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383k5 · 02-07-2009, 08:42 PM

I just got my 64 two days ago, since then I have pulled the front clip, cab, and entire from suspension off. Also have sanded the frame down and painted it up to the drive-shaft loop crossmember.

I'm overly excited about this truck, I recently built a 77k20, and sold it.

So far my plans are to replace the cab corners, fix the passenger rocker, and windshield surround.

I have been reading about disc conversions, I think I'm going to go with a stock height 73-87 set-up, my question is this. I was almost positive that the later 12bolts are the same shafts as 10bolts, if this is true why could I not swap the 6 lug shafts for 5 lug shafts, and then use a 10bolt rear drum system?

I'm going to assume that someone on here has re-wired their truck with a Painless system, but has anyone tried to install a 81-87 column also?

I was taking the factory column out and it seems to be possible, I am considering attempting it for the tilt, and intermittent wipers.

02-07-2009, 08:42 PM	#1
383k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chuluota Fl Posts: 14	My new adventure. 64 C10 build I just got my 64 two days ago, since then I have pulled the front clip, cab, and entire from suspension off. Also have sanded the frame down and painted it up to the drive-shaft loop crossmember. I'm overly excited about this truck, I recently built a 77k20, and sold it. So far my plans are to replace the cab corners, fix the passenger rocker, and windshield surround. I have been reading about disc conversions, I think I'm going to go with a stock height 73-87 set-up, my question is this. I was almost positive that the later 12bolts are the same shafts as 10bolts, if this is true why could I not swap the 6 lug shafts for 5 lug shafts, and then use a 10bolt rear drum system? I'm going to assume that someone on here has re-wired their truck with a Painless system, but has anyone tried to install a 81-87 column also? I was taking the factory column out and it seems to be possible, I am considering attempting it for the tilt, and intermittent wipers.