My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Meangreen1** · 06-10-2020, 07:52 PM

After 8 years of asking, I am finally the second owner of this 1969. It’s been in a garage or car port it’s entire life. He ordered it in the spring of 69. It came with loads of paper work and almost entirely stock.

I have done some reading on the subject and I would like to swap the breaks to disc in the front. They work and okay for driving but want it to be better. I am mostly a 2wd Chevy guy (have a 72 2wd Blazer LS3/6spd) but new to the 4WD. Any advice on what to look for? The 69 hubs are lubed by the front diff and so I would need to swap the front diff/axle. Thanks in advance.

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-10-2020, 09:10 PM

Very nice! Was there any paperwork on the cb radio?

57taskforce · 06-10-2020, 09:12 PM

That’s an awesome K20. Looks like you scored big time! Any 71-87(91 for 1ton crew cab long bed) 8 lug front axle will bolt in and get you front disks. The axles in those years will include: Dana 44, GM 10 bolt, Dana 60. Dana 60 by far being the strongest and most expensive of the options mentioned. The 3/4 ton Dana 44 up to 77ish will allow You to run the sought after blue dial hubs that the 71-72s Came with. 73-77 8 lug 44’s use the same hubs but the dials are mustard color. You’ll also want to change to a disk/drum master cylinder and proportioning valve when you make the swap.

**Meangreen1** · 06-10-2020, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Very nice! Was there any paperwork on the cb radio?

No I forgot to ask. It’s a GM unit to my surprise. Has a PA function and my kids love it!

**Meangreen1** · 06-10-2020, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

That’s an awesome K20. Looks like you scored big time! Any 71-87(91 for 1ton crew cab long bed) 8 lug front axle will bolt in and get you front disks. The axles in those years will include: Dana 44, GM 10 bolt, Dana 60. Dana 60 by far being the strongest and most expensive of the options mentioned. The 3/4 ton Dana 44 up to 77ish will allow You to run the sought after blue dial hubs that the 71-72s Came with. 73-77 8 lug 44’s use the same hubs but the dials are mustard color. You’ll also want to change to a disk/drum master cylinder and proportioning valve when you make the swap.

Thank you. Is there any particular measurement to look at? I found a 44 that measures 69” hub to hub. No year info.

57taskforce · 06-10-2020, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Meangreen1

Thank you. Is there any particular measurement to look at? I found a 44 that measures 69” hub to hub. No year info.

They are all a direct bolt in, No real measuring required.

flashed · 06-10-2020, 10:08 PM

Wow , what a beautiful truck .

**Chevyland** · 06-10-2020, 10:28 PM

Very nice....
Love the antenna on the front bumper

yuccales · 06-10-2020, 10:54 PM

That sure is a nice looking truck.

**allchevy58** · 06-10-2020, 11:27 PM

Nice looking truck, congrats.

**Meangreen1** · 06-10-2020, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

Nice looking truck, congrats.

Thank you. 8 years in the making. Best part is the wife and kids love it!

**special-K** · 06-11-2020, 05:51 AM

That sure is nice as it sits! For front axle you can also use 88-91 3/4t Suburban and Crewcab 10-bolt. If it's disc brake and it's from a GM it will fit. Just so you know, what you have there is a K/20. C for 2wd and K for 4wd

toms68cst · 06-11-2020, 06:26 AM

That's a beautiful truck! That color combo is really sharp. Congratulations on making a deal.

Happy_dan · 06-11-2020, 06:45 AM

Fantastic, congratulations on scoring it. I just did some work on my drum brakes and they work just fine!

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-11-2020, 10:18 AM

Sure is a nice looking truck. Congratulations!

**j_cst_10** · 06-11-2020, 10:37 AM

Love the cap! I've been looking for a clean vintage one for my truck that isn't disgusting or mangled.

**special-K** · 06-11-2020, 11:38 AM

Here's another thread for you to show it off in:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330516

There is also Let's see your K/20 in this forym and the 67-72 4wd picture thread sticky in 4 wheel & off road forum. Spread that beauty around some!

I wonder if davepl, the owner of same color '69 Sierra Grande Custom Camper 3500 pickup, will see this.

52napco · 06-11-2020, 08:20 PM

Post a pic of the spid

**tim71** · 06-11-2020, 08:30 PM

Very nice. Makes me want to find another truck. Love to see more photos.

67C10Step · 06-11-2020, 08:45 PM

Jealous, VERY nice truck.

**Steeveedee** · 06-11-2020, 10:02 PM

That's a nice truck, and I love that color!

**jocko** · 06-11-2020, 10:10 PM

SPID! SPID! SPID! SPID!
(I'd love to see the SPID

)
That is a VERY nice rig, congratulations. Love the cap too!

**3757chevy** · 06-12-2020, 01:34 AM

This should help...upright.....

Nice truck!

**special-K** · 06-12-2020, 07:53 AM

I know of two '69s this color. I'm sure I've seen more. I'm curious about what is up with the 'special color' thing. The color is not listed as a production option. Might be a late year add-on. I think it's the same as one of the '70 blue polys

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-12-2020, 09:47 AM

Is that 69' Lemans Blue? Looks like it to me.

06-10-2020, 07:52 PM	#1
Meangreen1 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: PDX Posts: 189	My new truck...1969 CST K20 4x4, 4sp, one owner After 8 years of asking, I am finally the second owner of this 1969. It’s been in a garage or car port it’s entire life. He ordered it in the spring of 69. It came with loads of paper work and almost entirely stock. I have done some reading on the subject and I would like to swap the breaks to disc in the front. They work and okay for driving but want it to be better. I am mostly a 2wd Chevy guy (have a 72 2wd Blazer LS3/6spd) but new to the 4WD. Any advice on what to look for? The 69 hubs are lubed by the front diff and so I would need to swap the front diff/axle. Thanks in advance. Attached Images Last edited by Meangreen1; 06-11-2020 at 10:02 AM.

06-10-2020, 09:10 PM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner Very nice! Was there any paperwork on the cb radio? __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

06-10-2020, 09:12 PM	#3
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,328	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner That’s an awesome K20. Looks like you scored big time! Any 71-87(91 for 1ton crew cab long bed) 8 lug front axle will bolt in and get you front disks. The axles in those years will include: Dana 44, GM 10 bolt, Dana 60. Dana 60 by far being the strongest and most expensive of the options mentioned. The 3/4 ton Dana 44 up to 77ish will allow You to run the sought after blue dial hubs that the 71-72s Came with. 73-77 8 lug 44’s use the same hubs but the dials are mustard color. You’ll also want to change to a disk/drum master cylinder and proportioning valve when you make the swap. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

06-10-2020, 10:08 PM	#7
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner Wow , what a beautiful truck .

06-10-2020, 10:28 PM	#8
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,708	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner Very nice.... Love the antenna on the front bumper Attached Images

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yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,658	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner That sure is a nice looking truck.

06-10-2020, 11:27 PM	#10
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,430	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner Nice looking truck, congrats. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

06-11-2020, 05:51 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner That sure is nice as it sits! For front axle you can also use 88-91 3/4t Suburban and Crewcab 10-bolt. If it's disc brake and it's from a GM it will fit. Just so you know, what you have there is a K/20. C for 2wd and K for 4wd __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 06-11-2020 at 06:44 AM.

06-11-2020, 06:26 AM	#13
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner That's a beautiful truck! That color combo is really sharp. Congratulations on making a deal. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

06-11-2020, 06:45 AM	#14
Happy_dan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 456	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner Fantastic, congratulations on scoring it. I just did some work on my drum brakes and they work just fine!

06-11-2020, 10:18 AM	#15
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,996	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner Sure is a nice looking truck. Congratulations! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-11-2020, 10:37 AM	#16
j_cst_10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 588	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner Love the cap! I've been looking for a clean vintage one for my truck that isn't disgusting or mangled. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 Custom Camper 12 Valve Cummins/5spd manual 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed 557 Med Olive DK olive 1970 K5 Blazer Dark Gold 1966 Coronet 440 35k mile survivor 1991 Suburban 2500 454/4L80E 2wd 1985 Monte Carlo SS 383 Sbc, t-56 magnum 6spd and Ford 9"

06-11-2020, 11:38 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner Here's another thread for you to show it off in: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330516 There is also Let's see your K/20 in this forym and the 67-72 4wd picture thread sticky in 4 wheel & off road forum. Spread that beauty around some! I wonder if davepl, the owner of same color '69 Sierra Grande Custom Camper 3500 pickup, will see this. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 06-11-2020 at 11:55 AM.

06-11-2020, 08:20 PM	#18
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner Post a pic of the spid

06-11-2020, 08:30 PM	#19
tim71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 1,089	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner Very nice. Makes me want to find another truck. Love to see more photos. __________________ 1972 Blazer Highlander 1971 GMC K1500 SWB (sold) 2004 Corvette Z06 CE



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06-11-2020, 08:45 PM	#20
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,454	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner Jealous, VERY nice truck. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

06-11-2020, 10:02 PM	#21
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,327	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner That's a nice truck, and I love that color! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

06-11-2020, 10:10 PM	#22
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,954	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner SPID! SPID! SPID! SPID! (I'd love to see the SPID ) That is a VERY nice rig, congratulations. Love the cap too!

06-12-2020, 01:34 AM	#23
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,938	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner This should help...upright.....Nice truck! Attached Images __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

06-12-2020, 07:53 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner I know of two '69s this color. I'm sure I've seen more. I'm curious about what is up with the 'special color' thing. The color is not listed as a production option. Might be a late year add-on. I think it's the same as one of the '70 blue polys __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-12-2020, 09:47 AM	#25
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: My new truck...1969 CST C20 4x4, 4sp, one owner Is that 69' Lemans Blue? Looks like it to me. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

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