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    85 c20 vs k20 frame.

    Alright man, thanks. I know the exaust manifolds wont be an issue i just had those off for gaskets. Thanks for all your help!
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    85 c20 vs k20 frame.

    And ill probally paint the cab before i put the bed back on, so thats not an issue either. 1 last question. are there and problems i could run into that could put me out of a vehicle for awhile? like body bolts not coming out or anything?
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    85 c20 vs k20 frame.

    and im mainly talking about just switching the cab over, im not at all worried about the bed as ive done that, and the carbed 350 isnt that hard to switch over. Ive never lifted a truck cab off though
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    85 c20 vs k20 frame.

    alright, i will try and remember to put a couple lift slings through there. something tells me this project may have to wait till spring, because im not sure how long it will take and i can get by on the week not having a vehicle, but not saturday, or atleast not mor than 1 saturday. so do you...
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    85 c20 vs k20 frame.

    okay, i will check over the frame very very well before i even buy the truck. It is automatic. to lift the body off would it be a bad idea to attach two chains to it somehow and lift it with a lift tractor we use to load semis?
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    85 c20 vs k20 frame.

    Okay, thank you, that is what i wanted to know. I can cut and weld, but it is not worth it to me. I dont beleive it is that hard to lift the cab off is it? mainly just the wiring and heater hoses and master cylinder and steering column and then the actuall bolts holding the cab on correct?
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    85 c20 vs k20 frame.

    If possible id like to mount the 4 wheel drive stuff like t case, diff, and axles on my 2 wheel drive frame because the 2 wheel drive frame is more solid. i am willing to go the other way tho, maybe
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    85 c20 vs k20 frame.

    Okay, now what i am most worried about is the suspension? wont the 4x4 be leaf while my 2 wheel drive is coil? how do i work that out? thanks!
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    85 c20 vs k20 frame.

    I have a 1985 c20 and was wandering how much different the frame is than a 1985 k 20, mainly if the 4 wheel drive suspension, diff, transfer case and drive shaft will clear. i have the oppurtunity to get a cheap k20 with a shot body and i beleive a bad engine, where as my truck has a great...
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