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Originally Posted by sk8er32283
What a day actually only a couple of hours!! I had first dibs on a new to the yard 72 C20. I found a hood ornament that I have never seen before on our trucks and IMHO I think it compliments the truck the best. Here is a picture.
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I also got a heavy duty radiator, hei distributor, set of brand new mirrors, edelbrock carb 1405, and the hood ornament for just over 130 bucks. I felt like a thief. I am headed back tomorrow to grab a few more things like the rad support because mine will be to small i guess and a few cables that I forgot to grab for the carb. I am going to consider this a win. |
Just a couple of tips for you.
The hood ornament is not a factory item on the 67-72 trucks. Not sure if this matters to you but thought I would let you know.
Also, the radiator support is not different on a heavy duty radiator. Only the radiator supports on the top and bottom are the difference. The lowers will be riveted and you will need to drill the rivets but this is much easier than changing the whole radiator support unless yours is rotted under the battery tray and this one is not.
The uppers are bolt on and easy to change. Make sure you get the rubber inserts that go with them.
Here are a few things to look for at the scrap yards on these trucks:
Factory tach dash and tach harness
Bucket/Buddy seats
Center console
Tilt wheel
Disc brake conversion parts
clean no pit door handles
Factory Am/FM radio
Sport mirrors
Sport rear bumper with brackets
Any 4x4 parts such as engine cross member, spring hangers, engine and trans cross members, spicer hub parts
hub caps in restorable condition
any AC parts, brackets, vents, etc
Of course anything on the truck that is in good condition is worth saving from the crusher if you are able.
Hope this helps
Have fun,
Tom