Found a perfect donor

[Chevy nutcase]

I've been searching everyday for a cheap truck or one being parted out to no avail. A cheap parts truck anyone selling whole still wants $3000 around here and I was never keen on a whole truck I'd likely scrap for a few pieces. For my 66 c10 I want a rear dif from a 71 or 72 to convert to 5 lug and I was considering a square body power steering setup. Today I spied this 71 frame with the 5 lug rear and power steering that I can scoop up this weekend for 800. Only questions I have for the gurus here is will i still need an adapter plate for the steering box? I know the rear trailing arms are valuable if they aren't rotted and if I didn't want to lower my truck id keep the front disc setup but I think that might be easy to sell as well. Let me know what you guys think

[cwcarpenter98]

You will still need an adapter plate to run the power steering gear. Another option is to graft the section from the donor frame into your 66 frame if you don't want to run the adapter plate

[Chevy nutcase]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

You will still need an adapter plate to run the power steering gear. Another option is to graft the section from the donor frame into your 66 frame if you don't want to run the adapter plate

I didn't think about swapping frame sections. I'll have a few things to consider, one being that normally I like taking the less invasive route especially when it comes to frame surgery. It's not my welding ability that's in question it's the similarities and differences between the two frames. Ideally I'd like a common reference point on both frames to do my measuring from but I dont know if that exists. Another hurdle is finding or fabricating a ps pump mount for my 250.

[The Rocknrod]

Engine brackets:
https://davisspeedequipment.com/prod...62-84-194-250/
http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/C...x_Cylinder.htm

[Chevy nutcase]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Engine brackets:
https://davisspeedequipment.com/prod...62-84-194-250/
http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/C...x_Cylinder.htm

Thank you for the links. The first one I never saw in my searching and is likely the route I'll take. The second one is the configuration I'd actually prefer but from all the pictures I saw of it I cant imagine how the power steering pump can be mounted solidly. I looks like theres a single bolt holding it to the block and you can get superman to tighten it but it will still pivot on that bolt as I've illustrated so eloquently lol

[AcampoDave]

But why can't you keep the disc set up AND lower the truck too...just swap in some drop spindles and you're on your way.

[Chevy nutcase]

Originally Posted by AcampoDave

But why can't you keep the disc set up AND lower the truck too...just swap in some drop spindles and you're on your way.

I dont know if the rotors and calipers are worth saving or of there will be fitment issues with new spindles and old hardware.

[The Rocknrod]

On the Alan Grove site go to Technical section and lookup 602L it will download the instructions (pdf). It is not a one bolt attachment.
Here is the link to the instruction page: Lower section on the right - 602L
http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/Important_Info.htm

[Chevy nutcase]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

On the Alan Grove site go to Technical section and lookup 602L it will download the instructions (pdf). It is not a one bolt attachment.
Here is the link to the instruction page: Lower section on the right - 602L
http://www.alangrovecomponents.com/Important_Info.htm

That's awesome. Thank you. There is a sneaky 2nd bolt I couldnt see in any of the examples. I like that setup much better keeping the ps pump low.