NOR CAL PARTS FYI (rear sway bars) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sactoC10 · 08-06-2004, 01:23 PM

For anyone interested...

Went to the pick n pull in Rocklin CA yesterday (about 20 minutes East of Sacramento off I-80). There was a 67-68 C/20 there, along with several camaros with rear sway bars that can be adapted to 67-72 trucks. If I'd had the time and the right tools, I would have yanked them.

JT

stelth2002 · 08-06-2004, 03:02 PM

How hard are they to adapt, have you did it? Does it only help out with traction mostly or handling? Thanks

sactoC10 · 08-06-2004, 04:55 PM

I have the bar and about 1/2 of the hardware. Everyone who's done it says it smooths out the corners even more than simply having a front bar.

NeonLarry has the whole set-up mapped out with pictures... I'll try to find his thread.

Forgot to mention... there was also a Buick I think (or Olds) there with the front flipping hood and perfect hinges for someone interested in that set-up on their truck.

Jeremy_5 · 08-06-2004, 09:46 PM

sactoC10,

Do you like that pick N pull in Rocklin? I went there a few times a couple years back and they never had anything. Have they gotten better? I always want to go to the Pick N pull in Rancho, I was told it has more selection, but I don't know.

Do you know of anywhere around here that is good for our trucks, I need alot of parts but never know where to go.

avejoe · 08-06-2004, 11:32 PM

The Sacto area Pick-n-Pulls are hit and miss. The first time I went to the Rocklin one they had at least three 67-72's (one with tow hooks which I purchased for $15.00). Other times they don't have anything. The Rancho one is the same way. Last time I went they only had one. I went to the Fairfield one last week and they had nothing.

sactoC10 · 08-07-2004, 01:46 AM

The one in Rocklin is the only one I've ever paid the $2 to enter...last time I was there I was looking at Ford stuff and it seemed a bit less organized (couple of years ago). This time it seemed much better, but maybe it was just a lucky day. Haven't been into the one in Rancho, or Fairfield.

nate68 · 08-07-2004, 05:30 PM

i thought it was the 3rd gen camaros that people were using the sway bars from.

neonlarry · 08-08-2004, 01:06 AM

There are 4 f-bodys that have the big rear swaybars on them in the fairfirld pick and pull too.

08-06-2004, 01:23 PM	#1
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	NOR CAL PARTS FYI (rear sway bars) For anyone interested... Went to the pick n pull in Rocklin CA yesterday (about 20 minutes East of Sacramento off I-80). There was a 67-68 C/20 there, along with several camaros with rear sway bars that can be adapted to 67-72 trucks. If I'd had the time and the right tools, I would have yanked them. JT __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

08-06-2004, 03:02 PM	#2
stelth2002 Young Gun wth Fast Inline Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,475	How hard are they to adapt, have you did it? Does it only help out with traction mostly or handling? Thanks __________________ 1967 Chevrolet LWB with built 292! 415 ft. lbs of torque, 4 speed :O with 27% overdrive too, 3.73 Posi. Frame and body done... getting painted!!!

08-06-2004, 04:55 PM	#3
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	I have the bar and about 1/2 of the hardware. Everyone who's done it says it smooths out the corners even more than simply having a front bar. NeonLarry has the whole set-up mapped out with pictures... I'll try to find his thread. Forgot to mention... there was also a Buick I think (or Olds) there with the front flipping hood and perfect hinges for someone interested in that set-up on their truck. __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

08-06-2004, 09:46 PM	#4
Jeremy_5 Truck addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lincoln, California Posts: 497	sactoC10, Do you like that pick N pull in Rocklin? I went there a few times a couple years back and they never had anything. Have they gotten better? I always want to go to the Pick N pull in Rancho, I was told it has more selection, but I don't know. Do you know of anywhere around here that is good for our trucks, I need alot of parts but never know where to go. __________________ 1956 Chevy Napco 1972 Cheyenne Super 1970 K20

08-06-2004, 11:32 PM	#5
avejoe Custer had a plan too. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: No. California Posts: 344	Pick-n-Pull The Sacto area Pick-n-Pulls are hit and miss. The first time I went to the Rocklin one they had at least three 67-72's (one with tow hooks which I purchased for $15.00). Other times they don't have anything. The Rancho one is the same way. Last time I went they only had one. I went to the Fairfield one last week and they had nothing.

08-07-2004, 01:46 AM	#6
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	The one in Rocklin is the only one I've ever paid the $2 to enter...last time I was there I was looking at Ford stuff and it seemed a bit less organized (couple of years ago). This time it seemed much better, but maybe it was just a lucky day. Haven't been into the one in Rancho, or Fairfield. __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

08-07-2004, 05:30 PM	#7
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	i thought it was the 3rd gen camaros that people were using the sway bars from. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

08-08-2004, 01:06 AM	#8
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	There are 4 f-bodys that have the big rear swaybars on them in the fairfirld pick and pull too. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

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