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Mel Foye · 01-24-2005, 09:01 PM

Brand new here and need some help. My driving error and got T-boned by a late model Sub in the left front tire.
LF frame got moved pretty good.
Mine is a base 69 C 10 Suburban, 2WD, 406, auto, power disc brakes from a 1 ton and 8 lug front end. Also friend found and added PS as a x mas gift. Towed 5,000 of race car up 4,xxx grades in 100 degrees and went from 180 to 185 degrees. Back up to wife's Vette as these are the only two automatics we have.
It is important to me in that we have had it since 7-1-77 and this feels close to losing a pet.
What are my frame choices? From what I have read here 67 and 68 won't clear the PS. Have spotted a local 72 Sub frame. Will that bolt on? I have a 72 1 ton 8 lug 3:70 leaf spring rear end that I was going to put in anyways. Do the rubber bushing control arms ride better than the steel to steel in the 69s?
I am glad I stumbled on this place and I know I have not paid any "dues yet" by helping others but really could use some advise. Thanks Mel

olblue60@aol.com · 01-24-2005, 09:14 PM

Hi Mel,
Welcome from Maryland. If you want to have your power steering you will need a 69-72 frame. The old style 67-68s aren't as nice a power steering setup and there is a small dimple missing on the early frames to hook up the newer style steering boxes.Dont let that old burb die!

John

bagged91 · 01-24-2005, 11:07 PM

Yeah, just as John said, you will want a 69-72 Burb chassis to replace it. Where you from? I will have a 72 C20 burb chassis for sale in a couple of months once I finally get around to stripping the truck.

L8R - Joe

Mel Foye · 01-25-2005, 12:43 AM

Thanks John and Joe. I live in Azusa, Calif. which is on the eastern side of Los Angeles county. Yes want the PS as with big tires parking is a bear w/o.
Am I correct that PU frames are a no fit item? Mel

olblue60@aol.com · 01-25-2005, 08:46 PM

They are Different.

01-24-2005, 09:01 PM	#1
Mel Foye Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 42	69 Need Help!! Brand new here and need some help. My driving error and got T-boned by a late model Sub in the left front tire. LF frame got moved pretty good. Mine is a base 69 C 10 Suburban, 2WD, 406, auto, power disc brakes from a 1 ton and 8 lug front end. Also friend found and added PS as a x mas gift. Towed 5,000 of race car up 4,xxx grades in 100 degrees and went from 180 to 185 degrees. Back up to wife's Vette as these are the only two automatics we have. It is important to me in that we have had it since 7-1-77 and this feels close to losing a pet. What are my frame choices? From what I have read here 67 and 68 won't clear the PS. Have spotted a local 72 Sub frame. Will that bolt on? I have a 72 1 ton 8 lug 3:70 leaf spring rear end that I was going to put in anyways. Do the rubber bushing control arms ride better than the steel to steel in the 69s? I am glad I stumbled on this place and I know I have not paid any "dues yet" by helping others but really could use some advise. Thanks Mel

01-24-2005, 09:14 PM	#2
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Hi Mel, Welcome from Maryland. If you want to have your power steering you will need a 69-72 frame. The old style 67-68s aren't as nice a power steering setup and there is a small dimple missing on the early frames to hook up the newer style steering boxes.Dont let that old burb die! John __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

01-24-2005, 11:07 PM	#3
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Yeah, just as John said, you will want a 69-72 Burb chassis to replace it. Where you from? I will have a 72 C20 burb chassis for sale in a couple of months once I finally get around to stripping the truck. L8R - Joe __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

01-25-2005, 08:46 PM	#5
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	They are Different. __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide

01-25-2005, 12:43 AM	#4
Mel Foye Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 42	Thanks John and Joe. I live in Azusa, Calif. which is on the eastern side of Los Angeles county. Yes want the PS as with big tires parking is a bear w/o. Am I correct that PU frames are a no fit item? Mel



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