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BLAZERMAN · 02-24-2007, 04:58 PM

The 10 bolt GM front axle is just as good as the Dana 44, the rear 14 bolt you have appears to be the 9.5" semi floating axle, not nearly as good as the 10.5" full floating axle. The burb would have had a Dana 44 front and an Eaton HO72 from the factory.

1969 GMC · 02-24-2007, 06:56 PM

I don't think its the argentinian version pictured, look close at the doors. The one in question clearly has a burb 2nd door, and the argentine one has oddball doors with rounded curves on the corners. Plus this one has that blank space behind the door where the rear glass would've been on the 'burb originally.

As for the 14 bolt semifloater, wonder why someone would downgrade from original equipment?

**N2TRUX** · 02-24-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969 GMC

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As for the 14 bolt semifloater, wonder why someone would downgrade from original equipment?

My guess is whatever the 454 donor was also gave up the front and rear axles. I'll bet it wasn't an original 4wd and someone used everything from the donor.

Longhorn Man · 02-24-2007, 07:15 PM

it woulda had an HO52... the 72 was for one ton trucks only... or it coulda had a dana
The 14 bolt is WAY easier to get parts for... even doing a simple brake job is getting real expensivve on the HO axles.

local13hutch · 02-25-2007, 08:12 AM

Just thought I would point out the chopped off cross member under the pan to make room for the big block. And isnt the floor board in the subs plywood in that year must be weathered being exposed to the elements like it is. Just trying to help....Your neighber probably has no idea that you have access to the world famous group of experts assembled right here at all of our finger tips so even if your not the expert that alot of these guys are you are in expert hands ,man I love this web-site....just my opinion...And thank all of you in advance for the next time I need parts and or advice...

**special-K** · 02-25-2007, 08:22 AM

Amen,Well said.

calveryc · 02-25-2007, 01:03 PM

I agree thank ya'll very much for the help. I may very well buy it if the price is right but now I know what i'm getting into.

Longhorn Man · 02-25-2007, 01:30 PM

was the floor wood? I thought that was just the panels. (I have no real idea honestly)

**Yukon Jack** · 02-26-2007, 12:59 PM

The Dana 44 was the available front axle. The 14 bolt is a very strong axle, a little on the big side and heavy. The 10 bolt axle would be okay with stock tires and normal use. Wouldn't be my first choice of front axles though. Interesting vehicle - would like to see more pics especially of the engine compartment and the rear of the bed.

Looks like the second leaf on the passenger side axle is broken and the main leaf looks bent.

396muncie · 03-22-2007, 08:43 AM

It's almost a month later. Wondering what became of this? Did you buy it?

67ChevyRedneck · 03-22-2007, 09:20 AM

Interesting... an early Avalanche

grebus1 · 03-22-2007, 11:56 AM

Just to clarify, the rear floor area in Burbs of this vintage is marine-grade plywood.

71chevylowrider · 03-22-2007, 12:17 PM

Redneck beat me to it, I was gonna say it's a 72 Avalanche

454_72_4X4 · 03-22-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by local13hutch

Just thought I would point out the chopped off cross member under the pan to make room for the big block.

Yea, I was going to mention the crossmember too. I'd check the entire thing really close. If they're willing to chop the engine crosmember, (instead of getting an oil pan that will fit), then they more than likely hacked other areas.

gmc1969custom · 03-22-2007, 05:04 PM

Looks like GM would have given us 1st dibs of having a Crew Cab option instead of argentina.

02-24-2007, 04:58 PM	#26
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: 1972 C20 Deluxe Extended cab? The 10 bolt GM front axle is just as good as the Dana 44, the rear 14 bolt you have appears to be the 9.5" semi floating axle, not nearly as good as the 10.5" full floating axle. The burb would have had a Dana 44 front and an Eaton HO72 from the factory. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C Last edited by BLAZERMAN; 02-24-2007 at 05:43 PM.

02-24-2007, 06:56 PM	#27
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: 1972 C20 Deluxe Extended cab? I don't think its the argentinian version pictured, look close at the doors. The one in question clearly has a burb 2nd door, and the argentine one has oddball doors with rounded curves on the corners. Plus this one has that blank space behind the door where the rear glass would've been on the 'burb originally. As for the 14 bolt semifloater, wonder why someone would downgrade from original equipment? __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-24-2007, 07:15 PM	#29
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 1972 C20 Deluxe Extended cab? it woulda had an HO52... the 72 was for one ton trucks only... or it coulda had a dana The 14 bolt is WAY easier to get parts for... even doing a simple brake job is getting real expensivve on the HO axles. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 02-24-2007 at 07:15 PM.

02-25-2007, 08:12 AM	#30
local13hutch MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: garden grove, ca Posts: 185	Re: 1972 C20 Deluxe Extended cab? Just thought I would point out the chopped off cross member under the pan to make room for the big block. And isnt the floor board in the subs plywood in that year must be weathered being exposed to the elements like it is. Just trying to help....Your neighber probably has no idea that you have access to the world famous group of experts assembled right here at all of our finger tips so even if your not the expert that alot of these guys are you are in expert hands ,man I love this web-site....just my opinion...And thank all of you in advance for the next time I need parts and or advice... __________________ 86 sub 4wd, 1 ton, duallie, big block th475 72 c10 short fleet, pro street 72 K/5 blazer,2x4 almost stock 72 3/4 ton sub 4x4 61 morris minor pickup, chevy 4.3 v6 03 escalade, 24" momo's wifes 96 2wd 2door tahoe 67 2wd suburban 72 4wd k5 99 vortec 14bolt/d60 205/th400- 72 4wd crewcab 1 ton sb cummins allison -2012 2ss camaro black hard top- 8 yamaha quads- 05 4wd one ton duramax dually, family limo.

02-25-2007, 08:22 AM	#31
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02-25-2007, 01:03 PM	#32
calveryc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: dallas Posts: 11	Re: 1972 C20 Deluxe Extended cab? I agree thank ya'll very much for the help. I may very well buy it if the price is right but now I know what i'm getting into.

02-25-2007, 01:30 PM	#33
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 1972 C20 Deluxe Extended cab? was the floor wood? I thought that was just the panels. (I have no real idea honestly)

02-26-2007, 12:59 PM	#34
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: 1972 C20 Deluxe Extended cab? The Dana 44 was the available front axle. The 14 bolt is a very strong axle, a little on the big side and heavy. The 10 bolt axle would be okay with stock tires and normal use. Wouldn't be my first choice of front axles though. Interesting vehicle - would like to see more pics especially of the engine compartment and the rear of the bed. Looks like the second leaf on the passenger side axle is broken and the main leaf looks bent. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-22-2007, 08:43 AM	#35
396muncie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 270	Re: 1972 C20 Deluxe Extended cab? It's almost a month later. Wondering what became of this? Did you buy it? __________________ 70 Custom/10, 396, Muncie 4spd, SWB SOLD 72 Cheyenne K20, 350, Granny 4spd, LWB, daily driver 72 Cheyenne Super C20, 350, Turbo 400, LWB, parts truck for 4WD Cheyenne

03-22-2007, 09:20 AM	#36
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 1972 C20 Deluxe Extended cab? Interesting... an early Avalanche __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 03-22-2007 at 01:02 PM.

03-22-2007, 11:56 AM	#37
grebus1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 322	Re: 1972 C20 Deluxe Extended cab? Just to clarify, the rear floor area in Burbs of this vintage is marine-grade plywood. __________________ '72 Chevy Suburban Custom Deluxe 10, 402/TH400

03-22-2007, 12:17 PM	#38
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: 1972 C20 Deluxe Extended cab? Redneck beat me to it, I was gonna say it's a 72 Avalanche

03-22-2007, 05:04 PM	#40
gmc1969custom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canton, TX Posts: 211	Re: 1972 C20 Deluxe Extended cab? Looks like GM would have given us 1st dibs of having a Crew Cab option instead of argentina. __________________ 1969 Custom w/Turquoise Interior. 75k miles, 350 V8, THM400 (Almost) All Original



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