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amstaff · 06-05-2003, 10:32 PM

Since I blew the motor in my 72 C10 I have been searching the want ads for a 350 or a 305 that I can throw in.... Well I happened to stumble on a local 72 K20 that is in GREAT mechanical condition. Super strong 350ci, muncie sm465. And he wants $600 for it! Problem is the body is shot. He is throwing in fenders (inner AND outer), hood, and a bed that is in great shape!! My question: Can I swap frames (use my C10 on the K20)? My C10 frame is immaculate. The K20 frame has some rust in the rear. Nothing too major, just some scaling and two cross members need replaced under the bed. Also, the C10 has coils, and the K20 has leafs. Will the leafs bolt right up to the C10 frame? Any and all help is appreciated!
Amstaff

dinnut · 06-05-2003, 11:02 PM

get he truck anyway... that is a smokin deal

amstaff · 06-05-2003, 11:04 PM

He (the seller) also has a 68 parts truck he will throw in for $100. It is complete, but does not have the motor!

dinnut · 06-06-2003, 12:32 AM

get it too! why not... can always part it out or resell it for mor... its worth more than 100 if it has a title... but maybe it doesnt... see if you can apply for lost title or whatever...

SEVEND2 · 06-06-2003, 01:29 AM

sounds like the engine and tranny is worth the 600, the rest is just a bonus!!

krue · 06-06-2003, 06:19 AM

Sounds like it is worth $600 anyways, but I don't think your frame and his are the same.

67chevemall · 06-06-2003, 12:42 PM

Get the truck!

Keep your four way coils man!Don't be leafy!Thats crazy talk!

use the c-10 with the new drive train!

Go Muncie!!!

:p

**CPNE** · 06-06-2003, 02:02 PM

You are in for a major project to try and use your 2wd frame and convert it to a 4x4. It would be far easier to pull the 4x4's motor and put it in your 2wd. You should easily be able to sell the engineless 4x4 with the good sheetmetal pieces fr $600 to $1000 IMO.

Or keep looking for a engine and buy the 4x4 and have 2 projects! If all he wants is $600 for 2 trucks and parts and if you have the space, it's a steal. Take it from somebody who has bought 30+ trucks and parted them, you can't lose.

67chevemall · 06-06-2003, 03:04 PM

Scrape the 4x4 idea and just use a 2x4 drive train!
Less parts, better ride, and wow it would be a nice truck!

amstaff · 06-06-2003, 11:25 PM

Well, I bought the K20. I will post some pics Saturday (if it is raining too hard). The guy has about 5 fenders he is throwing in, 4 inner fenders, a tailgate, a bed, and an awesome hood (even though the hood on the truck is real nice). Plans are to sand blast the frame, Por15 it, and put a good body together. Sounds sooo simple

Will post pics when I get the monster home.
Amstaff

*dtlilly* · 06-07-2003, 12:20 AM

Why can't I find deals like that. I had to pay $2500 for a rust bucket 4X4 with a god engine

06-05-2003, 10:32 PM	#1
amstaff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: State College, PA Posts: 178	Need help w/ truck purchase Since I blew the motor in my 72 C10 I have been searching the want ads for a 350 or a 305 that I can throw in.... Well I happened to stumble on a local 72 K20 that is in GREAT mechanical condition. Super strong 350ci, muncie sm465. And he wants $600 for it! Problem is the body is shot. He is throwing in fenders (inner AND outer), hood, and a bed that is in great shape!! My question: Can I swap frames (use my C10 on the K20)? My C10 frame is immaculate. The K20 frame has some rust in the rear. Nothing too major, just some scaling and two cross members need replaced under the bed. Also, the C10 has coils, and the K20 has leafs. Will the leafs bolt right up to the C10 frame? Any and all help is appreciated! Amstaff

06-05-2003, 11:02 PM	#2
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	get he truck anyway... that is a smokin deal __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

06-06-2003, 12:32 AM	#4
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	get it too! why not... can always part it out or resell it for mor... its worth more than 100 if it has a title... but maybe it doesnt... see if you can apply for lost title or whatever... __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

06-06-2003, 01:29 AM	#5
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,146	sounds like the engine and tranny is worth the 600, the rest is just a bonus!! __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

06-06-2003, 06:19 AM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Sounds like it is worth $600 anyways, but I don't think your frame and his are the same. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-05-2003, 11:04 PM	#3
amstaff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: State College, PA Posts: 178	He (the seller) also has a 68 parts truck he will throw in for $100. It is complete, but does not have the motor!

06-06-2003, 12:42 PM	#7
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Get the truck! Keep your four way coils man!Don't be leafy!Thats crazy talk! use the c-10 with the new drive train! Go Muncie!!! :p

06-06-2003, 02:02 PM	#8
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	You are in for a major project to try and use your 2wd frame and convert it to a 4x4. It would be far easier to pull the 4x4's motor and put it in your 2wd. You should easily be able to sell the engineless 4x4 with the good sheetmetal pieces fr $600 to $1000 IMO. Or keep looking for a engine and buy the 4x4 and have 2 projects! If all he wants is $600 for 2 trucks and parts and if you have the space, it's a steal. Take it from somebody who has bought 30+ trucks and parted them, you can't lose. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

06-06-2003, 03:04 PM	#9
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Scrape the 4x4 idea and just use a 2x4 drive train! Less parts, better ride, and wow it would be a nice truck!

06-06-2003, 11:25 PM	#10
amstaff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: State College, PA Posts: 178	Well, I bought the K20. I will post some pics Saturday (if it is raining too hard). The guy has about 5 fenders he is throwing in, 4 inner fenders, a tailgate, a bed, and an awesome hood (even though the hood on the truck is real nice). Plans are to sand blast the frame, Por15 it, and put a good body together. Sounds sooo simple Will post pics when I get the monster home. Amstaff

06-07-2003, 12:20 AM	#11
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Why can't I find deals like that. I had to pay $2500 for a rust bucket 4X4 with a god engine

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