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one3n3my · 01-01-2016, 03:47 PM

What has everyone used as for a donor truck? Or what everyone would suggest to look for at say a Pull-a-Part places and such.

I know it is an odd question but trying to grow my knowledge some since this is my first build.

Appreciate the help and advise in advance

**LockDoc** · 01-01-2016, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by one3n3my

What has everyone used as for a donor truck? Or what everyone would suggest to look for at say a Pull-a-Part places and such.

I know it is an odd question but trying to grow my knowledge some since this is my first build.

Appreciate the help and advise in advance

These trucks are pretty much the same from '67-'72 and a lot of parts will interchange. Of course there are some differences but driveline components and cabs are pretty interchangeable.

Others will chime in with more specific details I'm sure.

LockDoc

TheCougarine · 01-01-2016, 04:24 PM

It might help to know a little more about your plans for your truck, that way we can point you in a more specific direction. The first things that come to mind as things you might want from a donor truck are the factory disk brake set ups and 5 lug axels that 71' and 72' trucks have. As I said it really depends on what you need for your truck. Oh and congrats on starting your first build.

Jrainman · 01-01-2016, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCougarine

It might help to know a little more about your plans for your truck, that way we can point you in a more specific direction. The first things that come to mind as things you might want from a donor truck are the factory disk brake set ups and 5 lug axels that 71' and 72' trucks have. As I said it really depends on what you need for your truck. Oh and congrats on starting your first build.

Spot on I agree ,

one3n3my · 01-01-2016, 05:24 PM

My plan is to get it drivable and then start with the restoring and updating.

I know I need a brake booster, steering column, would also like to update the steering wheel until I can fill the cracks on the original.

I had seen in a build where someone had used an S10 steering wheel but unsure what was updated or changed for it to fit.

57taskforce · 01-01-2016, 05:59 PM

The s/10 wheels and even the full size truck wheels up to 94 will bolt up to the stock column.

GASoline71 · 01-01-2016, 06:36 PM

I am rebuilding my 1972 C1500 after a wreck. I was lucky to find a 1972 GMC C2500 as a donor for a lot of parts.

Gary

TheCougarine · 01-02-2016, 01:01 AM

Hmm well what all does it need to be drivable? As far as brake boosters go I'd say you'll find a lot more 71' and 72' model trucks with power brakes compared earlier years. I'm sure someone here knows for sure but my 72 C20 had a bigger booster and stopped better than my 71 1/2 ton GMC does. If all 3/4 ton trucks with power brakes had bigger boosters that might be something to look at when looking for a donor, especially since the C20s are generally cheaper.

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one3n3my Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Goldsboro,NC Posts: 18	Donor Trucks? What has everyone used as for a donor truck? Or what everyone would suggest to look for at say a Pull-a-Part places and such. I know it is an odd question but trying to grow my knowledge some since this is my first build. Appreciate the help and advise in advance __________________ 1970 Chevy C10

01-01-2016, 04:24 PM	#3
TheCougarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 311	Re: Donor Trucks? It might help to know a little more about your plans for your truck, that way we can point you in a more specific direction. The first things that come to mind as things you might want from a donor truck are the factory disk brake set ups and 5 lug axels that 71' and 72' trucks have. As I said it really depends on what you need for your truck. Oh and congrats on starting your first build.

01-01-2016, 05:24 PM	#5
one3n3my Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Goldsboro,NC Posts: 18	Re: Donor Trucks? My plan is to get it drivable and then start with the restoring and updating. I know I need a brake booster, steering column, would also like to update the steering wheel until I can fill the cracks on the original. I had seen in a build where someone had used an S10 steering wheel but unsure what was updated or changed for it to fit. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10

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57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,278	Re: Donor Trucks? The s/10 wheels and even the full size truck wheels up to 94 will bolt up to the stock column. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

01-02-2016, 01:01 AM	#8
TheCougarine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 311	Re: Donor Trucks? Hmm well what all does it need to be drivable? As far as brake boosters go I'd say you'll find a lot more 71' and 72' model trucks with power brakes compared earlier years. I'm sure someone here knows for sure but my 72 C20 had a bigger booster and stopped better than my 71 1/2 ton GMC does. If all 3/4 ton trucks with power brakes had bigger boosters that might be something to look at when looking for a donor, especially since the C20s are generally cheaper.



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