C10 converted to K20 sold for 40K on bringatrailer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**72 tigger** · 12-23-2023, 04:07 PM

Looks like a decent conversion. Won’t find many 4x4s with trailing arms!
He’s honest and doesn’t try to hide anything with 195 pics. Do they make a kit to add front leaves to a 2wd frame? Thought some of you might find it interesting. I know it’s not correct in a lot of ways (tailgate panel missing, etc), but a nice looking truck nonetheless
Merry Christmas!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...10-pickup-116/

**Getter-Done** · 12-23-2023, 04:34 PM

Nice truck.

I wonder if the new owner is a Member here?

CG · 12-23-2023, 04:49 PM

Yes a couple of places make kits for the front conversion. I had one I picked up from board member. I dont have it any more, when I liquidated all my stuff I let it go.

Sicklajoie · 12-23-2023, 06:51 PM

Beautiful build, just not a fan of body lifts that detract from the styling of the truck with the bumper gaps.

**kwmech** · 12-23-2023, 07:52 PM

Kind of surprised he didn't move the rear axle under the trailing arms to get the lift and make the arms more level.

**72 tigger** · 12-23-2023, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kwmech

Kind of surprised he didn't move the rear axle under the trailing arms to get the lift and make the arms more level.

That’s a good point- you’re smart!

best view · 12-23-2023, 09:25 PM

Sucker born every day

**HeloCrewChief** · 12-24-2023, 09:16 AM

First thing I would do is find another frame. The front shocks will rip out of the mounting holes soon. They do not have the upper mount tabs. Stud is going right into the frame.

**1970cstblazer** · 12-24-2023, 09:51 AM

Nice truck, but I would have used a proper K series frame!

**special-K** · 12-24-2023, 12:07 PM

That's some old rubber on there

**kwmech** · 12-24-2023, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HeloCrewChief

First thing I would do is find another frame. The front shocks will rip out of the mounting holes soon. They do not have the upper mount tabs. Stud is going right into the frame.

Just like a 2wd. There is a factory brace that can be bolted on to remedy this

GASoline71 · 01-02-2024, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

That's some old rubber on there

I wish BFG still made the old KM's...

Gary

tutone · 01-02-2024, 07:33 PM

That truck will probably never see mud or the likes of it, but I have to wonder about the limited travel of the rear, and how it would affect traction on tough trails.
Interesting, but as said earlier, I would have sprung for a 4x4 frame.

**Cali72K20** · 01-02-2024, 10:37 PM

Nice truck, the last three sold were all C to K conversions. I watched the 72 jump from $60K to $100K in 5 minutes before the auction closed. I wonder what 2024 will bring as far as prices go for 4x4's.

https://bringatrailer.com/chevrolet/ck-1967-1972/

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 01-02-2024, 11:16 PM

Looks like a REAL NICE truck. I don't know anything about conversions, but 40K seems like a good deal for that.

**TKCR** · 01-03-2024, 12:06 AM

Oh I hate seeing these high end builds and they go cheap with those ugly aftermarket seatbelts.

57taskforce · 01-03-2024, 11:53 PM

Ord defintely makes the front spring/shackle hangers. I think diy4x does too. Nice truck. I’ll keep my real deal K’s though.

**Richard** · 01-04-2024, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HeloCrewChief

First thing I would do is find another frame. The front shocks will rip out of the mounting holes soon. They do not have the upper mount tabs. Stud is going right into the frame.

A small detail the factory deemed not necessary. Yes, it is not correct for the year. If i recall correctly. The double shear upper mount ended in 1972. later years are just studs. Only exception I recall is the additional quad shock mount available in the 80's. Additional shock mount is double shear at frame but leaves additional shock in single shear at the bottom at axle.

**special-K** · 01-04-2024, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tutone

Interesting, but as said earlier, I would have sprung for a 4x4 frame.

Or a leaf sprung 2wd chassis

12-23-2023, 04:07 PM	#1
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,206	C10 converted to K20 sold for 40K on bringatrailer Looks like a decent conversion. Won’t find many 4x4s with trailing arms! He’s honest and doesn’t try to hide anything with 195 pics. Do they make a kit to add front leaves to a 2wd frame? Thought some of you might find it interesting. I know it’s not correct in a lot of ways (tailgate panel missing, etc), but a nice looking truck nonetheless Merry Christmas! https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...10-pickup-116/ Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

12-23-2023, 04:34 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,726	Re: C10 converted to K20 sold for 40K on bringatrailer Nice truck. I wonder if the new owner is a Member here? __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-23-2023, 04:49 PM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,781	Re: C10 converted to K20 sold for 40K on bringatrailer Yes a couple of places make kits for the front conversion. I had one I picked up from board member. I dont have it any more, when I liquidated all my stuff I let it go. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

12-23-2023, 06:51 PM	#4
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Re: C10 converted to K20 sold for 40K on bringatrailer Beautiful build, just not a fan of body lifts that detract from the styling of the truck with the bumper gaps. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

12-23-2023, 07:52 PM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,391	Re: C10 converted to K20 sold for 40K on bringatrailer Kind of surprised he didn't move the rear axle under the trailing arms to get the lift and make the arms more level.

12-23-2023, 09:25 PM	#7
best view Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: newbury new hampsire Posts: 1,986	Re: C10 converted to K20 sold for 40K on bringatrailer Sucker born every day

12-24-2023, 09:16 AM	#8
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,029	Re: C10 converted to K20 sold for 40K on bringatrailer First thing I would do is find another frame. The front shocks will rip out of the mounting holes soon. They do not have the upper mount tabs. Stud is going right into the frame. __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

12-24-2023, 09:51 AM	#9
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,283	Re: C10 converted to K20 sold for 40K on bringatrailer Nice truck, but I would have used a proper K series frame! __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

12-24-2023, 12:07 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: C10 converted to K20 sold for 40K on bringatrailer That's some old rubber on there __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-02-2024, 07:33 PM	#13
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,251	Re: C10 converted to K20 sold for 40K on bringatrailer That truck will probably never see mud or the likes of it, but I have to wonder about the limited travel of the rear, and how it would affect traction on tough trails. Interesting, but as said earlier, I would have sprung for a 4x4 frame. __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1971 c10 swb/1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71

01-02-2024, 10:37 PM	#14
Cali72K20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northern Santa Barbara County, California Posts: 2,671	Re: C10 converted to K20 sold for 40K on bringatrailer Nice truck, the last three sold were all C to K conversions. I watched the 72 jump from $60K to $100K in 5 minutes before the auction closed. I wonder what 2024 will bring as far as prices go for 4x4's. https://bringatrailer.com/chevrolet/ck-1967-1972/

01-02-2024, 11:16 PM	#15
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,120	Re: C10 converted to K20 sold for 40K on bringatrailer Looks like a REAL NICE truck. I don't know anything about conversions, but 40K seems like a good deal for that. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

01-03-2024, 12:06 AM	#16
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,858	Re: C10 converted to K20 sold for 40K on bringatrailer Oh I hate seeing these high end builds and they go cheap with those ugly aftermarket seatbelts. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

01-03-2024, 11:53 PM	#17
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,232	Re: C10 converted to K20 sold for 40K on bringatrailer Ord defintely makes the front spring/shackle hangers. I think diy4x does too. Nice truck. I’ll keep my real deal K’s though. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0



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