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SiCk_WuN · 05-14-2013, 03:08 PM

I recently have a 1962 chevy c20. And im lookin for a good donor i can use as many parts as i can for my truck. Im lookin for a 350 engine, auto tranny, disc brakes and other misc. parts. I heard that novas were a good candidate.
Any info would help thanks.
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66Submarine · 05-14-2013, 03:21 PM

71-87 eight lug C-20 pickup or suburban, IMO. Nova has small car brakes and 5 lugs, generally weaker, also. Later C-20 will have the big disk brakes and the heavy springs and beefy components you want. Also will generally have a 350, or 454 BBC. Cheap to buy, too. A buddy just sold a nice late 80's 3/4 ton 'burb with a tight 454, for $1,200, IIRC.

billd5string · 05-14-2013, 04:21 PM

I agree with 66Submarine - I am just finishing up installing disc brakes, power steering, 454, basically the complete front suspension off a 75 C20 onto my 65 C20. I was able to use a ton of parts off the parts truck.

Here in Las Vegas, there is a 84 C20 on craigslist right now that is complete except the motor is missing for just under $500. Definately a great way to save money updating your truck.

SiCk_WuN · 05-14-2013, 04:24 PM

Thanks guys for the info. Are most of the parts just plug and play or is there alot of modifications needed?
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05-14-2013, 03:08 PM	#1
SiCk_WuN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 4	What vehicle is a great candidate for a donor I recently have a 1962 chevy c20. And im lookin for a good donor i can use as many parts as i can for my truck. Im lookin for a 350 engine, auto tranny, disc brakes and other misc. parts. I heard that novas were a good candidate. Any info would help thanks. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

05-14-2013, 03:21 PM	#2
66Submarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 1,497	Re: What vehicle is a great candidate for a donor 71-87 eight lug C-20 pickup or suburban, IMO. Nova has small car brakes and 5 lugs, generally weaker, also. Later C-20 will have the big disk brakes and the heavy springs and beefy components you want. Also will generally have a 350, or 454 BBC. Cheap to buy, too. A buddy just sold a nice late 80's 3/4 ton 'burb with a tight 454, for $1,200, IIRC.

05-14-2013, 04:21 PM	#3
billd5string Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 80	Re: What vehicle is a great candidate for a donor I agree with 66Submarine - I am just finishing up installing disc brakes, power steering, 454, basically the complete front suspension off a 75 C20 onto my 65 C20. I was able to use a ton of parts off the parts truck. Here in Las Vegas, there is a 84 C20 on craigslist right now that is complete except the motor is missing for just under $500. Definately a great way to save money updating your truck. __________________ 65 C20 Fleetside longbed, 350, turbo 400, 8-lug disc brakes, power steering, air conditioning - Totaled by a guy running a red light. Pulling parts off the carcass for my next truck

05-14-2013, 04:24 PM	#4
SiCk_WuN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 4	Re: What vehicle is a great candidate for a donor Thanks guys for the info. Are most of the parts just plug and play or is there alot of modifications needed? Posted via Mobile Device



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