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Solver · 05-30-2003, 11:23 PM

I have a 72 frame that is rusted bad by the back shock supports. I have lots of pre 71 frames. How much work is it to swap the whole front end out of my 72 into a pre 71 frame. I think there are 6 bolts holding the whole thing on but didn't know what else is involved. How do you make sure its lined up right? Seems like there is a bunch of shims or something up there. Am I better off just finding a cheap 72 frame?Would I unbolt the steering pump and move that with the unit or try and break the pitman arm free?just wanted a little input from someone who has done this.I have done the rear ends before so that is not a problem
Thanks

da-burb · 05-30-2003, 11:28 PM

unbolt the pump and move it with the front suspension. Don't worry about the shims, they will still be there. They aren't part of the 6 bolts that hold it all on the frame.

Lucky59 · 05-31-2003, 12:35 AM

Hey sorry that this has nothing to do with ur question but looking at ur lines of vehicles for both u 2, do you have something against 70 Chevy/GMC's, u both have everything else cept for a 70... Just curious. haha

Lucky

05-30-2003, 11:23 PM	#1
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Front End swap? I have a 72 frame that is rusted bad by the back shock supports. I have lots of pre 71 frames. How much work is it to swap the whole front end out of my 72 into a pre 71 frame. I think there are 6 bolts holding the whole thing on but didn't know what else is involved. How do you make sure its lined up right? Seems like there is a bunch of shims or something up there. Am I better off just finding a cheap 72 frame?Would I unbolt the steering pump and move that with the unit or try and break the pitman arm free?just wanted a little input from someone who has done this.I have done the rear ends before so that is not a problem Thanks __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

05-30-2003, 11:28 PM	#2
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	unbolt the pump and move it with the front suspension. Don't worry about the shims, they will still be there. They aren't part of the 6 bolts that hold it all on the frame. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

05-31-2003, 12:35 AM	#3
Lucky59 Do you feel Lucky...? Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 452	Hey sorry that this has nothing to do with ur question but looking at ur lines of vehicles for both u 2, do you have something against 70 Chevy/GMC's, u both have everything else cept for a 70... Just curious. haha Lucky __________________ 1959 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 1969 Chevy Custom C/10 1991 S-10 Blazer Sport 2003 Dodge SX2.0 R/T 2001 Mountain Cat 800 LE



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