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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Anderson South Carolina
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69 C20 Question
I am a new member to the forums and recently purchase a 69 C20. Everything is good but top end is killing me. Right now I have a 4 speed and I would like to upgrade to a five speed. What is the first year they started adding a five speed or what would be an easy swap? I'm not building a hotrod just a simple swap, same style clutch setup ect. Second is rear gearing. Not sure what kind of rear end it has. It has a what looks like a 9in. from the front but still has a plate that can be removed on the backside. I would love to know more about the rear end and how to identify my gear ratio.
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Re: 69 C20 Question
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Edit: I forgot to ask if this is a pickup or a Suburban/Panel truck.... If it is a pickup I will need to move the thread. ![]() The first link is everything you ever wanted to know about 5 speed swaps. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313954 The 2nd link is how to identify your rear axle ratio. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=578793 See Post #8 or Post #19 for the ratio code location depending on what type of rear end you have... LockDoc
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Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 06-22-2014 at 12:40 AM. |
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Re: 69 C20 Question
Thanks a lot, the links look great. Yes it is a pickup.
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Location: Edwards, CA
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Re: 69 C20 Question
Likely a 4.10 or 4.57 in a H052 axle. It was built for hauling not freeway flying.
* VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here
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Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID ** Blazer SPID ** Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders ** Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? ** Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban Last edited by SS Tim; 06-22-2014 at 07:22 PM. |
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Anderson South Carolina
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Re: 69 C20 Question
Thanks Tim for links.. I would at least like to find a "freeway hauling" setup lol
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