'89 3/4T 'burb front-end swap to '66 C20 - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hilandr451 · 02-17-2013, 04:00 PM

Nice to hear from you ron!

I don't know what caused the dent. I bought them that way. The doors are temporary replacements from a donor truck. The originals are off the truck and are being restored. The original driver's side is stripped down to the metal and the passenger side is de-dented, POR-15'ed on the inside of the cavity and primed and ready for paint prep on the outside steel.

padresag · 02-17-2013, 04:23 PM

that looks better. you're staying healthy?
ron

Hilandr451 · 02-19-2013, 03:28 AM

trying to. diabetes is getting worse and I keep geting heavier.

**ChiefRocka** · 02-19-2013, 12:25 PM

Hey man !!!

Glad to see you still kickin !!

Dude, you gotta take care of those diabetes man ... My pops suffered a long time ... and ultimately got taken from us....

Enough of that man ....

When is the next get together ??

In Bakerfield this time ??

Jeff La · 11-09-2014, 10:24 PM

Man dad that's nice of your daughter to bring you a cream soda.

Paul Y · 02-13-2015, 03:10 AM

Thanks for a great write up!

Unfortunately, living in the UK means there is not a plethora of later model trucks that the suspension can be pirated from so I am using your guidance to remove and restore the original cross member and suspension.

Now have the confidence to tackle the job as it looks fairly simple.

Hope your health is holding up and you are getting to enjoy the fruits of your labour!

P.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 02-23-2016, 01:06 PM

Need to get Greg back here to respond a bit. He is in Texas now and was working on his bedwood.

K10-rambler · 03-30-2016, 06:40 AM

You men are awesome! I want to say thank you! This is the best, most informational and well put 60's to 73-87 crossmember/suspension thread on the Internet. I'm to the point now in my truck building and junk part collecting where I've ran out of stuff to work on. Been thinking of what I could build next with the parts I've collected over the years. And this is gonna be it I guess. I've got two 1965 c-10 SWB big window custom cabs that are just rollers ( saved them from the scrap yard) they are in pretty rough shape. I have a 1983 c10 rolling chassis with the 350-350 turbo still on it. So I'm guessing this ole boy is gonna piece together a TRUCK!! Man is my wife gonna be happy when she hears these plans! Thanks again -Dylan
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oldarky66 · 03-31-2016, 12:48 AM

Just have to express my thanks to you guys as well. Well documented and great information. I actually found this post a few months ago and printed it all off and put in a binder with other articles I've saved. great reference.
Thanks again.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-14-2017, 10:42 AM

Thought I would bump this up if anyone is looking for info on this now.

UKNOWME · 01-10-2018, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Thought I would bump this up if anyone is looking for info on this now.

Glad you did, thanks!

**botoepfer** · 03-02-2018, 02:58 PM

This is a great thread,, can anyone tell me is an 83 C10 cross member will work on a 63 C10?

padresag · 03-02-2018, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by botoepfer

This is a great thread,, can anyone tell me is an 83 C10 cross member will work on a 63 C10?

for those of you that do a lot or a little wondering what will work will find most of it answered in this link, even though it takes a little effort on your part.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646002
yes an 83 c10 crossmember will go in a 63
ron

**The Rocknrod** · 03-02-2018, 04:45 PM

3/4 ton swap - http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=357610
And a thread with info and links on the swap - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=364621

padresag · 03-02-2018, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

3/4 ton swap - http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=357610
And a thread with info and links on the swap - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=364621

you just placed a link to the thread that you are already on!
ron

**Captainfab** · 03-03-2018, 01:23 AM

Any '73-'86 C series or '87-'91 R series front suspension will work as they are all basically the same. The one thing to look out for is the rotors are either 1" thick (light duty) or 1.25" thick.

Quote:

Originally Posted by botoepfer

This is a great thread,, can anyone tell me is an 83 C10 cross member will work on a 63 C10?

made2drag · 08-09-2018, 11:27 AM

cool

63burban · 08-10-2018, 01:36 AM

So John, you helped from San Francisco to Texas ? Long arms

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-10-2018, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63burban

So John, you helped from San Francisco to Texas ? Long arms

No...He lived in Vacaville at the time.

02-17-2013, 04:00 PM	#76
Hilandr451 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 316	Re: '89 3/4T 'burb front-end swap to '66 C20 Nice to hear from you ron! I don't know what caused the dent. I bought them that way. The doors are temporary replacements from a donor truck. The originals are off the truck and are being restored. The original driver's side is stripped down to the metal and the passenger side is de-dented, POR-15'ed on the inside of the cavity and primed and ready for paint prep on the outside steel. Attached Images __________________ Greg Smith a.k.a. "The Highlander" 1966 C20 Custom Camper, 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Highlander's Project Pics Highlander's web site: www.6066ChevyTrucks.com

02-17-2013, 04:23 PM	#77
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: '89 3/4T 'burb front-end swap to '66 C20 that looks better. you're staying healthy? ron

02-19-2013, 03:28 AM	#78
Hilandr451 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 316	Re: '89 3/4T 'burb front-end swap to '66 C20 trying to. diabetes is getting worse and I keep geting heavier. __________________ Greg Smith a.k.a. "The Highlander" 1966 C20 Custom Camper, 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Highlander's Project Pics Highlander's web site: www.6066ChevyTrucks.com

02-19-2013, 12:25 PM	#79
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: '89 3/4T 'burb front-end swap to '66 C20 Hey man !!! Glad to see you still kickin !! Dude, you gotta take care of those diabetes man ... My pops suffered a long time ... and ultimately got taken from us.... Enough of that man .... When is the next get together ?? In Bakerfield this time ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

11-09-2014, 10:24 PM	#80
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: '89 3/4T 'burb front-end swap to '66 C20 Man dad that's nice of your daughter to bring you a cream soda.

02-13-2015, 03:10 AM	#81
Paul Y Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Essex Posts: 949	Re: '89 3/4T 'burb front-end swap to '66 C20 Thanks for a great write up! Unfortunately, living in the UK means there is not a plethora of later model trucks that the suspension can be pirated from so I am using your guidance to remove and restore the original cross member and suspension. Now have the confidence to tackle the job as it looks fairly simple. Hope your health is holding up and you are getting to enjoy the fruits of your labour! P.

02-23-2016, 01:06 PM	#82
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: '89 3/4T 'burb front-end swap to '66 C20 Need to get Greg back here to respond a bit. He is in Texas now and was working on his bedwood. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

03-30-2016, 06:40 AM	#83
K10-rambler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cedartown georgia Posts: 1	You men are awesome! I want to say thank you! This is the best, most informational and well put 60's to 73-87 crossmember/suspension thread on the Internet. I'm to the point now in my truck building and junk part collecting where I've ran out of stuff to work on. Been thinking of what I could build next with the parts I've collected over the years. And this is gonna be it I guess. I've got two 1965 c-10 SWB big window custom cabs that are just rollers ( saved them from the scrap yard) they are in pretty rough shape. I have a 1983 c10 rolling chassis with the 350-350 turbo still on it. So I'm guessing this ole boy is gonna piece together a TRUCK!! Man is my wife gonna be happy when she hears these plans! Thanks again -Dylan Posted via Mobile Device

03-31-2016, 12:48 AM	#84
oldarky66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: searcy arkansas Posts: 94	Re: '89 3/4T 'burb front-end swap to '66 C20 Just have to express my thanks to you guys as well. Well documented and great information. I actually found this post a few months ago and printed it all off and put in a binder with other articles I've saved. great reference. Thanks again.

10-14-2017, 10:42 AM	#85
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: '89 3/4T 'burb front-end swap to '66 C20 Thought I would bump this up if anyone is looking for info on this now. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

03-02-2018, 02:58 PM	#87
botoepfer Active Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Prince Frederick/obx Posts: 116	Re: '89 3/4T 'burb front-end swap to '66 C20 This is a great thread,, can anyone tell me is an 83 C10 cross member will work on a 63 C10?

03-02-2018, 04:45 PM	#89
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: '89 3/4T 'burb front-end swap to '66 C20 3/4 ton swap - http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=357610 And a thread with info and links on the swap - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=364621 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-09-2018, 11:27 AM	#92
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: '89 3/4T 'burb front-end swap to '66 C20 cool __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

08-10-2018, 01:36 AM	#93
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: '89 3/4T 'burb front-end swap to '66 C20 So John, you helped from San Francisco to Texas ? Long arms



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