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Ziegelsteinfaust · 06-28-2015, 10:29 PM

I have decided I am going to get a square body crew instead of buying a new truck. Personally I can not handle the payments and insurance for as much as I drive.

I have a 1974 K20 that I would like to rob parts off of since it will be converted to 55 during the winter.

From my CL searches it seems 80-90 are more plentifully, higher spec'd, but I prefer the whole 70's vibe more.

So for guys having owned our driven both, are the later versions better with controls lay out. Or is it just a personal choice thing.

I am a HVAC tech so this is going to be a fall project, with a quick flip for road use. This way I have time to buy the best starting point I can for the cheapest possible price.

Is there anything else I should know about these trucks before I drop the money down.

bilfman · 06-29-2015, 12:41 AM

Not a lot of differences in the trucks. They made the crews until 1991 . A sweet score would be a 1991 4x4 as they came with a 4l80e overdrive trans and the bullet proof np205. Other then that tbi vs carb is the major difference .

Matt Man · 06-29-2015, 12:58 AM

Lots of factors here, do you want 4x4 or 2x4? 4x4 will be MUCH harder to find, especially a 70's as they started making k30 trucks in 77. Personally I like the 81-87 interior's better, as well as the part time transfer case.

All down to personal preferences really.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 06-29-2015, 03:46 PM

I am going 2wd on this one. The 4x4 is not really needed in my life. It was just something I had to have, and the deal was right at that time.

Since my divorce I have been blocked on doing quite a few things by not having a crew cab truck or a car or that matter. When I get the truck at the end of summer I will see what I can get.

andrewmp6 · 07-01-2015, 12:51 AM

Do you want a dually or single rear wheel?

Ziegelsteinfaust · 07-01-2015, 09:48 AM

Single rear wheel, but I will likely have to convert a drw due its commonplace on the market. Also I have a stash of a few parts that I will utilize in the initial build or tune up. Such as one of my ignition set ups, my 9.5 sf, rims and tires off my K20, bucket seats, and a whole stereo set up I have.

That being said there is a 76 C20 CC are for $700 down the block from me I want to check out. If it is not beat like a rented mule it maybe in garage this weekend.

06-28-2015, 10:29 PM	#1
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,586	Crew cab differences. I have decided I am going to get a square body crew instead of buying a new truck. Personally I can not handle the payments and insurance for as much as I drive. I have a 1974 K20 that I would like to rob parts off of since it will be converted to 55 during the winter. From my CL searches it seems 80-90 are more plentifully, higher spec'd, but I prefer the whole 70's vibe more. So for guys having owned our driven both, are the later versions better with controls lay out. Or is it just a personal choice thing. I am a HVAC tech so this is going to be a fall project, with a quick flip for road use. This way I have time to buy the best starting point I can for the cheapest possible price. Is there anything else I should know about these trucks before I drop the money down.

06-29-2015, 12:41 AM	#2
bilfman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Regina, SK, Canada Posts: 622	Re: Crew cab differences. Not a lot of differences in the trucks. They made the crews until 1991 . A sweet score would be a 1991 4x4 as they came with a 4l80e overdrive trans and the bullet proof np205. Other then that tbi vs carb is the major difference . __________________ 1979 Chevy Dually Crew 4X4 454, D60 Tru-trac, D70 Detroit Locker, 3.73, 4L80E/NP205 1971 GMC 3/4 Ton 4X4

06-29-2015, 12:58 AM	#3
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: Crew cab differences. Lots of factors here, do you want 4x4 or 2x4? 4x4 will be MUCH harder to find, especially a 70's as they started making k30 trucks in 77. Personally I like the 81-87 interior's better, as well as the part time transfer case. All down to personal preferences really. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

06-29-2015, 03:46 PM	#4
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,586	Re: Crew cab differences. I am going 2wd on this one. The 4x4 is not really needed in my life. It was just something I had to have, and the deal was right at that time. Since my divorce I have been blocked on doing quite a few things by not having a crew cab truck or a car or that matter. When I get the truck at the end of summer I will see what I can get.

07-01-2015, 12:51 AM	#5
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Crew cab differences. Do you want a dually or single rear wheel?

07-01-2015, 09:48 AM	#6
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,586	Re: Crew cab differences. Single rear wheel, but I will likely have to convert a drw due its commonplace on the market. Also I have a stash of a few parts that I will utilize in the initial build or tune up. Such as one of my ignition set ups, my 9.5 sf, rims and tires off my K20, bucket seats, and a whole stereo set up I have. That being said there is a 76 C20 CC are for $700 down the block from me I want to check out. If it is not beat like a rented mule it maybe in garage this weekend.



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