Just bought a '62--couple questions... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

silvertonguedevil · 03-20-2007, 11:08 AM

First off--What's the difference between the basic heater and the deluxe heater? And secondly--Will a '71-'72 rearend bolt right into one of these? I see that the trailing arms are listed '60-'72. Is there anything else that I should know before I go scavenging for one? Any help is much appreciated!!

**Captainfab** · 03-20-2007, 01:43 PM

The fresh air heater has the heater core and the fan in the engine compartment. This type works best in colder climates. The recirculating heater has everything under the dash. That design was intended for climates where it doesn't get very cold....they don't do a very good job of keeping the windows de-iced and fog free.

The 71-72 rearends are IIRC about 1 1/2" wider than the 60-66 rears. And I think the trailing arm perches on the 60-62 rears are spaced wider than the 63-72's. Other than that they will fit.....just some minor things.

thekid54 · 03-20-2007, 02:45 PM

I don't think the trailing arm perches are spaced differently on '60-'62 rearends. Don't have any proof since I got rid of my '62 frame, but I'm pretty sure the perch locations are all the same.

zenish · 03-20-2007, 07:28 PM

the perches are six inches farther out.you can get new perches from early classic.

Chevyboy1962 · 03-20-2007, 08:33 PM

The trailing arm mounts on a '60-'62 IS 2 inches closer to the brake drum backing plates. On the '63-'66 the trailing arm mounts are 2 inches closer to the 3rd member(pumpkin). I had to install a '65 C10 rearend in my '62, in one day I had swapped axles, bled brakes, and down the road I went.

*note* I cut off the '65 trailing arm mounts in advance very carefully, I also prepped the axle tubes for welding. The day of the swap, I cut off the panhard bar mount off of the '62 rearend carefully(once removed from truck. Once I had the '65 rearend loosely mounted, I took a million measurements, then tacked everything together.

Once I was satisfied, I welded everything solid. When welding the brackets on the rear axle, weld in short runs, to stop distortion/warping from happening. I also reccommend replacing the big "U" bolts that holds the rear axle to the trailing arms. You might have to cut the old ones out.
David

stepside66 · 03-20-2007, 09:03 PM

I have a 62 and all I know is that my "66" wihch I found out was on a 62 LWB frame then made a SWB frame and not very good at that the rear end went out and I stumbled upon a 68?? I think but it had 6 lug axles wished it was 5 lug but I bolted it right in and never had a problem

03-20-2007, 11:08 AM	#1
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Just bought a '62--couple questions... First off--What's the difference between the basic heater and the deluxe heater? And secondly--Will a '71-'72 rearend bolt right into one of these? I see that the trailing arms are listed '60-'72. Is there anything else that I should know before I go scavenging for one? Any help is much appreciated!! __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

03-20-2007, 01:43 PM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Just bought a '62--couple questions... The fresh air heater has the heater core and the fan in the engine compartment. This type works best in colder climates. The recirculating heater has everything under the dash. That design was intended for climates where it doesn't get very cold....they don't do a very good job of keeping the windows de-iced and fog free. The 71-72 rearends are IIRC about 1 1/2" wider than the 60-66 rears. And I think the trailing arm perches on the 60-62 rears are spaced wider than the 63-72's. Other than that they will fit.....just some minor things.

03-20-2007, 02:45 PM	#3
thekid54 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LA, CA Posts: 296	Re: Just bought a '62--couple questions... I don't think the trailing arm perches are spaced differently on '60-'62 rearends. Don't have any proof since I got rid of my '62 frame, but I'm pretty sure the perch locations are all the same.

03-20-2007, 07:28 PM	#4
zenish Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: stallings,nc Posts: 401	Re: Just bought a '62--couple questions... the perches are six inches farther out.you can get new perches from early classic. __________________ 1964 c10 short step 1962 econoline van 1989 rs camaro 2006 yamaha vino 125 1975 goldwing

03-20-2007, 08:33 PM	#5
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Re: Just bought a '62--couple questions... The trailing arm mounts on a '60-'62 IS 2 inches closer to the brake drum backing plates. On the '63-'66 the trailing arm mounts are 2 inches closer to the 3rd member(pumpkin). I had to install a '65 C10 rearend in my '62, in one day I had swapped axles, bled brakes, and down the road I went. note I cut off the '65 trailing arm mounts in advance very carefully, I also prepped the axle tubes for welding. The day of the swap, I cut off the panhard bar mount off of the '62 rearend carefully(once removed from truck. Once I had the '65 rearend loosely mounted, I took a million measurements, then tacked everything together. Once I was satisfied, I welded everything solid. When welding the brackets on the rear axle, weld in short runs, to stop distortion/warping from happening. I also reccommend replacing the big "U" bolts that holds the rear axle to the trailing arms. You might have to cut the old ones out. David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

03-20-2007, 09:03 PM	#6
stepside66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: wichita ks Posts: 97	Re: Just bought a '62--couple questions... I have a 62 and all I know is that my "66" wihch I found out was on a 62 LWB frame then made a SWB frame and not very good at that the rear end went out and I stumbled upon a 68?? I think but it had 6 lug axles wished it was 5 lug but I bolted it right in and never had a problem __________________ http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSCN20132.jpg

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