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    Np 205 boot retainer

    hi all, I got a dumb question regarding the shift boot retainer on 78 K-20 Sm465/np 205. I know the shift knob had the stick figure with four tires, sorry that’s the best way I could put it. But was there anywhere that the shift pattern was printed? Like on the retainer like on a 203? I’m curious
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    Going to the boneyard

    hey all. Not sure if this thread belongs here or somewhere else, but here goes. A buddy was telling me about a 77 k20 at junkyard by me. I called out there. Im going to check it out. The question is what should I look for? I already know the sheet metal is bad. But they claim the frame is...
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    10-bolt front end

    hey all, I went to the boneyard today pretty much because I could. And they had 77 k20, with what looked like a10 bolt front axle. Anyway the question I have is. I know there are guys the would much rather the D44. But I’m trying to find out, and I know it’s dumb, I probably already know the...
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    4.10 gears and 31 inch tires?!?!?

    hi guys I have a 78 K20 with a 14 bolt full floating rear, and 4.10 gears. Everything I’ve seen from GM back in the day was 4.10 was a standard gear ratio with 350 and 465/205. My question is this truck will be used to pull a 7200# camper only if I need it to. So I intend on keep the short...
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    3/4 ton axles

    I posted about about a rusty frame in another thread. It was a k20. The build I want to do is a k20. Anyway someone had mentioned using a k10 and doing an axle swap. I was planning on doing that already if I couldn't find a decent 3/4 ton. The question is, can I use newer axles and springs...
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    Frame rust

    I posted in another forum as well, I like everybody's input though. I went and looked at a 79 k20 yesterday. Although I'm pretty sure I answered my own question the frame looked like it had seen better days. The rust that was flaking off were bigger then little chips. Although it seemed...
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    Hi

    Hey I'm Steve. I'm a paramedic and a conductor for a short line railroad here in Pittsburgh. I'm collecting parts for a 78 k20 build and I'm always looking for advice tips or whatever.

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