Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NONHOG · 01-22-2013, 02:09 PM

Forgive my ignorance on this subject. Is there something making this a poor choice for a front end swap?
I searched! Honest I did.

Just curious.

Billett · 01-22-2013, 02:13 PM

Enough money can make anything happen, but it's gonna be pretty darn hard to line all of that up and make it look nice. I assume you're talking about the 55-56 style not the new interceptors lol

no moa · 01-22-2013, 02:18 PM

I just sold an 04 CV front end assembly to a guy building a 68 ford. I'm not sure it would do so well on the c10.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 01-22-2013, 10:16 PM

I currently have a 66 F100 receiving a A Crown Vic front end, and while a nice front end for a F series. It would require major rework to fit a Chevy.

The Ford frame is wider then a Chevy by a good amount I am going off memory here. A Ford frame is 36", a Chevy is 32", and a Crown Vic K member is 36.5".

So you would need to fabricate the K-member that everything attaches too, and shorten the rack to match. While it could be a very interesting when finished it would be a major undertaking, and you'll won't end up much better off if any then a modded C10 frame. At least in terms of handling, but looks with the aluminum A-arms polished up is another thing.

So you would have to figure out from the very beginning how you want your want your truck to sit because once the welding starts it is pretty much set in stone. Plus or minus a bit because of lowering or raising.

If you lived closer to me you could come look at my set-up to see how it looks.

**N2TRUX** · 01-22-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

Forgive my ignorance on this subject. Is there something making this a poor choice for a front end swap?
I searched! Honest I did.

Just curious.

I see that its a poor choice considering there are so many way to change the 67-72 front end to what ever configuration you might desire with bolt on components. There is nothing bolt on about the Crown Vic conversion. Even if it were free, it not a good choice.

eldogg · 01-23-2013, 02:39 AM

I think it's great swap for the Fords that have that I beam junk in the front but 63-87 front ends are fine. Just add some drop spindles & coils and your good to go. No need to cut your truck in half for IFS when it already has it. Just my 2 cents.
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JNJchev77 · 01-23-2013, 12:33 PM

For what's out there regarding the C10's, I don't think it would look right and not worth the work imo.

They fit great on a Ford, but not on these

NONHOG · 01-23-2013, 01:33 PM

Thanks all for the input.

andrewmp6 · 01-25-2013, 05:58 AM

The best swap would be the 73-87 gm truck or you can go aftermarket ifs like nolimit or scotts hot rod shop.

BULLITT65 · 04-02-2013, 02:05 PM

Ok guys, I see the overwhelmingly answer is "NO" to the CV front end for a C/10.

I want to run a 5 x 4.5 wheel on the front of my 64 C/10.

Other than a wheel adapter, what is a bolt on set up for spindles and rotors?

thanks guys!

NONHOG · 04-02-2013, 02:26 PM

Redrill your hubs?

broey · 04-02-2013, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

Redrill your hubs?

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**N2TRUX** · 04-03-2013, 10:57 AM

Be more specific on the wheel your considering. Its possible there is an alternative.

FMCustomz · 05-20-2014, 12:34 AM

I did it and it turned out great I will post pics if interested

BULLITT65 · 05-20-2014, 01:01 AM

please post pics!!

NONHOG · 05-20-2014, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by FMCustomz

I did it and it turned out great I will post pics if interested

Of course! Lets see it.

BULLITT65 · 05-20-2014, 01:43 AM

(non hog your underhaulin link didn't work for me)

NONHOG · 05-20-2014, 01:46 AM

Thanks, I'll try and fix that.
Try this..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...306320&page=97

FMCustomz · 07-17-2014, 10:25 PM

Crown Vic front on 1967 c10

FMCustomz · 07-17-2014, 10:27 PM

The crown vic spring are too stiff. I just got new spring rate to sit the front down another 2 inches. I think this is a first for a C-10 so let me know what you think

NONHOG · 07-18-2014, 12:08 AM

I think I'd love to see some install pics.
Looks great!

tinydb84 · 07-18-2014, 02:02 AM

Nice truck FM. Where in SJ are you?

Andy4639 · 07-18-2014, 02:52 AM

Well as said before. Enough money and time anything is possible. Good job. Would like to see more pictures of the install and some details on it.

chevyguy_72 · 07-18-2014, 11:06 AM

They have done it on Gas Monkey a couple times... but its usually to Fords...

FMCustomz · 07-19-2014, 12:27 AM

Thank you. I'm in Morgan Hill now. Also I know That they have done it on the Ass Monkey show. Keep in mind I set this up two years ago, before the show and the f100 frame is the same width as the crown vic alum cross member. On a f100 all you have to do is reinforce the c channel for the four factory bolts. and mount the arm bushings. The hardest part of the swap is ensuring the suspension is square to a frame that tappers and rises unlike the ford. Good luck and let me know if I can help. I also do Fab at my House shop so if you are in the bay area come and check it out. The truck should be at the next Good Guys show in Pleasanton this summer

01-22-2013, 02:09 PM	#1
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? Forgive my ignorance on this subject. Is there something making this a poor choice for a front end swap? I searched! Honest I did. Just curious. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

01-22-2013, 02:13 PM	#2
Billett Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pittsgrove, NJ Posts: 1,502	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? Enough money can make anything happen, but it's gonna be pretty darn hard to line all of that up and make it look nice. I assume you're talking about the 55-56 style not the new interceptors lol __________________ Will 1968 C10 - Project Texa Go 6.0/4L80e 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L 2024 Toyota Sienna

01-22-2013, 02:18 PM	#3
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? I just sold an 04 CV front end assembly to a guy building a 68 ford. I'm not sure it would do so well on the c10. __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

01-22-2013, 10:16 PM	#4
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,635	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? I currently have a 66 F100 receiving a A Crown Vic front end, and while a nice front end for a F series. It would require major rework to fit a Chevy. The Ford frame is wider then a Chevy by a good amount I am going off memory here. A Ford frame is 36", a Chevy is 32", and a Crown Vic K member is 36.5". So you would need to fabricate the K-member that everything attaches too, and shorten the rack to match. While it could be a very interesting when finished it would be a major undertaking, and you'll won't end up much better off if any then a modded C10 frame. At least in terms of handling, but looks with the aluminum A-arms polished up is another thing. So you would have to figure out from the very beginning how you want your want your truck to sit because once the welding starts it is pretty much set in stone. Plus or minus a bit because of lowering or raising. If you lived closer to me you could come look at my set-up to see how it looks.

01-23-2013, 02:39 AM	#6
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? I think it's great swap for the Fords that have that I beam junk in the front but 63-87 front ends are fine. Just add some drop spindles & coils and your good to go. No need to cut your truck in half for IFS when it already has it. Just my 2 cents. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110

01-23-2013, 12:33 PM	#7
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? For what's out there regarding the C10's, I don't think it would look right and not worth the work imo. They fit great on a Ford, but not on these __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

01-23-2013, 01:33 PM	#8
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? Thanks all for the input. __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

01-25-2013, 05:58 AM	#9
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? The best swap would be the 73-87 gm truck or you can go aftermarket ifs like nolimit or scotts hot rod shop.

04-02-2013, 02:05 PM	#10
BULLITT65 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Murrieta California Posts: 20	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? Ok guys, I see the overwhelmingly answer is "NO" to the CV front end for a C/10. I want to run a 5 x 4.5 wheel on the front of my 64 C/10. Other than a wheel adapter, what is a bolt on set up for spindles and rotors? thanks guys!

04-02-2013, 02:26 PM	#11
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? Redrill your hubs? __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

04-03-2013, 10:57 AM	#13
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05-20-2014, 12:34 AM	#14
FMCustomz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 10	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? I did it and it turned out great I will post pics if interested

05-20-2014, 01:01 AM	#15
BULLITT65 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Murrieta California Posts: 20	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? please post pics!!

05-20-2014, 01:43 AM	#17
BULLITT65 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Murrieta California Posts: 20	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? (non hog your underhaulin link didn't work for me)

05-20-2014, 01:46 AM	#18
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? Thanks, I'll try and fix that. Try this..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...306320&page=97 __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.



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07-17-2014, 10:25 PM	#19
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07-17-2014, 10:27 PM	#20
FMCustomz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 10	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? The crown vic spring are too stiff. I just got new spring rate to sit the front down another 2 inches. I think this is a first for a C-10 so let me know what you think

07-18-2014, 12:08 AM	#21
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? I think I'd love to see some install pics. Looks great! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

07-18-2014, 02:02 AM	#22
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07-18-2014, 02:52 AM	#23
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? Well as said before. Enough money and time anything is possible. Good job. Would like to see more pictures of the install and some details on it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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07-19-2014, 12:27 AM	#25
FMCustomz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 10	Re: Crown Vic front end on a 67-72? Thank you. I'm in Morgan Hill now. Also I know That they have done it on the Ass Monkey show. Keep in mind I set this up two years ago, before the show and the f100 frame is the same width as the crown vic alum cross member. On a f100 all you have to do is reinforce the c channel for the four factory bolts. and mount the arm bushings. The hardest part of the swap is ensuring the suspension is square to a frame that tappers and rises unlike the ford. Good luck and let me know if I can help. I also do Fab at my House shop so if you are in the bay area come and check it out. The truck should be at the next Good Guys show in Pleasanton this summer

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