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jbird76 · 03-15-2009, 11:26 PM

I just bought a 1970 c-20 this last week and have been reading from the board a bit.

The truck has a 350 with a 4 speed (I hate the 4-speed). The truck is rust free, minus a little bit of surface rust here and there, but there is plenty of work to do. I got it $450. Everything is original as best as I can tell.

I am headed in the direction of getting rid of the 4 speed, and putting in a 700 r4 (I had a 200 4r in my skylark and loved it). I am also in the process of pulling the engine to rebuild it, and buying a wiring harness. Also I am hoping to put disc brakes on it as well when I have finished up the engine and tranny situation- then take a body shop class and repaint it myself.

I really don't haul much, although I am sure I might at some point, and this truck would mostly be for transportation, driving around and an occasional move or something like that.

For the engine I found a guy who will trade all the machine work for my webskills and so I am going to do a stock 350 build, but add a bigger cam, and headers, dual exhaust, and a performer intake.

I also have considered a cadillac 472, and doing a stock rebuild, but still thinking about that.

Anyway, thanks for reading. I am sure I will have plenty of questions on the truck!

killer71 · 03-15-2009, 11:28 PM

Welcome, so when do we get t see this bad boy?

**67sss** · 03-15-2009, 11:39 PM

Welcome to the board from Washington.

Chevymann1968 · 03-15-2009, 11:42 PM

Welcome!!!!

sdkid · 03-15-2009, 11:48 PM

Hey from Pierre, SD.

jbristo67 · 03-15-2009, 11:53 PM

Welcome from Texas

sswitzke · 03-16-2009, 12:24 AM

from southwest Mo.

EdB · 03-16-2009, 12:30 AM

Welcome from S. Miss.

EdB

ratpackv8sonly · 03-16-2009, 12:33 AM

Hello and welcome from Las Cruces NM

Longhorn Man · 03-16-2009, 12:43 AM

welcome from central ohio.
The cad is fun... trust me

OARNGESI · 03-16-2009, 05:54 AM

Welcome sounds like a cool project

big_al_71 · 03-16-2009, 06:01 AM

Welcome from Miami.....

Andy4639 · 03-16-2009, 06:13 AM

Sounds like you have a good plan to start with. Good luck and get some pictures up so we can all see the project.

wHATANERD · 03-16-2009, 05:00 PM

Another Welcome from Texas

**El Jay** · 03-16-2009, 05:09 PM

Welcome aboard.
Somebody had to do it, so I guess it was me.

67_C-30 · 03-16-2009, 05:34 PM

Welcome to the board!

ChevLoRay · 03-16-2009, 08:09 PM

Welcome from the Heart of Arkansas!

Custom Classic Trucks has an article in the April issue about GM transmissions. I was surprised to see them give the 200R4 a comment and say that it is under-rated. Yet, I've heard it before. Seems the 200 will fit just about any engine that GM made.

So, howzabout a 472 Caddy and a 200R4?

david jobs · 03-16-2009, 08:17 PM

Welcome from Gallatin Tn

Longhorn Man · 03-16-2009, 10:54 PM

200 4R is in my caddy plans... this summer with any luck.

Joe67 · 03-16-2009, 10:58 PM

Welcome

jbird76 · 03-17-2009, 02:01 PM

I have a good lead on a 472, I is the swap a major pain with engine mounts? Or do I just buy the correct engine mounts and wa-la? I know, I can search...

The 200 would be awesome, it's a nice ratio. It would need to be built up though I am sure to handle the 472.

BTW, I will post some pics here in a minute. It's not a bueaty queen, but it's pretty straight and so far every bolt has come off with no problem thanks to no rust. Plus an ugly camper shell to boot!

jbird76 · 03-17-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Jay

Welcome aboard.
Somebody had to do it, so I guess it was me.

Ok, here are a couple pics I took on my phone.

ANother question, It has a dana 60, with 4:10 gears. If it has posi, will that tag on the differential cover say?

HoupPhotography · 03-17-2009, 03:34 PM

Welcome home......

I don't think you will find a better bunch of people anywhere!!

maddog1331 · 03-17-2009, 03:40 PM

Welcome from Somerset, Kentucky...good job on that truck! Looks like you got a pretty good deal!

72BlckButy · 03-17-2009, 09:38 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Great looking truck!

03-15-2009, 11:26 PM	#1
jbird76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Saint George, Utah Posts: 30	New to the Board I just bought a 1970 c-20 this last week and have been reading from the board a bit. The truck has a 350 with a 4 speed (I hate the 4-speed). The truck is rust free, minus a little bit of surface rust here and there, but there is plenty of work to do. I got it $450. Everything is original as best as I can tell. I am headed in the direction of getting rid of the 4 speed, and putting in a 700 r4 (I had a 200 4r in my skylark and loved it). I am also in the process of pulling the engine to rebuild it, and buying a wiring harness. Also I am hoping to put disc brakes on it as well when I have finished up the engine and tranny situation- then take a body shop class and repaint it myself. I really don't haul much, although I am sure I might at some point, and this truck would mostly be for transportation, driving around and an occasional move or something like that. For the engine I found a guy who will trade all the machine work for my webskills and so I am going to do a stock 350 build, but add a bigger cam, and headers, dual exhaust, and a performer intake. I also have considered a cadillac 472, and doing a stock rebuild, but still thinking about that. Anyway, thanks for reading. I am sure I will have plenty of questions on the truck!

03-15-2009, 11:28 PM	#2
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03-16-2009, 06:13 AM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: New to the Board Sounds like you have a good plan to start with. Good luck and get some pictures up so we can all see the project. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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jbird76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Saint George, Utah Posts: 30	Re: New to the Board I have a good lead on a 472, I is the swap a major pain with engine mounts? Or do I just buy the correct engine mounts and wa-la? I know, I can search... The 200 would be awesome, it's a nice ratio. It would need to be built up though I am sure to handle the 472. BTW, I will post some pics here in a minute. It's not a bueaty queen, but it's pretty straight and so far every bolt has come off with no problem thanks to no rust. Plus an ugly camper shell to boot!

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