Buying newer truck for donor parts

[craigg1]

Im in the process of buying a 68 Chevy c10. Thinking about buying a cheap 2000-2002 chevrolet that has a 5.3 engine. I would like to be able to use the engine, power steering, power brakes, A/C and possibly the transmission from the donor to put into the 68 truck. Does this sound doable? Im far from a mechanic but wanting to see what my options are and how hard it would be to make the newer truck parts fit the old truck. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks.

[CRMW]

I'm doing this with a 2004 doner and a 1972 C20. The toughest part was finding a 2wd truck, I almost went with a van but a 6.0l 2wd showed up. I'm still working out the details and driving the doner to make sure the drivetrain is in good shape before the transplant.

[craigg1]

I was seriously thinking about a 6.0 as well but will probably end up going with a 5.3 since there seems to be more and cheaper donors to choose from. Do you think it will be a fairly easy swap or will there end up being a lot of modifications?

Originally Posted by CRMW

I'm doing this with a 2004 doner and a 1972 C20. The toughest part was finding a 2wd truck, I almost went with a van but a 6.0l 2wd showed up. I'm still working out the details and driving the doner to make sure the drivetrain is in good shape before the transplant.

[CRMW]

From what I've seen the 4.8, 5.3, and 6.0l swaps all seem to be about the same amount of work. The amount of work will probably end up being a lot more than I anticipate but everything is relative.

[67 chevelle]

look here
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206

I have done 2 ls swaps one into a 67 the other into a 68 , they are fairly straightforward , others have done your legwork for you , the discussion above from this board will answer most of your questions

In fact this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679407 on that discussion will answer 95% of your questions

[craigg1]

Great, thanks for the link, that will be a lot of help.

Originally Posted by 67 chevelle

look here
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206

I have done 2 ls swaps one into a 67 the other into a 68 , they are fairly straightforward , others have done your legwork for you , the discussion above from this board will answer most of your questions

In fact this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679407 on that discussion will answer 95% of your questions