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scregan · 01-12-2018, 10:29 PM

Looking at a 61 project. I like the look of a 61, but there seems to be a lack of aftermarket parts for them. Is a 61 not a good choice?

**Joe Pass** · 01-12-2018, 11:56 PM

More now than than in the past.....just have to do the math and what your project needs and your goals are.....with that said you will need to to be more specific on what your looking at to restore...maybe some pictures so members can chime in on advice
Joe

UKNOWME · 01-13-2018, 12:24 AM

I’m having the same issues with my 61 Apache 30.

oldusafmsgt · 01-13-2018, 08:24 AM

What are you wanting to do ? Now, you can do just about anything with 60-62's as you can with 64-66's. I prefer 60-63's, haven't run in to any roadblocks with them.

UKNOWME · 01-13-2018, 11:54 AM

I think because they are torsion bar setup is what doesn’t allow the same fitment.

oldusafmsgt · 01-13-2018, 12:21 PM

A 73-87 C10 front crossmember, complete, Will bolt into a 60-62 same as a 64-66. If you drive a torsion bar truck and a later coil spring truck, you’ll discover a torsion bar truck has a noticeably better ride. GM went to coil springs in 63 because they were cheaper, and a threatened lawsuit from Chrysler, not due to ride quality.

scregan · 01-13-2018, 12:26 PM

This project has a 86 front suspension

UKNOWME · 01-13-2018, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by oldusafmsgt

A 73-87 C10 front crossmember, complete, Will bolt into a 60-62 same as a 64-66. If you drive a torsion bar truck and a later coil spring truck, you’ll discover a torsion bar truck has a noticeably better ride. GM went to coil springs in 63 because they were cheaper, and a threatened lawsuit from Chrysler, not due to ride quality.

That was my plan to swap a 73-87 front crossmember. Sorry to hijack the thread.

62 Barnfind · 01-13-2018, 06:11 PM

What are you looking for?

scregan · 01-13-2018, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

What are you looking for?

A grill is one of the things I was looking for. I'm on vacation right now so I don't have access to my car logs, but noticed a pattern of thing that we're available for other years, but not 60-63

62 Barnfind · 01-13-2018, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by scregan

A grill is one of the things I was looking for. I'm on vacation right now so I don't have access to my car logs, but noticed a pattern of thing that we're available for other years, but not 60-63

There are plenty of things but you have to know what your looking for. This forum will help you out. For a grill you will have to look at used parts for it. Aspen Auto is a good place to look for 60-62 parts.

shortstep60 · 01-13-2018, 09:17 PM

I have a frame off 60 that I am building. The only thing that's hard to find are rust free door and cabs. They do not make after market doors for 60-63 Or grills 60-63 There is 60-63 grills on the parts side of the forum. I have some grills and just bought another 1960 truck that I am going to put on the parts side soon.

scregan · 01-13-2018, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shortstep60

I have a frame off 60 that I am building. The only thing that's hard to find are rust free door and cabs. They do not make after market doors for 60-63 Or grills 60-63 There is 60-63 grills on the parts side of the forum. I have some grills and just bought another 1960 truck that I am going to put on the parts side soon.

Thanks, I'll take a look at the parts section

01-12-2018, 10:29 PM	#1
scregan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 40	61 Project Looking at a 61 project. I like the look of a 61, but there seems to be a lack of aftermarket parts for them. Is a 61 not a good choice?

01-12-2018, 11:56 PM	#2
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: 61 Project More now than than in the past.....just have to do the math and what your project needs and your goals are.....with that said you will need to to be more specific on what your looking at to restore...maybe some pictures so members can chime in on advice Joe __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

01-13-2018, 12:24 AM	#3
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 61 Project I’m having the same issues with my 61 Apache 30. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

01-13-2018, 08:24 AM	#4
oldusafmsgt Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jasper, AL Posts: 224	Re: 61 Project What are you wanting to do ? Now, you can do just about anything with 60-62's as you can with 64-66's. I prefer 60-63's, haven't run in to any roadblocks with them. __________________ 1960 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache20 Fleetside 1963 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside 1965 Chevy C10 Short Stepside 1965 Chevy C10 Long Fleetside 1966 GMC 1000 Long Fleetside 1966 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside

01-13-2018, 11:54 AM	#5
UKNOWME Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 2,705	Re: 61 Project I think because they are torsion bar setup is what doesn’t allow the same fitment. __________________ 2018 Audi S5- wife's ride 1980 Chevy Scottsdale http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543511 1981 Chevy Silverado- in pieces 1964 Chevy c10 2017 Jeep Wrangler JKU

01-13-2018, 12:21 PM	#6
oldusafmsgt Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jasper, AL Posts: 224	Re: 61 Project A 73-87 C10 front crossmember, complete, Will bolt into a 60-62 same as a 64-66. If you drive a torsion bar truck and a later coil spring truck, you’ll discover a torsion bar truck has a noticeably better ride. GM went to coil springs in 63 because they were cheaper, and a threatened lawsuit from Chrysler, not due to ride quality. __________________ 1960 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache10 Short Fleetside 1961 Chevy Apache20 Fleetside 1963 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside 1965 Chevy C10 Short Stepside 1965 Chevy C10 Long Fleetside 1966 GMC 1000 Long Fleetside 1966 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside

01-13-2018, 12:26 PM	#7
scregan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 40	Re: 61 Project This project has a 86 front suspension

01-13-2018, 06:11 PM	#9
62 Barnfind Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 1,348	Re: 61 Project What are you looking for? __________________ John Z 1962 Chevy C10 Stepside 62 Barnfind My build tread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507513

01-13-2018, 09:17 PM	#12
shortstep60 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Mayetta, Kansas Posts: 439	Re: 61 Project I have a frame off 60 that I am building. The only thing that's hard to find are rust free door and cabs. They do not make after market doors for 60-63 Or grills 60-63 There is 60-63 grills on the parts side of the forum. I have some grills and just bought another 1960 truck that I am going to put on the parts side soon.



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