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Italia · 01-04-2011, 03:47 PM

first thing i wanna do is swap out the torsion bars!!! can i get a list of parts im gonna need??? crossmember??? etc.... i am going to go with disc brakes, so i beleive it is 72-81??? not 100% sure. i am not hands on with this stuff. i have a local shop who said they will do the work, but i want input from you guys who actually have these trucks and no a lot about them. Any input/suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks in advance! also am gonna be baggin it on 22's so if anyone wants to just add me and stay in touch??? that be cool too! Thanks Again Guys!

Frankie

jimmydean · 01-04-2011, 04:41 PM

Welcome! I just moved from Medford a few months ago.

There are a lot of options in the disc brake swap FAQ, the easiest is a 73-87 crossmember, but they are 5 lug, so you have to do something about the rear (I got an axle out of a '77). Find a donor and grab all the steering parts and crossmember, that way it's all the same and you know it works together.

Good luck on the project.

jimmydean · 01-04-2011, 04:41 PM

Here's the link to the disc brake swap on a '62.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366850

jchav62 · 01-04-2011, 05:12 PM

That's a cool truck! Welcome!!

jimmydean is right, 73-87 would be the easiest/most common swap for the front end. That's what's under my '62. It has a '72 rear end on it.

Keep us posted and remember, we love pics!!

speedkills · 01-04-2011, 05:53 PM

That looks awesome!!! Can i ask what kind of suspension is on right now? I just love that drop!
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Italia · 01-04-2011, 11:05 PM

Thanks jimmydean and jchav62. will get started on lookin for a donor. Will update with pics when i get some progress.

speedkills..... right now suspension up front is stock tosion bars cranked down. The back is already bagged.

Delmo · 01-04-2011, 11:14 PM

Very cool truck man, are you gunna lay it out on 22's or just low?

Italia · 01-05-2011, 01:00 AM

hey DELMO!!! i was just reading your build before i posted this.... thats cool that you checked out my truck.... extremely amazed with what you did and how fast you did it! your truck looks great. im not sure if i wanna lay it or just low.... prob gonna go with notchin the bed and dumpin it on the frame.... what would you suggest, since you got yours on the ground??? can i just notch the bed frame or would i have to do a 4 link??? thanks and look forward to talkin with you more....

**62 Longbed** · 01-05-2011, 04:06 PM

Nice Truck !! I'm interested also about doing the same Swap on my 62 .... Looking forward to pictures ...

Italia · 01-05-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 62 Longbed

Nice Truck !! I'm interested also about doing the same Swap on my 62 .... Looking forward to pictures ...

thanks.... will put up pics when i get into it.

irish1966 · 01-05-2011, 04:24 PM

That is a sweet lookin truck man. Anything we can help ya out with, just ask. I have yet to own a 60-63, but me and Ol_Skool have a few 4-5-6's between us. lol

ol_skool_chevy · 01-05-2011, 04:30 PM

Sweet Truck brother, Im diggin the wheels you have on it now...what size are the how wide?

Italia · 01-06-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

Sweet Truck brother, Im diggin the wheels you have on it now...what size are the how wide?

15x7 up front
15x9 in the rear

ol_skool_chevy · 01-06-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Italia

15x7 up front
15x9 in the rear

if you ever think of sell those wheel let me know.

Italia · 01-06-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

if you ever think of sell those wheel let me know.

yea for sure, when i get my 2's i will let you know....

1Bad62Pro/Street · 01-06-2011, 07:08 PM

Welcome fellow '62er!
Mustang II IFS is my suggestion.
You don't see much Mustang II IFS on these year trucks besides mine as I know of.

paul63c10 · 01-15-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Italia

15x7 up front
15x9 in the rear

hey Italia, curious as to what wheels and caps are currently on it. love the look of the truck!

Italia · 01-15-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by paul63c10

hey Italia, curious as to what wheels and caps are currently on it. love the look of the truck!

Just rally wheels outta summit... Thanks...
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markeb01 · 01-05-2011, 04:53 PM

Cool truck. Welcome to the forum.

Italia · 01-05-2011, 10:36 PM

thanks

jimmydean · 01-05-2011, 06:52 PM

There is a dealership on 99 near Talent with quite a few square bodies on the lot. It's on the right heading towards Ashland (has a red white and blue car mounted on a pole). I bet he would either have a donor or help you find one for cheap.

Italia · 01-05-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

There is a dealership on 99 near Talent with quite a few square bodies on the lot. It's on the right heading towards Ashland (has a red white and blue car mounted on a pole). I bet he would either have a donor or help you find one for cheap.

i know exactly where that is, thanks jimmydean.... i will hit him up for sure. appreciate it.

Italia · 01-05-2011, 10:34 PM

thanks irish and ol skool! you guys got any 4 5 or 6's that you wanna sell??? swb small back window??? i like the 4 5 and 6's better cause they have the straight windshield and smoother body line. i go up to salem quite a bit to visit fam. maybe i could meet up with you guys one day and check out rides...

irish1966 · 01-06-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Italia

thanks irish and ol skool! you guys got any 4 5 or 6's that you wanna sell??? swb small back window??? i like the 4 5 and 6's better cause they have the straight windshield and smoother body line. i go up to salem quite a bit to visit fam. maybe i could meet up with you guys one day and check out rides...

Yeah, sounds like a plan. I only have the one SWB that we are workin on now. Tryin to trim the herd a little bit this week. PM me with ur number.
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ol_skool_chevy · 01-06-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Italia

thanks irish and ol skool! you guys got any 4 5 or 6's that you wanna sell??? swb small back window??? i like the 4 5 and 6's better cause they have the straight windshield and smoother body line. i go up to salem quite a bit to visit fam. maybe i could meet up with you guys one day and check out rides...

Irish is building a short wide small window NOW

01-04-2011, 03:47 PM	#1
Italia Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 39	Startin my 62' project NEED HELP!!!!! first thing i wanna do is swap out the torsion bars!!! can i get a list of parts im gonna need??? crossmember??? etc.... i am going to go with disc brakes, so i beleive it is 72-81??? not 100% sure. i am not hands on with this stuff. i have a local shop who said they will do the work, but i want input from you guys who actually have these trucks and no a lot about them. Any input/suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks in advance! also am gonna be baggin it on 22's so if anyone wants to just add me and stay in touch??? that be cool too! Thanks Again Guys! Frankie Attached Images

01-04-2011, 04:41 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Startin my 62' project NEED HELP!!!!! Welcome! I just moved from Medford a few months ago. There are a lot of options in the disc brake swap FAQ, the easiest is a 73-87 crossmember, but they are 5 lug, so you have to do something about the rear (I got an axle out of a '77). Find a donor and grab all the steering parts and crossmember, that way it's all the same and you know it works together. Good luck on the project. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

01-04-2011, 04:41 PM	#3
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Startin my 62' project NEED HELP!!!!! Here's the link to the disc brake swap on a '62. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366850 __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210 Last edited by jimmydean; 01-04-2011 at 04:42 PM.

01-04-2011, 05:12 PM	#4
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Startin my 62' project NEED HELP!!!!! That's a cool truck! Welcome!! jimmydean is right, 73-87 would be the easiest/most common swap for the front end. That's what's under my '62. It has a '72 rear end on it. Keep us posted and remember, we love pics!! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

01-04-2011, 05:53 PM	#5
speedkills Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: West SFV, CA Posts: 71	Re: Startin my 62' project NEED HELP!!!!! That looks awesome!!! Can i ask what kind of suspension is on right now? I just love that drop! Posted via Mobile Device

01-04-2011, 11:05 PM	#6
Italia Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 39	Re: Startin my 62' project NEED HELP!!!!! Thanks jimmydean and jchav62. will get started on lookin for a donor. Will update with pics when i get some progress. speedkills..... right now suspension up front is stock tosion bars cranked down. The back is already bagged.

01-04-2011, 11:14 PM	#7
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Startin my 62' project NEED HELP!!!!! Very cool truck man, are you gunna lay it out on 22's or just low?

01-05-2011, 01:00 AM	#8
Italia Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 39	Re: Startin my 62' project NEED HELP!!!!! hey DELMO!!! i was just reading your build before i posted this.... thats cool that you checked out my truck.... extremely amazed with what you did and how fast you did it! your truck looks great. im not sure if i wanna lay it or just low.... prob gonna go with notchin the bed and dumpin it on the frame.... what would you suggest, since you got yours on the ground??? can i just notch the bed frame or would i have to do a 4 link??? thanks and look forward to talkin with you more....

01-05-2011, 04:06 PM	#9
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	Re: Startin my 62' project NEED HELP!!!!! Nice Truck !! I'm interested also about doing the same Swap on my 62 .... Looking forward to pictures ... Attached Images

01-05-2011, 04:24 PM	#11
irish1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hillsboro, oregon Posts: 484	Re: Startin my 62' project NEED HELP!!!!! That is a sweet lookin truck man. Anything we can help ya out with, just ask. I have yet to own a 60-63, but me and Ol_Skool have a few 4-5-6's between us. lol __________________ Cheers David 66 LWB Fleet (on hold) 64 LWB Fleet (daily driver) 65 SWB Fleet (almost finished as a driver) 64 SWB Fleet (just started - "Tommys Hot Rods" tribute truck) Nothing worth doing, is easy. Last edited by irish1966; 01-05-2011 at 04:25 PM.

01-05-2011, 04:30 PM	#12
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Startin my 62' project NEED HELP!!!!! Sweet Truck brother, Im diggin the wheels you have on it now...what size are the how wide? __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

01-06-2011, 07:08 PM	#16
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Startin my 62' project NEED HELP!!!!! Welcome fellow '62er! Mustang II IFS is my suggestion. You don't see much Mustang II IFS on these year trucks besides mine as I know of. __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

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01-05-2011, 10:36 PM	#20
Italia Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 39	Re: Startin my 62' project NEED HELP!!!!! thanks

01-05-2011, 06:52 PM	#21
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Startin my 62' project NEED HELP!!!!! There is a dealership on 99 near Talent with quite a few square bodies on the lot. It's on the right heading towards Ashland (has a red white and blue car mounted on a pole). I bet he would either have a donor or help you find one for cheap. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210



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