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Madbomber88 · 03-14-2006, 09:07 PM

What is the difference between a 72 K20, and a 72 C20 4x4?
Are they virtually the same thing, or do sellers just not know exactly what the trucks are called that they are selling?
Thanks in advance!

junkyardjohn · 03-14-2006, 09:20 PM

C20 Denotes 3/4 Ton 2wd
K20 Denotes 3/4 Ton 4wd

Madbomber88 · 03-14-2006, 09:24 PM

Ok good, that's what I thought, just like the blazer's the K denotes 4x4. I'e just seen so many trucks for sale that say either one or the other and I wanted to make sure.
Thanks for the reply

Longhorn Man · 03-14-2006, 09:48 PM

The confusion comes in when the seller sees C/20 on the fender, when it is a 4X4. And all Blazers... 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, will be badged K/5.
That's why people get confused.

da-burb · 03-14-2006, 10:06 PM

Which really means the confusion is justified. A K5 can be 2wd or 4wd and
C20 is the same fender badge that comes on a 2wd as well as a 4wd. The only true sure-fire designator is the K in the vin # and not what is on the fender.

junkyardjohn · 03-14-2006, 11:08 PM

NOW I'M CONFUSED.

71SWBChevy · 03-14-2006, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junkyardjohn

NOW I'M CONFUSED.

al's71gmc · 03-14-2006, 11:22 PM

I'm still trying to figure out if there was a "sierra grande" made in 1970. My son's new truck has SG badge on the QT and 1500 veight on the fender. The interior trim package is a hi end, with chrome vents and scrolled door panels, lots of options, etc. Some have told me SG started in 69 and some in 71. I just don't want to buy new badges to replace the broken and missing ones if there was no such creature. One of the vendors list the SG badges as 69-72 and told me that's accurate. Any others that know for sure????

Sorry for the hijack!

Edit: No glove box sticker.

**special-K** · 03-15-2006, 12:29 AM

I don`t think there was a Sierra or Grande before`71,just like Cheyennes & Supers.It should have a SierraGrande fender badge.I always see the "All Wheel Drive" emblems listed as 67-72 when they were a 69/70 item.

Longhorn Man · 03-15-2006, 05:56 AM

I know for a fact they S/G was avalible in 70. We have a 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive version at a local junk yard.

03-14-2006, 09:07 PM	#1
Madbomber88 Active Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 169	What's the difference? What is the difference between a 72 K20, and a 72 C20 4x4? Are they virtually the same thing, or do sellers just not know exactly what the trucks are called that they are selling? Thanks in advance! __________________ 71 Blazer CST 72 K20 Capt USAF

03-14-2006, 09:20 PM	#2
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: What's the difference? C20 Denotes 3/4 Ton 2wd K20 Denotes 3/4 Ton 4wd __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

03-14-2006, 09:24 PM	#3
Madbomber88 Active Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 169	Re: What's the difference? Ok good, that's what I thought, just like the blazer's the K denotes 4x4. I'e just seen so many trucks for sale that say either one or the other and I wanted to make sure. Thanks for the reply __________________ 71 Blazer CST 72 K20 Capt USAF

03-14-2006, 09:48 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What's the difference? The confusion comes in when the seller sees C/20 on the fender, when it is a 4X4. And all Blazers... 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, will be badged K/5. That's why people get confused.

03-14-2006, 10:06 PM	#5
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Re: What's the difference? Which really means the confusion is justified. A K5 can be 2wd or 4wd and C20 is the same fender badge that comes on a 2wd as well as a 4wd. The only true sure-fire designator is the K in the vin # and not what is on the fender. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

03-14-2006, 11:08 PM	#6
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: What's the difference? NOW I'M CONFUSED. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

03-14-2006, 11:22 PM	#8
al's71gmc 4 eyed fever Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eureka, Nevada Posts: 500	Re: What's the difference? I'm still trying to figure out if there was a "sierra grande" made in 1970. My son's new truck has SG badge on the QT and 1500 veight on the fender. The interior trim package is a hi end, with chrome vents and scrolled door panels, lots of options, etc. Some have told me SG started in 69 and some in 71. I just don't want to buy new badges to replace the broken and missing ones if there was no such creature. One of the vendors list the SG badges as 69-72 and told me that's accurate. Any others that know for sure???? Sorry for the hijack! Edit: No glove box sticker. __________________ 1971 GMC 2500 4x4 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1/2 t 4x4-#1 son's truck. Recently completed resto. 4 YO daughter," Daddy, I like your truck better than Mom's." (2000 F350-ranch truck) Smart kid!! Last edited by al's71gmc; 03-14-2006 at 11:24 PM.

03-15-2006, 12:29 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: What's the difference? I don`t think there was a Sierra or Grande before`71,just like Cheyennes & Supers.It should have a SierraGrande fender badge.I always see the "All Wheel Drive" emblems listed as 67-72 when they were a 69/70 item. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-15-2006, 05:56 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: What's the difference? I know for a fact they S/G was avalible in 70. We have a 1/2 ton 2 wheel drive version at a local junk yard.



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