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robbulls-68 · 11-16-2003, 03:24 AM

So i'm interested in buying a 68 4x4 but it's a c-20 does it matter that it's not a k-20? and if it is a c then what should a guy look at to see if it's a worthy c-20. eg (frame, suspension,drive line)
So If there is anything to look out for and you dudes at guru central could give a fella a hand i'd appreciate it. I just want to cover all my bases.

**Canadian694x4** · 11-16-2003, 04:42 AM

first off it would be best to check Vin# I think...if it's an original 4x4 it should begin with a K. If it actually begins with a C it may be a 2wd drive body that's been swaped on to a later model 4x4 Frame. All 67-72 trucks emblems were the same whether they were 2wd or 4wd...like my truck has C10 emblems on the fenders but it's Vin# is KE1...etc, etc. K-being 4wd, E-being V-8, 1-being for a 1/2 ton application...if you get that info other board members will be able to give you a more accurate asessment of things to look out for etc etc......hope this helps

bpmcgee · 11-16-2003, 11:29 AM

Was Napco still doing 4x4 conversions in '69?

Brian

**Stocker** · 11-16-2003, 12:26 PM

My 72 4x4 has CKE as first 3 letters of VIN. I de-badged it before painting several years ago, but it didn't have a K badge anywhere - had "Custom/20" on front fenders. I think the only 67-72 models to actually use K badging was K5 Blazer.

1969 GMC · 11-18-2003, 02:34 AM

stocker, you are right...there were no "K" emblems, save the K/5's (which, oddly enough, all wore K/5 badges, 4wd or 2wd). I know offhand that Yukon Jack's K/20 has original looking C/20 badges on the fenders. I believe the K was just apparent in the VIN # to denote 4x4, and in later models actually appeared on the side of the vehicle.

bpmcgee...Napco was still doing 4x4 conversions in '69, but only on C/30's. I know for sure that they did conversions into the 73-up era, but not sure how far. I have seen a couple of Napco converted 73-up C/30's on the internet.

11-16-2003, 03:24 AM	#1
robbulls-68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 7	How can ya tell So i'm interested in buying a 68 4x4 but it's a c-20 does it matter that it's not a k-20? and if it is a c then what should a guy look at to see if it's a worthy c-20. eg (frame, suspension,drive line) So If there is anything to look out for and you dudes at guru central could give a fella a hand i'd appreciate it. I just want to cover all my bases.

11-16-2003, 04:42 AM	#2
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	first off it would be best to check Vin# I think...if it's an original 4x4 it should begin with a K. If it actually begins with a C it may be a 2wd drive body that's been swaped on to a later model 4x4 Frame. All 67-72 trucks emblems were the same whether they were 2wd or 4wd...like my truck has C10 emblems on the fenders but it's Vin# is KE1...etc, etc. K-being 4wd, E-being V-8, 1-being for a 1/2 ton application...if you get that info other board members will be able to give you a more accurate asessment of things to look out for etc etc......hope this helps __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

11-16-2003, 12:26 PM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,558	My 72 4x4 has CKE as first 3 letters of VIN. I de-badged it before painting several years ago, but it didn't have a K badge anywhere - had "Custom/20" on front fenders. I think the only 67-72 models to actually use K badging was K5 Blazer. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-18-2003, 02:34 AM	#5
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	stocker, you are right...there were no "K" emblems, save the K/5's (which, oddly enough, all wore K/5 badges, 4wd or 2wd). I know offhand that Yukon Jack's K/20 has original looking C/20 badges on the fenders. I believe the K was just apparent in the VIN # to denote 4x4, and in later models actually appeared on the side of the vehicle. bpmcgee...Napco was still doing 4x4 conversions in '69, but only on C/30's. I know for sure that they did conversions into the 73-up era, but not sure how far. I have seen a couple of Napco converted 73-up C/30's on the internet. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

11-16-2003, 11:29 AM	#3
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Was Napco still doing 4x4 conversions in '69? Brian



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