1972 C20 to C10 Conversion Help!

[1972BlueC20]

Hi Guys,

Been away for a while, just renewed my premium membership today.... thanks again for all your help in the past with many things!

I know there is plenty info on this forum about this subject and I have read lots of it lately, but there is many difference of opinions regarding the best way to complete this conversion and whether to use parts from donor trucks or to buy a kit and new parts.

Was hoping to get direct answers for my particular situation, all help and advice is greatly appreciated.

Ok...

My Truck :

1972 C20 Cheyenne Custom Camper, very clean 89K original miles. I have the original engine, but have swapped it out with a 330 HP 350 crate with Vortec heads. TH350 w/ shift kit. Runs great, pretty quick for a heavy c20.


I would like to convert to 5 lug all the way around (stock c10), but I want a positrac rear end and I want to lower it a little for improved stance and maybe put american racing torque thrust type wheels on it (not sure on the wheels yet, many options)

I want to convert the rear brakes to disc as well.

Eventually would like to add an overdrive tranny like a 700R4 or the like.

I may eventually like to shorten the bed and frame but probably wont.

Currently I don't have power steering, but I was about to buy the conversion kit from Tuckers.

so...

whats the best course of action for me?

Do I buy a donor truck to get the needed parts? If so, what year and model?

Or do I buy new kits? If so, which kits and from where?

Also, can I go ahead and buy the power steering kit from Tuckers? I can still use the the same PS setup even if I do the C10 conversion later right? Don't want to buy something now if I'll have to buy something else later if not compatible.

Also, would I be better off selling my C20 and just buying a C10 instead?

My problem is I kinda hate to mess with such a nice C20 survivor, but the truck has sentimental value and my wife isn't cool with me selling it really...she likes it....but is ok with converting it....I really want a C10 but this truck became available for a good price and I didn't know what I know now....looking back I would of probably just saved my money and got a C10 later but it is what it is...I've got almost $20K in this truck already between the purchase price and all that i've done since I bought it. It's really solid and turns heads everywhere I go.


Please help!!!


Thanks,
Brian