New to the Boards 1967 C20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tachout · 10-07-2013, 03:37 PM

Just bought a 1967 C20. Brought it home on Sunday. Paid $900.00 and he threw in a spare heater control, two new rear rims with snow tires, and everything I have here. The box in the back has a Small Gun Safe in it. Going to be fun having a new to me truck to work on, and use all winter as my comuter car. Wow the gears in it are low though. Has a 4:11 rear gear as I am told, and a 4 Speed Trans. When I take off in first it goes about 5 feet and would want second. From now on I start out in Second and just use 3 and 4 once it is rolling. Runs good.

Saclandman · 10-07-2013, 03:51 PM

Cool truck. I like it.

ksshane · 10-07-2013, 03:57 PM

Welcome to the board. Great looking truck to start with.

I also have the 4sp, and had/have the same issue. 1st gear is actually a granny gear designed for pulling. When driving normal just start off in 2nd. Basically its a 3sp. Your lucky though. I cant even get mine to go into first.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-07-2013, 05:19 PM

Welcome from Nor Cali

gale · 10-07-2013, 09:07 PM

What engine does it have? Mine has the original 292 with 90,000 miles.

Tachout · 10-07-2013, 09:08 PM

Mine has a 350 SBC that was put in in 1986

Ghostryder79 · 10-07-2013, 09:18 PM

Welcome. Checked out the photobucket thread on the truck. Looks good. I like it. Engine is a V8, but I can't tell in the pics which. It's either the 283 or the 327 (I'd guess the 327). Looks righteous. Rock that bish...

Tachout · 10-07-2013, 10:09 PM

I was told it is a 350 GM Replacement engine that was put in, but again only going on what I was told. I have not pulled the #'s off the block to see what it comes back as.

In The Ten Ring · 10-07-2013, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tachout

Just bought a 1967 C20. Brought it home on Sunday. Paid $900.00 and he threw in a spare heater control, two new rear rims with snow tires, and everything I have here. The box in the back has a Small Gun Safe in it. Going to be fun having a new to me truck to work on, and use all winter as my comuter car. Wow the gears in it are low though. Has a 4:11 rear gear as I am told, and a 4 Speed Trans. When I take off in first it goes about 5 feet and would want second. From now on I start out in Second and just use 3 and 4 once it is rolling. Runs good.

My truck is the same way (72, 4:11, 3 on tree)....I never started out in 2nd but I might as well have!

quick60 · 10-07-2013, 11:54 PM

Welcome!!!

I to have a 67 3/4 ton buts its a GMC. Funny thing is it has the same exact wheels you have. Mine is a 250ci with 3 speed. About the only thing going for it is the Dana 60

Welcome, and enjoy looking forward to your progress.

**70cst** · 10-08-2013, 12:07 AM

Hey Tachout ....

to the forums and

from Ohio

on one

looking ride.

Keep us updated on your progress

Stu Pidd · 10-08-2013, 12:34 AM

I love my truck's "granny tranny".

Starting in 2nd is normal, but there are lotsa hills around here, and when starting up a hill it's nice to get not have to feather the clutch. Just get it rolling in low, then begin to accelerate in 2nd. Clutch will last so much longer that way.

The truck is getting a 5-speed to add an overdrive, but I'm not giving up the granny low.

gale · 10-08-2013, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu Pidd

The truck is getting a 5-speed to add an overdrive, but I'm not giving up the granny low.

What transmission will you use?

Stu Pidd · 10-08-2013, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gale

What transmission will you use?

NV4500. I compared the gear ratios of several options.

The NV4500's first four gear ratios are very close to original, but has the additional .7/1.0 overdrive.

There were both Chevy and Dodge versions. I got one from a Chevy so I know the bell housing will bolt up.

gale · 10-08-2013, 09:14 PM

What year model is that transmission in?

Stu Pidd · 10-08-2013, 11:17 PM

1992 until about 2000 or thereabouts. If I remember correctly, they were used only in 3/4 ton trucks.

1992-1994 had a slightly lower granny gear than 1995 and later.
Both gas and diesel, both two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive.

SM465

1= 6.55
2= 3.58
3= 1.57
4= 1.00

NV4500

1= 6.34
2= 3.44
3= 1.71
4= 1.00
5= 0.73

10-07-2013, 03:37 PM	#1
Tachout Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sandy Utah Posts: 46	New to the Boards 1967 C20 Just bought a 1967 C20. Brought it home on Sunday. Paid $900.00 and he threw in a spare heater control, two new rear rims with snow tires, and everything I have here. The box in the back has a Small Gun Safe in it. Going to be fun having a new to me truck to work on, and use all winter as my comuter car. Wow the gears in it are low though. Has a 4:11 rear gear as I am told, and a 4 Speed Trans. When I take off in first it goes about 5 feet and would want second. From now on I start out in Second and just use 3 and 4 once it is rolling. Runs good.

10-07-2013, 03:51 PM	#2
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: New to the Boards 1967 C20 Cool truck. I like it. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

10-07-2013, 03:57 PM	#3
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: New to the Boards 1967 C20 Welcome to the board. Great looking truck to start with. I also have the 4sp, and had/have the same issue. 1st gear is actually a granny gear designed for pulling. When driving normal just start off in 2nd. Basically its a 3sp. Your lucky though. I cant even get mine to go into first. __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

10-07-2013, 05:19 PM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: New to the Boards 1967 C20 Welcome from Nor Cali __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

10-07-2013, 09:07 PM	#5
gale Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 310	Re: New to the Boards 1967 C20 What engine does it have? Mine has the original 292 with 90,000 miles. __________________ Gale Gorman '54 3100 '67 C20 stepside

10-07-2013, 09:08 PM	#6
Tachout Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sandy Utah Posts: 46	Re: New to the Boards 1967 C20 Mine has a 350 SBC that was put in in 1986

10-07-2013, 09:18 PM	#7
Ghostryder79 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SV, AZ Posts: 86	Re: New to the Boards 1967 C20 Welcome. Checked out the photobucket thread on the truck. Looks good. I like it. Engine is a V8, but I can't tell in the pics which. It's either the 283 or the 327 (I'd guess the 327). Looks righteous. Rock that bish... __________________ 2007 VW GTI - SOLD, 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Hemi 4x4 - TRADED (POS), 2006 Silverado 2500 Dirtymax, 2010 Kawasaki ZX-10R (wrecked), 2006 SV650, 2015 ZX-6R 1968 C10 CST LWB "..... Long beds are like the slightly chubbier sisters to the hot chick, still cute with a lot more to like. hahahaha!" - OrtegaMotor

10-07-2013, 10:09 PM	#8
Tachout Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sandy Utah Posts: 46	Re: New to the Boards 1967 C20 I was told it is a 350 GM Replacement engine that was put in, but again only going on what I was told. I have not pulled the #'s off the block to see what it comes back as.

10-07-2013, 11:54 PM	#10
quick60 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 233	Re: New to the Boards 1967 C20 Welcome!!! I to have a 67 3/4 ton buts its a GMC. Funny thing is it has the same exact wheels you have. Mine is a 250ci with 3 speed. About the only thing going for it is the Dana 60 Welcome, and enjoy looking forward to your progress.

10-08-2013, 12:07 AM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: New to the Boards 1967 C20 Hey Tachout .... to the forums and from Ohio on one looking ride. Keep us updated on your progress __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-08-2013, 12:34 AM	#12
Stu Pidd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fox Island, WA Posts: 135	Re: New to the Boards 1967 C20 I love my truck's "granny tranny". Starting in 2nd is normal, but there are lotsa hills around here, and when starting up a hill it's nice to get not have to feather the clutch. Just get it rolling in low, then begin to accelerate in 2nd. Clutch will last so much longer that way. The truck is getting a 5-speed to add an overdrive, but I'm not giving up the granny low.

10-08-2013, 09:14 PM	#15
gale Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 310	Re: New to the Boards 1967 C20 What year model is that transmission in? __________________ Gale Gorman '54 3100 '67 C20 stepside

10-08-2013, 11:17 PM	#16
Stu Pidd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fox Island, WA Posts: 135	Re: New to the Boards 1967 C20 1992 until about 2000 or thereabouts. If I remember correctly, they were used only in 3/4 ton trucks. 1992-1994 had a slightly lower granny gear than 1995 and later. Both gas and diesel, both two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive. SM465 1= 6.55 2= 3.58 3= 1.57 4= 1.00 NV4500 1= 6.34 2= 3.44 3= 1.71 4= 1.00 5= 0.73

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