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robby · 04-07-2002, 06:34 PM

Is it possible to put a stripped 72 cab in the bed of a 69 longbed? Also, what is the best way to replace upper control arm bushings on my 70 c-10? I did the bushings on a 68 about ten years ago and if I remember I just bought the bushing and it was pretty easy, the parts guys are saying I need the hole shaft assembly now is that right? Thanks for the help.

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72 C-20 lwb 70 C-10 lwb
69 C-10 lwb
83 Silverado 4X4
Lamar,Missouri
Semper Fidelis

REPO1 · 04-07-2002, 06:36 PM

I just checked into them for my '70 C20. They come as a kit, bushings & shaft. If the bushings are shot, most likely the shaft is shot also. They don't cost very much.

Reid

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Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada

1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper
402BB Turbo 400 trans.
A/C, P/S, manual brakes.
75,800 Original Miles!!
'71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto
'97 Z28 -- Runs 11.5 @ 118mph.

lux hauler · 04-07-2002, 06:37 PM

I believe longhornmail put a cab in the back of a SWB GMC.

70 Jimmy · 04-07-2002, 06:57 PM

The only place I found pieces/parts of the "kit" was at LMC. I bought the kit from Schucks because it was $5-$10 cheaper each side at $29.99.

69 longhorn · 04-07-2002, 07:03 PM

You would be better off to replace the shafts as an assembly. I have gotten by replacing bushings.....but as a short term fix. Its a good sized job to tear the front down,much better to do it only 1 time.....69 longhorn.

jvclark2001 · 04-07-2002, 07:12 PM

you can buy them at autozone or napa or advanced auto...they run about 20 a piece......jv

Longhorn Man · 04-07-2002, 07:14 PM

Yes, it'll fit in any fleet side bed. If it is a cab in good shape, you'll need to fab a supprot to raise it a little, but if it is just an old cab, toss it in so the doghouse is straddling the wheel well.
Ons a SWB truck, the tailgate will barely close.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

robby · 04-08-2002, 07:51 AM

thanks fellas, the bushing and shaft kit is 22.79 here.

ebfabman · 04-08-2002, 08:07 AM

When free photo-i is working, here is some pics of the job to look at
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ub...ML/000007.html

04-07-2002, 06:34 PM	#1
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	can it be done? Is it possible to put a stripped 72 cab in the bed of a 69 longbed? Also, what is the best way to replace upper control arm bushings on my 70 c-10? I did the bushings on a 68 about ten years ago and if I remember I just bought the bushing and it was pretty easy, the parts guys are saying I need the hole shaft assembly now is that right? Thanks for the help. ------------------ 72 C-20 lwb 70 C-10 lwb 69 C-10 lwb 83 Silverado 4X4 Lamar,Missouri Semper Fidelis __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

04-07-2002, 06:36 PM	#2
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	I just checked into them for my '70 C20. They come as a kit, bushings & shaft. If the bushings are shot, most likely the shaft is shot also. They don't cost very much. Reid ------------------ Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. A/C, P/S, manual brakes. 75,800 Original Miles!! '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 -- Runs 11.5 @ 118mph. __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

04-07-2002, 06:37 PM	#3
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	I believe longhornmail put a cab in the back of a SWB GMC. __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

04-07-2002, 06:57 PM	#4
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	The only place I found pieces/parts of the "kit" was at LMC. I bought the kit from Schucks because it was $5-$10 cheaper each side at $29.99. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

04-07-2002, 07:03 PM	#5
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	You would be better off to replace the shafts as an assembly. I have gotten by replacing bushings.....but as a short term fix. Its a good sized job to tear the front down,much better to do it only 1 time.....69 longhorn. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

04-07-2002, 07:12 PM	#6
jvclark2001 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: rienzi,ms.usa Posts: 75	you can buy them at autozone or napa or advanced auto...they run about 20 a piece......jv __________________ 1972 swb, 400 sbc, 1978 malibu classic,305 balanced and bluprinted flowmasters,2 1/2 exhaust,pulleys,k/n 4" power filter,750 edelbrock carb,plus lots more...... RIENZI,MS ...just southeast of Memphis...

04-07-2002, 07:14 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Yes, it'll fit in any fleet side bed. If it is a cab in good shape, you'll need to fab a supprot to raise it a little, but if it is just an old cab, toss it in so the doghouse is straddling the wheel well. Ons a SWB truck, the tailgate will barely close. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-08-2002, 07:51 AM	#8
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	thanks fellas, the bushing and shaft kit is 22.79 here. __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

04-08-2002, 08:07 AM	#9
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	When free photo-i is working, here is some pics of the job to look at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/ub...ML/000007.html



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