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BIGPIMP · 09-19-2004, 09:33 PM

ok when i go to the yard to get my parts to upgrade my 64 c/10. will it be easier to take the crossmember or in pieces . will the crossmember from an 85 chevy bolt right up ?

Tx Firefighter · 09-19-2004, 10:11 PM

Easier to take the whole crossmember. Even if you decide to swap the newer stuff onto your old crossmember, it's still easier to haul it all home in one big piece.

All but 2 of the bolts will go straight it. The last two holes need to be enlongated slightly. It's a swap meant to be.

SCOTI · 09-20-2004, 06:08 PM

Will you be pulling the crossmember by yourself or w/a buddy?

If you work alone, that entire c-member is pretty freakin' heavy so just get the required pieces for the swap. If you have extra help @ home to get it unloaded, then sometimes they'll give you a price break for buying the entire assembly so go that route.

Joe67 · 09-20-2004, 06:48 PM

Yep, I have a crossmember (wheel to wheel) from a '72. Needed a cherry picker to move it complete.

Now that it is down to spindle to spindle, moving it is easy

Brainchild · 09-22-2004, 03:03 AM

If they're willing to break the price for buying a complete unit,and they'll load it for ya,I'd do it.It's easier to unload.A tree and comealong,cherry picker,or even disassemble in the back of the truck.

09-19-2004, 09:33 PM	#1
BIGPIMP PIMPING RIDES Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SPRING,TEXAS Posts: 296	Trying To Get It Right ok when i go to the yard to get my parts to upgrade my 64 c/10. will it be easier to take the crossmember or in pieces . will the crossmember from an 85 chevy bolt right up ? __________________ 1964 CHEVY 1/2 C/10 FLEET 1981 CHEVY 1/2 C/10 FLEET 1995 DODGE 1500 V6 FLEET EAST http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigasspimp/?saved=1

09-19-2004, 10:11 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Easier to take the whole crossmember. Even if you decide to swap the newer stuff onto your old crossmember, it's still easier to haul it all home in one big piece. All but 2 of the bolts will go straight it. The last two holes need to be enlongated slightly. It's a swap meant to be. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-20-2004, 06:08 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Will you be pulling the crossmember by yourself or w/a buddy? If you work alone, that entire c-member is pretty freakin' heavy so just get the required pieces for the swap. If you have extra help @ home to get it unloaded, then sometimes they'll give you a price break for buying the entire assembly so go that route. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-20-2004, 06:48 PM	#4
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Yep, I have a crossmember (wheel to wheel) from a '72. Needed a cherry picker to move it complete. Now that it is down to spindle to spindle, moving it is easy __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

09-22-2004, 03:03 AM	#5
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	If they're willing to break the price for buying a complete unit,and they'll load it for ya,I'd do it.It's easier to unload.A tree and comealong,cherry picker,or even disassemble in the back of the truck. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website



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