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flatblack67c-10 · 12-22-2004, 11:37 PM

I was wondering if anyone has ever built a c-50 pickup. I think a c-50 would make a sweet big @ss dually. I have seen quite a few of these trucks around my house, just old worn out farm trucks. Maybe slap some stepside fenders onto a lwb bed and shorten the 50's frame? Anybody got any pics?

68gmcdually · 12-26-2004, 11:11 PM

I always thought that it would be a good modification, the only draw back would be the horrible ride, that much suspension and no weight on it would be a bad daily driver.

doc_rock · 12-26-2004, 11:48 PM

With the trend lately of slamming 1 tons on airbags, you could pull something off that hasn't actually been done if you went that direction with it.....
chop up a suburban cab and turn the 50 into a crew cab monster. You could overcome the suspension shortcomings, if you're set on using such a large platform.

BLAZERMAN · 12-26-2004, 11:56 PM

Here's one that was turned into a 4x4 flatbed.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-27-2004, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Here's one that was turned into a 4x4 flatbed.

THAT THING LOOKS WICKED

flatblack67c-10 · 12-27-2004, 12:27 AM

I like ur idea doc rock. A crew cab, bagged c-50. That would kick @ss

Wonder if someone could photoshop one?

What axles are under that 4x4 flatbed?

Wonder how u could build an independent front suspension for one of these monsters if bags were to be used? Maybe fab a one ton crossmember and suspension to fit?

**kwmech** · 12-27-2004, 01:22 AM

I've been looking for a decent one, straight body AND frame for years to restore as a flatbed wrecker. Every one I look at has been thrashed and trashed. Sweet pic of the green one. Got any specs on that? Axles, tires, eng, trans?

doc_rock · 12-27-2004, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by flatblack67c-10

I like ur idea doc rock. A crew cab, bagged c-50. That would kick @ss

Wonder if someone could photoshop one?

What axles are under that 4x4 flatbed?

Wonder how u could build an independent front suspension for one of these monsters if bags were to be used? Maybe fab a one ton crossmember and suspension to fit?

aren't the mod-late 80's GMC school bus front ends independent? That's kinda all it is, a shortened school bus. As I recall, GMC 50 passenger buses were on a C50 platform, 80 passenger buses were on a C70 frame.

I'm not much of a 4WD'er, but that 50 looks like it's mean.

Tx Firefighter · 12-27-2004, 07:22 AM

I never knew thay were rare in some areas. This part of the world is chock full of them in farmer's fields. I'll bet I see 5 of them on my drive home from work just sitting abandoned on farms.

Keep in mind, the cabs are way different than normal and of course the front clip is too. You won't be able to use pickup doors or anything out of your parts piles.

GMC AMI · 12-27-2004, 07:52 AM

I have a couple of c-60 doors, why couldn't you just cut the proper angle off the front corner of the door to clear the big c's fenders. Otherwise they are the same. Up here in potato country there is also about a million of these trucks many with the tach and vac dashes. These trucks only get run in the spring and during harvest time and have quite the low miles on them.

**special-K** · 12-27-2004, 09:20 AM

The doors can be modified to work.Hey!,no comments on that 4wd?That truck is awesome!!!I want it.On TheDieselPage.com there was a C/50 PU that was Cummins powered.It had the 67-72 PU style.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-27-2004, 11:28 AM

That front axle looks like one of the old Napco axles. Here's their website, theres an awesome 2 ton 4x4 on there in the photo gallery. I think it was orange with a lot of rust on it.

www.napco4x4.org

67ChevyRedneck · 12-27-2004, 01:38 PM

I've seen a lot of nice ones, in junkyards and on farms and such. The motor and interiors may be "trashed" but becuase they sit so high and most of them were "summer farm trucks" 90% of the trucks I've seen have been perfectly straight and rust free SC trucks.

**JIMs70GMC** · 12-27-2004, 02:33 PM

That green 70 was on ebay a couple times. Not sure if it ever sold. I had some more pics of it on another computer w/ a cold and can't retrieve them yet.
I saw a nice c-50 wrecker the other day but didn't have my camera, it was parked in front of a service station. The guy i bought my 72 off of has a couple wreckers in his "yard" I'll swing by and get some pics in a couple days.

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-04-2005, 09:30 AM

Anybody have more pics?

JayDubBlazer · 01-04-2005, 10:04 AM

Yeah i like to see some more pics

*Gee_Emm* · 01-04-2005, 10:15 AM

Its from Winnipeg, I saw it going down the street once and it is HUGE!

wannabeburbowner · 01-13-2005, 04:17 AM

My uncle has a good cab for one of these I can post some pics if anybody is interested. I was looking into putting on my 71 C10, but I guess that it won't work.

Super Duck · 01-13-2005, 04:47 AM

One of thouse as a lowerd slide back would be sweet

71-longbed · 01-13-2005, 07:21 AM

this ones on ebay ... pretty tight ... way more than i'd ever need ..

**special-K** · 01-13-2005, 07:49 AM

At a day camp my son went to,they have a 4wd GMC dump truck they just use around there.I told them I want to buy it when they`re done.

Alvin · 01-13-2005, 11:39 AM

Here's a pic I got somewhere along the way.

spencra · 01-13-2005, 12:14 PM

That is one sweet, clean looking truck BLAZERMAN.

DirtyLarry · 01-13-2005, 02:30 PM

Medium duty trucks are cool.

That green 4x4 is awesome…..so is the one Alvin posted.

flatblack67c-10 · 01-13-2005, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin

Here's a pic I got somewhere along the way.

Thats what I was talking about, putting a bed on a 50. That thing looks sweet

I'm picturing it slammed on some 22.5 aluminum semi wheels

12-22-2004, 11:37 PM	#1
flatblack67c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dover, AR Posts: 120	anyone ever built a c-50 pickup? I was wondering if anyone has ever built a c-50 pickup. I think a c-50 would make a sweet big @ss dually. I have seen quite a few of these trucks around my house, just old worn out farm trucks. Maybe slap some stepside fenders onto a lwb bed and shorten the 50's frame? Anybody got any pics? __________________ was 67 chevy swb fleet now muticolored 69 step, 350/350, 3.73 posi, converted to 5 lug, torq thrust II 17x8 front 17x9.5 rear, factory air cab, fuel cell. future plans: shaved wiper cowl, shave stake pockets, phantom grille, and silver paint... 68 camaro ss396 project 54 f*rd project truck

12-26-2004, 11:11 PM	#2
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	I always thought that it would be a good modification, the only draw back would be the horrible ride, that much suspension and no weight on it would be a bad daily driver. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

12-26-2004, 11:56 PM	#4
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Here's one that was turned into a 4x4 flatbed. Attached Images

12-27-2004, 12:27 AM	#6
flatblack67c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dover, AR Posts: 120	I like ur idea doc rock. A crew cab, bagged c-50. That would kick @ss Wonder if someone could photoshop one? What axles are under that 4x4 flatbed? Wonder how u could build an independent front suspension for one of these monsters if bags were to be used? Maybe fab a one ton crossmember and suspension to fit? __________________ was 67 chevy swb fleet now muticolored 69 step, 350/350, 3.73 posi, converted to 5 lug, torq thrust II 17x8 front 17x9.5 rear, factory air cab, fuel cell. future plans: shaved wiper cowl, shave stake pockets, phantom grille, and silver paint... 68 camaro ss396 project 54 f*rd project truck

12-27-2004, 01:22 AM	#7
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,599	I've been looking for a decent one, straight body AND frame for years to restore as a flatbed wrecker. Every one I look at has been thrashed and trashed. Sweet pic of the green one. Got any specs on that? Axles, tires, eng, trans? Last edited by kwmech; 12-27-2004 at 01:26 AM.

12-26-2004, 11:48 PM	#3
doc_rock Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 84	With the trend lately of slamming 1 tons on airbags, you could pull something off that hasn't actually been done if you went that direction with it..... chop up a suburban cab and turn the 50 into a crew cab monster. You could overcome the suspension shortcomings, if you're set on using such a large platform.

12-27-2004, 07:22 AM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I never knew thay were rare in some areas. This part of the world is chock full of them in farmer's fields. I'll bet I see 5 of them on my drive home from work just sitting abandoned on farms. Keep in mind, the cabs are way different than normal and of course the front clip is too. You won't be able to use pickup doors or anything out of your parts piles. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-27-2004, 07:52 AM	#10
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	I have a couple of c-60 doors, why couldn't you just cut the proper angle off the front corner of the door to clear the big c's fenders. Otherwise they are the same. Up here in potato country there is also about a million of these trucks many with the tach and vac dashes. These trucks only get run in the spring and during harvest time and have quite the low miles on them. __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed Last edited by GMC AMI; 12-27-2004 at 07:55 AM.

12-27-2004, 09:20 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	The doors can be modified to work.Hey!,no comments on that 4wd?That truck is awesome!!!I want it.On TheDieselPage.com there was a C/50 PU that was Cummins powered.It had the 67-72 PU style. __________________ "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 ~

12-27-2004, 11:28 AM	#12
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	That front axle looks like one of the old Napco axles. Here's their website, theres an awesome 2 ton 4x4 on there in the photo gallery. I think it was orange with a lot of rust on it. www.napco4x4.org __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

12-27-2004, 01:38 PM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I've seen a lot of nice ones, in junkyards and on farms and such. The motor and interiors may be "trashed" but becuase they sit so high and most of them were "summer farm trucks" 90% of the trucks I've seen have been perfectly straight and rust free SC trucks. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-27-2004, 02:33 PM	#14
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	That green 70 was on ebay a couple times. Not sure if it ever sold. I had some more pics of it on another computer w/ a cold and can't retrieve them yet. I saw a nice c-50 wrecker the other day but didn't have my camera, it was parked in front of a service station. The guy i bought my 72 off of has a couple wreckers in his "yard" I'll swing by and get some pics in a couple days. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-04-2005, 09:30 AM	#15
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Anybody have more pics? __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-04-2005, 10:04 AM	#16
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01-04-2005, 10:15 AM	#17
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01-13-2005, 04:17 AM	#18
wannabeburbowner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Philadelphia, Ohio Posts: 253	My uncle has a good cab for one of these I can post some pics if anybody is interested. I was looking into putting on my 71 C10, but I guess that it won't work. __________________ 71 Chevy Long Bed (gettin' bagged) 84 GMC K1500 (Sold) 85 Monte Carlo SS white w/gray int. (being a dumba** and totaled it ) 85 Monte Carlo SS clone T-top (Sold) 72 Chevelle-tubbed 64 Buick Sportwagon

01-13-2005, 04:47 AM	#19
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01-13-2005, 07:21 AM	#20
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01-13-2005, 07:49 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	At a day camp my son went to,they have a 4wd GMC dump truck they just use around there.I told them I want to buy it when they`re done. __________________ "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 ~

01-13-2005, 11:39 AM	#22
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01-13-2005, 12:14 PM	#23
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01-13-2005, 02:30 PM	#24
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