Forget about the C20. Find a C10. Especially in California where you've gotta take a freeway to get any and everywhere. It's just too much hassle plain and simple.
Parts are much easier to come by for the 1/2 ton. There's stuff for the C20 that you just can't get. And if you can, it's more expensive. If it's just a truck to drive, find a C10. If you want a truck that looks cool AND for hauling capacity, then yeah a C20 with 700R4 will do you just fine.


Tradin' up dimes for nickels...
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My \'65 Chevy C-20