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Old 03-20-2024, 10:06 AM   #24
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Lightbulb Re: 4wd spicer hub color

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Originally Posted by special-K View Post
Nice pictures, but without full information they don't necessarily represent 100% original equipment. I don't know about the '69 Blazers being open knuckle or why they would be different from trucks in '69. But, most definitely, all trucks from '69-back had the all metal lockout hubs. Those are also Spicer, therefore are listed as such in the GM parts books. I haven't checked my book, but I'd imagine those have a different part# from the '70-ups
GM info has been posted. Pretty compelling info that the 10/68 parts book contradicts your statement.

I find it laughable that all of those 1968 trucks I located were converted over after the fact with red knobs.

We will agree to disagree.
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