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Oklahoma · 12-27-2009, 03:21 PM

I'm a big fan of building "YOUR" truck the way you want it, but on the other hand I sure would like to see how it comes out, It almost seems impossible, but Im sure if someone say's he can do it, it can be done, good luck and post some pictures.

TwoFiftyShifter · 12-27-2009, 07:11 PM

Why did you pull the 235 for something more economical when what's going in there is less economical?

padresag · 12-27-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by D.C.

"" That means free."".......

this is what it is all about
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D.C. · 12-29-2009, 12:32 AM

The 235 locked up on me on the way home from work one night and the trans lost reverse, so they both needed to come out anyways. I want the truck economical enough to make the 500 mile trip to visit my parents on the holidays and not have to stop every hour for gas. Those are some beautiful pics Eric. Hopefully mine will be that clean when I'm finished.

ravens65 · 12-29-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by D.C.

The 235 locked up on me on the way home from work one night and the trans lost reverse, so they both needed to come out anyways. I want the truck economical enough to make the 500 mile trip to visit my parents on the holidays and not have to stop every hour for gas. Those are some beautiful pics Eric. Hopefully mine will be that clean when I'm finished.

you'll get it , all it takes is blood , sweat, and gears .... ooh , did I forget a large pile of cash!!!! no really just sit down and make a list of what YOUR perfect truck should have , your own ideas ... not someone else's . try to be different . why be normal ? but if you need ideas- there are alot of good people on this site willing to help ! keep in touch. Eric

tapeworm · 12-31-2009, 03:43 AM

I can appreciate someone wanting to keep things cheap

I don't think I could ever spend the $$ on a high dollar crossmember. They sure look purdy, but they are just to expensive for white trash folks such as myself

But I think most of us are just trying to figure out how the camaro front end will work

Also, keep in mind that while the front end won't cost anything, you'll have to spend $$ to rebuild or fix any of the worn out 25 year old parts.

I had a couple friends help me subframe two of my cars (48 Chev & 48 Pontiac) with Nova subs. The subs were dirt cheap, but I spent a good chunk of $$ with new tie rods, ball joints, ect.

There was alot of work with getting everthing togerther (boxing plates and such) not to mention mounting the front sheet metal and radiator
The subs were well worth it, but these were 40s cars with crap suspension.

My 64 has drop spindles and springs, and rides very well. There are sooo many upgrades for the stock suspension. Even with a 73-87 crossmember, you'd still be $$ ahead.

We are not trying to pick on you, just trying to give you some advice.

jchav62 · 12-31-2009, 10:51 AM

Very good advice tapeworm. Camaro subframes (70-82), Mustang II's, Nova's and such are very common swaps for cars and trucks from the 40's and 50's. They have a narrow track width and these swaps make more sense. I've yet to see someone use a car front suspension on one of our trucks, much less a strut style suspension.

I can' t wait to see the results of this project.

Good luck and Happy New Year!! JC

62gmc910 · 12-31-2009, 01:58 PM

DC I think the consensus is we are just trying to keep you from a major head ache One of you points was side motor mounts (If your frame is allready cut
this doesn't matter) The stock crossmember from a '73-87 has chev motor mounts that bolt to the top of the frame and give you good mounts. While I admire ingenuity making things different for the sake of difference is a head ache. On the other hand if you and your friend can fab this together successfully it will be cool at least in not being the same. Good luck

tapeworm · 12-31-2009, 05:07 PM

I know the Camaro is free, how about how about finding a 80s Chev half ton, with a 305 or 350 and 700R4? I'm sure you could find a beater for well under $1k. You could use the engine, tranny, front end, rear end, and even the column and brake master.

Also, if you drove it home, you would know the engine and tranny work good.

The 700r4 would be a little more work than a TH350, If the you should be able to get respectable gas mileage.

Just ideas wandering around in my head.......

thunder71 · 04-14-2010, 07:17 PM

any updates on this?

D.C. · 04-14-2010, 08:04 PM

Nope, not yet. Weather and life in general has gotten in the way of any progress on my truck.

12-27-2009, 03:21 PM	#26
Oklahoma Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: broken arrow oklahoma Posts: 266	Re: 62 front cap removal I'm a big fan of building "YOUR" truck the way you want it, but on the other hand I sure would like to see how it comes out, It almost seems impossible, but Im sure if someone say's he can do it, it can be done, good luck and post some pictures.

12-27-2009, 07:11 PM	#27
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: 62 front cap removal Why did you pull the 235 for something more economical when what's going in there is less economical? __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

12-29-2009, 12:32 AM	#29
D.C. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 8	Re: 62 front cap removal The 235 locked up on me on the way home from work one night and the trans lost reverse, so they both needed to come out anyways. I want the truck economical enough to make the 500 mile trip to visit my parents on the holidays and not have to stop every hour for gas. Those are some beautiful pics Eric. Hopefully mine will be that clean when I'm finished. __________________ Treat every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away... Later, Damien

12-31-2009, 03:43 AM	#31
tapeworm fan of "Butters" Stotch Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 267	Re: 62 front cap removal I can appreciate someone wanting to keep things cheap I don't think I could ever spend the $$ on a high dollar crossmember. They sure look purdy, but they are just to expensive for white trash folks such as myself But I think most of us are just trying to figure out how the camaro front end will work Also, keep in mind that while the front end won't cost anything, you'll have to spend $$ to rebuild or fix any of the worn out 25 year old parts. I had a couple friends help me subframe two of my cars (48 Chev & 48 Pontiac) with Nova subs. The subs were dirt cheap, but I spent a good chunk of $$ with new tie rods, ball joints, ect. There was alot of work with getting everthing togerther (boxing plates and such) not to mention mounting the front sheet metal and radiator The subs were well worth it, but these were 40s cars with crap suspension. My 64 has drop spindles and springs, and rides very well. There are sooo many upgrades for the stock suspension. Even with a 73-87 crossmember, you'd still be $$ ahead. We are not trying to pick on you, just trying to give you some advice. __________________ 64 shortbox fleetside replacing rusty junk with more junk, and one day to become a real truck again

12-31-2009, 10:51 AM	#32
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 62 front cap removal Very good advice tapeworm. Camaro subframes (70-82), Mustang II's, Nova's and such are very common swaps for cars and trucks from the 40's and 50's. They have a narrow track width and these swaps make more sense. I've yet to see someone use a car front suspension on one of our trucks, much less a strut style suspension. I can' t wait to see the results of this project. Good luck and Happy New Year!! JC __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

12-31-2009, 01:58 PM	#33
62gmc910 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cremona AB Canada Posts: 370	Re: 62 front cap removal DC I think the consensus is we are just trying to keep you from a major head ache One of you points was side motor mounts (If your frame is allready cut this doesn't matter) The stock crossmember from a '73-87 has chev motor mounts that bolt to the top of the frame and give you good mounts. While I admire ingenuity making things different for the sake of difference is a head ache. On the other hand if you and your friend can fab this together successfully it will be cool at least in not being the same. Good luck __________________ 62 GMC 910 short fleetside 454 super t10 14 bolt w/gov lock 70s c20 front discs (built in the 80s) 65 GMC 930 dualwheel 292 4spd all origonal 39k mi(my sons truck) 63 GMC 950 camperized school bus, (Gus the bus) 350 4speed 2 speed rear 64 GMC 950 "spare" bus 283? 4speed detroit locker 53 GMC 1ton dual wheel bus 78 GMC c25 short course off road race truck(son's truck) 355 th400 14 bolt (www.wheel2wheel.ca) 88 Peterbilt 379 longhood (hauls race truck)

12-31-2009, 05:07 PM	#34
tapeworm fan of "Butters" Stotch Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 267	Re: 62 front cap removal I know the Camaro is free, how about how about finding a 80s Chev half ton, with a 305 or 350 and 700R4? I'm sure you could find a beater for well under $1k. You could use the engine, tranny, front end, rear end, and even the column and brake master. Also, if you drove it home, you would know the engine and tranny work good. The 700r4 would be a little more work than a TH350, If the you should be able to get respectable gas mileage. Just ideas wandering around in my head....... __________________ 64 shortbox fleetside replacing rusty junk with more junk, and one day to become a real truck again

04-14-2010, 07:17 PM	#35
thunder71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Carolina Coast Posts: 582	Re: 62 front cap removal any updates on this?

04-14-2010, 08:04 PM	#36
D.C. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 8	Re: 62 front cap removal Nope, not yet. Weather and life in general has gotten in the way of any progress on my truck. __________________ Treat every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away... Later, Damien



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