70 stanard options

[jjtackleberry]

I'm looking at a 70 lwb , says comes with orignal 4 speed tranny. Was this an option?

And how difficult is it to add power steering?
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[SS Tim]

A C30 would have a four speed as standard. C10-20 K10-20 had three speeds as standard. I'm sure I could tell you more if we knew what you were asking about.

[daves72C10D]

Is the steering shaft shorter on a powered gear box?

[Aaron Burkemper]

I put PS on my 71 C20. It wasn't difficult at all. I got the steering box, Pittman arm, pump and pulley set from a donor truck, so it all fit just fine. The steering shaft telescoped to adjust, so that wasn't a problem either. I am definitely happier with the power steering.

[jjtackleberry]

Thank you for your responses

I'm looking at a 70 lab second owner, and its a 4 speed with a 283. I didn't know if this was a combo that would have came from the factory.

Again guys thanks for your time

[SS Tim]

A 70 C10 (it is a C10??) LWB would have come stock with a 3 speed column shift trans.. The engine if a CE10... would have been 307 2 bbl. V-8, a CS10... would have been a 250 I-6 as base engines. Remember '70 was the last year of front drum brakes and 4x2 six lug wheels. This link might help some too.
http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/stati.../dirindex.html

[Aaron Burkemper]

Was a 283 an option in 1970? Like the ones with the oil fill at the front of the intake instead of in the valve cover? Not that it is too big a deal if you aren't worried about being 100% factory correct. I think a little 283 would be fun.

[SS Tim]

No the 283 ended in '68. Many people have them and they are a little better on fuel than a 292 out on the road. You can dress a 283 to look like a later 307/350 just don't expect a MPG increase.

[53_bel]

my CST C10 - 70 came with 350 3 speed, and Power steering

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by 53_bel

my CST C10 - 70 came with 350 3 speed, and Power steering

The 350 and the P/S are both options and will be listed on the SPID.

[LONGHAIR]

"Standard" and "options"are mutually exclusive. "Standard"is what you get with out specifying "options".and the options replace the original equipment.

[53_bel]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

The 350 and the P/S are both options and will be listed on the SPID.

forgive me but the SPID?

[SS Tim]

Service Parts Identification Plate, It is found on the inside of the glovebox door often worn, faded, peeled, painted over, notated or kid scribbled on.

[PanelDeland]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Service Parts Identification Plate, It is found on the inside of the glovebox door often worn, faded, peeled, painted over, notated or kid scribbled on.

Or swapped from a different truck.Check VIN against the one in the truck.

[53_bel]

ah thanks