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Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. Web chevytrucks. Going to do an ls swap on my c10, has anyone on here done this? It has the x frame with torsion bars, is that going to be possible to do with the 5. If any one has some advice and pics that would be great! There is tons of info, but be prepared to do allot of research on every detail. I have a 62'GMC I'll be working on actual wrenching starting next week. I'm not much on documenting my work, but i'll try to be mindful enough to take a few shots here and there. Armchair theory: From what I've gathered over the last couple years you're gonna have to be prepared to do some fab on your own or have a shop in mind. The frames are similar but slightly different in some dimensions aside from the X-frame and Torsion bars. This all helps me out too.. I'll see about the links for the LS headers. Most are going with Doug Thorleys, but I'm planning on running the Sandersons. Good luck. Again, way more out there and under direct topics ta boot.

It has the x frame with torsion bars, is that going to be possible to do with the 5. American truck series.

My dad had a 66 Chevy when I was a kid. I'm thinking about getting a and making it into an occasional DD for him. The problem I know very little about them and I don't know how to weld I understand the mechanics of things motors suspension etc. But I don't weld. So I know the typical thing to do is get the one in the best mechanical shape and worry about paint later, would it be a better option for me to get one as rust free as possible and then worry about the mechanicals?

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62 chevy truck

This was a first generation C Chevy which represented the through model years and today are some of the most sought after collector truck models. Those numbers were 10, 20, 30, and 40 series. When Chevrolet brought out their new C Series in there were significant changes and modernization that we had not seen before. The C model offered wide and comfortable bench seating, with an available six-inch foam seat cushion for maximum comfort. The Chevy Half Tons had bold and straight lines, single head lights as opposed to the dual headlights on each side from Also, an updated hood from the previous year. For the Chevrolet brand name was stamped on the bottom of the grille where in the stamp was in the middle portion of the grille. Character line that runs around the body is now continued around sides and front of hood. In , the torsion bar front suspension was replaced with coil springs and the six cylinder engines available were changed to and cubic inch displacements. There were three engines available for the Chevy Half Ton.

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So I know the typical thing to do is get the one in the best mechanical shape and worry about paint later, would it be a better option for me to get one as rust free as possible and then worry about the mechanicals? I'm currently on the lookout for a shortbed in either of the two body styles from '60 though I don't care for the hood on the '60 and '61 trucks to ' Frostie: Are you still runnin the torsion bars? Rust really is the biggest downfall of these trucks. Total Queries: 10 Zlib Compression is on. They made one with as much displacement as a big block V8. User Name. Had a hell of a time getting the motor in, but now it sits pretty close to the firewall along with the mounts sitting pretty far back on the crossmember. It turned out that the truck had been wrecked and they welded the bumper on the front end. Rust areas are cab floor, cab corners, rocker panels, door hinge pillar to floor, front fenders behind the headlights, rad support, bed floor. I speak from experience, these kits are complete. Louis Truck Assembly , St.

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Ayers Garage , Nov 13, Louis Truck Assembly , St. That includes spindles. Attached Images. It was Bowtie with series number beside it. Also, I realize these trucks are years old, and finding an "original" one may not happen. For , GMC also reorganized its own divisional model designation system. And I can help with the labor. They made one with as much displacement as a big block V8. While more complex in design, the drop-center frame was stronger necessitated by the upgraded suspension ; [8] the all-new layout also accommodated many upgrades, including mounting the cab seven inches lower; coinciding with easier entry, the redesign allowed for a lower center of gravity and improved stability. There is plenty of room engine and transmission wise but I have a 77 crossmember so no torsion bar mount.