1965 Chevy C10 conversion to disc and PS - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Utah83 · 08-16-2013, 11:15 AM

I am restoring a 1965 Chevrolet C10 Fleetside Longbed but I am converting it to a shortbed and adding front and rear disc brakes and power steering I have a friend with a 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 truck being parted out would the entire front end axle and rear axle bolt directly on my 1965 I have read that 73-87 Chevys will but nothing on a 1971 any help would be very much appreciated thank you.

1963c-10 · 08-16-2013, 11:32 AM

There is a huge write up on this in the Faq's section....ill get the link for you

1963c-10 · 08-16-2013, 11:33 AM

Here you go:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559678

**Captainfab** · 08-16-2013, 11:19 PM

Yes, the '71-'72 parts will work just fine. The rear differential will be a direct bolt in and ahve the 5x5 wheel stud pattern. But be aware that it will be 1.5" wider than your current differential. To install the front brakes, there is no need to change the control arms as they are exactly the same as what your '65 has. Just change the ball joints and add the spindles, rotors, calipers, etc. I always recommend changing the entire steering linkage, rather than going with the special tie rod adapter sleeves. To change the steering linkage, you will have to drill 2 holes to mount the '71 idler arm. You can take some reference measurements from the '71 frame. I sell the power steering box adapter plates as well as the tube and flange, for the power steering upgrade.

Utah83 · 08-20-2013, 04:16 PM

In regards to the 1971 parts will the front end with the 71 crossmember and front end bolt right in place of the 65 crossmember are they they same dimensions width and bolt placement?

**66 C10 383** · 08-20-2013, 11:09 PM

With wise the dimensions are the same. Bolt hole locations are the same with maybe a couple holes on each side needing elongated. Those can be elongated when it's bolted in.

**Captainfab** · 08-20-2013, 11:30 PM

I replied to your PM regarding this.......

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Originally Posted by Utah83

In regards to the 1971 parts will the front end with the 71 crossmember and front end bolt right in place of the 65 crossmember are they they same dimensions width and bolt placement?

08-16-2013, 11:15 AM	#1
Utah83 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Clinton, Utah Posts: 2	1965 Chevy C10 conversion to disc and PS I am restoring a 1965 Chevrolet C10 Fleetside Longbed but I am converting it to a shortbed and adding front and rear disc brakes and power steering I have a friend with a 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 truck being parted out would the entire front end axle and rear axle bolt directly on my 1965 I have read that 73-87 Chevys will but nothing on a 1971 any help would be very much appreciated thank you.

08-16-2013, 11:32 AM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1965 Chevy C10 conversion to disc and PS There is a huge write up on this in the Faq's section....ill get the link for you __________________ 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

08-16-2013, 11:33 AM	#3
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1965 Chevy C10 conversion to disc and PS Here you go: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559678 __________________ 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

08-16-2013, 11:19 PM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 1965 Chevy C10 conversion to disc and PS Yes, the '71-'72 parts will work just fine. The rear differential will be a direct bolt in and ahve the 5x5 wheel stud pattern. But be aware that it will be 1.5" wider than your current differential. To install the front brakes, there is no need to change the control arms as they are exactly the same as what your '65 has. Just change the ball joints and add the spindles, rotors, calipers, etc. I always recommend changing the entire steering linkage, rather than going with the special tie rod adapter sleeves. To change the steering linkage, you will have to drill 2 holes to mount the '71 idler arm. You can take some reference measurements from the '71 frame. I sell the power steering box adapter plates as well as the tube and flange, for the power steering upgrade. __________________ 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

08-20-2013, 04:16 PM	#5
Utah83 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Clinton, Utah Posts: 2	Re: 1965 Chevy C10 conversion to disc and PS In regards to the 1971 parts will the front end with the 71 crossmember and front end bolt right in place of the 65 crossmember are they they same dimensions width and bolt placement?

08-20-2013, 11:09 PM	#6
66 C10 383 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Somewhere In So. IL. Posts: 412	Re: 1965 Chevy C10 conversion to disc and PS With wise the dimensions are the same. Bolt hole locations are the same with maybe a couple holes on each side needing elongated. Those can be elongated when it's bolted in.



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