesses hole through the botton for your wrench or you can put your hand through the side of the crossmember
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10-25-2014, 07:43 PM | #12 | |
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10-27-2014, 08:21 PM | #13 |
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Re: 1960 to 83 front suspension swap.
i did put a leveler on top of the valvecover before and when i put the the two by four to measure it was just about exact
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