64 with 73-87 disc brakes and power steering

[64c10]

Started this about 3 weeks ago and just about have it wrapped up as of today.

Replaced front cross member and centerlink with one from a 73 C10.

73-87 2.5" Mcgauney drop spindles

Went with 80-87 C10 calipers for the m10x1.5 - 3/8 fittings, same fitting from 80-08 trucks.

Summits 6x5.5 rotors for the newer spindles.

Then hit up rock auto for all new steering components for a 85 C10 as well as a power steering gear box. Gear box mounted with Captainfabs bracket, shown in pics.

Still need to drill holes for the 73-87 idler arm and front steering/suspension will be done with all new components.

Truck is a frame up work in progress, literally all I had was a body and frame when I bought it Dec 26th 2019.

Plan is for a 5.3/4L60e combo, truck/van motor LM7 most likely. Want a decent looking daily driver hopefully by this time next year.

Still need to replace lower door skins, bottoms and a small section of hood near turn signals. Fuel system put in, paint and then move on to motor stuff and interior.

[64c10]

Idler arm bracket mounted, can move steering full lock each way.

Next will need to be d my hard lines for brakes and flare with fittings. Install prop valve, master cyl, booster and completely replace rear drums and brake hardware.

Then onto fuel system, probably try to use a 25 gallon 87-91 blazer tank like is common for the 73-87 C10 builders to do when LS swapping. Need to make my measurements and decide if it will fit, if not will use a tank made for the application.

Once that is complete It might be cooling off enough to finish my bodywork. Have doors and hood still to work on, which I am hoping I can finish in 2-3 weekends.

Then paint and finally everything under the hood and interior.

[dephep]

looks good, i'm in the process now.