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**nitrosport_5** · 05-20-2013, 03:06 AM

I have access to a complete 95(has the new-er style interior than my 92) K2500 reg cab long bed for parts. It hit a pole pretty hard so its pretty much junk. rad pushed into the engine, entire engine pushed back and i am fairly certain pushed the drive shaft into the transfer case braking it.

I can more or less take whatever i need off of it. SO, before it hits the scrappers, what are some things you guys would recommend salvaging for my 72 k20 rebuild?

At the moment i am taking the fuel door and fuel filler neck for a marker light fuel door

I thought i had read somewhere that the cruise control from one of these style trucks would work on the 72. Maybe this was the 94-older trucks?

Plan on taking the Tail lights and mirrors for my 92

Anything i am missing?

MARKDTN · 05-20-2013, 07:45 AM

The cruise control uses a 4000pulse/mile signal and is great for Tuned Port swaps. I suppose you could get a VSS generator to put on your speedo cable and use it. They really are very nice and smooth.

The '95 dash is much nicer than the '92, but it is a really big job to swap. The firewall cutouts are different, the mounts are different, the computer is different, etc. You are better to do a cab swap. Then you have to go all '95 wiring and have to deal with VIN issues.

I would still take the engine/trans/transfer case. The TBI motors are not power houses, but they last a long time and are very reliable. 4L60E and transfer case may at least be good for parts.

Bigdav160 · 05-20-2013, 07:59 AM

If it has 8 lug wheels then it should have a 4L80e + 14 bolt rear axle.

6 lug "2500's" got the 4L60e and 9 1/2 inch axle.

4x4 should have a gov-loc in the axle also.

I think there's few bucks to be made off that stuff before it goes to scrap.

**nitrosport_5** · 05-21-2013, 12:20 AM

thanks guys. it is an 8 lug. is the 14 bolt the axle that would work for the rear of my 72. I've currently got an Eaton with a locker but just curious
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eldogg · 05-21-2013, 08:20 AM

It should have a 4l80 trans. i would keep that for sure.

BustedCrank · 05-21-2013, 07:50 PM

The steering box, can use it for crossover steering on live axle trucks.
The seats might be worth grabbing for something if they are in good shape, same goes for the tilt column if it has it.

I would take the engine and wiring harness as previously mentioned. As well as any other drivetrain parts.

Rear springs as well, 63" springs ride a lot better then the shorter 52 or 56" springs of the older trucks.

I took a 92 to the junk yard a few years back, I still often need random things I should have pulled off that truck before I took it down there.

05-20-2013, 03:06 AM	#1
nitrosport_5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: St. John, Washington Posts: 618	What all should i take from a 95 k2500 parts truck I have access to a complete 95(has the new-er style interior than my 92) K2500 reg cab long bed for parts. It hit a pole pretty hard so its pretty much junk. rad pushed into the engine, entire engine pushed back and i am fairly certain pushed the drive shaft into the transfer case braking it. I can more or less take whatever i need off of it. SO, before it hits the scrappers, what are some things you guys would recommend salvaging for my 72 k20 rebuild? At the moment i am taking the fuel door and fuel filler neck for a marker light fuel door I thought i had read somewhere that the cruise control from one of these style trucks would work on the 72. Maybe this was the 94-older trucks? Plan on taking the Tail lights and mirrors for my 92 Anything i am missing? __________________ "Rusty" 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super, 496, A/C, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, 4l80e/NP205, 4" Rancho Lift, 35" BFG AT "Ramp Truck" 1972 C30 Ramp Truck 350, Air Bags, Factory A/C. "1968" C10 Shortbed project

05-20-2013, 07:45 AM	#2
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,184	Re: What all should i take from a 95 k2500 parts truck The cruise control uses a 4000pulse/mile signal and is great for Tuned Port swaps. I suppose you could get a VSS generator to put on your speedo cable and use it. They really are very nice and smooth. The '95 dash is much nicer than the '92, but it is a really big job to swap. The firewall cutouts are different, the mounts are different, the computer is different, etc. You are better to do a cab swap. Then you have to go all '95 wiring and have to deal with VIN issues. I would still take the engine/trans/transfer case. The TBI motors are not power houses, but they last a long time and are very reliable. 4L60E and transfer case may at least be good for parts. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

05-20-2013, 07:59 AM	#3
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: What all should i take from a 95 k2500 parts truck If it has 8 lug wheels then it should have a 4L80e + 14 bolt rear axle. 6 lug "2500's" got the 4L60e and 9 1/2 inch axle. 4x4 should have a gov-loc in the axle also. I think there's few bucks to be made off that stuff before it goes to scrap. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

05-21-2013, 12:20 AM	#4
nitrosport_5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: St. John, Washington Posts: 618	Re: What all should i take from a 95 k2500 parts truck thanks guys. it is an 8 lug. is the 14 bolt the axle that would work for the rear of my 72. I've currently got an Eaton with a locker but just curious Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Rusty" 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super, 496, A/C, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, 4l80e/NP205, 4" Rancho Lift, 35" BFG AT "Ramp Truck" 1972 C30 Ramp Truck 350, Air Bags, Factory A/C. "1968" C10 Shortbed project

05-21-2013, 08:20 AM	#5
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: What all should i take from a 95 k2500 parts truck It should have a 4l80 trans. i would keep that for sure. __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110

05-21-2013, 07:50 PM	#6
BustedCrank Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: In the rain Posts: 17	Re: What all should i take from a 95 k2500 parts truck The steering box, can use it for crossover steering on live axle trucks. The seats might be worth grabbing for something if they are in good shape, same goes for the tilt column if it has it. I would take the engine and wiring harness as previously mentioned. As well as any other drivetrain parts. Rear springs as well, 63" springs ride a lot better then the shorter 52 or 56" springs of the older trucks. I took a 92 to the junk yard a few years back, I still often need random things I should have pulled off that truck before I took it down there.



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