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    Anyone Paint Their Rims Black?

    Looking for a picture of the standard white wheels with the dog dish hubcap (like on my '87C20), only with the rim painted black. I think that would look hot on a gray/black pickup, but would like to see it first. Those white wheels just don't seem to make sense to me. Thanks, Stepperado
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    Do you like your bed liner? Whose is it?

    Looking for long bed recommendations. Let me know what you have if your happy with it, and who to avoid if you don't like it. Thanks, Stepper ado
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    305/70-16's on stock K20?

    Will BF Goodrich 305/70-16's fit on a dead stock K20 4wd? I know they are only about 1" larger in diameter. Not sure how much wider. My concern would be rubbing in the front. Anybody try them?
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    Swapping TH400 to 700R4

    I felt pretty comfortable going with a rebuilt 700R from Monster Transmissions. From what I can tell they build a pretty good unit. The PO also added a trans cooler to this truck and since it's a Camper Special, it has 4.11 gears. I really can't imagine trans temp would be a problem given...
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    Swapping TH400 to 700R4

    I am at a complete loss. I thought since our trucks came with both the TH400 and the 700R4 transmissions swapping from one to the other would be no big deal. Well, to make a long story short, I have been told by the good folks at Advance Adapters I need an adapter to the tune of $500 to...
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    4wd C20, 4.11 to 3.42?

    After speaking with Randy's Ring and Pinion, it looks like the longest gear my carriers will accept is a 3.42. That wouldn't buy me much in mpg gain. Looks like a 700-R4 is probably my best bet. I don't really haul anything heavy, so the weaker trans doesn't bother me much. I just have...
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    May have a huge cherry on the way!

    Really good stuff. Not sure how or where I would have gone to figure that one out. You guys know your Chevy trucks, it's good to be here!
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    May have a huge cherry on the way!

    Oh yes, my bad. But didn't I hear that an '87 is technically an R20? I rarely hear anyone mention the "R" designation, but I see it come up every now and then. What's the deal?
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    May have a huge cherry on the way!

    Thanks guys. I am glad to be a part of this forum, I have a lot to learn about these bigger 4wd trucks. All I ever had were C10's, so a 4wd C20 is a new animal.
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    May have a huge cherry on the way!

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    May have a huge cherry on the way!

    Here's "Bob" after I cleaned him up a bit.
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    May have a huge cherry on the way!

    I'll post more pic's Monday. I only wish you could experience the new car feel in the pic's. It makes me giggle. Paid $7500. And honestly, he accepted my first offer. I probably could have gotten it for less, but I wouldn't have felt very good about it.
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    Swapping Rear Solid Glass for Sliding Glass

    Before I sell my '84 C10, I'd like to swap the rear sliding window in it with the solid one piece glass in the '87 C20 I just bought. The local glass shop said they would do the swap at my house for $110. Are there any issues with this that might come up to complicate things? The window...
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    May have a huge cherry on the way!

    Thanks guys. This weekend I will remove the cap, the mud flaps, and the front bumper guards. And I absolutely love the dark gray interior. I will post more pics on Monday. This was a real find. I'd like to put some more aggressive looking tires on it, but the rubber is brand new so I...
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    4wd C20, 4.11 to 3.42?

    Got it! I posted a couple of pic's in the Tech section under "I may have a huge cherry on the way".
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    May have a huge cherry on the way!

    Got It!! Here is Bob's last pic with the truck before handing over the keys and a pic of it in my driveway. This thing is incredible and the documentation from new is off the hook. Can't wait to detail it this weekend.
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    May have a huge cherry on the way!

    It's all set. I leave in the morning to go see the truck. If all goes well I will drop off the rental car while I am there and drive the truck home. I spoke to the 75 year old original owner last night and he said I would be "tickled at the condition" of this truck. I will certainly post...
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    4wd C20, 4.11 to 3.42?

    Wooohooo!!!! The owner has decided to sell the truck and has accepted my offer of $7500. I've only seen it in pictures, but it's absolutely stunning from what I can tell. I will speak with him on the phone tonight to make arrangements to come look at it in person. With any luck, it will look...
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    General 4wd FAQ Thread?

    Just looking into the 4wd world and there is too much I don't know about these beasts. It's like your posts are in greek. Is there anywhere on this site that explains the differences in the various front/rear differentials, transmissions, locking vs. auto locking hubs etc. ? What about...
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    4wd C20, 4.11 to 3.42?

    Yes, I'd love to flash some green, but the truck/owner are 3 1/2 hrs away. I'm trying to negotiate a price before I spend a day going there and back. I'm just not willing to go on a 7 hr round trip to find out he wants 15k for it.
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    4wd C20, 4.11 to 3.42?

    I hate to sound like a teenage girl, but OMG! He just stopped by my office and said his dad initially said he could not sell it for $7500, but after a little discussion he softened up. It's my co-workers opinion that his dad will end up selling the truck to me for that price, but his dad...
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    4wd C20, 4.11 to 3.42?

    OK, he was going to call his dad last night. I have my fingers crossed that he will deliver good news when he shows up for work this morning. I'll keep you posted.
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    4wd C20, 4.11 to 3.42?

    That's some really good input guys, thanks so much for that. And yes, this truck is not exactly what I would look for if I were in the market to buy one, but it's a pristine, low mileage, one owner, garage kept from new, original paint survivor that is blowing my mind from the pic's I saw on...
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    4wd C20, 4.11 to 3.42?

    I know almost nothing about transfer cases or 4wd trucks. Never had one or worked on one. With that said, I have an opportunity to possibly pick up a 4wd C20 camper special with a 4.11 drive. I can only justify buying it if I can afford to drive it, so I have a question. Will the carrier...
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    May have a huge cherry on the way!

    Sweet

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