Anyone with a 60-62 do a front end swap?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PJ_STYLES · 12-19-2003, 01:32 PM

Hi all, I got my old original 62 front suspension out and now that i did some measuring the 6 bolt holes (3 on each side) the ones that go straight down through the frame do not line up. The 3 holes on my frame are 5 1/8" apart and the 64 front suspension i am using is 5 1/2" apart. Is it recommended that i just slot out the outer 2 holes on each side of the crossmember slightly so they will line up? thanks.

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 12-19-2003, 04:15 PM

I'VE SEEN THIS POSTED ON THE BOARD AND THEY SAID TO DO JUST THAT....................AND IT WILL WORK.............HEMMIT

PJ_STYLES · 12-19-2003, 07:47 PM

Ok i did some expert measuring and my dad drew up both the 62 frame holes and the 64 front suspension holes on autocad and we placed one on top of the other on the screen to see the results. (just one side of the frame) AND if we move the 64 front suspension 1/4" forward both bottom holes on the front (going straight down) line up and the back hole on the front suspension has to be slotted another 3/8" toward the front. As for the 4 side holes the top 2 and lower front one have to be slotted 1/4" up on the frame. And the lower back hole is way off anyways so that has to be drilled in the right spot on the frame. Is everyone confused yet?..haha If the front suspension on the 64 is in the exact spot as the 62 none of the holes would line up. I don't think having the 64 front suspension 1/4" closer to the front will make any difference would it??

Yachtcare · 12-25-2003, 01:50 PM

I think it could make a big difference in ever getting a proper alignment. A difference in handling. Will you have to lenghten the steering column slightly? Just an analogy....If you were navigating a ship 2,500 miles across the ocean, and your navigation was 1 degree off, you would be hundreds of miles off course by the time you got to the other side. I would opt to be very accurate in getting that front crossmember exactly where it should be to save alot of other problems down the road. Just my .02

12-19-2003, 01:32 PM	#1
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	Anyone with a 60-62 do a front end swap?? Hi all, I got my old original 62 front suspension out and now that i did some measuring the 6 bolt holes (3 on each side) the ones that go straight down through the frame do not line up. The 3 holes on my frame are 5 1/8" apart and the 64 front suspension i am using is 5 1/2" apart. Is it recommended that i just slot out the outer 2 holes on each side of the crossmember slightly so they will line up? thanks. __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

12-19-2003, 07:47 PM	#3
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	Ok i did some expert measuring and my dad drew up both the 62 frame holes and the 64 front suspension holes on autocad and we placed one on top of the other on the screen to see the results. (just one side of the frame) AND if we move the 64 front suspension 1/4" forward both bottom holes on the front (going straight down) line up and the back hole on the front suspension has to be slotted another 3/8" toward the front. As for the 4 side holes the top 2 and lower front one have to be slotted 1/4" up on the frame. And the lower back hole is way off anyways so that has to be drilled in the right spot on the frame. Is everyone confused yet?..haha If the front suspension on the 64 is in the exact spot as the 62 none of the holes would line up. I don't think having the 64 front suspension 1/4" closer to the front will make any difference would it?? __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

12-25-2003, 01:50 PM	#4
Yachtcare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 35	I think it could make a big difference in ever getting a proper alignment. A difference in handling. Will you have to lenghten the steering column slightly? Just an analogy....If you were navigating a ship 2,500 miles across the ocean, and your navigation was 1 degree off, you would be hundreds of miles off course by the time you got to the other side. I would opt to be very accurate in getting that front crossmember exactly where it should be to save alot of other problems down the road. Just my .02 __________________ 1961 Chevy Apache 10 SWB fleet, 1970 GMC 1500 SWB fleet(getting 6.2L Detroit turbo Diesel), 1994 Chevy 3500 Crew Cab Dually 4X4 6.5L turbo Diesel. 1990 Chevy class "C" RV on G van chassis. Pics at www.picturetrail.com/yachtcare

12-19-2003, 04:15 PM	#2
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	I'VE SEEN THIS POSTED ON THE BOARD AND THEY SAID TO DO JUST THAT....................AND IT WILL WORK.............HEMMIT



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