Frame identification help please

[AngeloB]

I've recently gotten a truck and am having a dickens of a time sourcing parts for it. The title and cab states it should be a 69 C10 but... it is a 4x4 with 8 lug axles. it has power front disk brakes and rear drums.

The number I found on the top of frame at steering gearbox is:

70J160536

My main concern for ol rusty at this point is finding brake lines and hoses as it is not drivable now safely. It does have a rough country 4in lift so I know the hoses will need to be longer than factory but I need a starting point.

Any help would be appreciated. thx

Angelo

[57taskforce]

The best place to start is probably with your front axle, you’ll need to figure out if it’s got standard or metric calipers on it. Can you post up a few pictures of the axle? Specifically the front cover and the hubs, those are pretty easy Id points. One you figure that part out finding extend hoses isn’t a big deal.

Are the front spring mounts/core support mounts bolted or riveted to the frame? Sounds like the body of your truck got transplanted onto a 4x4 frame. That vin on the frame is just a partial vin. Going from that partial It’s a 70 Janesville frame but if it has disk brakes the front axle has been swapped.

[AngeloB]

Thanks for your reply and info. I havent figured out how to post pictures here yet. First time on after registering.
I determined the front calipers I replaced are single pistons listed in the catalogs as for 71-72 trucks.
I'm thinking the front axle diff was changed also. There were 2 drive shafts in the rear bed when I got it. One was cut and extended. Once I get the brakes driveable, I'm bringing it to a driveshaft manufacturer shop about 2 miles from the house and have new one made.

I probably should have passed on the truck but I know I was its last chance for extended life. ... When I get it road worthy I'll pass it on to a younger person. I'm in middle of 2 other restorations and don't have the time or resources to do it justice now.

If I figure out how to post a picture, I'll add some, I know that helps.

Angelo

[geezer#99]

Pics!
Try this.
Don’t make them too big.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=712252

[AngeloB]

Think I added 2. So smmall on tablet, cant really see what I picked. Oh well, the little things I don't sweat over..