What non 73/87 parts have you swapped into your squarebody?

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78C10BigTen

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The ones I know of in my well used and slightly abused ‘79...

85 C30 454
03 E350 trans cooler
98 Windstar electric fans
99-07 Chevy tailgate hinges
?? square body bench seat, power window door panels (and manual regulators lol)
?? 168t used chev dual pattern flex plate from local trans shop
?? newer high torque starter from an sbc

Lots of new parts too but they aren’t as interesting.

Here’s the old girl hauling home the next project.

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Dont forget those hot f150 sideview mirrors...
 

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autodim/temp/compass rear view mirror. I forget which one I got, just pick one you like that will fit between the sun visors to your liking.
 

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My k5 is a list of what GM parts I can use.

04 Escalade:
6.0
4L65e
radiator with built in trans cooler and overflow tank
Engine oil cooler
power steering pump cooler

07+ Escalade
Dual electric fans

91 Suburban/Blazer
NP241c with electric speedo
transfer case cross member
gauge cluster

Soon to be added:
14bolt semi float rear from a 88 - 98 Chevy pickup

For my R10
I used the serpentine setup from a 90 - 91 suburban
Also replaced the factory under bed tire carrier with a winch style from a 88 - 98 Chevy pickup.

I'm there are other parts I've used.
 

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Seen but couldn't find information about it
*Silverado Brake Booster
*Master Cylinder

I'd like to know how these parts will work on a manual brake truck. Specifically, will I need a different pedal pushrod, and is the pedal ratio different? I realize I will have to re-route the brake lines. In fact, I would probably go with a new proportioning valve mounted to the M/C to replace the 37-year-old one on the frame.
 

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My 82 C10's non-73-87 parts:
  • 1997 C1500 roller cam 350 block and new Vortec heads
  • TH350 trans with CBOP bolt pattern -- kind of an odd-duck
  • American Autowire wiring harness and fuse panel (not the $700 model, but a $280 universal kit)
 

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Seat out of 88 c10 with some reworking of seat mounting .
 

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Well my 86 K10 shortbox has:

1979/80 C10 door speaker pods
1990 Suburban seats, power mirrors
1992 S-10 Blazer leather steering wheel
1993-97 T-Bird 2-speed electric fan
1995-ish GMT400 serpentine kit
2005 Denali Yukon disc brake rearend
GMT400 underhood retractable light
1994-97 Impala SS 140A alternator
GMT aluminum master cylinder
1999 S-10 Blazer factory CD player
BMW dual temp switch kit for electric fan

Lots more little stuff....mostly various year squarebody adds.
 

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I guess the truck I’m building could be called Frankenstein, it’s got parts from countless other trucks. Things I have upgraded include:

Tilt column built from a pile of theft recover columns. The column includes delay wipers, flash-to-pass, and the headlight dimmer on the turn signal lever

Power locks, and power windows with the express one touch auto down.

Auto dimming rearview mirror with compass and outside temperature

Chime warning option, sliding rear window, the 4x10 speakers behind the seat, all from a donor truck.

Since my truck was originally 350 Olds diesel powered, when the factory engine died a 455 Olds was installed. I ditched the leaky Hydraboost system and installed a factory brake booster, and big radiator from a wrecked big block truck.

I’m sure I have forgotten a few things, but those are the major changes. This was my grandfathers truck, it’s worth exactly it’s widget in scrap to most people. But it’s considered family now.
 

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99 C3500 master cylinder
05 Silverado front seats
00-07 Tahoe 3rd row seat

I thought there’d be more but I think that’s it.
Do you have any pics of the silverado front seats???
I'm getting tired of my '85's tired old bench seat and was thinking of trying to fit in a late model Silverado seat with the buckets and console combo.
 

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Jeep steering shaft
GMT400 Power distribution block
Vortec heads
95 Ford Camper shell (only issue it hit the cargo light)
Electric fan
Short box or long box?
 

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What a loaded question!

I think mah C20 squah roundeyez has parts of...11 different vehicles in it? Nine? Eleven I think. Even boat parts!! ...**** man, the sky is the limit!

92 Astro Van
94 C1500
82 Camaro
85 Corvette
79 Impala
80 Camaro
82 Thomas schoolbus
77 K20
77 C20
69 Corvette
84 Glasstron
75 Blazer

I just realized that I really should work in some airplane parts! :D

Good luck with your thread.

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https://www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/1977-c20-babe-the-blue-ox.12097/

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What came off the astro van?
 

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I have an AX-15 5 speed manual out of a 1995 2wd Dodge Dakota. It was a big upgrade from the 3 speed!
 

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I'd like to know how these parts will work on a manual brake truck. Specifically, will I need a different pedal pushrod, and is the pedal ratio different? I realize I will have to re-route the brake lines. In fact, I would probably go with a new proportioning valve mounted to the M/C to replace the 37-year-old one on the frame.
So you're wanting to convert from manual brakes to vacuum assisted brakes with the 99-up GM truck brake booster and brake master cylinder. (If I understood correctly, below is my best guess)

I think the pedal pushrod will be appropriate with the booster/mc it is fitted for. The pedal throw in most vehicles are fairly similar, so I would guess using all the newer parts would be best. And modify brake pedal lever to what you think is going to work best/pedal placement

For brake proportion I would suggest a adjustable brake proportioning valve. Usually in the $40-$100 range

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