First thread 1982 C10/C20 differences

[jthurman73]

Apples to apples C20s are less valuable than c10s. In fact, the least valuable aside from 2wd Suburbans. And they’re not rare so modifying one isn’t like chopping up a Hemi Cuda lol.
And a post like this appearing to have your mind made up is fine. We all do what we want to do. But sometimes we don’t think through it before diving in. Especially since you appear to be going into this kinda green.
If I’m reading between the lines, you may be wanting to lower it. (Otherwise the reason for the swap makes even less sense) That’s cool.
But you could lower the C20 for slightly more cost than lowering a 3/4ton which is way less $ and effort than what you’re planning. Just sayin.
And you can get 8 lug wheels to mimic pretty much any style you want while retaining a significant upgrade in brakes/braking power.

However if you get an equal condition straight across swap for a C10, take it. You’ll actually be $ ahead in value vs being $ behind after doing a swap and having an unknown Franken truck.

lol. I am the guy that would cut up a numbers matching cuda as that means nothing to me. If it’s not what I want I will do whatever to get there. lol. I would gladly swap but what I gave versus what I would have paid for a comparative c10 was immense.

 

[jthurman73]

I think the post meant - you would be better off finding a C10 to start with, rather than all the work to swap out the suspension. Depends on what is available, cost and what you want at the end.
Swap is straightforward, however you need to find parts, buy new stuff, tools, have somewhere to work, time etc. etc. ..
Loads of info available on this site - just try the search ..
And that is what the hobby is all about

I understand that but the guys that always suggest that doesn’t take into account that someone has been trying to find a better fit and it’s not possible. Plus this gives me and her a project to spend time together on

 

[Fat 454]

All good. Like I said if that's what you are up for, go for it. Lots of help on the site here, just about anything you can think of someone has probably tried before, and you can learn from them.
And if its something new, I'm sure we would like to learn from you.

Post pics - especially of the tree crushed donor ( yes I know, i'm sick ... )