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**Palf70Step** · 02-18-2008, 07:26 AM

I have the entire front end out of a 73 C10 that will eventually go on my 70. Since I know I will want to rebuild it all, I was wondering could I just take all the pieces for the 73 and reassemble them onto the 70's saddle?

Not sure which way I am going to go, but I though since I had to rip it all apart and rebuild it before I actually use it that this might make sense, and just reassemble it onto the 70's saddle.

Is there any setback from doing it this way if it is possible?

slammed1 · 02-18-2008, 07:42 AM

Those parts all will fit onto the 70 crossmember. Many have swapped like this the same as you and some choose just to use the entire crossmember from the donor vehicle. Use everything you can from the 73 like draglink,tie rods and such and just leave the crossmember in place.

**Palf70Step** · 02-18-2008, 07:47 AM

I may still just do the whole swap as I have everything, but since I modified the current saddle to run late model engine mounts, I thought just swapping out the pieces might be easier since I have to rip it all apart anyways..

02-18-2008, 07:26 AM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,768	Another front end question I have the entire front end out of a 73 C10 that will eventually go on my 70. Since I know I will want to rebuild it all, I was wondering could I just take all the pieces for the 73 and reassemble them onto the 70's saddle? Not sure which way I am going to go, but I though since I had to rip it all apart and rebuild it before I actually use it that this might make sense, and just reassemble it onto the 70's saddle. Is there any setback from doing it this way if it is possible? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 02-18-2008 at 07:27 AM.

02-18-2008, 07:42 AM	#2
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: Another front end question Those parts all will fit onto the 70 crossmember. Many have swapped like this the same as you and some choose just to use the entire crossmember from the donor vehicle. Use everything you can from the 73 like draglink,tie rods and such and just leave the crossmember in place. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

02-18-2008, 07:47 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,768	Re: Another front end question I may still just do the whole swap as I have everything, but since I modified the current saddle to run late model engine mounts, I thought just swapping out the pieces might be easier since I have to rip it all apart anyways.. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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