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kanuck · 02-22-2006, 07:02 PM

I just went out and looked at a 71 or 72 C30 that I can drag home for $250, and yes it is a total rust bucket. What I was wondering is about the front disc brake spindles and control arms, are these all heavier on a c30 or is there anything that can be done with these to mount into a 6 lug half ton if I buy new rotors and ball joints? The brake booster and M cylinder is still in the truck along with the power steering box. The only body part that is any good is the hood, and parts of the grill are OK. Still has a flat deck and duals on and the 4 speed is still in place, none of which I need or want, just makes it heavier to move. Actually has nice vinyl factory bench with no tears, but what do ya do with it?
Hagen

**dennislbrooks** · 02-22-2006, 08:32 PM

I believe the 1 ton spindles accept 8 lug Dayton type wheels and not sure if the a-arms are the same for 1/2 and 1 ton trucks --maybe. Sounds like a lot of work but you could use the 1 ton frame and put your cab on it. At least this will take thi sthread back to the top -- there are people out there that know.

junkyardjohn · 02-22-2006, 09:07 PM

(quote)What I was wondering is about the front disc brake spindles and control arms, are these all heavier on a c30 or is there anything that can be done with these to mount into a 6 lug half ton if I buy new rotors and ball joints? (quote)
NOPE SORRY. THEY ARE NOT INTERCHANGABLE.

JOHN

02-22-2006, 07:02 PM	#1
kanuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: canada Posts: 166	parts interchange 71 chev I just went out and looked at a 71 or 72 C30 that I can drag home for $250, and yes it is a total rust bucket. What I was wondering is about the front disc brake spindles and control arms, are these all heavier on a c30 or is there anything that can be done with these to mount into a 6 lug half ton if I buy new rotors and ball joints? The brake booster and M cylinder is still in the truck along with the power steering box. The only body part that is any good is the hood, and parts of the grill are OK. Still has a flat deck and duals on and the 4 speed is still in place, none of which I need or want, just makes it heavier to move. Actually has nice vinyl factory bench with no tears, but what do ya do with it? Hagen __________________ '70 Malibu with 383 stroker/T350 '56 SWB Mercury pickup..under construction '67 Firebird Convertible...all done stock '70 LWB 350 on propane...beater '69 LWB 350/T400 body restored

02-22-2006, 08:32 PM	#2
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: parts interchange 71 chev I believe the 1 ton spindles accept 8 lug Dayton type wheels and not sure if the a-arms are the same for 1/2 and 1 ton trucks --maybe. Sounds like a lot of work but you could use the 1 ton frame and put your cab on it. At least this will take thi sthread back to the top -- there are people out there that know.

02-22-2006, 09:07 PM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: parts interchange 71 chev (quote)What I was wondering is about the front disc brake spindles and control arms, are these all heavier on a c30 or is there anything that can be done with these to mount into a 6 lug half ton if I buy new rotors and ball joints? (quote) NOPE SORRY. THEY ARE NOT INTERCHANGABLE. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST



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