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08-04-2010, 01:20 AM
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73-87 swap?
What all is involved? I want to take the front clip and rear axle from a 85 C10 and put it in a 60-66(not sure which year yet). I know I will have to weld perches on the new axle if the 60-66 is trailing arm susp. I will be also putting in a Hydroboost system. Thanks.
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08-04-2010, 11:04 AM
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Re: 73-87 swap?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=409676
this guy did the front clip thing. I think it's a pretty great idea. Wish I would have thought of it.
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08-04-2010, 07:16 PM
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Re: 73-87 swap?
Thanks, anyone else?
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~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck
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08-05-2010, 12:39 AM
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Re: 73-87 swap?
That has been done by many, many, many people. It is a very common way to convert to disc brakes....the best way IMO. Here is a thread with a bunch of info in it on the front upgrade. I did my first one almost 30 years ago.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=disc+brake The rear conversion is pretty straight forward, as it sounds you are aware. You'll need to weld on trailing arm mounts as well as a panhard bar mount. The '71-'87 differentials are 1.5" wider overall. Let me know if you need any brackets for your hydroboost conversion, as well as the power steering box adapter plate.
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Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 08-05-2010 at 12:40 AM. |
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