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08-11-2014, 07:49 PM
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My new 68 C20
I just purchased this C20 to tow my 21' center console boat. It has a 292 straight 6 with 3 speed manual with granny gear. Do you think it will tow with any issues? I'm thinking the only thing I need to do is swap out for disc brakes in the front.
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08-11-2014, 07:51 PM
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Re: My new 68 C20
nice ride. I like the color
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08-11-2014, 08:01 PM
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Re: My new 68 C20
That thing will tow pretty much anything you want. It's what it was built for from the factory.
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08-11-2014, 08:10 PM
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Re: My new 68 C20
Back then they towed with drum brakes. ..it'll do fine...nice find
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08-11-2014, 09:50 PM
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Re: My new 68 C20
Nice truck
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08-11-2014, 11:07 PM
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Re: My new 68 C20
That is one sweet ride
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08-12-2014, 02:32 AM
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Re: My new 68 C20
No need for disc brakes. Those drums with proper maintenance will lock up if needed.
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08-12-2014, 03:17 AM
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Re: My new 68 C20
Thank you everyone for all your compliments. I love driving it. I'll just flush out the brake fluid and replace with new. It brakes great now. Is it normal for the truck to pull to the left a bit when I brake hard?
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08-12-2014, 08:02 AM
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Re: My new 68 C20
It'll do fine, I've my camper with my K-20 and the drum brakes will stop it if I give it a little warning and the trailer brakes are working right.... the camper weights 10,500 lbs according to the build sheet.
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08-12-2014, 02:15 PM
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Re: My new 68 C20
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I had a '67 3/4 that would pull like a horse, but couldn't stop once the brakes heated up when towing heavy items (think '69 Buick Riviera). I had to give myself plenty of comfort space. That '67 didn't have power brakes either. My '69 GMC 3/4 with drum/power brakes would stop on a dime and in a straight line under heavy towing load. I am here in Old Town, so feel free to drop me a PM if you need any assistance.
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08-12-2014, 04:31 PM
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Re: My new 68 C20
That color doesn't look like the Factory Light Blue... I like it alot... do you by any chance know what the color is and a code for it?...
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08-12-2014, 05:02 PM
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Re: My new 68 C20
Nice looking C20. The front disc conversion is the only thing I'd consider doing to it.
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08-13-2014, 04:42 AM
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Re: My new 68 C20
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08-13-2014, 06:10 AM
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