Front end 73-87 swap for a 69 chevy, is it worth it??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

treveiger · 12-05-2010, 08:57 PM

I have a 69 chevy c20 that im looking to swap out to a 5 lug and im wondering is it really worth it to look for a newer front end instead of one that will just bolt up, i have a couple of front ends from this erra of trucks that i could use but wanted to get info before i do anything.
Thanks

qksilver · 12-05-2010, 10:24 PM

YES, cheaper parts........the only reason to change the crossmember is so you can drop the oil pan easier otherwise use the 69 crossmember bolt the later model 5 lug stuff complete.

Steve

STOCKISH · 12-05-2010, 10:40 PM

The 73-87 complete crossmember will bolt up. You will have to elongate two holes on each side but thats it. Well worth the time!

treveiger · 12-05-2010, 10:48 PM

Can i ask how much would one of these cost? If you guys dont want to talk about it i understand lol, im just trying to figure out how much itll cost.

oldblue1968chevy · 12-05-2010, 10:50 PM

Id say you could score on for round 100$

I sold a whole rolling frame to a friend for 75$ lol

treveiger · 12-05-2010, 11:38 PM

Thanks a lot! What should i all grab from the donor truck when i do it?

12-05-2010, 08:57 PM	#1
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Front end 73-87 swap for a 69 chevy, is it worth it??? I have a 69 chevy c20 that im looking to swap out to a 5 lug and im wondering is it really worth it to look for a newer front end instead of one that will just bolt up, i have a couple of front ends from this erra of trucks that i could use but wanted to get info before i do anything. Thanks __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

12-05-2010, 10:24 PM	#2
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Front end 73-87 swap for a 69 chevy, is it worth it??? YES, cheaper parts........the only reason to change the crossmember is so you can drop the oil pan easier otherwise use the 69 crossmember bolt the later model 5 lug stuff complete. Steve

12-05-2010, 10:40 PM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Front end 73-87 swap for a 69 chevy, is it worth it??? The 73-87 complete crossmember will bolt up. You will have to elongate two holes on each side but thats it. Well worth the time! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-05-2010, 10:48 PM	#4
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Front end 73-87 swap for a 69 chevy, is it worth it??? Can i ask how much would one of these cost? If you guys dont want to talk about it i understand lol, im just trying to figure out how much itll cost. __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

12-05-2010, 10:50 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Front end 73-87 swap for a 69 chevy, is it worth it??? Id say you could score on for round 100$ I sold a whole rolling frame to a friend for 75$ lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-05-2010, 11:38 PM	#6
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Front end 73-87 swap for a 69 chevy, is it worth it??? Thanks a lot! What should i all grab from the donor truck when i do it? __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)



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