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Young One
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: La Porte Indiana
Posts: 138
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![]() ![]() It will be a 4sp 4x4 with the np205 transfer case. It will have a 454 bored to a 468. It will be used for heavy towing and winter/farm work so should I get a 3/4 ton or can I get a 1/2 ton. Will put a dana 60 up front and a dana 70 or GM 14 bolt in the rear with 4.56-4.88 gears. It will be lifted 8-12 inches. Will run 35's-38's. What model is best, there are so many. Can I get a 1/2 ton and swap in 3/4 ton or 1 ton running gear or should I get a bigger model. I don't care if it's a Chevy or GMC as both look good. I'd perfer to know about 69's so I can build one up and paint it Hugger orange to pull my 69 Daytona yellow camaro. I know this is probably nerdy but I'm not sure what to search for. If anyone has any input please e-mail me at bkkjnelson@csinet.net |
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Firefighter
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Yellville, Ar, USA
Posts: 1,943
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As far as the year goes, you would just have to decide which body style you liked better also the interior like door panels and such also if you wanted drum or disc brakes up front. Also I would definitely go with a 3/4 or 1 ton or just the axles, being as you intend on pulling with it. I myself prefer '72's because I like the grilles, door panels, and the disc brakes up front.
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'72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA ![]() ![]() Last edited by BLACK AND BLUE 67-72; 10-28-2003 at 01:48 PM. |
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: St. James, MO
Posts: 1,239
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I don't believe which year or which model is really much of an issue if you plan to make all the mods you hint at.
What's more important is that your goal is not consistant. Lifting a truck that high and using such big wheels/tires is not really compatible with heavy-duty towing and farm truck use.
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: West Des Moines, Ia
Posts: 3,233
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i say go with a 1 ton longhorn if you can find one year is up to you in matter of fact it is all up to you it just depends on what look you are going for, do you want a swb or a lwb? like i said it is your decision do what you want
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Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO |
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computer illiterate
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Des Moines, IA
Posts: 6,446
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their is one hack of a deal on the parts board for a 69 4x4 i dont think you can beat it here is the link
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=73503
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field
Posts: 5,597
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Welcome to the board from W. Tennessee.
I have a 1/2 ton 4X4 that I converted over to 3/4 ton. It has a small 4" lift and 33" tires. The front disc brakes on 71-72 are only 1/2 ton trtucks, but if you swap over, do like I did, and use mid 70's axels and suspension (disc brakes ![]() |
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