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shortymac83 · 09-13-2004, 11:05 PM

what pieces from a 1968 model will fit on my 67? I spotted a white (with black spraypainted stripes like a zebra) 68 C10 in the yarde with perfect inner fenders, hood and doors, and rust-free grille and headlamp moldings. Will this stuff change over?

I've got the 250 with a 3 speed manual, and I've been told that it's got at least 3.73's in the rearend. I'd like to go with much taller gears (3.08 or 3.23) because I'm not going to be using this truck for work, rather more for driving and/or showing. This means that it needs to go 75-80 mph on the highway comfortably since nearly everywhere that I would go is on interstates with 65+ MPH speed limits. is there a JY source for these gears? if not, what company do you reccomend? It's not going to see snow, and it's going to be low power, so I'm not worried about limited slip.

Which brings me to my next question. Exactly what transmission do I have, does anyone sell a rebuild kit for it, where can I get a rebuild kit for the linkage (bushings are wearing out), and what is the clutch that you would reccomend?

Lastly, as I mentioned before, this truck isn't going to see work, so I don't care if the wood in the bed is a "soft" wood like pine, instead of the traditional oak. What do you guys think is the best wood to use in regard to overall looks? I really like the look of perfect, varnished oak, but a well-stained pine can look cool too. I'm also kinda partial to maple. Regardless, teh truck will be a very dark blue metallic, if that makes a difference. I'm leaning toward maple at this point.

shortymac83 · 09-14-2004, 08:12 AM

Ttt

Tx Firefighter · 09-14-2004, 08:22 AM

All of the body parts interchange. 68 has marker lights, 67's don't.

Try looking in factory V8 trucks for a 3.08 rearend.

shortymac83 · 09-14-2004, 12:05 PM

cool. Will any year rearend work? Thanks in advance.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 09-14-2004, 01:34 PM

67-72 truck 12 bolts will be a direct bolt in. Other year trucks may have bracket problems.

Jim

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-14-2004, 01:36 PM

Factory wood was southern yellow pine.

09-13-2004, 11:05 PM	#1
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	questions what pieces from a 1968 model will fit on my 67? I spotted a white (with black spraypainted stripes like a zebra) 68 C10 in the yarde with perfect inner fenders, hood and doors, and rust-free grille and headlamp moldings. Will this stuff change over? I've got the 250 with a 3 speed manual, and I've been told that it's got at least 3.73's in the rearend. I'd like to go with much taller gears (3.08 or 3.23) because I'm not going to be using this truck for work, rather more for driving and/or showing. This means that it needs to go 75-80 mph on the highway comfortably since nearly everywhere that I would go is on interstates with 65+ MPH speed limits. is there a JY source for these gears? if not, what company do you reccomend? It's not going to see snow, and it's going to be low power, so I'm not worried about limited slip. Which brings me to my next question. Exactly what transmission do I have, does anyone sell a rebuild kit for it, where can I get a rebuild kit for the linkage (bushings are wearing out), and what is the clutch that you would reccomend? Lastly, as I mentioned before, this truck isn't going to see work, so I don't care if the wood in the bed is a "soft" wood like pine, instead of the traditional oak. What do you guys think is the best wood to use in regard to overall looks? I really like the look of perfect, varnished oak, but a well-stained pine can look cool too. I'm also kinda partial to maple. Regardless, teh truck will be a very dark blue metallic, if that makes a difference. I'm leaning toward maple at this point. __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR. Last edited by shortymac83; 09-13-2004 at 11:07 PM.

09-14-2004, 08:12 AM	#2
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	Ttt __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR.

09-14-2004, 08:22 AM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	All of the body parts interchange. 68 has marker lights, 67's don't. Try looking in factory V8 trucks for a 3.08 rearend. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-14-2004, 12:05 PM	#4
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	cool. Will any year rearend work? Thanks in advance. __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR.

09-14-2004, 01:36 PM	#6
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Factory wood was southern yellow pine. __________________ 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

09-14-2004, 01:34 PM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	67-72 truck 12 bolts will be a direct bolt in. Other year trucks may have bracket problems. Jim



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