66 C-20 needs updating.

[jchicago]

I have a 66 C-20 with a 292. Right now the clutch is slipping and I may open a can of worms on other work after searching on here.

First I was looking to just swap the 3 speed for a trans with OD, then I figured I should swap the rear end for a better gear ratio. That lead to swapping the front end for matching bolt pattern and all the improvements (p/s, handling, disc brakes).

Knowing the front end of a 73-87 truck will swap relatively painlessly, is there a certain year and model I could use as a parts truck to swap front end, rear, and transmission rather easily without hunting for three different part trucks at the pick and pull or craigslist?

Alternatively, would just swapping the rear end help with getting it up to highway speeds while leaving the 3 speed with the granny gear? Then I could just rebuild the clutch and swap the front and rear.

I tried to find an all-in-one post for the info, but really only found posts that dealt with the 1 of the 3 swaps. But if you know of a post or build that covers all of them, preferably using a single donor truck, I will happily read through them and not waste your time typing answers.

Thanks,
Jason