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Jakes-66-K10 · 09-02-2004, 09:35 AM

Alright, here is my second - most recent ride. See also this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=118134

I'm trying to do the same thing with this thread, mostly to show pictures of what I am talking about and also pick some brains of the very knowledgable people on this board.

Here are the pics of this truck. It seems the CST/20 is not very common?

Jakes-66-K10 · 09-02-2004, 09:38 AM

Alright, as you can see there is rust and some dents, but nothing too terrible:

Jakes-66-K10 · 09-02-2004, 09:41 AM

Here are some of the things the truck came with that are a little unique. It has two saddles tanks on each side of the bed, sure looks to have come stock but I could be wrong. Also, it came missing it's tailgate but inplace had a rail/gear system to hoist a camper onto the bed.

Jakes-66-K10 · 09-02-2004, 09:44 AM

Here is the drivetrain. This is the engine I am removing and either going to rebuild or sell. If you look close you can see a rod poking through the oilpan. Also, can anyone identify what rear end this is?

Jakes-66-K10 · 09-02-2004, 09:45 AM

Last pics, just for fun. Here are the two "projects" and my daily driver. =)

Lemield · 09-19-2005, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vortexofpain

Here are some of the things the truck came with that are a little unique. It has two saddles tanks on each side of the bed, sure looks to have come stock but I could be wrong. Also, it came missing it's tailgate but inplace had a rail/gear system to hoist a camper onto the bed.

Hey Vortexofpain,

The camper loading gizmo is called an EZloader. I have on for my 1969 Mitchell camper that came with my 1970 C20 Custom Camper. They work really nice for loading the campers....just walks them right up into the bed.

It's a strange coincidence that I have a green truck and a Silver Beetle too.

dubie · 09-02-2004, 09:48 AM

2 projects eh, that Bug doesn't look like much of a project

your yellow 66 pickup looks like it would make a more worthy dialy driver

That truck is sweeeeeeeeeeeeet

cheyenne10 · 09-02-2004, 10:07 AM

rearend looks to be dana 60 model. If truck was originally 396BB truck might be 3.54 ratio, if 350 SB it often was 4.10 gears.

**Canadian694x4** · 09-02-2004, 06:58 PM

Nice CST/20! Looks like a great start, and your Yellow truck is Saweet!

krue · 09-02-2004, 09:15 PM

Two good looking projects!

Jakes-66-K10 · 09-09-2004, 07:24 PM

Ok, an interesting thing happened. I pulled this dead engine out along with the tranny, and it seems I have a small block 400 not a 350. My fender emblem indicates that it should have come with a 350, so the previous owner must have swapped it out.

Any advice on whether I should look into rebuilding this? I have my eyes on the GM 290HP 350 crate engine, I'd love to be able to sell this engine or at least parts of it to get something with a warranty.

68w/sbc406 · 09-09-2004, 07:59 PM

try and find some one that wants to build a 383, then you have a buyer for your crank

neonlarry · 09-10-2004, 12:14 AM

I would take it apart and see if its any good first. If the block is good, get a aftermarket crank and some 5.7'' rods and pistons to go with them and build a 400. if it broke a rod, the crank is probably junk, but you never know.

longhorn71 · 09-10-2004, 12:44 AM

very nice trucks. the saddle tanks on your c-20 are just like mine I REMOVED mine because they mounted them through the box wood. wood rotted and were going to fall off

Jakes-66-K10 · 09-10-2004, 12:09 PM

neonlarry, one of the rods have broken but I don't know how to tell if the crank is good or not. I'll probably just try to find someone local that wants to rebuilt this and I'll sell it real cheap.

New question though, I'm taking some disc brakes from a junkyard '71. Does anyone know if I will need new A-arms to put the new spindles on this '70, or would it bolt right up? Sure wish the search feature was working so people like me aren't asking the same questions over and over...

68w/sbc406 · 09-10-2004, 08:04 PM

you dont need the newer style a arms. the stock will work. just get all pieces you can and remember what year you are swaping too cause you will need to maintain that year through out

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-10-2004, 09:27 PM

WHEELS LOOK KINDA DIFFERENT, WTF ARE THEY

chickenwing · 09-28-2004, 08:28 PM

[Sure wish the search feature was working so people like me aren't asking the same questions over and over...[/QUOTE]

I think he is gettin close. I just searched the FAQ's!!!

Jakes-66-K10 · 09-12-2004, 12:42 AM

I have no idea, wish I did so I could get matching tires. =) I'll probably sell them for cheap and just get 4 Outlaw rims if I can find a good price.

OK, next update: I have taken the TH350 to a tranny shop and it needs to be rebuilt. But, instead of spending $450 on a rebuild I'd much rather spend that towards a 700r4 (plan on using alot on highways). I'll need a core if I get a 700r4. So, anyone that wants a TH350 to rebuild or use as a core, or trade straight across for a 700r4 core let me know.

Thanks guys!

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-12-2004, 10:50 AM

O I C, JUST THE FRONT 2 ARE ALUMINUM.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vortexofpain

I have no idea, wish I did so I could get matching tires. =) I'll probably sell them for cheap and just get 4 Outlaw rims if I can find a good price.

OK, next update: I have taken the TH350 to a tranny shop and it needs to be rebuilt. But, instead of spending $450 on a rebuild I'd much rather spend that towards a 700r4 (plan on using alot on highways). I'll need a core if I get a 700r4. So, anyone that wants a TH350 to rebuild or use as a core, or trade straight across for a 700r4 core let me know.

Thanks guys!

68w/sbc406 · 09-12-2004, 05:21 PM

are the front 2 newer style chevy wheels? kinda look like it with out the center cap

70C/20CHEV · 09-12-2004, 07:48 PM

Looks a lot like my 70 Chev C/20, different color though. Been looking for a pair of those camper mirrors and arms in the stainless or chrome if someone has a set or maybe your not going to use ones from this truck

. My cab is just coming out of the body shop and I just got the 350 V-8 from the machine shop. Hope to start on front end sheetmetal and then the box. I added power steering and power disc brakes from a 1972 C/20.

68w/sbc406 · 09-12-2004, 08:26 PM

yeah those wheels are off of a newer truck. the pic is of a 2001 3/4 ton 2wd 2500HD

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-12-2004, 09:57 AM

Look's like it has the rust in all the common spot's ... My truck was that color year's ago not a bad color if you buff it out ....

Tx Firefighter · 09-12-2004, 08:31 PM

Late model HD Chevy truck wheels. Dude at my fire station has a 2002 1500HD 4 wheel drive with those wheels.

09-02-2004, 09:35 AM	#1
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	My Ride: '70 Chev CST/20 Alright, here is my second - most recent ride. See also this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=118134 I'm trying to do the same thing with this thread, mostly to show pictures of what I am talking about and also pick some brains of the very knowledgable people on this board. Here are the pics of this truck. It seems the CST/20 is not very common? Attached Images

09-02-2004, 09:38 AM	#2
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	Alright, as you can see there is rust and some dents, but nothing too terrible: Attached Images

09-02-2004, 09:41 AM	#3
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	Here are some of the things the truck came with that are a little unique. It has two saddles tanks on each side of the bed, sure looks to have come stock but I could be wrong. Also, it came missing it's tailgate but inplace had a rail/gear system to hoist a camper onto the bed. Attached Images

09-02-2004, 09:44 AM	#4
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	Here is the drivetrain. This is the engine I am removing and either going to rebuild or sell. If you look close you can see a rod poking through the oilpan. Also, can anyone identify what rear end this is? Attached Images

09-02-2004, 09:45 AM	#5
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	Last pics, just for fun. Here are the two "projects" and my daily driver. =) Attached Images

09-02-2004, 09:48 AM	#7
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	2 projects eh, that Bug doesn't look like much of a project your yellow 66 pickup looks like it would make a more worthy dialy driver That truck is sweeeeeeeeeeeeet __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

09-02-2004, 10:07 AM	#8
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,511	rearend rearend looks to be dana 60 model. If truck was originally 396BB truck might be 3.54 ratio, if 350 SB it often was 4.10 gears. __________________ Bob

09-02-2004, 06:58 PM	#9
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Nice CST/20! Looks like a great start, and your Yellow truck is Saweet! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

09-02-2004, 09:15 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Two good looking projects! __________________ "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"

09-09-2004, 07:24 PM	#11
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	Ok, an interesting thing happened. I pulled this dead engine out along with the tranny, and it seems I have a small block 400 not a 350. My fender emblem indicates that it should have come with a 350, so the previous owner must have swapped it out. Any advice on whether I should look into rebuilding this? I have my eyes on the GM 290HP 350 crate engine, I'd love to be able to sell this engine or at least parts of it to get something with a warranty.

09-09-2004, 07:59 PM	#12
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	try and find some one that wants to build a 383, then you have a buyer for your crank __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

09-10-2004, 12:14 AM	#13
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	I would take it apart and see if its any good first. If the block is good, get a aftermarket crank and some 5.7'' rods and pistons to go with them and build a 400. if it broke a rod, the crank is probably junk, but you never know. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

09-10-2004, 12:44 AM	#14
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	very nice trucks. the saddle tanks on your c-20 are just like mine I REMOVED mine because they mounted them through the box wood. wood rotted and were going to fall off

09-10-2004, 12:09 PM	#15
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	neonlarry, one of the rods have broken but I don't know how to tell if the crank is good or not. I'll probably just try to find someone local that wants to rebuilt this and I'll sell it real cheap. New question though, I'm taking some disc brakes from a junkyard '71. Does anyone know if I will need new A-arms to put the new spindles on this '70, or would it bolt right up? Sure wish the search feature was working so people like me aren't asking the same questions over and over...

09-10-2004, 08:04 PM	#16
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	you dont need the newer style a arms. the stock will work. just get all pieces you can and remember what year you are swaping too cause you will need to maintain that year through out __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler



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09-10-2004, 09:27 PM	#17
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	WHEELS LOOK KINDA DIFFERENT, WTF ARE THEY __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-28-2004, 08:28 PM	#18
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	[Sure wish the search feature was working so people like me aren't asking the same questions over and over...[/QUOTE] I think he is gettin close. I just searched the FAQ's!!! __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

09-12-2004, 12:42 AM	#19
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	I have no idea, wish I did so I could get matching tires. =) I'll probably sell them for cheap and just get 4 Outlaw rims if I can find a good price. OK, next update: I have taken the TH350 to a tranny shop and it needs to be rebuilt. But, instead of spending $450 on a rebuild I'd much rather spend that towards a 700r4 (plan on using alot on highways). I'll need a core if I get a 700r4. So, anyone that wants a TH350 to rebuild or use as a core, or trade straight across for a 700r4 core let me know. Thanks guys!

09-12-2004, 05:21 PM	#21
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	are the front 2 newer style chevy wheels? kinda look like it with out the center cap __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

09-12-2004, 07:48 PM	#22
70C/20CHEV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: WINLOCK,WA.US Posts: 13	Looks a lot like my 70 Chev C/20, different color though. Been looking for a pair of those camper mirrors and arms in the stainless or chrome if someone has a set or maybe your not going to use ones from this truck . My cab is just coming out of the body shop and I just got the 350 V-8 from the machine shop. Hope to start on front end sheetmetal and then the box. I added power steering and power disc brakes from a 1972 C/20.

09-12-2004, 08:26 PM	#23
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	yeah those wheels are off of a newer truck. the pic is of a 2001 3/4 ton 2wd 2500HD Attached Images __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

09-12-2004, 09:57 AM	#24
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Look's like it has the rust in all the common spot's ... My truck was that color year's ago not a bad color if you buff it out .... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-12-2004, 08:31 PM	#25
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Late model HD Chevy truck wheels. Dude at my fire station has a 2002 1500HD 4 wheel drive with those wheels. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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