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Asshat · 12-14-2020, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

The way the bolt flattens out as it goes over the axle tube makes it too big to fit through the holes. Cut it again on a more round part of the bolt

Yes, I noticed that. Can’t get my grinder in there; I may need to buy a Sawzall.

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-14-2020, 05:08 PM

Let the axle back down on the trailing arm, then cut the nuts off at the bottom. Your grinder should be able to get to them on the bottom side

Asshat · 12-14-2020, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Let the axle back down on the trailing arm, then cut the nuts off at the bottom. Your grinder should be able to get to them on the bottom side

Ok. That’s a good idea. Thanks.

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-14-2020, 05:37 PM

Sure thing! There's often times several ways of getting to the same result: axle out of the truck

Asshat · 12-15-2020, 12:47 AM

Oh Mylanta!
What a PITA!
Finally got it out.

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-15-2020, 10:26 AM

Nice!

Asshat · 12-16-2020, 01:44 AM

Looking for suggestions on how to get the mounting angle, and any other info I might need. I may use the old pan hard bracket, however, I’m not sure. Thinking about getting the double adjustable track bar from Brothers.

The overall length is 1” over on the new axle, 65” for the Eaton and 66” for the GM 14-bolt.

Why the heck do my pics always go upside-down?

Desert dog · 12-17-2020, 02:35 PM

There is a thread from a member who did this swap including how to set up the pinion angle. He used a jig similar to yours. I believe he is in Tucson.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624445

Asshat · 12-17-2020, 03:20 PM

The leaf springs on the back of the axle, are these just helper springs? We’re these standard equipment on the C10s and C20s? I have not been able to find bushings for these.
Does anyone have a source?

Warrens69GMC · 12-17-2020, 04:27 PM

Should be overload or helper springs

Asshat · 12-17-2020, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

Should be overload or helper springs

This is what I have.

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-18-2020, 10:47 PM

Those might be some aftermarket ones from way back when?

Asshat · 12-21-2020, 10:17 PM

Missing some parts for my brakes on the new axle setup. It's a 9.5" 14-bolt, semi-float.

I ordered this kit:
CENTRIC KIT443D (With Wheel Cylinder) Drum Kit; Drum Height: 5.19" ; Click Info for full list of components. Info
Rear; 13" Rear Drum; JB7
The brake drums seem to fit properly, the brake shoes too.

1. I need the little piston-pushers that go into the wheel cylinders.

2. Also, not sure about which springs hold down the brake shoes, The kit I got from Rock Auto came with two drums, two wheel cylinders and a hardware kit. But it looks like theres different springs that hole the shoes in place.

Hoping someone can help - I believe the axle is outof a 1979-sh truck, maybe a C20 or possibly C10.

SCOTI · 12-22-2020, 10:26 AM

Square-body 14bolts would be C20's.

Asshat · 12-23-2020, 10:07 PM

Can someone help with this assembly of the right rear brake? The rear end id from a 79-ish truck.
Not sure if I need all the parts for the emergency brake linkage. Mine has the propeller shaft ebrake.

Anyone have a diagram that shows where the other parts, in the middle go?

Just call me Sean · 12-23-2020, 10:27 PM

I have this:

Asshat · 12-23-2020, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Just call me Sean

I have this:

That helps, but I don’t think it is exactly like mine.

The #7 spring that I have is shaped differently.

I also don’t have #2, not sure what it’s called.
EDIT: I think that is the parking brake strut. I probably don’t need this, if I am not using the ebrake, right?

Just call me Sean · 12-23-2020, 10:45 PM

#2 is the parking brake strut. The shape of the spring may look different but it works the same.

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-23-2020, 11:14 PM

Sorry for the poor orientation, but hopefully this will help some on where the self adjuster arm thingy is supposed to go

Asshat · 12-23-2020, 11:41 PM

Ok. I think I’m getting closer.

Asshat · 12-23-2020, 11:43 PM

Not sure about these two parts.

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-23-2020, 11:43 PM

Yup, looks like you've got it!

That E clip I believe is for the parking brake cable that you aren't using since you have the brake on the back of your transmission. If you swap transmissions, it wouldn't be too hard to convert to the cable system from a 66 truck. I'm not sure what that other piece is for though

Just call me Sean · 12-23-2020, 11:59 PM

The clip holds a bracket to the brake shoe and the emergency brake cable attaches to the bracket. You can see the bracket in carpenters picture. I don't know what that other part is.

**Steeveedee** · 12-24-2020, 04:10 PM

That other piece is a spring steel plug that replaces the rubber plug for the adjuster star.

I also notice that the self-adjuster lever is not correct. The portion that is swaged over to contact the star is too far along and will not engage properly. It will be obvious if you look at the "top" of Christian's pic in post #44.

Asshat · 12-24-2020, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

That other piece is a spring steel plug that replaces the rubber plug for the adjuster star.

I also notice that the self-adjuster lever is not correct. The portion that is swaged over to contact the star is too far along and will not engage properly. It will be obvious if you look at the "top" of Christian's pic in post #44.

I realigned the assembly, it may have been out of place. Is that what you are referring to?

12-14-2020, 05:08 PM	#27
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,439	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 Let the axle back down on the trailing arm, then cut the nuts off at the bottom. Your grinder should be able to get to them on the bottom side __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

12-14-2020, 05:37 PM	#29
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,439	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 Sure thing! There's often times several ways of getting to the same result: axle out of the truck __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

12-15-2020, 12:47 AM	#30
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,259	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 Oh Mylanta! What a PITA! Finally got it out. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

12-15-2020, 10:26 AM	#31
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,439	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 Nice! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

12-16-2020, 01:44 AM	#32
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,259	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 Looking for suggestions on how to get the mounting angle, and any other info I might need. I may use the old pan hard bracket, however, I’m not sure. Thinking about getting the double adjustable track bar from Brothers. The overall length is 1” over on the new axle, 65” for the Eaton and 66” for the GM 14-bolt. Why the heck do my pics always go upside-down? Attached Images __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

12-17-2020, 02:35 PM	#33
Desert dog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 51	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 There is a thread from a member who did this swap including how to set up the pinion angle. He used a jig similar to yours. I believe he is in Tucson. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624445 Last edited by Desert dog; 12-17-2020 at 02:47 PM.

12-17-2020, 03:20 PM	#34
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,259	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 The leaf springs on the back of the axle, are these just helper springs? We’re these standard equipment on the C10s and C20s? I have not been able to find bushings for these. Does anyone have a source? __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

12-17-2020, 04:27 PM	#35
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 Should be overload or helper springs Attached Images

12-18-2020, 10:47 PM	#37
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,439	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 Those might be some aftermarket ones from way back when? __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

12-21-2020, 10:17 PM	#38
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,259	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 Missing some parts for my brakes on the new axle setup. It's a 9.5" 14-bolt, semi-float. I ordered this kit: CENTRIC KIT443D (With Wheel Cylinder) Drum Kit; Drum Height: 5.19" ; Click Info for full list of components. Info Rear; 13" Rear Drum; JB7 The brake drums seem to fit properly, the brake shoes too. 1. I need the little piston-pushers that go into the wheel cylinders. 2. Also, not sure about which springs hold down the brake shoes, The kit I got from Rock Auto came with two drums, two wheel cylinders and a hardware kit. But it looks like theres different springs that hole the shoes in place. Hoping someone can help - I believe the axle is outof a 1979-sh truck, maybe a C20 or possibly C10. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

12-22-2020, 10:26 AM	#39
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,934	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 Square-body 14bolts would be C20's. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-23-2020, 10:07 PM	#40
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,259	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 Can someone help with this assembly of the right rear brake? The rear end id from a 79-ish truck. Not sure if I need all the parts for the emergency brake linkage. Mine has the propeller shaft ebrake. Anyone have a diagram that shows where the other parts, in the middle go? Attached Images __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

12-23-2020, 11:14 PM	#44
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,439	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 Sorry for the poor orientation, but hopefully this will help some on where the self adjuster arm thingy is supposed to go Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

12-23-2020, 11:41 PM	#45
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,259	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 Ok. I think I’m getting closer. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

12-23-2020, 11:43 PM	#46
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,259	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 Not sure about these two parts. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed



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12-24-2020, 04:10 PM	#49
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,256	Re: Picked up a GM 14 bolt rear end for the 63 C20 That other piece is a spring steel plug that replaces the rubber plug for the adjuster star. I also notice that the self-adjuster lever is not correct. The portion that is swaged over to contact the star is too far along and will not engage properly. It will be obvious if you look at the "top" of Christian's pic in post #44. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

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