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Re: [oletrucks] 60's suspension in earlier truck

To: "Kirk Pierce" <kpierce883@bellsouth.net>, <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 60's suspension in earlier truck
From: "james hays" <thomasind@nventure.com>
Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 16:45:59 -0700
Go to chevytrucks.org/tech/mechanical/how to install 63~87 IFS.

I have installed on my 55 1st pu - fits great - bolt in - I had front 
section of donor frame allowing templates for hole drilling - not on road 
yet but fits well - tires are a little proud of the wheel well opening.

Jim


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirk Pierce" <kpierce883@bellsouth.net>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 4:28 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] 60's suspension in earlier truck


>I recall seeing an article on installing the front end cross 
>member/suspension into earlier trucks.
> I remember that the process was to grind off the heads of the rivets in 
> order to remove the front end from the donor truck frame.  Then the middle 
> had to be cut out to make it narrower, then weld back together.  I don't 
> remember how they attached to the frame though.
>
> Does anyone know if that information is available online, or if not, maybe 
> someone has the article?





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