Doing some searching at the junkyard - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Scott Webster · 03-29-2010, 11:21 AM

I'm going to try to find a whole rolling chassis or at least a front end from a 73-87 1/2 ton 2wheel drive with power steering and disc front brakes. I'm hoping for a decent swap/upgraqde for my 71 C10. I know I need to look for play and wear in general. Is there anything I need to avoid year wize?

my67chevytruck · 03-29-2010, 11:23 AM

'71 should already be disk brake and 5-lug. what are you trying to improve?

**N2TRUX** · 03-29-2010, 11:25 AM

Look for the usual wear concerns. Also note that the 88-91 Burbs have the same suspension.

Scott Webster · 03-29-2010, 02:28 PM

Power steering was probably about the only real upgrade. I thought that the newer style was supposed to handle better also. I plan on starting a build on a chassis and transfering the body over, but I'm still mulling it over what I want to do. Taking a newer chassis/suspension and modifying for the 71 body to fit didn't seem too big a deal to me, compared to building a new chassis. Also, I want to keep driving my truck and get as much prepared as I can ahead of time. I just got layed off, so I finally have some time and I don't want to waste the opportunity. Thanks for the replies.

**70C10Toejam** · 03-31-2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

'71 should already be disk brake and 5-lug.

The only prob. with '71-'72 is the ball joints are about twice as much as the '73-'87 ones. Thats what happens with a 2 year run.

Scott Webster · 04-07-2010, 08:25 PM

I didn't see any suspension parts that I wanted, but did see a partial 68 c10. Almost solid fleet longbed. It's got a bent up hood I wanna get for patches and what not. Located at horseheads pickapart for inquiring minds. I didnt get a cell pic because my eyes were messd up. I went there after getting en eye exam (dilation drops lol)

03-29-2010, 11:21 AM	#1
Scott Webster Sheetmetal Psycho Join Date: May 2005 Location: athens PA Posts: 515	Doing some searching at the junkyard I'm going to try to find a whole rolling chassis or at least a front end from a 73-87 1/2 ton 2wheel drive with power steering and disc front brakes. I'm hoping for a decent swap/upgraqde for my 71 C10. I know I need to look for play and wear in general. Is there anything I need to avoid year wize? __________________ I didn't say you were stupid, but I was thinking it... I need a check up from the neck up! Project "Rigginstine's Monster" 1971 C-10 longbed 355/4spd Future mods: 67 front clip Webby's Rigginations - where everything has potential!

03-29-2010, 11:23 AM	#2
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03-29-2010, 11:25 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Doing some searching at the junkyard Look for the usual wear concerns. Also note that the 88-91 Burbs have the same suspension. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-29-2010, 02:28 PM	#4
Scott Webster Sheetmetal Psycho Join Date: May 2005 Location: athens PA Posts: 515	Re: Doing some searching at the junkyard Power steering was probably about the only real upgrade. I thought that the newer style was supposed to handle better also. I plan on starting a build on a chassis and transfering the body over, but I'm still mulling it over what I want to do. Taking a newer chassis/suspension and modifying for the 71 body to fit didn't seem too big a deal to me, compared to building a new chassis. Also, I want to keep driving my truck and get as much prepared as I can ahead of time. I just got layed off, so I finally have some time and I don't want to waste the opportunity. Thanks for the replies. __________________ I didn't say you were stupid, but I was thinking it... I need a check up from the neck up! Project "Rigginstine's Monster" 1971 C-10 longbed 355/4spd Future mods: 67 front clip Webby's Rigginations - where everything has potential! Last edited by Scott Webster; 03-29-2010 at 02:29 PM. Reason: added text

04-07-2010, 08:25 PM	#6
Scott Webster Sheetmetal Psycho Join Date: May 2005 Location: athens PA Posts: 515	Re: Doing some searching at the junkyard I didn't see any suspension parts that I wanted, but did see a partial 68 c10. Almost solid fleet longbed. It's got a bent up hood I wanna get for patches and what not. Located at horseheads pickapart for inquiring minds. I didnt get a cell pic because my eyes were messd up. I went there after getting en eye exam (dilation drops lol) __________________ I didn't say you were stupid, but I was thinking it... I need a check up from the neck up! Project "Rigginstine's Monster" 1971 C-10 longbed 355/4spd Future mods: 67 front clip Webby's Rigginations - where everything has potential!



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