Much to do...

Go stepside or not?

  • Do it!

    Votes: 2 25.0%
  • Leave it.

    Votes: 6 75.0%

  • Total voters
    8

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Don R

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Don
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84
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JIMMY
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5.0
Most older vehicle frames in Kansas are too rusty to read any numbers. Lol trust me, I spend a lot of time under them.
 

SchontheBeast

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Schon
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1973
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GMC
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307
Update: VIN swap is actually not going to be difficult. CHP does a light/brake inspection and will assign a new VIN according to the year of the frame (says my CHP friend). Everything currently works, so that shouldn't be a problem with new cab.

Now, for the wipers, will I just need to replace the '85 posts with my originals to fit under the '73 hood? Also, I know the '85 glass is thinner. Will it still work in my '73 doors? I like the old doors better than the new, so I'm curious.
 

SchontheBeast

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Schon
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1973
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GMC
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307
Replacing transmission currently. Was the 9" tail shaft standard on stock short bed half tons with a TH350 or is mine unusual?
 

Arkansas_V8

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Brent
Truck Year
88
Truck Model
V20 Suburban
Engine Size
5.7
Update: VIN swap is actually not going to be difficult. CHP does a light/brake inspection and will assign a new VIN according to the year of the frame (says my CHP friend). Everything currently works, so that shouldn't be a problem with new cab.

Now, for the wipers, will I just need to replace the '85 posts with my originals to fit under the '73 hood? Also, I know the '85 glass is thinner. Will it still work in my '73 doors? I like the old doors better than the new, so I'm curious.

Different truck, but I hate power windows so I swapped to 78 burban doors, my 88 burban windows were tinted, so I swapped em. New seals should take up any wiggle, mine Seemed to fit fine. Don't know if that helps at all, but thought I would tell you.
 
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73c20jim

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Tombstone, AZ
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Jim
Truck Year
1973, 1973
Truck Model
C20 2WD Custom Deluxe. C10 2WD Base Model
Engine Size
350 CID 195/260 HP Goodwrench crate, 400 CID 2bbl
Also, I know the '85 glass is thinner. Will it still work in my '73 doors? I like the old doors better than the new, so I'm curious.

Remember to match the window frame gaskets to the thickness of the glass.
 

K201979

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Winona, missouri
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Hippie
Truck Year
1979
Truck Model
K20
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350ci
Welcome from Missouri. I say go stepside if you found a good one, at a good price.
 

1973c10

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Oregon
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Don
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1973
Truck Model
C10
Engine Size
454
:welcome:
 

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