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BadCo · 06-19-2003, 08:39 PM

I have recently purchased a 61 Apache shortbox fleetside.I have been reading about the rear end swaps.I have a rusted all to hell 71 c-10.Yes both trucks have the original rear end.I measured the rear end in it and theres no way it will bolt in.I have some hollander books and 61-62 have a different rear end than the rest.I read about the chevy duty rear end kit.Do they have a webpage?Is there a rear end that fits or will I be better off to get a ford 9" and have it made to fit?Has anyone changed there rear end in a 61?

xextr3m3 · 08-15-2003, 11:30 PM

I would also like to know, especially since the eaton is not a popular rear

Chevyboy1962 · 08-16-2003, 03:55 AM

Hi BadCo, Xextr3m3, and welcome from Calirfornia

americanclassic.com has a link were you type in you vin, and it gives you a list of what options were from the factory like trannies, engines, rear ends, etc.
ChevyDuty has a website, it's chevyduty.com.

The 1960-62 trucks had torsion suspension, and was change in '63 to coils up front, and the frame rails are spaced differently from the 60-62's.
David

Iron-Butt · 08-16-2003, 12:49 PM

Welcome from Texas.

phil61swb · 08-18-2003, 08:19 PM

I have a 61 short fleet. I have changed the rear end out on mine. However I also changed to a 63 style frame. I cut off the trailing arms and removed the entire rear end assy. I then used the entire leaf spring & rear end assy from an 82 chevy. I am not sure about the difference in widths between the 61 and 63 style frames. At the same time I swapped the whole front cross member from the same 82. In the end I had to slightly modify the leaf spring hangar brackets on the front only and the front cross member matched up 5 out of 7 holes on each side with the other 2 only 1/2 hole off. Results: 5 lug wheels, front disc brakes and power steering. Dont know if this helps, but there are a lot of options.

Phil

06-19-2003, 08:39 PM	#1
BadCo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 1	61 rear ends I have recently purchased a 61 Apache shortbox fleetside.I have been reading about the rear end swaps.I have a rusted all to hell 71 c-10.Yes both trucks have the original rear end.I measured the rear end in it and theres no way it will bolt in.I have some hollander books and 61-62 have a different rear end than the rest.I read about the chevy duty rear end kit.Do they have a webpage?Is there a rear end that fits or will I be better off to get a ford 9" and have it made to fit?Has anyone changed there rear end in a 61?

08-15-2003, 11:30 PM	#2
xextr3m3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 96	I would also like to know, especially since the eaton is not a popular rear __________________ 62 c10 short fleet 350/350 dropped 87 toy: SAS 35" MT/R's, 5.29's, detroit rear, exocage

08-16-2003, 03:55 AM	#3
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Hi BadCo, Xextr3m3, and welcome from Calirfornia americanclassic.com has a link were you type in you vin, and it gives you a list of what options were from the factory like trannies, engines, rear ends, etc. ChevyDuty has a website, it's chevyduty.com. The 1960-62 trucks had torsion suspension, and was change in '63 to coils up front, and the frame rails are spaced differently from the 60-62's. David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

08-16-2003, 12:49 PM	#4
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Welcome from Texas. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

08-18-2003, 08:19 PM	#5
phil61swb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 11	I have a 61 short fleet. I have changed the rear end out on mine. However I also changed to a 63 style frame. I cut off the trailing arms and removed the entire rear end assy. I then used the entire leaf spring & rear end assy from an 82 chevy. I am not sure about the difference in widths between the 61 and 63 style frames. At the same time I swapped the whole front cross member from the same 82. In the end I had to slightly modify the leaf spring hangar brackets on the front only and the front cross member matched up 5 out of 7 holes on each side with the other 2 only 1/2 hole off. Results: 5 lug wheels, front disc brakes and power steering. Dont know if this helps, but there are a lot of options. Phil __________________ 61 short fleet 69 C10 97 Astro Van



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