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06-27-2007, 10:56 AM | #1 |
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Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
New to the board. I need some help. Have any of you put a later model front end under a 67-72 truck. I bought my daughter, who'll be 16 in Dec, a 67 SWB w/drums and I want disc brakes up front. A friend of mine donated his '78 chevy so I could swap the entire front craddle into the 67. Don't know if it'll work. I know I can go to the junk yard and get parts from a 71 or 72 but these parts are free and they are working. Thanks in advance.........
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06-27-2007, 11:04 AM | #2 |
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
Anything is possible with modifications, but the frames are different widths.
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06-27-2007, 11:20 AM | #3 |
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
I have to many other project to fab this thing in. I have until dec to swap the 3 speed to automoatic, build a motor, body, paint color change, carpet, new bumpers, disc brakes and swap the rear to 5 lug and I cant start it till Aug. Thanks for the info................
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06-27-2007, 11:21 AM | #4 |
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
This is actually a very common swap. I have one on my '68 that the p.o. did. If I recall correctly there are 4 bolts, two of which have to be redrilled. Very easy swap. However I would suggest for simplicity sakes (if you ever decide to lower the truck) that you get the 1 1/4" rotor setup so that you can buy drop spindles. I haven't found any yet that are made for the smaller 1" rotors. Use the search function and check the FAQ section and I'm positive you will find the directions. Hope this helps!
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
You can swap the entire crossmember in place by re-drilling a few holes or just use the newer a-arms, steering linkage, & brake parts w/the original crossmember.
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06-27-2007, 12:42 PM | #6 |
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
with Scoti. I left the crossmember out when I did my swap and used the upper/lower a-arms and steering component, etc. It's a pretty straightforward swap. Keep us updated on your progress and post some pics of your truck if yo can. oh yeah, to the board!
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06-27-2007, 07:14 PM | #7 |
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
Not to steal the thread but..
Does that work with the 3/4 ton as well? |
06-27-2007, 07:21 PM | #8 |
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
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It's a bolt in deal by redrilling one hole and enlarging another. I have done two of them.... Be sure and use the stiffeners that are inside of the later frame. here is a pic of the holes that need modified. LockDoc
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06-27-2007, 08:54 PM | #9 |
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
I agree with searching the FAQ's on this one.It will work just read all the info so you are armed with KNOWLEDGE!!!The later front end parts(Ball joints,etc.) are also cheaper.
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06-27-2007, 10:10 PM | #10 |
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
It should.
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
Negatory ghostrider, they're the same width.
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
I put an 84 front end under my 61 and only had to drill a few holes as stated above.
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06-27-2007, 10:33 PM | #13 |
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
You don't even HAVE to use the newer A-arms. Just make sure the ball joints are the proper ones for the spindle. I'm just putting 72 spindles in my 68 with 72 ball joints.
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06-27-2007, 11:53 PM | #14 |
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
Are you using outer tie rods from the 72 and adapters for your factory inners? I don't think your factory outers will work with 72 spindles.
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
True. The only reason I included them is they have bushings like a car so they offer a 'better' ride vs. the original pre-73 rubber-lined steel shell.
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06-28-2007, 01:04 AM | #17 |
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
I think there may be a code in the glovebox. Maybe someone could look for you and see which one it is. JB3 is 1" and JB5 is 1.25. I'm pretty sure this is right; someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
Ah Ha, they're different widths at the cab mounts and not the front suspension? I see. Thanks
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06-28-2007, 08:15 AM | #19 |
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
redrum, yes it works fine. Same as 1/2t. This is a pic of my '70 frame with a '91 crossmember and steering. All parts 3/4t |
07-02-2007, 07:43 AM | #20 |
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
Thanks for all the info. I'll post pics of the build when I get it started.
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07-09-2007, 09:24 AM | #21 |
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
Here's the 67 I bought for my daughters 16th that I'll be starting on next month. This will be a 4 month build to be ready for her birthday in December. I'll post pics as I go......
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07-09-2007, 09:40 AM | #22 |
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Looks like a solid start. What're the plans?
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07-09-2007, 01:51 PM | #23 |
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Re: Help! 78 Chevy Front End under a 67?
The plan for now is changing it to 5-lugs w/disc brakes, 3-speed to an auto, has to have a new motor, new bumpers, grill inserts, new light bezels, relocation of the gas tank, vintage air and new paint inside and out. She wants it electric blue pearl so I'll probably paint the inside a soft silver.
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