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Chvyman1975 · 05-01-2011, 11:35 PM

Hello, can someone tell me based on the pics what year this truck is and if its a longbed or shortbed?

Driveway Dreams · 05-01-2011, 11:36 PM

Looks long to me.
EDIT: As I look again, I am even more unsure.

Chvyman1975 · 05-01-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chvyman1975

Hello, can someone tell me based on the pics what year this truck is and if its a longbed or shortbed?

well for what the guy wants for it its seems worth the drive and $500 to me. Im saying that now but will know for sure tomorrow.

trevota · 05-01-2011, 11:59 PM

60-63 and short bed

62ShortStep · 05-02-2011, 12:59 AM

The grill says 1962
...but is the grill original to the truck?

wc63 · 05-02-2011, 01:06 AM

i was thinking 62 also. but the chasis will tell also. X = 62 and older, parallel is 63 and up.

wc63 · 05-02-2011, 01:09 AM

in any case i would definately spend 5 notes on it if i had them to spare. worse case you sell that straight looking body on craiglist at a profit...but i would much rather drive it. it looks like a shorty to me also. and i love short fleets.

Chvyman1975 · 05-02-2011, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by wc63

in any case i would definately spend 5 notes on it if i had them to spare. worse case you sell that straight looking body on craiglist at a profit...but i would much rather drive it. it looks like a shorty to me also. and i love short fleets.

i have been looking at the pictures of this truck since 2 this afternoon. the guy that has it now got it from his father in law. it has a 327 and a 4 speed trans. its missing the front windshield but, ive already found it and a back glass on cl for $100 bucks.

this was some good news considering the bad news i got from the bike shop that my harley heads need a $950 head job.

Chvyman1975 · 05-02-2011, 07:28 PM

Well got it picked up today and it turned out to be a shortbed after all. It has a auto not a 4 speed. I will post pics of it in a lil while since its still up on the trailer.

**rideblue00** · 05-02-2011, 07:40 PM

What style frame does it have then?

Chvyman1975 · 05-02-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rideblue00

What style frame does it have then?

i dunno what you mean by what style frame it has....

jonzcustomshop · 05-02-2011, 07:58 PM

60-62 had an x frame and torsion bar style front suspension.
63-66 had a ladder frame and coil front springs.
def. a 60-63 cab. def. a 62 grille, and 62 cowl extensions ( inbetween door and hood)

Chvyman1975 · 05-02-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

60-62 had an x frame and torsion bar style front suspension.
63-66 had a ladder frame and coil front springs.
def. a 60-63 cab. def. a 62 grille, and 62 cowl extensions ( inbetween door and hood)

it has the x frame...

1Bad62Pro/Street · 05-02-2011, 10:03 PM

Also check the vin number.
Driver side post of door.
Like john says its got to be 60-62.
62 grille.
Does it have 62 badges?
Check the casting numbers on the 327.
What type of a auto?
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Chvyman1975 · 05-02-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

Also check the vin number.
Driver side post of door.
Like john says its got to be 60-62.
62 grille.
Does it have 62 badges?
Check the casting numbers on the 327.
What type of a auto?
Posted via Mobile Device

the vin is on the drivers side door post....

Andyboy · 05-03-2011, 01:48 AM

Nice 62

steve'62 · 05-02-2011, 10:00 PM

yup 62 short bed.....looks just like mine

erock805 · 05-04-2011, 09:58 AM

sweet score...have fun with that.

Chvyman1975 · 05-05-2011, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by erock805

sweet score...have fun with that.

thanks...its already turning into loads of fun...been cleaning years of rat dropping and left over nuts from the cab and engine bay.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 05-05-2011, 09:20 AM

I sure could use that trailer...

good score.

Chvyman1975 · 05-11-2011, 10:55 PM

Ok, cant decide what to do. I can get another 327 thats already machined 60 and needs to be reassembled. or i can pick up a running 427.

**jocko** · 05-11-2011, 11:56 PM

hey, nice truck chvyman. my 2 cents would be small block for simplicity and parts interchangability (with your current motor's accessories, etc). If you don't need the accessories (i.e. distrib, alternator, etc etc) hang onto them and you have your own in-house parts store for when you do need them from the new 327. Scour some swap meets and grab some old vetter valve covers, an old carter and git some!

Chvyman1975 · 05-12-2011, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

hey, nice truck chvyman. my 2 cents would be small block for simplicity and parts interchangability (with your current motor's accessories, etc). If you don't need the accessories (i.e. distrib, alternator, etc etc) hang onto them and you have your own in-house parts store for when you do need them from the new 327. Scour some swap meets and grab some old vetter valve covers, an old carter and git some!

thanks for the input. i was leaning towards the small block already for that reason...on the other hand..its kinda hard to pass up a $450 427 thats complete from carb to pan....lol

Chvyman1975 · 05-12-2011, 07:44 PM

ok, went looked at the 427 today. it came out of a 65 c20. i dont think thats built for performance...lol. guess its back to the 327.

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wc63 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mesa, Az. Posts: 169	Re: Help Please!! in any case i would definately spend 5 notes on it if i had them to spare. worse case you sell that straight looking body on craiglist at a profit...but i would much rather drive it. it looks like a shorty to me also. and i love short fleets.

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Chvyman1975 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winchester, CA Posts: 128	Re: Help Please!! Well got it picked up today and it turned out to be a shortbed after all. It has a auto not a 4 speed. I will post pics of it in a lil while since its still up on the trailer.

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Chvyman1975 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winchester, CA Posts: 128	Re: Help Please!! Ok, cant decide what to do. I can get another 327 thats already machined 60 and needs to be reassembled. or i can pick up a running 427.



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05-11-2011, 11:56 PM	#22
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Help Please!! hey, nice truck chvyman. my 2 cents would be small block for simplicity and parts interchangability (with your current motor's accessories, etc). If you don't need the accessories (i.e. distrib, alternator, etc etc) hang onto them and you have your own in-house parts store for when you do need them from the new 327. Scour some swap meets and grab some old vetter valve covers, an old carter and git some!

05-12-2011, 07:44 PM	#24
Chvyman1975 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winchester, CA Posts: 128	Re: Help Please!! ok, went looked at the 427 today. it came out of a 65 c20. i dont think thats built for performance...lol. guess its back to the 327.

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