"BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Critter · 04-18-2009, 09:27 PM

I love looking at the "BIG" trucks and would love to one day have a C-40 wrecker, so I was thinking we need a forum for them specifically. I don't think it would have to be broke down into sizes or specific year models or anything, just one link for everything and see how it goes. Maybe it could go below the "S10 S15 Luv Blazer II" section. Anyway, look at this post for some more info.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post3264818

So, lets vote and see if the moderators think it’s warranted to make this new section. I included a pic of one of my recent finds; I would LOVE to have something like this!

Critter · 04-18-2009, 10:24 PM

Oh yeah, you guys that DO own one of these bad mamma-jammas, please post some pics for the heck of it.

harry · 05-13-2010, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Critter

Oh yeah, you guys that DO own one of these bad mamma-jammas, please post some pics for the heck of it.

this one is for sale in New Zealand and its running a 427 BB.Kinda cool dont you think

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-18-2009, 10:58 PM

They definetly should have more attention paid to them ..they are too cool.

sierra4x4 · 04-19-2009, 01:43 AM

I think these big brutes are cool and it would be nice to have a forum for them becouse their is not alot of info floating around the web on them. I think a lot of poeple on here could answer questions about them.

B52fizzle · 04-19-2009, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sierra4x4

I think these big brutes are cool and it would be nice to have a forum for them becouse their is not alot of info floating around the web on them. I think a lot of poeple on here could answer questions about them.

i agree gives everyone a place to go and swap questions and information on a specific type vehicle, sound familiar?

Besides we are all CHEVRELATED might as well give em a seat on the couch

Critter · 04-19-2009, 08:59 PM

No owner pics???

oldblue1968chevy · 04-19-2009, 09:26 PM

shoot there all over round here...gf dad got one, i get pic up oneday..gonna haul hay in one here in a nother month lol....i see em everywhere...

NO OWNER PICS?

RedZ71 · 04-28-2009, 05:04 PM

this one belongs to a friend

basemodel67 · 04-28-2009, 05:14 PM

I had a chance to buy a 4wd C-60, now every day I hate myself for passing on it.

B52fizzle · 04-28-2009, 07:25 PM

there would probably be more questions on this subject if people knew they could find the information.

I would be interested in, what were the differences in the different sizes, motor specs, transmissions, were the cabs the same as the smaller trucks?

If the body parts will mount up on a 1/2, 3/4 ton would it make the truck look lowered?

***Liz*** · 04-28-2009, 09:27 PM

So far we have 2 folks who say they have one and would use the area. I know there are more out there on the site, but it will take a bit more to make that happen.

I am not against a forum addition, it just needs to be justified. This poll has been open 10 days and the results are low low...

maybe start writing up some big truck posts, faqs etc and show that its needed.

77blazerchalet · 06-15-2009, 02:56 PM

There's the big "pickup conversion" variation... (the owner of that web site had contacted me about a Blazer Chalet he used to own)

**john** · 06-15-2009, 04:15 PM

I like the big guys myself but they would get more exposure on the regular 67-72 section.

72-c20 · 06-16-2009, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 77blazerchalet

There's the big "pickup conversion" variation... (the owner of that web site had contacted me about a Blazer Chalet he used to own)

now THAT is nice!!!

4dranch · 06-16-2009, 03:06 PM

saw this today on the Memphis CL $1200.00
Would make a great hauler..

powerdriver 1958 · 06-16-2009, 07:53 PM

I drove an old 72 GMC tandem dump body.401 V6 5 speed main box and a 4 speed aux. off and on for 8 years.Light loaded was ok but when I hauled sand to the batch plant 21 ton at a time (overloaded ) you needed every gear!!

Also about the same time period I pulled trailers with a 74 Chevy C60 366 V8 5 speed and 2 speed axle.

Drove a 65 Chevy fuel truck,If you left the two back compartments full and the rest empty it would wheel stand (don't ask how i know that)

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-16-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

saw this today on the Memphis CL $1200.00
Would make a great hauler..

Hmmmmmmm, Cool but the Wife would kill me

JohnC · 06-18-2009, 03:01 PM

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I would like to try and lower the body down a little bit and that would look killer!

*C-10 simplex* · 08-02-2009, 09:20 PM

We NEED a medium duty forum section; It can only be beneficial.

In the meantime please post any/all links concerning 73 and newer medium (or even heavy duty) gm trucks.

Dinos63 · 03-17-2013, 02:33 AM

my c50

**jaros44sr** · 07-08-2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77blazerchalet

There's the big "pickup conversion" variation... (the owner of that web site had contacted me about a Blazer Chalet he used to own)

I think I found my next project!

NewTown_66 · 07-16-2009, 03:16 PM

Here's my "big" truck. It's a '66 C80 with the 366 V8 and little Spicer 3152F 5speed. Going to try my best to restore it, but I'm having trouble finding parts in the northeast. If anyone knows of any good yards in NY or PA, please let me know!

**aerotruk63** · 07-16-2009, 06:35 PM

Big trucks don't rock, they just carry them.

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-15-2009, 04:48 PM

There is a yard near me with a bunch of them

View Poll Results: How many of us would look at a "BIG TRUCK" Forum
I have one of these and would post/look ALL THE TIME!	142	28.92%
I don't own one but I would definitely look at a forum for something to drool over	323	65.78%
I don't care, probably wouldn't ever even take a peek.	26	5.30%
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04-18-2009, 09:27 PM	#1
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	"BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... I love looking at the "BIG" trucks and would love to one day have a C-40 wrecker, so I was thinking we need a forum for them specifically. I don't think it would have to be broke down into sizes or specific year models or anything, just one link for everything and see how it goes. Maybe it could go below the "S10 S15 Luv Blazer II" section. Anyway, look at this post for some more info. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post3264818 So, lets vote and see if the moderators think it’s warranted to make this new section. I included a pic of one of my recent finds; I would LOVE to have something like this! Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

04-18-2009, 10:24 PM	#2
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... Oh yeah, you guys that DO own one of these bad mamma-jammas, please post some pics for the heck of it. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

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FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... They definetly should have more attention paid to them ..they are too cool. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

04-19-2009, 01:43 AM	#5
sierra4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 308	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... I think these big brutes are cool and it would be nice to have a forum for them becouse their is not alot of info floating around the web on them. I think a lot of poeple on here could answer questions about them.

04-19-2009, 08:59 PM	#7
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... No owner pics??? __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

04-19-2009, 09:26 PM	#8
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... shoot there all over round here...gf dad got one, i get pic up oneday..gonna haul hay in one here in a nother month lol....i see em everywhere... NO OWNER PICS? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-28-2009, 05:04 PM	#9
RedZ71 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 246	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... this one belongs to a friend __________________ Jonathan 2001 ECSB Silverado Z71 1971 LB C10 Custom www.z71silverado.com

04-28-2009, 05:14 PM	#10
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... I had a chance to buy a 4wd C-60, now every day I hate myself for passing on it.

04-28-2009, 07:25 PM	#11
B52fizzle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blanchard oklahoma Posts: 95	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... there would probably be more questions on this subject if people knew they could find the information. I would be interested in, what were the differences in the different sizes, motor specs, transmissions, were the cabs the same as the smaller trucks? If the body parts will mount up on a 1/2, 3/4 ton would it make the truck look lowered? __________________ 99 1500 5.3 daily driver 70 c20 307 project 74 cheyenne super10 suburban 454 my highschool baby. 62 willy's wagon sans drive train distant project

04-28-2009, 09:27 PM	#12
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... So far we have 2 folks who say they have one and would use the area. I know there are more out there on the site, but it will take a bit more to make that happen. I am not against a forum addition, it just needs to be justified. This poll has been open 10 days and the results are low low... maybe start writing up some big truck posts, faqs etc and show that its needed.

06-15-2009, 02:56 PM	#13
77blazerchalet former Chalet owner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 337	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... There's the big "pickup conversion" variation... (the owner of that web site had contacted me about a Blazer Chalet he used to own) __________________ Former owner of Chalet #1747. Current caretaker of the very old BlazerChalet.com website.

06-15-2009, 04:15 PM	#14
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... I like the big guys myself but they would get more exposure on the regular 67-72 section. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

06-16-2009, 03:06 PM	#16
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... saw this today on the Memphis CL $1200.00 Would make a great hauler.. Attached Images __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

06-16-2009, 07:53 PM	#17
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... I drove an old 72 GMC tandem dump body.401 V6 5 speed main box and a 4 speed aux. off and on for 8 years.Light loaded was ok but when I hauled sand to the batch plant 21 ton at a time (overloaded ) you needed every gear!! Also about the same time period I pulled trailers with a 74 Chevy C60 366 V8 5 speed and 2 speed axle. Drove a 65 Chevy fuel truck,If you left the two back compartments full and the rest empty it would wheel stand (don't ask how i know that) Last edited by powerdriver 1958; 06-16-2009 at 07:58 PM.



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06-18-2009, 03:01 PM	#19
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... [/QUOTE] I would like to try and lower the body down a little bit and that would look killer!

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