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11-07-2011, 11:03 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Cupertino, CA
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Interchangable parts
I am fairly new to this site. I have found it to be very helpful in finding information, as I help my son get his 69 C10 on the road.
I am curious to find-out if there is a source for information about interchanging newer parts on these great older trucks. Currently, I am looking to find year/make/model info to swap brake assemblies to convert to disks. I have seen websites where we can buy a kit that has drop spindles, as well as a complete brake package, but I'd like to know if there is something sitting at the dismantler's yard that bolts-up. Same thing with the steering column; Without major fabrication, what do you look for to swap to a tilt column? Thanks again for past and future advice. Mike |
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11-07-2011, 11:08 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Dallas, TX
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Re: Interchangable parts
Check out the sticky/FAQ on disc conversion here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444815 .
There are lots of options for getting parts from the junkyard. I'm putting spindles from a 72 on my 68 C10 along with 72 ball joints and tie rod ends.
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11-08-2011, 12:57 AM
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Re: Interchangable parts
Hey newmaac ...
 and  from Ohio ...Below is a lot of good info. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=28
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11-08-2011, 06:33 AM
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Re: Interchangable parts
71-72 C10 is a good way to swap only down side is they are 5lugs
most anything you swap in you wont b able to use the original wheels due to design of drum brake wheels from 68 wont clear disc brakes
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11-08-2011, 07:57 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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Re: Interchangable parts
Going with a conversion kit is the only way to swap and have drop spindles. You can swap 71/72 parts directly and just buy drop spindles. You can swap later parts,too. You'll need to change the tie rod ends. I believe the entire a-frame assembly interchanges into the late '90s,though I can't say from experience.
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