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canadianchevy72 · 05-09-2004, 11:51 PM

Ok Im going to buy a 69C20 tommorow for 300 bucks

What is the differences between the 10 and 20 series trucks? Just the frame? Or is there other differences? This truck sounds like it may be in better shape then my 72 and I payed 2500 for it

. Thanks!

Longhorn Man · 05-09-2004, 11:53 PM

Suspention.
8 lug is a 20 (3/4 ton)
5 or 6 lug is a 10 (1/2 ton)
The brakes are way better (bigger) on the C/20 trucks, but they are geared lower.

canadianchevy72 · 05-09-2004, 11:54 PM

Hmmm weight differences?

Longhorn Man · 05-09-2004, 11:58 PM

the 3/4 is heavier than the 1/2 ton, but not by a whole lot.
They can haul and tow a heluvalot better though.

canadianchevy72 · 05-10-2004, 12:27 AM

Thanks Longhorn!

Hooter · 05-10-2004, 12:41 AM

3/4 tons have full floating rear ends, better brakes, usually a heavier duty cooling system, way more load capacity and they ride like tanks when not loaded

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-10-2004, 07:14 AM

The frame also has extra braceing back by the carrier bearing mount on 20"s....

Longhorn Man · 05-10-2004, 03:42 PM

I didn't know that. I know the frame rails are the same though...had no idea on the bracing.
The trainling arms are beefed up a bit too if the 3/4 ton is a coil rear.

05-09-2004, 11:51 PM	#1
canadianchevy72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Thorsby AB Canada Posts: 206	Differences between 10's and 20's? Ok Im going to buy a 69C20 tommorow for 300 bucks What is the differences between the 10 and 20 series trucks? Just the frame? Or is there other differences? This truck sounds like it may be in better shape then my 72 and I payed 2500 for it . Thanks! __________________ 1972 Chevy C/10 350/200r4

05-09-2004, 11:54 PM	#3
canadianchevy72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Thorsby AB Canada Posts: 206	Hmmm weight differences? __________________ 1972 Chevy C/10 350/200r4

05-10-2004, 12:27 AM	#5
canadianchevy72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Thorsby AB Canada Posts: 206	Thanks Longhorn! __________________ 1972 Chevy C/10 350/200r4

05-10-2004, 12:41 AM	#6
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	3/4 tons have full floating rear ends, better brakes, usually a heavier duty cooling system, way more load capacity and they ride like tanks when not loaded __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

05-10-2004, 07:14 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	The frame also has extra braceing back by the carrier bearing mount on 20"s.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-09-2004, 11:53 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Suspention. 8 lug is a 20 (3/4 ton) 5 or 6 lug is a 10 (1/2 ton) The brakes are way better (bigger) on the C/20 trucks, but they are geared lower.

05-09-2004, 11:58 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	the 3/4 is heavier than the 1/2 ton, but not by a whole lot. They can haul and tow a heluvalot better though.

05-10-2004, 03:42 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I didn't know that. I know the frame rails are the same though...had no idea on the bracing. The trainling arms are beefed up a bit too if the 3/4 ton is a coil rear.



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