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Sadlerracing529 · 05-11-2018, 10:33 AM

I have a 1963 chevy c10, that will turn into a project in the next couple years. But for now I want to just drive the thing, but one of the rear control arms is broke in half. What would be the cheapest safe way to fix this so I can drive the truck? I want to keep it cheap because down the road I plan to fully update the suspension.

**The Rocknrod** · 05-11-2018, 11:30 AM

Here is a guy who split them in half and re-welded his, you may have to do something like this (albeit his isn't broken) to fix yours, just some ideas: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ension.587532/

Sadlerracing529 · 05-11-2018, 11:47 AM

Thanks for the info. I had thought about welding them up, was just somewhat concerned of strength. But I do work at a machine shop so I could probably get one of the welders to do a "profesional" patch on it. I've tried just finding stock replacements for now, but no luck...at least not for cheap

**Captainfab** · 05-12-2018, 01:32 AM

Just a guess but your trailing arm likely broke due to rust in between the halves. This is a common problem. You might want to check the other side if you have not already. I have a couple sets of stock trailing arms. It depends on what you consider cheap, compared to the time involved in repairing your originals.

**PGSigns** · 05-12-2018, 07:43 PM

Buying a good set would be the lowest cost best solution. By the time you pay to have a set rebuilt that is badly rusted you will have more in it than a good used set.
Jimmy

Old Truck Man · 05-12-2018, 09:06 PM

I had a 63 with a 390 Hp 427 and I broke the right rear trailing arm. welded it back and added a heavy piece of angle . now I have dozens of extra ones.

Sadlerracing529 · 05-14-2018, 12:15 PM

Thanks for all the replies guys. I ended up picking up a small block for the truck over the weekend for a deal I couldn't pass up so the trailing arms are going to have to wait now for a little bit. I will probably just buy some decent ones brand new in the near future.
I do have one other question...I can not for the life of me figure out what transmission is in this truck...it's a 4 speed on the floor. I know my grandfather, who owned the truck for 25 years never did a trans swap in it, but I can't seem to find any info on a 4 speed being in this truck...any ideas?

**Captainfab** · 05-14-2018, 11:39 PM

The trans will be a SM420.

05-11-2018, 10:33 AM	#1
Sadlerracing529 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Sugar Creek, Wisconsin Posts: 28	1963 c10 rear control arms I have a 1963 chevy c10, that will turn into a project in the next couple years. But for now I want to just drive the thing, but one of the rear control arms is broke in half. What would be the cheapest safe way to fix this so I can drive the truck? I want to keep it cheap because down the road I plan to fully update the suspension.

05-11-2018, 11:30 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1963 c10 rear control arms Here is a guy who split them in half and re-welded his, you may have to do something like this (albeit his isn't broken) to fix yours, just some ideas: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ension.587532/ __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

05-11-2018, 11:47 AM	#3
Sadlerracing529 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Sugar Creek, Wisconsin Posts: 28	Re: 1963 c10 rear control arms Thanks for the info. I had thought about welding them up, was just somewhat concerned of strength. But I do work at a machine shop so I could probably get one of the welders to do a "profesional" patch on it. I've tried just finding stock replacements for now, but no luck...at least not for cheap

05-12-2018, 01:32 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 1963 c10 rear control arms Just a guess but your trailing arm likely broke due to rust in between the halves. This is a common problem. You might want to check the other side if you have not already. I have a couple sets of stock trailing arms. It depends on what you consider cheap, compared to the time involved in repairing your originals. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

05-12-2018, 07:43 PM	#5
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 1963 c10 rear control arms Buying a good set would be the lowest cost best solution. By the time you pay to have a set rebuilt that is badly rusted you will have more in it than a good used set. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

05-12-2018, 09:06 PM	#6
Old Truck Man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pocahontas Arkansas Posts: 684	Re: 1963 c10 rear control arms I had a 63 with a 390 Hp 427 and I broke the right rear trailing arm. welded it back and added a heavy piece of angle . now I have dozens of extra ones.

05-14-2018, 12:15 PM	#7
Sadlerracing529 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Sugar Creek, Wisconsin Posts: 28	Re: 1963 c10 rear control arms Thanks for all the replies guys. I ended up picking up a small block for the truck over the weekend for a deal I couldn't pass up so the trailing arms are going to have to wait now for a little bit. I will probably just buy some decent ones brand new in the near future. I do have one other question...I can not for the life of me figure out what transmission is in this truck...it's a 4 speed on the floor. I know my grandfather, who owned the truck for 25 years never did a trans swap in it, but I can't seem to find any info on a 4 speed being in this truck...any ideas?

05-14-2018, 11:39 PM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 1963 c10 rear control arms The trans will be a SM420. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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