interchange guide

[project85]

Hey everybody,
I'm new to the site and also a new owner of an 85 c-10. Excited to start tearing down so I can build it back up. I wanted to ask is the any good interchange books out there or is it safe that most parts from 81 to 87 will swap and fit my 85?? Thanks

[zieg85]

Pretty much all 81-87 interchange.  84 on up for steering column and dash. 

[Lt.Del]

welcome and good luck on your project.

[jaredts]

Welcome.  Once you've been reading through this site for a while you'll get the idea of what things changed and when.  Any questions just post 'em up and someone here will know.

[project85]

thanks. this truck is an 85. the steering column has the wipers, high beams on the directional lever. is this right or is it an aftermarket or newer column? it has a 3 speed on the floor. under the hood i can see where it looks like it was a column shift manual transmission originally. any input would be great. thanks

[zieg85]

Yes, the integrated wiper/dimmer switch started in 1984 so yours is correct to the truck.

[project85]

awsome thanks. i'll probably be asking all kinds of questions for a few months getting up to speed with this truck.

thanks

[Blazin]

Three speed stick only came on the column. The SM465 has 4 gears but is really a 3 speed with low. They are on the floor.
Welcome from New Hampshaa.

[project85]

It looks like the guy before me converted the 3speed on the column to the floor. Hopefully he did it right and I won't have to back track that too.

[Blazin]

90% of those floor shifters even when done right are junk!

[project85]

i know the 3 speed is horrible  . it seems to work and shift fine just not very fun to drive. you have to reach so far to go to second gear. i rather be pulling second down then pushing it under the ash tray. i'll definetily be putting a 4 speed in at some point.