bottle_head9
Well-Known Member
I believe your truck could have one of three engines.It is either a 307, a 396 or a 327. All are v-8`s and are very easy to maintain and get filters, spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor and oil for. Six cylinders were offered that year, but would have been only offered with a 3-speed on the colum or an automatic transmission.It would be interesting to know what engine you have.I`m sure it is a 307, but could be the more desireable 396 or 327.As others have said, these older vehicles are really simple to work on.The things you would have most trouble with are rusty bolts and such.Get a good penetrating oil, such as W-D 40 or Liquid Wrench or PB Blaster.Make sure the truck runs, drives and stops well.Make sure the Emergency brake works, and make sure it doesn`t smoke after it runs a couple minutes.Getting it to pass inspection shouldn`t be too difficult. Wipers, horn, lights and small rust holes are easy fixes.A junk yard is a good source for used parts.The C-20 is a 3/4 ton truck which will haul at least what a 1 ton truck of today will haul.I`ve owned several old chevy pick ups, they`re good trucks Good luck..