K10 with 14 bolt 8 lug or era proper 12 bolt 8 lug

[stevcar]

I've got a 64 k10 fleet side. I'm wondering which will have more resale value, keeping it era correct with a 6 lug 12 bolt or upgrading to a 8 lug 14bolt?? It'll be lifted and a sbc stroker motor. So, not very stock anyway..

 

[1lejohn]

They both are plenty strong for what you are doing. I'm thinking the 14 bolt will weigh more. The 12 bolt should have more gear set , and limited slip options. I don't think you could go wrong with either.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

It's a mass produced, 15 year run truck, not a Hemi Cuda, no one cares about numbers matching, especially when you're chanigng everything else anyway.

 

[legopnuematic]

As stated, value wise, really a non factor for 99% of cases.

Moving to a 10.5 14 bolt (or Eaton or Dana as the corp 14b didn’t exist in 1964) if there is need for the extra strength, or if your desired wheels are only available in 8 lug.

Otherwise not much to gain for a cruiser.

 

[ali_c20]

The 14 bff will not add much value but at least 200 pounds.

 

[bucket]

What about the front? 6 lugs on the front and 8 lugs on the rear will devalue a truck.