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cfacundus · 10-24-2011, 11:15 PM

I picked up a 64 swb fleet side with a 350 swap. I have been de-rigging the engine compartment - adding ac - serpentine from 92 c1500 and a few other things. I plan on doing power steering and brakes next but I have a question. This truck is 5 lug front and back with coil springs and trailing arms in the rear. It still has drums . I was under the assumption that all of these were 6 lug stock. Could this be oem 5 lug or was all of this changed by the previous owner? If it has been changed how can I tell. Are there part #s on any of the front end parts? Thanks in advance.

**jocko** · 10-24-2011, 11:26 PM

5 lug = changes made somewhere along the line. Sorry no part # info, but you can assume it's been changed, 6 lug was oem for these trucks.

losthope · 10-24-2011, 11:29 PM

Usually a intro the person introduces themselves ?, hi my names Tim ......... welcome aboard.

cfacundus · 10-24-2011, 11:33 PM

Sorry I have been reading on here for so long I feel like part of family. My name is Chris and I live near Baton Rouge.

neto · 10-24-2011, 11:38 PM

Hey welcome aboard. Man sure sounds like you are way ahead of the game. These trucks are so much fun after you get over the headaches, cuts, sore muscles and empty wallets. Can we see some pictures?

losthope · 10-24-2011, 11:51 PM

no sweat, i was just messing with ya .I dont know really the right answer since the trucks ive always had i kept 6 lug and most guys running 5 lug have gone disk brakes but i did a 5 lug drum search and seems like guys use the 71-75 5 lug drum axles or have their drums redrilled. i might be wrong but here's one of the threads i found, some of the other guys should know for sure.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=lug+drums

cfacundus · 10-25-2011, 12:01 AM

I appreciate it. Tomorrow I will try to do some better investigation and will also try to post some pics.
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cfacundus · 11-16-2011, 07:08 PM

http://s50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/dafunkdawg/C10/
Ok sorry it took so long but here is a link to pics of my C10. Took her on the first drive today. All was well except dang she needs a front disc swap. That is coming soon

awbrown · 11-16-2011, 07:33 PM

my truck has drums but with a dual mastercylinder and a booster and it works fine , plus I have the 6 lug ralley wheels so I dont want to change ,at least not now .. I have the same serpentine belt setup in mine ,I plan on using an old knee freezer....

Leadfoot Lambert · 11-16-2011, 07:35 PM

Damn nice truck right there

Andyboy · 11-16-2011, 10:04 PM

Welcome to the site. Very Nice truck.

**Captainfab** · 11-17-2011, 01:51 AM

I agree....very nice truck

I don't know for sure how the PO might have converted to 5 lug with drums. Maybe they used Impala parts since they share some parts with the C10's. Or at least they do with the disc brake fronts. Kind of seems pointless to go to all that work and still have drum brakes on the front.

**MusicMan70** · 11-17-2011, 02:01 AM

Very Nice Truck Chris! Dig the color as well; and welcome from California......

Rich 5150 69 · 11-17-2011, 02:02 AM

Welcome Chris, I`m thinking they redrilled the hubs and drums, you`ll know when you pull a wheel off...let us know.

1963c-10 · 11-17-2011, 09:47 AM

Welcome and what a great truck

ChevySixty6 · 11-17-2011, 10:15 AM

Great color and a fine looking truck.

cfacundus · 11-17-2011, 10:35 AM

I completely forgot to tell y'all about that part. When I posted that I had not even taken a wheel off yet. It has big nasty 6 to 5 lug adapters on it.
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Rich 5150 69 · 11-17-2011, 10:39 AM

Ok that clears up a lot of things. Any `67 to 86 whill work for a crossmember swap, for disc`s, grab entire brake system and rear axle.

cfacundus · 11-17-2011, 07:36 PM

cfacundus · 11-17-2011, 07:38 PM

Also I scored a new seat today for $45 - What a find! So much more room than my old stock vinyl.

likaroc13 · 11-17-2011, 07:58 PM

nice truck you have there!...you should check out the Louisiana Classic Trucks forum as well:
louisianaclassictruckclub.freeforums.org/

they're a nice group of guys in which most are also members here

BR3W CITY · 11-17-2011, 11:19 PM

nice truck man. The front disc swap (check the thread sticky on it) is for sure worth it!

AZ66GMC · 11-17-2011, 11:42 PM

Welcome to the site and nice truck

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10-24-2011, 11:15 PM	#1
cfacundus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: louisiana Posts: 14	First post have a question I picked up a 64 swb fleet side with a 350 swap. I have been de-rigging the engine compartment - adding ac - serpentine from 92 c1500 and a few other things. I plan on doing power steering and brakes next but I have a question. This truck is 5 lug front and back with coil springs and trailing arms in the rear. It still has drums . I was under the assumption that all of these were 6 lug stock. Could this be oem 5 lug or was all of this changed by the previous owner? If it has been changed how can I tell. Are there part #s on any of the front end parts? Thanks in advance.

10-24-2011, 11:26 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,982	Re: First post have a question 5 lug = changes made somewhere along the line. Sorry no part # info, but you can assume it's been changed, 6 lug was oem for these trucks.

10-24-2011, 11:29 PM	#3
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: First post have a question Usually a intro the person introduces themselves ?, hi my names Tim ......... welcome aboard. __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

10-24-2011, 11:33 PM	#4
cfacundus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: louisiana Posts: 14	Re: First post have a question Sorry I have been reading on here for so long I feel like part of family. My name is Chris and I live near Baton Rouge.

10-24-2011, 11:38 PM	#5
neto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madera, California Posts: 291	Re: First post have a question Hey welcome aboard. Man sure sounds like you are way ahead of the game. These trucks are so much fun after you get over the headaches, cuts, sore muscles and empty wallets. Can we see some pictures?

10-24-2011, 11:51 PM	#6
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: First post have a question no sweat, i was just messing with ya .I dont know really the right answer since the trucks ive always had i kept 6 lug and most guys running 5 lug have gone disk brakes but i did a 5 lug drum search and seems like guys use the 71-75 5 lug drum axles or have their drums redrilled. i might be wrong but here's one of the threads i found, some of the other guys should know for sure. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=lug+drums __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

10-25-2011, 12:01 AM	#7
cfacundus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: louisiana Posts: 14	Re: First post have a question I appreciate it. Tomorrow I will try to do some better investigation and will also try to post some pics. Posted via Mobile Device

11-16-2011, 07:08 PM	#8
cfacundus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: louisiana Posts: 14	Re: First post have a question http://s50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/dafunkdawg/C10/ Ok sorry it took so long but here is a link to pics of my C10. Took her on the first drive today. All was well except dang she needs a front disc swap. That is coming soon

11-16-2011, 07:33 PM	#9
awbrown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 1,209	Re: First post have a question my truck has drums but with a dual mastercylinder and a booster and it works fine , plus I have the 6 lug ralley wheels so I dont want to change ,at least not now .. I have the same serpentine belt setup in mine ,I plan on using an old knee freezer....

11-16-2011, 07:35 PM	#10
Leadfoot Lambert Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Saco, Maine Posts: 377	Re: First post have a question Damn nice truck right there __________________ 65 Chevy short fleet 350 5 speed, soon to be LSX powered 65 F100 short fleet 91 Heritage softail 94 Fatboy 11 Softail Deluxe [wife's bike] 13 Streetglide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMFMw...eature=mh_lolz

11-16-2011, 10:04 PM	#11
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Re: First post have a question Welcome to the site. Very Nice truck.

11-17-2011, 01:51 AM	#12
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: First post have a question I agree....very nice truck I don't know for sure how the PO might have converted to 5 lug with drums. Maybe they used Impala parts since they share some parts with the C10's. Or at least they do with the disc brake fronts. Kind of seems pointless to go to all that work and still have drum brakes on the front. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-17-2011, 02:01 AM	#13
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: First post have a question Very Nice Truck Chris! Dig the color as well; and welcome from California...... __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

11-17-2011, 02:02 AM	#14
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: First post have a question Welcome Chris, I`m thinking they redrilled the hubs and drums, you`ll know when you pull a wheel off...let us know. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

11-17-2011, 09:47 AM	#15
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: First post have a question Welcome and what a great truck __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer



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11-17-2011, 10:15 AM	#16
ChevySixty6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 84	Re: First post have a question Great color and a fine looking truck. __________________ Members i've met: LiLRed66

11-17-2011, 10:35 AM	#17
cfacundus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: louisiana Posts: 14	Re: First post have a question I completely forgot to tell y'all about that part. When I posted that I had not even taken a wheel off yet. It has big nasty 6 to 5 lug adapters on it. Posted via Mobile Device

11-17-2011, 10:39 AM	#18
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: First post have a question Ok that clears up a lot of things. Any `67 to 86 whill work for a crossmember swap, for disc`s, grab entire brake system and rear axle. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

11-17-2011, 07:36 PM	#19
cfacundus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: louisiana Posts: 14	Re: First post have a question

11-17-2011, 07:38 PM	#20
cfacundus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: louisiana Posts: 14	Re: First post have a question Also I scored a new seat today for $45 - What a find! So much more room than my old stock vinyl.

11-17-2011, 07:58 PM	#21
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: First post have a question nice truck you have there!...you should check out the Louisiana Classic Trucks forum as well: louisianaclassictruckclub.freeforums.org/ they're a nice group of guys in which most are also members here __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

11-17-2011, 11:19 PM	#22
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: First post have a question nice truck man. The front disc swap (check the thread sticky on it) is for sure worth it! __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

11-17-2011, 11:42 PM	#23
AZ66GMC Desert Dweller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Posts: 321	Re: First post have a question Welcome to the site and nice truck . __________________ Tony 66 GMC LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399283

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