Updating to power disks, PS, 5 lug, auto questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Roberty · 08-19-2005, 09:19 PM

A guy I know is wanting to update and restore his '66 from the usual 3 speed on the column, 6 banger, power nothing truck. He would like to upgrade to a V8 with turbo 350 trans and power disk brakes up front along with a 5 lug rear. What donor truck/trucks would be his best bet. It's got coil springs all around so I'm guessing a '71 or '72 Chevy rear end there. I have a 1978 Chevy truck I'm parting out that has power disk brakes, power steering, and a turbo 350 trans. With the exception of the rear end (leaf vs. coil) will the rest of the stuff off my '78 work easily to convert/upgrade him? I know the '67 + trucks pretty well but am lost on the '66 and earlier trucks as far as upgrading goes.

Thanks in advance,
Robert

Frizzle Fry · 08-20-2005, 02:08 AM

Yep, your 78 front cross member will practically bolt right in. He'll need power steering brackets. The pb booster and master cylinder can be made to work. The rear; 71-72 will work. I thought springs were also available on 73+? If so I would think that would be another option. He'll need an auto tranny cross member too and a different driveshaft. Your 78 is almost a perfect donor for what he wants to do.

08-19-2005, 09:19 PM	#1
Roberty Hot Damn - Here I Am!! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ringgold, Georgia Posts: 726	Updating to power disks, PS, 5 lug, auto questions A guy I know is wanting to update and restore his '66 from the usual 3 speed on the column, 6 banger, power nothing truck. He would like to upgrade to a V8 with turbo 350 trans and power disk brakes up front along with a 5 lug rear. What donor truck/trucks would be his best bet. It's got coil springs all around so I'm guessing a '71 or '72 Chevy rear end there. I have a 1978 Chevy truck I'm parting out that has power disk brakes, power steering, and a turbo 350 trans. With the exception of the rear end (leaf vs. coil) will the rest of the stuff off my '78 work easily to convert/upgrade him? I know the '67 + trucks pretty well but am lost on the '66 and earlier trucks as far as upgrading goes. Thanks in advance, Robert __________________ My vehicles: '90 Silverado Sport '71 Chevelle SS Convertible '70 C-10 - My Grandfather bought it new - original un-restored

08-20-2005, 02:08 AM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Yep, your 78 front cross member will practically bolt right in. He'll need power steering brackets. The pb booster and master cylinder can be made to work. The rear; 71-72 will work. I thought springs were also available on 73+? If so I would think that would be another option. He'll need an auto tranny cross member too and a different driveshaft. Your 78 is almost a perfect donor for what he wants to do.



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