Factory 1/2 ton dually??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Wulfaz · 02-24-2017, 11:35 PM

I recently was given a 1970 Chevy pickup from a family member. I am trying to figure out exactly what I now have. It has a 350 motor and is a dually (with the extra wheels going under the bed, Not sticking out the side of the truck). But according to the VIN number it is a half ton. It also has a gooseneck ball in the bed.

Did chevy make a factory 1/2 dually or did somebody do this aftermarket? Also would a 1/2 ton frame even be able to handle a gooseneck trailer?

El Dorado Jim · 02-25-2017, 12:17 AM

pictures? and welcome to the forum...

**uncle** · 02-25-2017, 08:12 AM

Probably had a cab swap.

**special-K** · 02-25-2017, 08:12 AM

Welcome to the board! Yes, pictures would help. Is it a 6-lug or 8-lug? I wonder if the cab wasn't swapped from a 1/2t onto a 1t chassis. If the wheels don't stick out it must be a factory C/30 DRW cab & chassis model. Any other factory rear would put the extra tires out past the the other tire.

No, GM never made a 1/2t dual rear truck. But, they did make a 3/4t cab & chassis. You can't tell one from a 1t till you look at the VIN or take a closer look. Both are 8-lug

Wulfaz · 02-25-2017, 11:20 AM

Here are a few pictures. I haven't had a chance to clean the truck up yet.

factorystock · 09-03-2021, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

they did make a 3/4t cab & chassis.

Yes, kind of a rare configuration, introduced in '63, disappeared somewhere after '68? Anyway, IMO, it is a regular C 20 which the previous owner added front adapter hub off a C 30, and threw some duals on back of the standard narrow C 20 axle, hence extra wide inner fender tubs for clearance. Wondering if it was done for show or if someone did it for extra stability when towing or hauling something. We'll never know, but it's an interesting concept, and not something you see everyday. Note photo is a '63 C 20 with coil rear end.

CG · 09-03-2021, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Yes, kind of a rare configuration, introduced in '63, disappeared somewhere after '68? Anyway, IMO, it is a regular C 20 which the previous owner added front adapter hub off a C 30, and threw some duals on back of the standard narrow C 20 axle, hence extra wide inner fender tubs for clearance. Wondering if it was done for show or if someone did it for extra stability when towing or hauling something. We'll never know, but it's an interesting concept, and not something you see everyday. Note photo is a '63 C 20 with coil rear end.

On my 71 C30 factory duals if I wanted to put a box on it it will require widening the bed tubs and the outside tire will stick out just a tad past the fender lip.

57taskforce · 09-03-2021, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Yes, kind of a rare configuration, introduced in '63, disappeared somewhere after '68? Anyway, IMO, it is a regular C 20 which the previous owner added front adapter hub off a C 30, and threw some duals on back of the standard narrow C 20 axle, hence extra wide inner fender tubs for clearance. Wondering if it was done for show or if someone did it for extra stability when towing or hauling something. We'll never know, but it's an interesting concept, and not something you see everyday. Note photo is a '63 C 20 with coil rear end.

Now that is some good stuff; that’s the first I’ve ever seen this documented

**LockDoc** · 09-03-2021, 10:00 PM

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Here is the '68 Longhorn Dually member 72Freak built. 133" Cab & Chassis frame with a Longhorn bed on it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=260748

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=307114

LockDoc

**special-K** · 09-04-2021, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

Now that is some good stuff; that’s the first I’ve ever seen this documented

I've seen three in my life, that I knew were C/20s. A friend had a '69 GMC C2500, so they were available at least that late. Another fine example is our fellow member Slomotion's '68 C/20. One of the nicest trucks ever shown on this site, in my opinion. wish I had a picture... or pictures. One wouldn't do it full justice.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-25-2017, 11:41 AM

I would say someone built that. It looks to have 1 ton front end and the rear inner fenders have been widened. I'm not sure about which frame it has under it. More pics please. I like it, nice truck.

yuccales · 02-25-2017, 11:51 AM

That is one cool, beefy looking rig! Home made, yes. Well done,yes.

67swb72klb · 02-25-2017, 12:10 PM

Research the VIN# and the frame numbers too there is a partial number on the frame on top by the steering box... Nice truck!

weq92f · 02-25-2017, 12:26 PM

Didn't come from the factory like that! Very likely somebody built that specifically for some working purpose.

-klb

custom10nut · 02-25-2017, 03:53 PM

Cool truck!

Carefully pull that dent, shine it up, and run!
Sit it out in the sun sun, use suction cup pullers and a rubber mallet, and that dent should come out easy.

El Dorado Jim · 02-25-2017, 04:14 PM

definitely a custom built rig,very nice! all 1 ton running gear

James the III · 02-25-2017, 04:19 PM

Dig it..

if not going to use it as a dually..
put micky steam rollers on the back..

RGT · 02-25-2017, 04:56 PM

Very cool truck

jondancer · 08-30-2021, 09:33 PM

I want that , do you still own it ?

**LockDoc** · 08-30-2021, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jondancer

I want that , do you still own it ?

He hasn't been on the board since 2017, shortly after he posted this.

**Palf70Step** · 09-01-2021, 06:51 AM

It probably was a cab/chassis style frame and some one added the longhorn bed and cab setup. A few folks did that years ago on here. I almost bought one..

tdangle · 09-01-2021, 10:00 AM

My guess is that it was a cab/chassis model that had a camper/motorhome on it. Someone took it off and then swapped cabs since the back of the cab was cut open. I like the look, especially with the widened tubs in the back. You can verify if the cab vin matches the frame vin, the frame has the last few numbers of the vin on the drivers side top of the frame right behind the motor mounts

factorystock · 09-01-2021, 08:47 PM

Old thread, but interesting. It appears somebody had the big dually idea before 1973. Chevy toyed with the idea for the '72 model year, GM artist rendition shown, but it never materialized.

CG · 09-01-2021, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Old thread, but interesting. It appears somebody had the big dually idea before 1973. Chevy toyed with the idea for the '72 model year, GM artist rendition shown, but it never materialized.

Right click ... save. Cant believe Ive never seen that pic before, thanks.

hugger6933 · 09-02-2021, 09:28 PM

Not a longhorn bed werent they all wood floors?[ Floorboards] I thought all of the longhorns had a visible seam and wood floor I need on for my one ton sitting at my shop I have a pair of step side fenders I was gonna make a dually type bed for it but it hasnt happened yet. Oh by the way, nice four eyes. Jim

02-24-2017, 11:35 PM	#1
Wulfaz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7	Factory 1/2 ton dually??? I recently was given a 1970 Chevy pickup from a family member. I am trying to figure out exactly what I now have. It has a 350 motor and is a dually (with the extra wheels going under the bed, Not sticking out the side of the truck). But according to the VIN number it is a half ton. It also has a gooseneck ball in the bed. Did chevy make a factory 1/2 dually or did somebody do this aftermarket? Also would a 1/2 ton frame even be able to handle a gooseneck trailer?

02-25-2017, 12:17 AM	#2
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? pictures? and welcome to the forum...

02-25-2017, 08:12 AM	#3
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? Probably had a cab swap.

02-25-2017, 08:12 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? Welcome to the board! Yes, pictures would help. Is it a 6-lug or 8-lug? I wonder if the cab wasn't swapped from a 1/2t onto a 1t chassis. If the wheels don't stick out it must be a factory C/30 DRW cab & chassis model. Any other factory rear would put the extra tires out past the the other tire. No, GM never made a 1/2t dual rear truck. But, they did make a 3/4t cab & chassis. You can't tell one from a 1t till you look at the VIN or take a closer look. Both are 8-lug __________________ "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 ~

02-25-2017, 11:20 AM	#5
Wulfaz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? Here are a few pictures. I haven't had a chance to clean the truck up yet. Attached Images

09-03-2021, 10:00 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,665	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? - Here is the '68 Longhorn Dually member 72Freak built. 133" Cab & Chassis frame with a Longhorn bed on it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=260748 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=307114 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-25-2017, 11:41 AM	#11
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? I would say someone built that. It looks to have 1 ton front end and the rear inner fenders have been widened. I'm not sure about which frame it has under it. More pics please. I like it, nice truck. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-25-2017, 11:51 AM	#12
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,755	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? That is one cool, beefy looking rig! Home made, yes. Well done,yes.

02-25-2017, 12:10 PM	#13
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,468	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? Research the VIN# and the frame numbers too there is a partial number on the frame on top by the steering box... Nice truck! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

02-25-2017, 12:26 PM	#14
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,166	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? Didn't come from the factory like that! Very likely somebody built that specifically for some working purpose. -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

02-25-2017, 03:53 PM	#15
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,883	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? Cool truck! Carefully pull that dent, shine it up, and run! Sit it out in the sun sun, use suction cup pullers and a rubber mallet, and that dent should come out easy.

02-25-2017, 04:14 PM	#16
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? definitely a custom built rig,very nice! all 1 ton running gear

02-25-2017, 04:19 PM	#17
James the III Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: lowell ma Posts: 750	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? Dig it.. if not going to use it as a dually.. put micky steam rollers on the back..

02-25-2017, 04:56 PM	#18
RGT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portsmouth, NH Posts: 45	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? Very cool truck __________________ 1971 C10 long bed, fleet side. 200R4 Auto, leaf spring rear. power steering.

08-30-2021, 09:33 PM	#19
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Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,110	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? It probably was a cab/chassis style frame and some one added the longhorn bed and cab setup. A few folks did that years ago on here. I almost bought one.. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-01-2021, 10:00 AM	#22
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,210	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? My guess is that it was a cab/chassis model that had a camper/motorhome on it. Someone took it off and then swapped cabs since the back of the cab was cut open. I like the look, especially with the widened tubs in the back. You can verify if the cab vin matches the frame vin, the frame has the last few numbers of the vin on the drivers side top of the frame right behind the motor mounts __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

09-01-2021, 08:47 PM	#23
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,384	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? Old thread, but interesting. It appears somebody had the big dually idea before 1973. Chevy toyed with the idea for the '72 model year, GM artist rendition shown, but it never materialized. Attached Images

09-02-2021, 09:28 PM	#25
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? Not a longhorn bed werent they all wood floors?[ Floorboards] I thought all of the longhorns had a visible seam and wood floor I need on for my one ton sitting at my shop I have a pair of step side fenders I was gonna make a dually type bed for it but it hasnt happened yet. Oh by the way, nice four eyes. Jim

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