help me decide- c10 vs c20

[jks67ss396]

Guys

Im looking to buy a 69-72 C10 or C20

I want to drop a 5.3 and OD trans in and make it a daily driver.

Most of the time, I wont be hauling anything major, but at times i might tow my camaro.

Seems like a lot more C20s for sale...

If i went with a c20, would my mpg be worse than if i waited for a C10?

Would that C10 handle towing the camaro?

thanks guys

[Mister-B]

Personally, I like long bed C20's. They're more functional and I think they look better. Mileage would have to be a bit worse with the c20, due to the extra weight. I would think towing between the two would be sixes, other than you can get some pretty beefy springs on a 3/4 ton c20. Not sure if it is common, or even possible to get that on a C10?
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[RenoKeene]

You should be able to pick up a c20 longbed out there for a real good price, do your motor swap and tow that camaro.
A c10 long box will cost more but still get the towing done.
C10 shortbeds are for making hotrods out of.

Welcome aboard by the way.

[jks67ss396]

Thanks for responding.... but im not sure what you mean by

Originally Posted by Mister-B

I would think towing between the two would be sixes
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thanks

[RenoKeene]

He means it would be about the same.
(Six to one, half dozen to another) I believe I got that right.

[truckster]

If it's going to be a daily driver, I'd go with the C10. I've owned both, and there's a significant difference in ride quality. A C10 will handle occasional towing.

[jks67ss396]

thats what i thought too, but didnt want to assume

my other concerns with that c20:
heavier brakes/suspension/rotating mass = much worse mpg, more $ to replace/upkeep

im just wondering if i should wait out a nice c10?

thanks guys

[RenoKeene]

A long 10 would be better on fuel than a 20 due to weight. If ride quality is an issue get a coil spring 1/2 ton for sure.

[jks67ss396]

So are all C10s 12bolts?

And, are c20 8lug rears what they call 14bolt rears?

thanks

[RenoKeene]

Well, these things have been around awhile so crawl under and look at what your considering buying. A 1/2 ton should have a 12 bolt and a 3/4 ton could have a Dana 60, you just have to study which is which (if you don't already know). Your going to need a mid range gear set for a daily driver anyway.

[67chevemall]

Can't beat the C10 wishbone coil suspension...

[50bomb]

There are a ton of c10 longbeds online from 60-66/67-72 and for cheap/good shape for daily drivin.

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

He means it would be about the same.
(Six to one, half dozen to another) I believe I got that right.

Lol. Yes
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[jks67ss396]

Im looking every day. I either want something cheap enough to repaint or something ready to go that looks nice without being $$$$$

Im in Fullerton. if you know of anything local, let me know. looking for 69-72

thanks man

Originally Posted by 50bomb

There are a ton of c10 longbeds online from 60-66/67-72 and for cheap/good shape for daily drivin.

[RenoKeene]

Originally Posted by Mister-B

Lol. Yes
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Thanks Mister-B

[ole dollor]

i believe that it would be safer to use a c-20 for towing, it is built for that, bigger brakes are needed, a c-20 will ride stiffer, you can still tow with a c-10 but if towing a car and trailer i would vote for the 20.....

[RenoKeene]

Check this one out..
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3407354477.html
and this one too. How much do you want to spend?
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3387278370.html

[RenoKeene]

This one aint bad either...
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3421357696.html

[RenoKeene]

Hell, I'm tempted to get on a plane!
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/3412400366.html

[jks67ss396]

ha

maybe i am picky then im looking for AC truck, something without the original motor (going to sell whatever is in there to help fund the 5.3) and im not too partial to white...

that orange one, even without the AC, is still in the back of my mind i should go drive that one and see

[bugmasta]

Check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358130

C20 truck with c10 conversion. For a/c go with vintage air
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[jks67ss396]

hey bugmasta

that truck looks great!

i actually dont mind riding stock height. i like the look of C20s higher up too, im mainly just trying to squeeze out the mpg's i can, given its a pickup.

if a C20 is going to cost me 2-3 mpg over the equivalent C10, then im gonna look for a c10.

think it will be that big of a difference?

[truckster]

In my experience, it's not going to be that much of a difference. The rear axle ratio and how you drive will have a lot more effect than whether it's a C10 or a C20. I would drive both before you decide, though. And I'd look for some potholes while you're doing it.

[SS Tim]

Just some numbers to consider. But a coil C/20 would be my choice for your project if you are going to be towing. Another consideration is if you own or will be renting a trailer.

[jks67ss396]

I didnt even know they made coil C20s...

would coil C20s still handle more bed load than a C10?

what c20s came with coils?