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copmagnet555 · 08-15-2011, 12:20 AM

Hey everyone. Im from San Diego, CA and just bought a running 67 longbed 3/4T with a straight 6 4 speed manual with a spare motor for $700. I have a lot of plans for it as I helped my Dad restore/build a 59 apache half ton when I was growing up.... First and foremost that I havent yet seen any info on is will the stock motor perchs for a L6 work with differnt motor mounts for a small block swap? Second is disc brake conversion.... can it be done on a cheap budget without special fabrication? Any information would be helpful and I would appreciate it.... If anyone is semi-local and would like a used L^ with stand for cheap let me know.... Thank you

Shyguy · 08-15-2011, 09:46 AM

Welcome the best forum on these old trucks.

The cheapest way to do the disc brake conversion I have found is to find a '71 and up donor.

Switch out the whole front cradle with the front suspension. This is not that hard to do with the front clip and engine removed.

RCbowtie69 · 08-15-2011, 09:13 PM

Hey from N.C. & welcome to the forum

dmack91 · 08-15-2011, 09:20 PM

Try these link:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456889

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=disc

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=disc

08-15-2011, 12:20 AM	#1
copmagnet555 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6	Newbie to the forum and have some questions Hey everyone. Im from San Diego, CA and just bought a running 67 longbed 3/4T with a straight 6 4 speed manual with a spare motor for $700. I have a lot of plans for it as I helped my Dad restore/build a 59 apache half ton when I was growing up.... First and foremost that I havent yet seen any info on is will the stock motor perchs for a L6 work with differnt motor mounts for a small block swap? Second is disc brake conversion.... can it be done on a cheap budget without special fabrication? Any information would be helpful and I would appreciate it.... If anyone is semi-local and would like a used L^ with stand for cheap let me know.... Thank you

08-15-2011, 09:46 AM	#2
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Newbie to the forum and have some questions Welcome the best forum on these old trucks. The cheapest way to do the disc brake conversion I have found is to find a '71 and up donor. Switch out the whole front cradle with the front suspension. This is not that hard to do with the front clip and engine removed. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

08-15-2011, 09:13 PM	#3
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Newbie to the forum and have some questions Hey from N.C. & welcome to the forum __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

08-15-2011, 09:20 PM	#4
dmack91 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 760	Re: Newbie to the forum and have some questions Try these link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456889 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=disc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=disc __________________ 68 Chev C20- son has it now 83 K20 - bought from son 70 C20 - in progress

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