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Old 08-13-2013, 09:51 PM   #15
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Re: 1971 K20- project just get driveable!!

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20 View Post
I would definately install the hubs, but if the gear ratio is the same I would probably swap the complete diff. It already has a broken axle let alone all the extra wear on the other parts because it didn't have lockouts. Everything spins all the time, just no load ya know... if you get the yellow lockout knobs I want the blues
The one from the parts truck is a 4.10 as well but its so rusty, not sure I want to swap it in. The dust shields are even rusted off on that one.
Also the rust has taken out the one flange on the diff side of the u joint and the rotors are shot. I wonder if I can just buy a new axle shaft for the one in ochre truck? Here is a pic showing how its just got surface rust, not the heavy scale like the parts truck.
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67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades)
67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore )
86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW
71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck)
71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project)
72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker)
01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue

^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either
'86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649
'71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642
'72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6
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