LWB Fleetside to SWB Stepside in Sweden

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by Sweden64

Thanks!!, perfect ! do you remeber the thicknes of the wood?
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Just walked out and measured the original wood that was in mine when purchased… it measures 18mm

[Sweden64]

Need more help guys !!
Because I´m new i the Chevy world and I´m doing 1,000,000 puzzle with my truck I will have a lot of questions.

I have understod that there is some differenses in the engine mounts/brackets (or what do want to call it). I will post two pictures of the parts I have and my woundering is what i need to get my engine mounts to fit.
The mount that are fittet to the fram is wider than the bracket that will go on the engine

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[ibrown50]

Your control arms ( and possibly your cross member) are from a later truck ( 5 lug hubs and rubber bushes) it could be that the mounts are from the same later truck?? One solution would be to source a pair of original 64 banana brackets ( the ones between the cross member and frame) on this forum then I could give you the part number for the original mounts, I could even source them in the UK for you.

[mjh1965]

Welcome aboard . There are quiet a few C10's in the UK I even managed to buy a second hand door at a swop meet a few years ago . Last year I also purchased a cab over here in the UK . So bear that in mind there are a few good shows and swop meets , it may be worth a trip .

[Sweden64]

Originally Posted by ibrown50

Your control arms ( and possibly your cross member) are from a later truck ( 5 lug hubs and rubber bushes) it could be that the mounts are from the same later truck?? One solution would be to source a pair of original 64 banana brackets ( the ones between the cross member and frame) on this forum then I could give you the part number for the original mounts, I could even source them in the UK for you.

Ok thanks, I gonna check it out. I will post a picture so you can se if i found the right part
Is it possible for me to see from what year my front cross member is from??
I want to buy drop spindles for it and I have notice that there is some different models of them
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[60chevyjim]

the mounts on your frame use metal cup motor mounts for a 79 chevy truck.
the loose rubber mount you have there is for a 72 or older car .
the ones you need look like this

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/oe...xsQaAnIB8P8HAQ

[Captainfab]

What you need are the style of 'clamshells' in the link that 60chevyjim posted. Those are very common and I would be surprised if you can not find them in Sweden. They are used on all GM trucks from '73 and up thru about 2000. Also used in all Chevy cars from about '73 and up as well. It is possible that the center to center measurement of the engine mounts on the frame brackets is not correct. Just something to check before you try and set the engine in place. They appear to be correct, but it is worth checking.

[ibrown50]

I think I have a pair of those "clamshells" let me check at the weekend

[Sweden64]

Thanks for informative answers!! Perfect, i will check if I can get them here.
I will fly to US in a couple weeks but on that trip I will load up my suitcase with body parts (Wife is so happy)

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[mjh1965]

Originally Posted by Sweden64

Thanks for informative answers!! Perfect, i will check if I can get them here.
I will fly to US in a couple weeks but on that trip I will load up my suitcase with body parts (Wife is so happy)

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If you look through my thread you will be amazed at what you can get in a case Front discs ,drop spindles , calipers , power steering box plus much more and that was on one trip . Extra case cost is still cheaper than shipping and import duty .

[Steve-W]

This is looking to be a cool build, I'm in!

[Sweden64]

todays work: cleaning up rear end and trailing arms.
I will fab some steel and do some mounts for the rear end.
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[Sweden64]

does anyone know what kind of rear end this is???
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[Captainfab]

That is a Eaton HO52 or 72, 3/4 ton differential. They typically have quite low gears. Parts are becoming difficult to find and expensive when you do find them. And that's here in the US. I can only imagine how parts availability and prices would be in Sweden.

Originally Posted by Sweden64

does anyone know what kind of rear end this is???
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[Ta2Don]

Here's some pics and measurements... Hope this helps, I didn't think to measure the brackets location on the cross sill at first, but will get those and post soon...

Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr
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Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

The hole on the bracket is centered at 9 inches from either end and 31.75 inches center to center between the brackets.
Untitled by Donald Olivo, on Flickr

If I can be of further assistance, don't hesitate to ask...

[Sweden64]

Thanks Ta2Don!!

Are those brackets mounted on all cross sills??

I will post a picture on how its looks now.

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[Sweden64]

My brother made some new brackets for me so i can install the rear end from
the Pontiac
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[Ta2Don]

As far as Mine, just on that front one.

[ibrown50]

The brackets are on all 3 of my cross sills

[Sweden64]

Hi Guys

I´m back after the summer :-)
(Long time since summer)
Anyway, I have started working on my truck again and I will post some pictures of what i have been doing

I need a lot of body parts, fron+rear fender, tailgate......... where is the best place to buy??

How much can I lower it before I have to c-notch the frame?

My brother in law came and helped me welding the frame

[Sweden64]

I got an G20 van for free so i took the the engine and tranny from it.
I started the engine upp before i took it out and it run perfect

[Sweden64]

I had to fab a new cross member for the tranny.

[Sweden64]

This is where I am now !!!!

[ibrown50]

Hi Christer, long time since your last post, but you've got to make the most of the summer

Great progress

[Captainfab]

Can't beat a free donor vehicle especially if it runs good.

Your truck is coming along nicely.