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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