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six4nine5 · 07-01-2008, 10:31 PM

I've been a fan of 67-72 trucks practically all my life. My grandfather had one and since I was young, I was hooked.

About a month and a half ago, I finally got a chance to get one for myself. It is a 1972 Chevy C-20 Long bed with a 350 engine and I think 350 transmission, p/s, p/b, and a/c(but previous owner took it out). I always wanted a short bed, but this one's grown on me.

Since I bought it, I've blacked out the windows, blacked out the grill and Chevy emblem, added seat belts, and added led bulbs on tail lights & parking lights(just to make sure the lenses stay clear). I've also made plates to block the holes in the cab where the a/c went.

I have lots of plans for it for the future, and I appreciate all the knowledge and input everyone has to offer here. Hopefully, I can contribute something as well in the future.

And now, the pics:

67_C-30 · 07-01-2008, 10:36 PM

Cool truck! Welcome to the board. A buddy of mine has those wheels on an '06 C2500 Duramax truck. That's an interesting twist with a lowered 8 lug truck!

Spray-Bomb · 07-01-2008, 10:41 PM

I like it !!!

Jcentsr6 · 07-01-2008, 10:48 PM

WELCOME

join the LWB club....we dont have many out there. LOL (MODS we need a LWB CLUB by the way)

(I wanted a short bed too...but now my goal is to have a great LWB truck...I want people to not even notice that its a Long Bed untill they stare at it. If that makes sense)

Good luck with the truck...everyone on here is the coolest.

six4nine5 · 07-01-2008, 11:25 PM

67_c30 Thats one thing I liked about the truck when I first saw it. Even though there aren't many choices for 8 lug wheels, I think the previous owner got it right...... for now

Spray bomb Cant wait to see the 77 when its done

Jcentsr6

on the long bed club. Theres nothing wrong with being big & beautiful

There's a few things I want to do, but just gotta wait for the funds. I want to paint the truck, because the current flat black paint on it is cracking a bit on the hood, add bucket seats with a custom center console and sound system(since the dash is already cut), relocate the gas tank under the bed, add headers(still debating because it is loud as is

with the 40 series flowmasters and pipes exiting out the side), install sport mirrors, and whatever else I can daydream about.

67_C-30 · 07-01-2008, 11:29 PM

Sounds like a plan. Be sure to start yourself a build thread so we can keep up with it.

thirdstreettito · 07-02-2008, 12:19 AM

Nice truck! I thought Eww at first but then I kept looking and now I like the rims! Build thread please!

Luvlegs · 07-02-2008, 12:31 AM

very cool.... looks clean

Jerry Jones · 07-02-2008, 12:35 AM

Very nice, I have a '71 LWB 20 series, and trying to figgure the lowering options, I like the way yours turned out.

pmpski_1 · 07-02-2008, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry Jones

Very nice, I have a '71 LWB 20 series, and trying to figgure the lowering options, I like the way yours turned out.

Yep, same here. Do you know how it was lowered? I pretty much gave up on the lowering idea with my C20 and got some 16.5" wheels. Someday I won't be able to get tires for the rims...so I'd like to keep the lowering plan on the back burner.

Nice truck!

matthufham · 07-02-2008, 01:41 AM

what's the bed cover made of? i'm a fan of black 71/72 grilles, got my own. nice truck!

caminokid · 07-02-2008, 02:58 AM

Welcome! I too am a fan of the LWB trucks. I have two 69's one step and one fleet. I dont think I have seen a C-20 lowered before. Who ever did it...did a good job!

72BlckButy · 07-02-2008, 08:17 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

greasy68 · 07-02-2008, 11:25 AM

welcome. I dig your truck. Love the long beds.

chevy_mike · 07-02-2008, 11:33 AM

Nice ride. I just picked up a long fleetside C10 and am going to do satin black like yours, until I can do a real paint job.

tommyd241 · 07-02-2008, 12:11 PM

Welcome. Looks good! I like the murdered out look.

Joe67 · 07-02-2008, 12:51 PM

Very nice rig - welcome to the site

sleepertruck72 · 07-02-2008, 03:30 PM

six495
Nice truck ! Do you know how it was lowered ? I have a 72 3/4 ton and would like to know if there is a kit or how he did it. Thanks

May I recommend Hooker Competition headers since youre considering putting some in. I have Hookers with flowmaster 40's and 2 1/2 pipes and it sounds sweet !

jkaylor68gmc · 07-02-2008, 03:48 PM

cool truck and welcome to the board from East Tennessee and TRUCK BUILDER magazine

six4nine5 · 07-03-2008, 12:00 AM

Thanks everyone.

The bed cover was made by the previous owner. It is just an aluminum frame wrapped in vinyl with bungees holding it down.

As far as the drop, I know he did it with springs, but don't know if he used anything else, or what springs he used. I will get in contact with the previous owner tomorrow and let you guys know. I can't be the only c-20 scraping speed bumps.

67_C-30 · 07-03-2008, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by six4nine5

I can't be the only c-20 scraping speed bumps.

I'm sure you're not the only one, but there aren't that many around. If your's is a coil spring 3/4 ton, regular ECE, CPP, etc. drop springs are probably what they are.

six4nine5 · 07-03-2008, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I'm sure you're not the only one, but there aren't that many around. If your's is a coil spring 3/4 ton, regular ECE, CPP, etc. drop springs are probably what they are.

Im sure Im not the only one, but the more the merrier

pcorriveau951 · 07-03-2008, 01:12 AM

Very sweet looking truck!!!! love the pic of the side view all blacked out with alittle chrome. te body looks like its pretty straight as it is now, any rust spots that you have noticed? all you need now is a rear chrome bumper.

where in socal are you at?

semperfidoordie · 07-03-2008, 12:21 AM

welcome from So Cal as well. Feel free to join us at the SoCal Board Meet if you'd like. the link is in my siggy for more info.

minime's 68' · 07-04-2008, 09:54 AM

Nice!! Looks fun to drive. What kind of rims are those, and what size

07-01-2008, 10:31 PM	#1
six4nine5 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 5	Allow me to introduce myself... with pics I've been a fan of 67-72 trucks practically all my life. My grandfather had one and since I was young, I was hooked. About a month and a half ago, I finally got a chance to get one for myself. It is a 1972 Chevy C-20 Long bed with a 350 engine and I think 350 transmission, p/s, p/b, and a/c(but previous owner took it out). I always wanted a short bed, but this one's grown on me. Since I bought it, I've blacked out the windows, blacked out the grill and Chevy emblem, added seat belts, and added led bulbs on tail lights & parking lights(just to make sure the lenses stay clear). I've also made plates to block the holes in the cab where the a/c went. I have lots of plans for it for the future, and I appreciate all the knowledge and input everyone has to offer here. Hopefully, I can contribute something as well in the future. And now, the pics:

07-01-2008, 10:36 PM	#2
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics Cool truck! Welcome to the board. A buddy of mine has those wheels on an '06 C2500 Duramax truck. That's an interesting twist with a lowered 8 lug truck! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

07-01-2008, 10:41 PM	#3
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics I like it !!! __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

07-01-2008, 10:48 PM	#4
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics WELCOME join the LWB club....we dont have many out there. LOL (MODS we need a LWB CLUB by the way) (I wanted a short bed too...but now my goal is to have a great LWB truck...I want people to not even notice that its a Long Bed untill they stare at it. If that makes sense) Good luck with the truck...everyone on here is the coolest. __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next. Last edited by Jcentsr6; 07-01-2008 at 10:48 PM.

07-01-2008, 11:25 PM	#5
six4nine5 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 5	Thanks 67_c30 Thats one thing I liked about the truck when I first saw it. Even though there aren't many choices for 8 lug wheels, I think the previous owner got it right...... for now Spray bomb Cant wait to see the 77 when its done Jcentsr6 on the long bed club. Theres nothing wrong with being big & beautiful There's a few things I want to do, but just gotta wait for the funds. I want to paint the truck, because the current flat black paint on it is cracking a bit on the hood, add bucket seats with a custom center console and sound system(since the dash is already cut), relocate the gas tank under the bed, add headers(still debating because it is loud as is with the 40 series flowmasters and pipes exiting out the side), install sport mirrors, and whatever else I can daydream about.

07-01-2008, 11:29 PM	#6
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics Sounds like a plan. Be sure to start yourself a build thread so we can keep up with it. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

07-02-2008, 12:19 AM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics Nice truck! I thought Eww at first but then I kept looking and now I like the rims! Build thread please! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

07-02-2008, 12:31 AM	#8
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics very cool.... looks clean __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

07-02-2008, 12:35 AM	#9
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics Very nice, I have a '71 LWB 20 series, and trying to figgure the lowering options, I like the way yours turned out. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

07-02-2008, 01:41 AM	#11
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics what's the bed cover made of? i'm a fan of black 71/72 grilles, got my own. nice truck!

07-02-2008, 02:58 AM	#12
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics Welcome! I too am a fan of the LWB trucks. I have two 69's one step and one fleet. I dont think I have seen a C-20 lowered before. Who ever did it...did a good job! __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

07-02-2008, 08:17 AM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics to the board from Mid-MO!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-02-2008, 11:25 AM	#14
greasy68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: austin texas Posts: 202	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics welcome. I dig your truck. Love the long beds. __________________ Mike 68 C10 LWB midnight blue metallic 307ci, 700R4, HEI front discs, leaf spring rear tilt steering wheel, stock ride height, rally wheels, 2007 Dodge Charger(Hemi)

07-02-2008, 11:33 AM	#15
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics Nice ride. I just picked up a long fleetside C10 and am going to do satin black like yours, until I can do a real paint job. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

07-02-2008, 12:11 PM	#16
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics Welcome. Looks good! I like the murdered out look.



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07-02-2008, 12:51 PM	#17
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics Very nice rig - welcome to the site __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

07-02-2008, 03:30 PM	#18
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics six495 Nice truck ! Do you know how it was lowered ? I have a 72 3/4 ton and would like to know if there is a kit or how he did it. Thanks May I recommend Hooker Competition headers since youre considering putting some in. I have Hookers with flowmaster 40's and 2 1/2 pipes and it sounds sweet ! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

07-02-2008, 03:48 PM	#19
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics cool truck and welcome to the board from East Tennessee and TRUCK BUILDER magazine __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

07-03-2008, 12:00 AM	#20
six4nine5 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 5	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics Thanks everyone. The bed cover was made by the previous owner. It is just an aluminum frame wrapped in vinyl with bungees holding it down. As far as the drop, I know he did it with springs, but don't know if he used anything else, or what springs he used. I will get in contact with the previous owner tomorrow and let you guys know. I can't be the only c-20 scraping speed bumps.

07-03-2008, 01:12 AM	#23
pcorriveau951 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 147	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics Very sweet looking truck!!!! love the pic of the side view all blacked out with alittle chrome. te body looks like its pretty straight as it is now, any rust spots that you have noticed? all you need now is a rear chrome bumper. where in socal are you at?

07-03-2008, 12:21 AM	#24
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics welcome from So Cal as well. Feel free to join us at the SoCal Board Meet if you'd like. the link is in my siggy for more info. __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

07-04-2008, 09:54 AM	#25
minime's 68' Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 53	Re: Allow me to introduce myself... with pics Nice!! Looks fun to drive. What kind of rims are those, and what size

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