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K20-69-POS · 09-20-2010, 10:35 PM

I could buy an 87 rolling chassis with a 6 inch lift, a 14 bolt and dana 60, 350 engine (that knocks) and a clean good radiator ( the radiator I have is done). Now could I just put the drivetrain I have (292 engine, trans, transfercase) onto the 87 frame, throw on my '69 cab and bed and start driving or should I sandblast and paint the frame i have and swap the axles? o i forgot to ask or is it even a good deal at all, I would get all that I mentioned ( I forgot to mention the frame is in good shape, its painted) for $2000? PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR OPINIONS

pics of my truck are on my newly started build form (not much done so far).
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421686

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-20-2010, 11:39 PM

To me lately the way things have been going, $2k seems too high with a bad engine. But with the 6" lift it might not be a bad deal as long as it is a complete running gear. If you have the time and money than go ahead and sand blast the frame and paint it. However, this will more than likely turn into a snow ball effect causing you to restore the complete drive train.

And then you will have to build new body mounts to put your 69 body on the 87 frame. It can be done though.

K20-69-POS · 09-21-2010, 06:05 PM

So I guess I'll just keep on goin with the disassembly, sandblast the frame & paint it. If I get a lift kit for this truck and swap it to a 14 bolt and dana 60 would I need new spring plates and can I order this kit with U bolts for those axles even tho. they didnt come with the truck.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-21-2010, 08:03 PM

I'm guessing you'll need new U-bolts due to the lift or if you add leaf springs. And a D60 front only uses 3 u-bolts. The RH side has one U-bolt on the outside of the spring, and 2 bolts through the mounting plate that go into the top of the axle housing. I believe they are 1/2" bolts.

K20-69-POS · 09-21-2010, 09:21 PM

K hows this deal, im talking with this guy about his running truck for $1500 it has: 350 engine, 205 t case, hydro bell 465. hydorboost brake setup. Hes about 2 hours away from me I think i'd cost me about $100 in fuel think its worth it?

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-21-2010, 09:36 PM

Do you know what axles it has in it?

K20-69-POS · 09-21-2010, 10:05 PM

yea its a dana 60 14 bolt, its one of the rare gas government trucks, its similar to this one:
http://www.govliquidation.com/auctio...&convertTo=USD
but i dont think its a crew cab and its a lot closer to me

mkp · 09-30-2010, 11:20 AM

I would advise K20-69-POS to go forward with the deal. It is really worth the money. Getting a running truck for $1500 is no small matter. But please make sure that the engine is in good condition. Some years ago I also brought a similar truck. Everything looked fine and its cost at that time was around $1400. For nearly two months it worked perfectly. After that I had to repair the engine. So my advice to him is to thoroughly check the engine before making the purchase.

K20-69-POS · 09-30-2010, 04:52 PM

thanks man, yea i think were getting it this weekend if the weather is nice, my user-name kinda sucks now that I see it typed out.

09-20-2010, 10:35 PM	#1
K20-69-POS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: state college, pa Posts: 86	Just need some advice I could buy an 87 rolling chassis with a 6 inch lift, a 14 bolt and dana 60, 350 engine (that knocks) and a clean good radiator ( the radiator I have is done). Now could I just put the drivetrain I have (292 engine, trans, transfercase) onto the 87 frame, throw on my '69 cab and bed and start driving or should I sandblast and paint the frame i have and swap the axles? o i forgot to ask or is it even a good deal at all, I would get all that I mentioned ( I forgot to mention the frame is in good shape, its painted) for $2000? PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR OPINIONS pics of my truck are on my newly started build form (not much done so far). http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421686 __________________ '69 K20 292 4spd 4x4 - project 27,000 orig. miles '98 1500 suburban 4x4 - driver 219000 orig. miles

09-20-2010, 11:39 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Just need some advice To me lately the way things have been going, $2k seems too high with a bad engine. But with the 6" lift it might not be a bad deal as long as it is a complete running gear. If you have the time and money than go ahead and sand blast the frame and paint it. However, this will more than likely turn into a snow ball effect causing you to restore the complete drive train. And then you will have to build new body mounts to put your 69 body on the 87 frame. It can be done though. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-21-2010, 06:05 PM	#3
K20-69-POS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: state college, pa Posts: 86	Re: Just need some advice So I guess I'll just keep on goin with the disassembly, sandblast the frame & paint it. If I get a lift kit for this truck and swap it to a 14 bolt and dana 60 would I need new spring plates and can I order this kit with U bolts for those axles even tho. they didnt come with the truck. __________________ '69 K20 292 4spd 4x4 - project 27,000 orig. miles '98 1500 suburban 4x4 - driver 219000 orig. miles

09-21-2010, 08:03 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Just need some advice I'm guessing you'll need new U-bolts due to the lift or if you add leaf springs. And a D60 front only uses 3 u-bolts. The RH side has one U-bolt on the outside of the spring, and 2 bolts through the mounting plate that go into the top of the axle housing. I believe they are 1/2" bolts. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-21-2010, 09:21 PM	#5
K20-69-POS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: state college, pa Posts: 86	Re: Just need some advice K hows this deal, im talking with this guy about his running truck for $1500 it has: 350 engine, 205 t case, hydro bell 465. hydorboost brake setup. Hes about 2 hours away from me I think i'd cost me about $100 in fuel think its worth it? __________________ '69 K20 292 4spd 4x4 - project 27,000 orig. miles '98 1500 suburban 4x4 - driver 219000 orig. miles

09-21-2010, 09:36 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Just need some advice Do you know what axles it has in it? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-21-2010, 10:05 PM	#7
K20-69-POS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: state college, pa Posts: 86	Re: Just need some advice yea its a dana 60 14 bolt, its one of the rare gas government trucks, its similar to this one: http://www.govliquidation.com/auctio...&convertTo=USD but i dont think its a crew cab and its a lot closer to me __________________ '69 K20 292 4spd 4x4 - project 27,000 orig. miles '98 1500 suburban 4x4 - driver 219000 orig. miles

09-30-2010, 11:20 AM	#8
mkp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kollam Posts: 5	Re: Just need some advice I would advise K20-69-POS to go forward with the deal. It is really worth the money. Getting a running truck for $1500 is no small matter. But please make sure that the engine is in good condition. Some years ago I also brought a similar truck. Everything looked fine and its cost at that time was around $1400. For nearly two months it worked perfectly. After that I had to repair the engine. So my advice to him is to thoroughly check the engine before making the purchase. __________________ Truck Accident Last edited by mkp; 10-20-2010 at 05:41 AM.

09-30-2010, 04:52 PM	#9
K20-69-POS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: state college, pa Posts: 86	Re: Just need some advice thanks man, yea i think were getting it this weekend if the weather is nice, my user-name kinda sucks now that I see it typed out. __________________ '69 K20 292 4spd 4x4 - project 27,000 orig. miles '98 1500 suburban 4x4 - driver 219000 orig. miles



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