can disc brakes be installed on a 62 c-40?

[drumyn61]

I can't do the front drums with one master.

[KQQL IT]

Pics of the front suspension? If it's independent I believe later model til 87 1 ton would be an easy swap.

[drumyn61]

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Pics of the front suspension? If it's independent I believe later model til 87 1 ton would be an easy swap.

It has torsion bars and no coil spring. Basically the same as the 1960 c-10 but bigger drums and maybe bigger spindles.

I've always heard of the 79-85 front suspension swap, I may do that from a 1 ton.

[KQQL IT]

I've heard the same. And I know they are really easy to get out, tie rods shocks brake hoses and about 6 bolts.
The whole x member and A arms come out as 1 unit.

[drumyn61]

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

I've heard the same. And I know they are really easy to get out, tie rods shocks brake hoses and about 6 bolts.
The whole x member and A arms come out as 1 unit.

I like the way that sounds.

[Free Candy Inside]

Originally Posted by drumyn61

I like the way that sounds.

The later K members should swap over. On my 63 1 ton panel I used a donor 84 truck. The 3 main bolts that bolt in vertically should mount right up. 2 on the side should also bolt up. You will have to drill one new hole and oblong another and that's about it. That's assuming this has a similar width frame.

[KQQL IT]

While your there get the hydro boost master cylinder and proportional valve too.

[drumyn61]

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

While your there get the hydro boost master cylinder and proportional valve too.

Definitely the hydro boost, thats my main objective.

I'm either going to buy a complete donor truck or buy parts from a truck.

I'll install disc brakes, hydro boost and a TH400 trans out of a newer chevy truck. Once thats installed, I can then run a hydraulic winch through my hydro boost system.

Most of these truck came with a 454 but I don't know if I want to go that big, but hey, if it comes with a truck then ya never know......

[KQQL IT]

Very cool truck too.

[Softpatch]

I like this thread.!
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[drumyn61]

Well, I'm installing hydroboost disc brakes, 454 engine and a TH400 trans. I started tearing into a truck today to get my parts.

I'm going to make a safe FAST and trustworthy 60's ramp truck!

[KQQL IT]

Get the rear end out of the donor. Should be 4.10 or 3.73:1 should taller than what's in the current rear end be able to get parts

[KQQL IT]

Love this truck. Knee knockers and all