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1969 3/4 ton Chev questions
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whyme79
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Posted: 10/21/09
12:37 PM
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Im looking at buying a 1969 3/4 ton pickup for a project truck. Can anyone tell me if I can do the same things to a c20 as others have done to c10 (such as lowering, etc). I don't want to buy it if I can't make it a great custom truck like you can with the 1/2 ton c10. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Posted: 10/22/09
06:38 PM
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Yes & No.
Wheel/tire combos are not as easy on 3/4 ton. Mostly because a majority of 8-bolt stuff is aclimated to the 4x4 & off-road crowd.
I don't see any major obstacles on lowering, either. Especially if you upgrade to later model spindles and disc brakes. The rear end is easy. Stubby spring, maybe a little drop block, or air springs.
One thing is certain. Not many custom heavy's beatin' the bricks.
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1949 Chevy 1 1/2ton, home-built hydraulic wrecker. Rustoleum industrial black, with flames. Flamethrowers out 5" dual stacks.
1962 Chevy C-20, 402BB, 4-speed, 3.90 positrack. Hauls my camper.... among other things.
Kaiser M35A Deuce, 4x4 4 wheel steering *work in progress*
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whyme79
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Posted: 10/23/09
08:25 AM
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Do you know can you take a rear end out of a 1/2 ton and install it so you are working with 6 bolt stuff. Thanks for your information
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Posted: 10/24/09
08:23 AM
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Yes, you can, but then you still have 6-bolt stuff. It's all for older Chevy 4x4, or import pickups.
If you go that route, look for 71-72 stuff, so you get 5-bolt hubs. Then the front disc brakes hubs will match.
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1949 Chevy 1 1/2ton, home-built hydraulic wrecker. Rustoleum industrial black, with flames. Flamethrowers out 5" dual stacks.
1962 Chevy C-20, 402BB, 4-speed, 3.90 positrack. Hauls my camper.... among other things.
Kaiser M35A Deuce, 4x4 4 wheel steering *work in progress*
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