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**Warrens69GMC** · 07-18-2019, 11:33 AM

Im looking at this truck, its 40 miles away, curious about it.

Seller says its a C20, but to me looks to be a C30 dually.
292, seller say Auto, but appears to be a M465? truck.

C30 should be hydroboost, no?

Any insight?

**mongocanfly** · 07-18-2019, 12:47 PM

If seller doesn't know the diff between a auto and the obvious clutch pedal and shifter in the floor manual trans..then I doubt they know much else..
The 292 was produced till 1988 from what I found... did find a article that stated in 1977 the 292 was the base engine for a c30....looking at the wheels I'd say it is a 30 series...looks like a parts truck from pics

I also doubt the jumper cable battery cables were standard...looks like they been there for a while

RWJJR · 07-18-2019, 12:53 PM

If its on facebook marketplace most people don't have enough sense to post ads the right way on there. Hell they call just about everything a Avalanche...

Keith Seymore · 07-18-2019, 01:16 PM

C30 regular cab was vacuum boost; crew cab (and bonus cab) were hydroboost.

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf

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Originally Posted by RWJJR

If its on facebook marketplace most people don't have enough sense to post ads the right way on there. Hell they call just about everything a Avalanche...

It could be an Avalanche....

K

**mongocanfly** · 07-18-2019, 01:28 PM

Keith...my 81 C30 reg cab has hydroboost...when did they make the change?

Llay R. Rac · 07-18-2019, 01:29 PM

i say its not a 292. 292 has fuel pump behind motor mount and taller side covers.

**mongocanfly** · 07-18-2019, 01:40 PM

I agree will Llay....it took some looking but I found this...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516277
And this pic

**Warrens69GMC** · 07-18-2019, 02:14 PM

Yep, its a 230/250.

Dead Parrot · 07-18-2019, 02:38 PM

Hard to tell from the one pic that shows the bed but it looks like it had a flat bed at some point. Might have been sold as a cab & chassis for conversion to a farm/ranch truck.

74CustomK20 · 07-19-2019, 11:37 PM

If it is on Facebook, in their defence I've tried selling my 74 c30 manual on there. no matter what I did, it put an automatic transmission, and also said it was a freaking avalanche, and ill never own one of those. Hate marketplace for that, but locally Craigslist has been dead so :/

cadillac_al · 07-20-2019, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 74CustomK20

If it is on Facebook, in their defence I've tried selling my 74 c30 manual on there. no matter what I did, it put an automatic transmission, and also said it was a freaking avalanche, and ill never own one of those. Hate marketplace for that, but locally Craigslist has been dead so :/

So that's why I see vehicles listed incorrectly all the time on facebook. I did not know that. I see a lot of Hondas that are listed as 400EX's no matter what it is. They must start typing Honda and auto complete puts in its' favorite title. Learned something new already today.

RWJJR · 07-23-2019, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 74CustomK20

If it is on Facebook, in their defence I've tried selling my 74 c30 manual on there. no matter what I did, it put an automatic transmission, and also said it was a freaking avalanche, and ill never own one of those. Hate marketplace for that, but locally Craigslist has been dead so :/

Craigslist is dead because they now charge $5 to list a vehicle!

GM72K10 · 07-25-2019, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RWJJR

Craigslist is dead because they now charge $5 to list a vehicle!

Yup
List your vehicle as parts and accessories instead, that's still free

07-18-2019, 11:33 AM	#1
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,626	Looking at truck, have questions Im looking at this truck, its 40 miles away, curious about it. Seller says its a C20, but to me looks to be a C30 dually. 292, seller say Auto, but appears to be a M465? truck. C30 should be hydroboost, no? Any insight? Attached Images __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

07-18-2019, 12:47 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,686	Re: Looking at truck, have questions If seller doesn't know the diff between a auto and the obvious clutch pedal and shifter in the floor manual trans..then I doubt they know much else.. The 292 was produced till 1988 from what I found... did find a article that stated in 1977 the 292 was the base engine for a c30....looking at the wheels I'd say it is a 30 series...looks like a parts truck from pics I also doubt the jumper cable battery cables were standard...looks like they been there for a while __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver Last edited by mongocanfly; 07-18-2019 at 01:04 PM.

07-18-2019, 12:53 PM	#3
RWJJR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EAST TENNESSEE Posts: 233	Re: Looking at truck, have questions If its on facebook marketplace most people don't have enough sense to post ads the right way on there. Hell they call just about everything a Avalanche... __________________ 1980 Silverado short bed 1993 GMC 1500 LS swap 2006 Lifted Z71 Crew Cab

07-18-2019, 01:28 PM	#5
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,686	Re: Looking at truck, have questions Keith...my 81 C30 reg cab has hydroboost...when did they make the change? __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

07-18-2019, 01:29 PM	#6
Llay R. Rac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 324	Re: Looking at truck, have questions i say its not a 292. 292 has fuel pump behind motor mount and taller side covers. __________________ 1965 Suburban, 2 wd.,292, 4-speed. proudly owned and operated since Valentines day 1969.

07-18-2019, 01:40 PM	#7
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,686	Re: Looking at truck, have questions I agree will Llay....it took some looking but I found this...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516277 And this pic Attached Images __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver Last edited by mongocanfly; 07-18-2019 at 01:45 PM.

07-18-2019, 02:14 PM	#8
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,626	Re: Looking at truck, have questions Yep, its a 230/250. __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

07-18-2019, 02:38 PM	#9
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,656	Re: Looking at truck, have questions Hard to tell from the one pic that shows the bed but it looks like it had a flat bed at some point. Might have been sold as a cab & chassis for conversion to a farm/ranch truck.

07-19-2019, 11:37 PM	#10
74CustomK20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tell City, IN Posts: 637	Re: Looking at truck, have questions If it is on Facebook, in their defence I've tried selling my 74 c30 manual on there. no matter what I did, it put an automatic transmission, and also said it was a freaking avalanche, and ill never own one of those. Hate marketplace for that, but locally Craigslist has been dead so :/ __________________ Big Nate Carp. Local 224. Buy made in the USA! 03 F350 6.0 Daily Race Truck. 79 C70 366 Project Dump.

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