01-01-2016, 03:47 PM | #1 |
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Donor Trucks?
What has everyone used as for a donor truck? Or what everyone would suggest to look for at say a Pull-a-Part places and such.
I know it is an odd question but trying to grow my knowledge some since this is my first build. Appreciate the help and advise in advance
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01-01-2016, 04:08 PM | #2 | |
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These trucks are pretty much the same from '67-'72 and a lot of parts will interchange. Of course there are some differences but driveline components and cabs are pretty interchangeable. Others will chime in with more specific details I'm sure. LockDoc
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01-01-2016, 04:24 PM | #3 |
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Re: Donor Trucks?
It might help to know a little more about your plans for your truck, that way we can point you in a more specific direction. The first things that come to mind as things you might want from a donor truck are the factory disk brake set ups and 5 lug axels that 71' and 72' trucks have. As I said it really depends on what you need for your truck. Oh and congrats on starting your first build.
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01-01-2016, 05:24 PM | #5 |
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My plan is to get it drivable and then start with the restoring and updating.
I know I need a brake booster, steering column, would also like to update the steering wheel until I can fill the cracks on the original. I had seen in a build where someone had used an S10 steering wheel but unsure what was updated or changed for it to fit.
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The s/10 wheels and even the full size truck wheels up to 94 will bolt up to the stock column.
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I am rebuilding my 1972 C1500 after a wreck. I was lucky to find a 1972 GMC C2500 as a donor for a lot of parts.
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01-02-2016, 01:01 AM | #8 |
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Re: Donor Trucks?
Hmm well what all does it need to be drivable? As far as brake boosters go I'd say you'll find a lot more 71' and 72' model trucks with power brakes compared earlier years. I'm sure someone here knows for sure but my 72 C20 had a bigger booster and stopped better than my 71 1/2 ton GMC does. If all 3/4 ton trucks with power brakes had bigger boosters that might be something to look at when looking for a donor, especially since the C20s are generally cheaper.
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