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06-20-2019, 12:08 AM
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60-66 Nut
  Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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'60-'62 Front Shock Bracket
In the past week or so, I have had 2 people email me and ask if I make a front upper shock bracket for the '60-'62 frames. Apparently when swapping the '73-'87 front suspension under a '60-'62 frame, there is an interference with the top of the shocks, the upper control arm shaft and the stock shock bracket. Not having done this to a '60-'62 frame, I am at a loss. I searched and did not find any mention of this issue here on the forum. Have members here experienced this issue? And is there a need for a shock bracket to correct this issue?
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06-20-2019, 08:18 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Re: '60-'62 Front Shock Bracket
For reference, CPT. From Porterbuilt kit on my 62
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06-20-2019, 06:57 PM
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But Found Her 25yrs Later!
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
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Re: '60-'62 Front Shock Bracket
I think I'm on at least 4 years gone by and still haven't done my newer front end swap on my 62 frame.
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06-20-2019, 08:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Re: '60-'62 Front Shock Bracket
I got a pic of a 57 chevy pickup with a Volare clip torsion bar with bags. Remind me I will dig up. The volare clip was done in 80s to do what my 62 did stock.
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1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081 |
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07-15-2019, 02:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577
Posts: 854
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Re: '60-'62 Front Shock Bracket
the stock location of the stock bracket is at the wrong angle for the late model x member n lca...I just moved the stock bracket on my frame..mine are just tacked in at the moment
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07-16-2019, 03:15 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Md
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Re: '60-'62 Front Shock Bracket
I used a thin cut off wheel removed stock bracket and bolted it back on in new location.
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07-17-2019, 04:12 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Burbank, CA
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Re: '60-'62 Front Shock Bracket
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07-21-2019, 01:21 AM
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Senior Enthusiast
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Spokane Valley, WA
Posts: 8,356
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Re: '60-'62 Front Shock Bracket
That's what I did on my 1960 as well. I removed the stock bracket with a new Dremel cut off wheel, moved it back several inches until everything fit correctly, drilled new holes and bolted it back on with grade 8 bolts. It's been in place for over 10 years now working perfectly.
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