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71'tahoe · 11-15-2009, 11:40 PM

Heres my newest project...I havent thought of a cool project name yet...but here is the new "shop truck" that will be used as an acutal shop truck..

The truck is a c-20.The strange part is it has trailing arms and coils.Were there any trucks built that way?

The rear axle looks like it has factory welded panhard bar bracket and the axlle saddles look like they are factory also.

It has the same rear axle as my 65 1 ton truck.It has a swapped in v8 on modded 6 cylinder mounts.

My plans are to swap in later model disc brakes with hydro boost. Taller coils in the front. Id like to find some factory 8 lug 19.5" wheels and do a power steering swap of of donor mid 80's dually.

I am looking onto swapping out the rear coils for some larger rolling sleeve air bags like the ones I used in my 97' dually.

I dont plan to do much with the body other than have my shop logo painted on the doors.

Let me know what yall think of it. good bad or indifferent..

VA72C10 · 11-15-2009, 11:50 PM

I like it. the only thing I would change is to paint the wood stakes white and the rear rims white. Would look really clean. But it will be an awesome shop truck. I was going to open my own business and planned to buy a flatbed and do a similar theme...but decided against my own business in this economy...

Bpokey · 11-15-2009, 11:51 PM

That looks very, very clean. I would guess that most of those trucks like that were abused over the years. I wish the body on mine looked like that. Looks very cool to me.

chevy72pu · 11-15-2009, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71'tahoe

Heres my newest project...I havent thought of a cool project name yet...but here is the new "shop truck" that will be used as an acutal shop truck..

The truck is a c-20.The strange part is it has trailing arms and coils.Were there any trucks built that way?

The rear axle looks like it has factory welded panhard bar bracket and the axlle saddles look like they are factory also.

It has the same rear axle as my 65 1 ton truck.It has a swapped in v8 on modded 6 cylinder mounts.

My plans are to swap in later model disc brakes with hydro boost. Taller coils in the front. Id like to find some factory 8 lug 19.5" wheels and do a power steering swap of of donor mid 80's dually.

I am looking onto swapping out the rear coils for some larger rolling sleeve air bags like the ones I used in my 97' dually.

I dont plan to do much with the body other than have my shop logo painted on the doors.

Let me know what yall think of it. good bad or indifferent..

Hot Dang! Great starter truck for any project. Here's one that is already done.

71'tahoe · 11-16-2009, 12:04 AM

Thanks guys!

I plan to swap out the green wheels for some newer mid 80's wheels later this week...I will be painting them off white also!! The color on the racks is still up in the air..I was thinking about changing the color to an off white also just need some one to photo shop it first...I plan to also powder coat the 19.5"s when i find some. I know american force sells them new but kinda want to find some used of a bread truck or something..

Chevy72pu,that one clean truck!

chevy72pu · 11-16-2009, 12:06 AM

Thanks. Haven't got my hands on it yet. Waiting on transport. Will post more pixs soon.

71'tahoe · 11-16-2009, 12:13 AM

Back in my earlier years(I was 18,now 32) i dated a girl who showed horses. Her and her brother both had 67/68 dually flat beds hers was an emerald green her brothers was a saphire blue. There dad built them each one. She used hers for hauling her horses..They looked just like yours other than the color of course..
You have someone hauling it for you yet?

UltraBlue71 · 11-16-2009, 01:25 AM

I think if you rebuilt the wood bedsides and kept them "natural" looking with some clear polyurethane, and shiney new hardware that would be cool....

tdave00 · 11-16-2009, 01:44 AM

Looks like a pretty clean truck Greg.

Subscribed and looking forward to the progress.

BTW. Saw this thread tonight about flatbeds. Check it out.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309379

tdave00 · 11-16-2009, 04:14 AM

Few pics from that thread for inspiration.

BTW....You got the privilege of this being my 1,000th post.

big_al_71 · 11-16-2009, 06:33 AM

I like it, cant wait to see what you do with it..

**slomotion** · 11-16-2009, 09:27 AM

Do you by any chance have the spid (build) sheet still attached to the glove box door?

It looks like your wheels have already been changed out. From the factory they probably would have been a two-piece wheel.

You may have a pretty rare truck! I was told that GM didn't build a 3/4 ton dually truck even though my build sheet listed it. The distinction is (aside from the badging) the 3/4 ton had trailing arms and coil springs, the one ton had leaf springs. I called the restoration pack office in Flint Mich. This is what I was told; in 1968 1,100 flat bed 3/4 ton trucks were ordered, but they had no record of any C20 dually's being ordered. The lady said since GM didn't keep track of any production runs that were less than 1%, a C20 with factory dual rear wheels means it is probably 1 of 11 or less.

I would guess that yours had a 292 in it originally.

Counting your's and mine, I only know of three.

tdave00 · 11-16-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slomotion

You may have a pretty rare truck! I was told that GM didn't build a 3/4 ton dually truck even though my build sheet listed it. The distinction is (aside from the badging) the 3/4 ton had trailing arms and coil springs, the one ton had leaf springs. I called the restoration pack office in Flint Mich. This is what I was told; in 1968 1,100 flat bed 3/4 ton trucks were ordered, but they had no record of any C20 dually's being ordered. The lady said since GM didn't keep track of any production runs that were less than 1%, a C20 with factory dual rear wheels means it is probably 1 of 11 or less.

I would guess that yours had a 292 in it originally.

Counting your's and mine, I only know of three.

Isn't Greg's truck a 67?

**slomotion** · 11-16-2009, 06:46 PM

It may be, I was going on the big back window.

72BlckButy · 11-16-2009, 09:17 PM

Love the new project! These "work" trucks have really been catching my eye lately.

71'tahoe · 11-16-2009, 09:45 PM

Slomotion, The wheels are still the 2 piece split rims.I havent check the glove box door yet,I will tomarrow. Wow 1 of 11 thats crazy..Thanks for the insight on the rarity of these c-20 options..the back window was throwing me off too but the title says 67'

Thanks Big al. I dont plan to change much just enough to make it safe to drive and haul heavy loads...I wouldnt put it past me to hook a bobcat behind it..I believe a truck should be used as a truck..lol Just my 2 cents worth.

72 blkbuty,
The shop/work truck theme seems to be going strong..I will how ever work the beejeesus out of mine..

I will post more pics soon

**slomotion** · 11-16-2009, 10:01 PM

Everything I said was appropriate to a '68. I don't know about the '67 year group. Sorry, I thought yours was a '68. I'll see if I can find that 800 number. It may be worth checking out your truck just to know.

tdave00 · 11-16-2009, 11:38 PM

Most likely a 67 then (fenders). It would be interesting to call that number and get some info. I bet since it's a 67 that it's even more rare.

**slomotion** · 11-17-2009, 09:18 AM

71'tahoe, Go to Google and type in
"GM Restoration Packet" click on the first line (chevytrucks.org restoration pack). This will give you what you need to find the info on your truck. There's also info there for our Canadian neighbors.

Good Luck!

71'tahoe · 11-17-2009, 07:24 PM

Slomotion,
Thanks for all the help,I really appreciate it!

**slomotion** · 11-17-2009, 10:09 PM

You're welcome! Let us know what you find out.

**nbrfd007** · 11-18-2009, 11:48 PM

Great truck pics! Love them Flatbeds!

71'tahoe · 04-19-2019, 10:38 PM

So here are some updated photos and where I am with the build.

She is getting worked as an ole truck was meant to be. The 307 gave up its fight and I have replaced it with a 350 4 bolt main engine from my brother's old 85' C30 dually. I have a YouTube video of it when I first fired it up after installing it. I'll try to post here.

71'tahoe · 04-19-2019, 10:42 PM

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She served as a stage once for a bluegrass one man band at my farm when I had a big motorcycle shindig a few years ago.

71'tahoe · 04-19-2019, 10:50 PM

Last fall I had a good friend of mine letter the doors with my farm name. A short story about the name HAY DOG. A good friend of mine's Grandfather used to always greet everyone by saying HEY DOG... So since my friends Grandfather has passed away and how He impacted my life with his knowledge and personality, and also the fact that my small farm does mainly hay....It was only fitting to call the truck "HAY DOG" in remembrance of Howie Manker.

11-15-2009, 11:40 PM	#1
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... Heres my newest project...I havent thought of a cool project name yet...but here is the new "shop truck" that will be used as an acutal shop truck.. The truck is a c-20.The strange part is it has trailing arms and coils.Were there any trucks built that way? The rear axle looks like it has factory welded panhard bar bracket and the axlle saddles look like they are factory also. It has the same rear axle as my 65 1 ton truck.It has a swapped in v8 on modded 6 cylinder mounts. My plans are to swap in later model disc brakes with hydro boost. Taller coils in the front. Id like to find some factory 8 lug 19.5" wheels and do a power steering swap of of donor mid 80's dually. I am looking onto swapping out the rear coils for some larger rolling sleeve air bags like the ones I used in my 97' dually. I dont plan to do much with the body other than have my shop logo painted on the doors. Let me know what yall think of it. good bad or indifferent..

11-15-2009, 11:50 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... I like it. the only thing I would change is to paint the wood stakes white and the rear rims white. Would look really clean. But it will be an awesome shop truck. I was going to open my own business and planned to buy a flatbed and do a similar theme...but decided against my own business in this economy... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-15-2009, 11:51 PM	#3
Bpokey Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Belle Chasse LA Posts: 147	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... That looks very, very clean. I would guess that most of those trucks like that were abused over the years. I wish the body on mine looked like that. Looks very cool to me.

11-16-2009, 12:04 AM	#5
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... Thanks guys! I plan to swap out the green wheels for some newer mid 80's wheels later this week...I will be painting them off white also!! The color on the racks is still up in the air..I was thinking about changing the color to an off white also just need some one to photo shop it first...I plan to also powder coat the 19.5"s when i find some. I know american force sells them new but kinda want to find some used of a bread truck or something.. Chevy72pu,that one clean truck!

11-16-2009, 12:06 AM	#6
chevy72pu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sandersville, GA Posts: 298	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... Thanks. Haven't got my hands on it yet. Waiting on transport. Will post more pixs soon.

11-16-2009, 12:13 AM	#7
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... Back in my earlier years(I was 18,now 32) i dated a girl who showed horses. Her and her brother both had 67/68 dually flat beds hers was an emerald green her brothers was a saphire blue. There dad built them each one. She used hers for hauling her horses..They looked just like yours other than the color of course.. You have someone hauling it for you yet? Last edited by 71'tahoe; 11-16-2009 at 12:13 AM.

11-16-2009, 01:25 AM	#8
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... I think if you rebuilt the wood bedsides and kept them "natural" looking with some clear polyurethane, and shiney new hardware that would be cool.... __________________ "You can put lipstick on a pig, sure it's pretty pig, but it's still just a PIG... 71 LWB Last edited by UltraBlue71; 11-16-2009 at 01:25 AM.

11-16-2009, 01:44 AM	#9
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... Looks like a pretty clean truck Greg. Subscribed and looking forward to the progress. BTW. Saw this thread tonight about flatbeds. Check it out. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309379 __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor Last edited by tdave00; 11-16-2009 at 04:10 AM.

11-16-2009, 04:14 AM	#10
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... Few pics from that thread for inspiration. BTW....You got the privilege of this being my 1,000th post. __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor Last edited by tdave00; 11-16-2009 at 06:37 PM.

11-16-2009, 06:33 AM	#11
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... I like it, cant wait to see what you do with it.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-16-2009, 09:27 AM	#12
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... Do you by any chance have the spid (build) sheet still attached to the glove box door? It looks like your wheels have already been changed out. From the factory they probably would have been a two-piece wheel. You may have a pretty rare truck! I was told that GM didn't build a 3/4 ton dually truck even though my build sheet listed it. The distinction is (aside from the badging) the 3/4 ton had trailing arms and coil springs, the one ton had leaf springs. I called the restoration pack office in Flint Mich. This is what I was told; in 1968 1,100 flat bed 3/4 ton trucks were ordered, but they had no record of any C20 dually's being ordered. The lady said since GM didn't keep track of any production runs that were less than 1%, a C20 with factory dual rear wheels means it is probably 1 of 11 or less. I would guess that yours had a 292 in it originally. Counting your's and mine, I only know of three. Attached Images __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

11-16-2009, 06:46 PM	#14
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... It may be, I was going on the big back window. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

11-16-2009, 09:17 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... Love the new project! These "work" trucks have really been catching my eye lately. __________________ -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)

11-16-2009, 09:45 PM	#16
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... Slomotion, The wheels are still the 2 piece split rims.I havent check the glove box door yet,I will tomarrow. Wow 1 of 11 thats crazy..Thanks for the insight on the rarity of these c-20 options..the back window was throwing me off too but the title says 67' Thanks Big al. I dont plan to change much just enough to make it safe to drive and haul heavy loads...I wouldnt put it past me to hook a bobcat behind it..I believe a truck should be used as a truck..lol Just my 2 cents worth. 72 blkbuty, The shop/work truck theme seems to be going strong..I will how ever work the beejeesus out of mine.. I will post more pics soon

11-16-2009, 10:01 PM	#17
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... Everything I said was appropriate to a '68. I don't know about the '67 year group. Sorry, I thought yours was a '68. I'll see if I can find that 800 number. It may be worth checking out your truck just to know. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."



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11-16-2009, 11:38 PM	#18
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... Most likely a 67 then (fenders). It would be interesting to call that number and get some info. I bet since it's a 67 that it's even more rare. __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

11-17-2009, 09:18 AM	#19
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... 71'tahoe, Go to Google and type in "GM Restoration Packet" click on the first line (chevytrucks.org restoration pack). This will give you what you need to find the info on your truck. There's also info there for our Canadian neighbors. Good Luck! __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

11-17-2009, 07:24 PM	#20
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... Slomotion, Thanks for all the help,I really appreciate it!

11-17-2009, 10:09 PM	#21
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... You're welcome! Let us know what you find out. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

11-18-2009, 11:48 PM	#22
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... Great truck pics! Love them Flatbeds!

04-19-2019, 10:38 PM	#23
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... So here are some updated photos and where I am with the build. She is getting worked as an ole truck was meant to be. The 307 gave up its fight and I have replaced it with a 350 4 bolt main engine from my brother's old 85' C30 dually. I have a YouTube video of it when I first fired it up after installing it. I'll try to post here. Attached Images

04-19-2019, 10:42 PM	#24
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: I have joined the ranks of the 67-72 guys... She served as a stage once for a bluegrass one man band at my farm when I had a big motorcycle shindig a few years ago.

04-19-2019, 10:50 PM	#25
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Hay Dog Last fall I had a good friend of mine letter the doors with my farm name. A short story about the name HAY DOG. A good friend of mine's Grandfather used to always greet everyone by saying HEY DOG... So since my friends Grandfather has passed away and how He impacted my life with his knowledge and personality, and also the fact that my small farm does mainly hay....It was only fitting to call the truck "HAY DOG" in remembrance of Howie Manker. Attached Images

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