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picklito · 10-25-2015, 03:47 PM

Vortec 350, O/D trans, computer, EFI, disc brakes, all else old skool.

Dans1960SWB · 10-25-2015, 04:12 PM

My buddy who picked it up for me yesterday called me last night laughing. He said that he had people on the highway giving him the thumbs and and two guys at a gas station said they would buy it...

Dans1960SWB · 10-25-2015, 04:14 PM

He checked out the A/C for me. It has the compressor and the dryer and the condensor but the part inside is missing. So maybe i can find one of those? The truck i just sold had the inside part and was missing the rest.MY LUCK!!!

picklito · 10-25-2015, 04:20 PM

Getting the AC working on a truck of that vintage would be so cool! Literally.

62stepside longbox · 10-25-2015, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dans1960SWB

My buddy who picked it up for me yesterday called me last night laughing. He said that he had people on the highway giving him the thumbs and and two guys at a gas station said they would buy it...

I don't blame them. You did good, nice truck.

**Captainfab** · 10-26-2015, 12:22 AM

Yes the '60-'62's have the torsion bar front suspension and the X-member frame. Installing a big block is going to be more of a challenge than if it were a '63+ frame. I'm really not a fan of the '60-'62 frames.

Dans1960SWB · 10-26-2015, 12:43 AM

John that isn't something I realized when I bought this. So if I wanted to do disk brakes is that possible on this 60? I can put a healthy small block in it. I would like to get it to stop. I think the torsion bars are unhooked because it sits on the ground. Would you unhook them to take out the motor? My buddy who picked it up knows nothing about the front end but says it looks like the bars are disconnected? I know your bracket works for power steering. Maybe if disks are not an option I could just add the dual master cylinder. That way atleast I have some what modern brakes on it.

doobiebro · 10-26-2015, 10:20 AM

I had a 62 and currently a 60 both with torsion bars and I like the soft ride! Yes you can buy dropped spindles or regular disc brake spindles for the torsion bars and install a dual mastercylinder. They offer aftermarket on all that.

Dans1960SWB · 10-26-2015, 02:54 PM

Ok good deal. I figured that was the case but you never know...

cooperhw · 10-26-2015, 05:00 PM

Score.

10-25-2015, 03:47 PM	#26
picklito Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 490	Re: Picked this up today...60 SWB!!!! Vortec 350, O/D trans, computer, EFI, disc brakes, all else old skool.

10-25-2015, 04:12 PM	#27
Dans1960SWB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Binghamton NY Posts: 115	Re: Picked this up today...60 SWB!!!! My buddy who picked it up for me yesterday called me last night laughing. He said that he had people on the highway giving him the thumbs and and two guys at a gas station said they would buy it...

10-25-2015, 04:14 PM	#28
Dans1960SWB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Binghamton NY Posts: 115	Re: Picked this up today...60 SWB!!!! He checked out the A/C for me. It has the compressor and the dryer and the condensor but the part inside is missing. So maybe i can find one of those? The truck i just sold had the inside part and was missing the rest.MY LUCK!!!

10-25-2015, 04:20 PM	#29
picklito Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 490	Re: Picked this up today...60 SWB!!!! Getting the AC working on a truck of that vintage would be so cool! Literally.

10-26-2015, 12:22 AM	#31
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Picked this up today...60 SWB!!!! Yes the '60-'62's have the torsion bar front suspension and the X-member frame. Installing a big block is going to be more of a challenge than if it were a '63+ frame. I'm really not a fan of the '60-'62 frames. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-26-2015, 12:43 AM	#32
Dans1960SWB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Binghamton NY Posts: 115	Re: Picked this up today...60 SWB!!!! John that isn't something I realized when I bought this. So if I wanted to do disk brakes is that possible on this 60? I can put a healthy small block in it. I would like to get it to stop. I think the torsion bars are unhooked because it sits on the ground. Would you unhook them to take out the motor? My buddy who picked it up knows nothing about the front end but says it looks like the bars are disconnected? I know your bracket works for power steering. Maybe if disks are not an option I could just add the dual master cylinder. That way atleast I have some what modern brakes on it.

10-26-2015, 10:20 AM	#33
doobiebro Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chaparral NM Posts: 693	Re: Picked this up today...60 SWB!!!! I had a 62 and currently a 60 both with torsion bars and I like the soft ride! Yes you can buy dropped spindles or regular disc brake spindles for the torsion bars and install a dual mastercylinder. They offer aftermarket on all that. Attached Images __________________ CURRENT & PAST CHEVY TRUCKS 60 C-10 Apache short step side 62 C-10 short step side 66 GMC Long bed fleet side 305 V-6 77 C-20 Custom Deluxe (Blue Goose)

10-26-2015, 02:54 PM	#34
Dans1960SWB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Binghamton NY Posts: 115	Re: Picked this up today...60 SWB!!!! Ok good deal. I figured that was the case but you never know...

10-26-2015, 05:00 PM	#35
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Picked this up today...60 SWB!!!! Score. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne



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