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Psychohamster · 02-06-2004, 08:50 PM

Some may know me from the NastyZ28 board, others may soon dread I was able to delete enough porno out of my system to open a membership here.

Anyway, I recently bought a '67 C20 from a friend with a tow company that he had liened. It's a bone stock survivor that runs like a dream. It's a 283, th400, 4:11 posi, factory 16"ers, P/S and 4 wheel manual drums. It is stock from the air cleaner nut to the rearend drain plug, from the horn button to the rubber mat and seat cover. It even sports the original light red paint (although it's oxydized).
A deal for $500.
A couple of days ago I purchased (from the original owner) a '72 K10 for $200. It's in rough shape but other than a missing engine it is a pretty much complete truck. It has the Dana differentials (I'm pretty sure they are) with P/S and P/B with front discs. It has a compound 4 speed row box and the transfer case intact.

I am contemplating a suspension swap making the C/20 a K/10. I'm not totally sold on "hacking" the C/20 but it would be the cheapest/easiest way for me to go, considering I just got done sinking near $80,000 in my Harley.

Anyway, can the '72 4x4 stuff go into the '67 "relatively" easy? Is it possible to use a th400 with the transfer case? I'd rather not row everything I drive. Any recommendations on lifting? I want to look down on all the Hummers and Ford Excusses, etc like they are tinker toys.

Thanks in advance

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-06-2004, 08:56 PM

If they are both swb you can swap the bodies.

*dtlilly* · 02-06-2004, 09:01 PM

Welcome to the board from Tennessee. The conversion should work out for you. Luv2X, I don't believe any C-20 trucks were made in SWB.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-06-2004, 09:12 PM

MY BAD, I JUST ASSUMED IF THEY WERE BOTH SWB THEYD SWAP.

Psychohamster · 02-06-2004, 09:13 PM

My bad, they are both 127" WB with the LWB. I personally thought the suspension would be the easy thing to swap over. Could it be easier to swap the bodies? The C20 has the "low" hump for the auto setup. Visually i can't see how the th400 would be a bolt up proposition in reguards to the transfer case.

Thanks Again, this is very helpful.

stllookn · 02-06-2004, 09:19 PM

Welcome from Seattle...sounds like you have an ambitious project on your hands...good luck! I would keep the C-20 bone stock and restore the K-20...there are lots of inexpensive parts around. Just my $0.02.

Psychohamster · 02-06-2004, 09:32 PM

Ambition? I personally list it in the "WTF were you thinkin, you musta bumped your head" catagory.
Considering I'm also restoring a '71 Z28 and building another '70 camaro for my 13 year old son.
I hate to hack the '67, but I have the tools and space to swap whatever in a weekend. I have a 2500 s/f warehouse and a forklift + all kinds of misc. tools.

*dtlilly* · 02-06-2004, 09:42 PM

The 72 you got (at a steel by the way), has a removable high center hump. To convert your C-20 cab over you would need to cut the center out and fab it higher. I also think if you put a 3" body lift on, a low hump cab will fit over the tranny and t-case.

I also agree, keep the 67 stock. The 67's are the first year of this body style, they don't have side marker lights, and seam to be popular. I happen to like the 71-72 style, because of factory front disc brakes and a cool looking grille.

Longhorn Man · 02-06-2004, 10:25 PM

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I was able to delete enough porno out of my system to open a membership here

I like this guy.

Welcome to the board from Central Ohio.
I think it would be easier to just take the good parts (like engine) and slap them on your 4X4. Makign a 2 wheeler into a 4 wheeler is pretty hard, you have to convert the rear suspention to leaf, heck, you have to do the same to the front...all kinds of B.S.
I would honestly go to the junk yard and get a 350 to slap in the 4X4...seems kinda messed up to tear up a virgin 67 when all that is needed is a motor.
As for the tranny, you'll need a tranny from a 4X4 to bolt up to the transfer case. The 4X4 trannys have no tail shaft, while the 2 wheel drive ones do have a tail shaft.
There are planty of people tearing up trucks and sellign the left overs on the parts board, you may be able to get your hands on a Th400 or Th350.

Blue Beard · 02-06-2004, 11:42 PM

Welcome to the board from SW Washington State....

You really don't have much going on....

I know several people on the board with more going on..........

I currently have 5 to work on........

Iron-Butt · 02-07-2004, 09:53 AM

Welcome from Texas.

72superBB · 02-07-2004, 10:32 AM

Welcome from N Oklahoma!

Ron

junkyarddog1956 · 02-07-2004, 02:11 PM

Welcome from Indiana ..... jyd

outlawchevy · 02-07-2004, 02:25 PM

welcome from louisiana

MAC67 · 02-07-2004, 09:20 PM

welcome from central illinois ,, not chicago he he

scotts67 · 02-07-2004, 10:17 PM

80,000 dollars in a harley

Lets see some pics of that

Psychohamster · 02-08-2004, 12:26 AM

I'm getting it back at the end of this week 2/10 - 2/12. The Spyke starter took a crap and the new one gets here on 2/10, then final tuning. I'll post some pics when I get it back and it's completed.

dinnut · 02-08-2004, 12:35 AM

it would be alot easier to put a new body on the 4x4 and keep the 67 like it is. hate to tear up the nice stock "virgin" truck...
but its yours and you should do what you feel is right.

02-06-2004, 08:50 PM	#1
Psychohamster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Redwood City, Cali4nia Posts: 63	New member needs info Some may know me from the NastyZ28 board, others may soon dread I was able to delete enough porno out of my system to open a membership here. Anyway, I recently bought a '67 C20 from a friend with a tow company that he had liened. It's a bone stock survivor that runs like a dream. It's a 283, th400, 4:11 posi, factory 16"ers, P/S and 4 wheel manual drums. It is stock from the air cleaner nut to the rearend drain plug, from the horn button to the rubber mat and seat cover. It even sports the original light red paint (although it's oxydized). A deal for $500. A couple of days ago I purchased (from the original owner) a '72 K10 for $200. It's in rough shape but other than a missing engine it is a pretty much complete truck. It has the Dana differentials (I'm pretty sure they are) with P/S and P/B with front discs. It has a compound 4 speed row box and the transfer case intact. I am contemplating a suspension swap making the C/20 a K/10. I'm not totally sold on "hacking" the C/20 but it would be the cheapest/easiest way for me to go, considering I just got done sinking near $80,000 in my Harley. Anyway, can the '72 4x4 stuff go into the '67 "relatively" easy? Is it possible to use a th400 with the transfer case? I'd rather not row everything I drive. Any recommendations on lifting? I want to look down on all the Hummers and Ford Excusses, etc like they are tinker toys. Thanks in advance

02-06-2004, 08:56 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	If they are both swb you can swap the bodies. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-06-2004, 09:12 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	MY BAD, I JUST ASSUMED IF THEY WERE BOTH SWB THEYD SWAP. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-06-2004, 09:19 PM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Welcome from Seattle...sounds like you have an ambitious project on your hands...good luck! I would keep the C-20 bone stock and restore the K-20...there are lots of inexpensive parts around. Just my $0.02. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-06-2004, 11:42 PM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Welcome to the board from SW Washington State.... You really don't have much going on.... I know several people on the board with more going on.......... I currently have 5 to work on........ __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-06-2004, 09:01 PM	#3
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Welcome to the board from Tennessee. The conversion should work out for you. Luv2X, I don't believe any C-20 trucks were made in SWB.

02-06-2004, 09:13 PM	#5
Psychohamster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Redwood City, Cali4nia Posts: 63	My bad, they are both 127" WB with the LWB. I personally thought the suspension would be the easy thing to swap over. Could it be easier to swap the bodies? The C20 has the "low" hump for the auto setup. Visually i can't see how the th400 would be a bolt up proposition in reguards to the transfer case. Thanks Again, this is very helpful.

02-06-2004, 09:32 PM	#7
Psychohamster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Redwood City, Cali4nia Posts: 63	Ambition? I personally list it in the "WTF were you thinkin, you musta bumped your head" catagory. Considering I'm also restoring a '71 Z28 and building another '70 camaro for my 13 year old son. I hate to hack the '67, but I have the tools and space to swap whatever in a weekend. I have a 2500 s/f warehouse and a forklift + all kinds of misc. tools.

02-06-2004, 09:42 PM	#8
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	The 72 you got (at a steel by the way), has a removable high center hump. To convert your C-20 cab over you would need to cut the center out and fab it higher. I also think if you put a 3" body lift on, a low hump cab will fit over the tranny and t-case. I also agree, keep the 67 stock. The 67's are the first year of this body style, they don't have side marker lights, and seam to be popular. I happen to like the 71-72 style, because of factory front disc brakes and a cool looking grille.

02-07-2004, 09:53 AM	#11
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02-07-2004, 10:32 AM	#12
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02-07-2004, 02:11 PM	#13
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02-07-2004, 10:17 PM	#16
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02-08-2004, 12:26 AM	#17
Psychohamster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Redwood City, Cali4nia Posts: 63	I'm getting it back at the end of this week 2/10 - 2/12. The Spyke starter took a crap and the new one gets here on 2/10, then final tuning. I'll post some pics when I get it back and it's completed.

02-08-2004, 12:35 AM	#18
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	it would be alot easier to put a new body on the 4x4 and keep the 67 like it is. hate to tear up the nice stock "virgin" truck... but its yours and you should do what you feel is right. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

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