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Jonesy · 01-29-2005, 05:48 PM

Alright, i have a 69 chevy c-10 with the 250, and a 3 speed. I also have a line on a 70 chevy k-10 or 20 (not sure which, haven't seen it yet) with a v8, auto, but the body is really rough for $500. The drivetrain, frame and such are supposed to be in fairly good condition.

The project, i was thinking about buying the 70 and taking the body off the 69 (redo it while it is off) and put that body on the 4x4 frame. Good idea, bad idea? How hard will this be to do? I would also paint the frame, axles, and such while it is down to the frame, and freshen up the motor. Any idea of the cost of parts needed to do this swap?

Thanks for any help or suggestions

JT Jones

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-29-2005, 09:19 PM

It would be straight forward, that's what I did with my 71. I put a 70 c20 cab/bed on a 71 K20 rolling chassis.

Mudder · 01-29-2005, 10:16 PM

You may want to find a high hump for your floor board, if you dont have one already.

'71k-10 · 01-29-2005, 10:30 PM

That is exactly what i am doing right now. I have (had) a '71 chevy 4x4 swb stepside which i ditched all the body from, except the bed, and swapped them for panels and cab from a 1971 2wd GMC. Everything seems to line up fine no problems yet. I am currently doing body work but have already rebuilt my motor, painted axles and frame, new brake lines, etc. Good luck to you.
Tom

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-30-2005, 08:16 AM

Like Randy said, I had to cut the low hump out and bolt in my high hump from the 71s cab to clear the 4spd tranny.

01-29-2005, 05:48 PM	#1
Jonesy going no where fast Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 207	thinking about a project Alright, i have a 69 chevy c-10 with the 250, and a 3 speed. I also have a line on a 70 chevy k-10 or 20 (not sure which, haven't seen it yet) with a v8, auto, but the body is really rough for $500. The drivetrain, frame and such are supposed to be in fairly good condition. The project, i was thinking about buying the 70 and taking the body off the 69 (redo it while it is off) and put that body on the 4x4 frame. Good idea, bad idea? How hard will this be to do? I would also paint the frame, axles, and such while it is down to the frame, and freshen up the motor. Any idea of the cost of parts needed to do this swap? Thanks for any help or suggestions JT Jones __________________ JT 2000 GMC 2500 4x4 ECSB 1969 C10 LWB 250 3spd 1995 Jeep ZJ - The off road beast

01-29-2005, 09:19 PM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	It would be straight forward, that's what I did with my 71. I put a 70 c20 cab/bed on a 71 K20 rolling chassis. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-30-2005, 08:16 AM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Like Randy said, I had to cut the low hump out and bolt in my high hump from the 71s cab to clear the 4spd tranny. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-29-2005, 10:16 PM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	You may want to find a high hump for your floor board, if you dont have one already.

01-29-2005, 10:30 PM	#4
'71k-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: California Posts: 73	That is exactly what i am doing right now. I have (had) a '71 chevy 4x4 swb stepside which i ditched all the body from, except the bed, and swapped them for panels and cab from a 1971 2wd GMC. Everything seems to line up fine no problems yet. I am currently doing body work but have already rebuilt my motor, painted axles and frame, new brake lines, etc. Good luck to you. Tom



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