1972 c20 shortbed??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigO61 · 10-07-2011, 09:56 PM

Looking for some input! One trip to the pamona swap meet i saw an all black 1972 shortbed 3/4 ton layed out towing a two car trailer, and ive never forgot it. So Im thinking of choping my truck down to a short bed and using the bed it has now that is super clean and has the side toolbox and a aux fuel tank for a trailer and getting a short box for the truck and doing a flip kit with step notch and tow/helper bags over the axle.

The front get the drop spindles and bag the front or lowering springs. The truck is a full option truck 402/th400 and power everything except windows and locks.

The finnished project, i want it to be a clean truck that can tow anything.

alot say keep it longbed and low and some say cut it??? thanks for the input, Oscar

**lolife99** · 10-07-2011, 10:20 PM

If I had your truck it would be a slammed "single cab" dually on 22" semi wheels.
VERY nice truck.
Keep it a longbed!

Sicklajoie · 10-07-2011, 10:40 PM

Keep. It. A. Longbed.
Please.

Sequoyah · 10-07-2011, 10:56 PM

Keep it a longbed so it will still be a good truck to tow with.

GASoline71 · 10-07-2011, 11:00 PM

Long beds are real trucks... keep it like it is mang!

Nice lookin' rig BTW...

Gary

dan42 · 10-08-2011, 12:06 AM

Another vote for longbed. If you really wnat a shortie just go buy one. Much easier and cleaner. But in the end, it's your truck.

8door · 10-08-2011, 12:32 AM

Do what you want, but consider the capability
of a long bed as a tow rig works a lot better than a short
framed truck.
Less sway and better handling in curves.
It being a 3 quart makes it perfect to haul any loads.

wild4wheels · 10-08-2011, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

If I had your truck it would be a slammed "single cab" dually on 22" semi wheels.
VERY nice truck.
Keep it a longbed!

Ahh Snap, I shoulda done that with the Longhorn! Thats a really good idea.

Keep it a longbed man

haysonj · 10-08-2011, 06:12 AM

Everyone always says short beds don't tow good but I have never had a problem with mine. Mine was a 1/2 ton and I put 3/4 ton running gear under it. Has a FI 383, T400, Gear Vendors, and a Corp 14 bolt rear. I have had this truck up to 70 mph and never had a problem. I have towed all over Calif and it will take any grade at 55/60 mph without any strain. Look at tractors that tow mobile homes it is a very short wheel base and if you build it right there will not be a problem towing.

BigO61 · 10-13-2011, 10:33 PM

thanks for ths input guys! i figured out what im going to do, im following what lolife99 said, but i want to get the original c30 wheels for it.

**special-K** · 10-14-2011, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haysonj

Everyone always says short beds don't tow good but I have never had a problem with mine. Mine was a 1/2 ton and I put 3/4 ton running gear under it. Has a FI 383, T400, Gear Vendors, and a Corp 14 bolt rear. I have had this truck up to 70 mph and never had a problem. I have towed all over Calif and it will take any grade at 55/60 mph without any strain. Look at tractors that tow mobile homes it is a very short wheel base and if you build it right there will not be a problem towing.

Longbeds are "better" is probably a better statement. I think that comes from most 2wd shortbeds being coil spring. The point here is why shorten a perfectly good highly optioned example of a righteous C/20 to have a shortbed,especially if you want to tow. Some just can't get their minds past the whole shortbed thing,which initiates most people to these trucks,and realize each different model of these trucks is cool and has it's own merit for different purposes. The C/20 workhorse was king when towing a race car,hauling a camper,horse trailer or any other form of recreation back in the day. They were the pride and joy of many and they are best seen as what they were and still can be. Just a handsome handy hauler.

Gus350 · 10-14-2011, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

If I had your truck it would be a slammed "single cab" dually on 22" semi wheels.
VERY nice truck.
Keep it a longbed!

I would like to some pics of rigs built this way ........I have a clean c20 myself and this could be something to consider......Just sayin

yuccales · 10-14-2011, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haysonj

Everyone always says short beds don't tow good but I have never had a problem with mine. Mine was a 1/2 ton and I put 3/4 ton running gear under it. Has a FI 383, T400, Gear Vendors, and a Corp 14 bolt rear. I have had this truck up to 70 mph and never had a problem. I have towed all over Calif and it will take any grade at 55/60 mph without any strain. Look at tractors that tow mobile homes it is a very short wheel base and if you build it right there will not be a problem towing.

Good looking rig!

72GMCK-2500 · 10-14-2011, 02:45 PM

Thats a beautiful truck, keep it original! keep it a longbed.

Longhorn Man · 10-14-2011, 08:40 PM

That truck is too nice to chop all up IMO.

Pop's C-10 · 10-14-2011, 08:43 PM

leave it as is...that is a sweet ride..

bollybib · 10-14-2011, 09:21 PM

Please don't hack it up. Thank you.

Meatman · 10-16-2011, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GASoline71

Long beds are real trucks... keep it like it is mang!

Nice lookin' rig BTW...

Gary

I'll agree with this guy. Don't cut up that truck, its way to nice for that.

YBNORML · 10-16-2011, 12:23 PM

It's your truck, do what you want

Personally, I would go short box. JMHO
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gearys 5600 · 10-16-2011, 12:49 PM

longbed

**Boog** · 10-16-2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigO61

thanks for ths input guys! i figured out what im going to do, im following what lolife99 said, but i want to get the original c30 wheels for it.

Oscar's got a plan. Can anyone photoshop his truck with the dually setup and wheels? Should be an easy makeover.

wild4wheels · 10-16-2011, 01:56 PM

well here is something different ... ya wouldn't have to do a raised version, just run lower profile tires

**70cst** · 10-16-2011, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigO61

thanks for ths input guys! i figured out what im going to do, im following what lolife99 said, but i want to get the original c30 wheels for it.

Words of wisdom

10-07-2011, 09:56 PM	#1
BigO61 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: W. Sacramento, Ca Posts: 85	1972 c20 shortbed??? Looking for some input! One trip to the pamona swap meet i saw an all black 1972 shortbed 3/4 ton layed out towing a two car trailer, and ive never forgot it. So Im thinking of choping my truck down to a short bed and using the bed it has now that is super clean and has the side toolbox and a aux fuel tank for a trailer and getting a short box for the truck and doing a flip kit with step notch and tow/helper bags over the axle. The front get the drop spindles and bag the front or lowering springs. The truck is a full option truck 402/th400 and power everything except windows and locks. The finnished project, i want it to be a clean truck that can tow anything. alot say keep it longbed and low and some say cut it??? thanks for the input, Oscar Attached Images

10-07-2011, 10:20 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 1972 c20 shortbed??? If I had your truck it would be a slammed "single cab" dually on 22" semi wheels. VERY nice truck. Keep it a longbed! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-07-2011, 10:40 PM	#3
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: 1972 c20 shortbed??? Keep. It. A. Longbed. Please. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

10-07-2011, 10:56 PM	#4
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: 1972 c20 shortbed??? Keep it a longbed so it will still be a good truck to tow with. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=242380

10-08-2011, 12:06 AM	#6
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 1972 c20 shortbed??? Another vote for longbed. If you really wnat a shortie just go buy one. Much easier and cleaner. But in the end, it's your truck. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

10-08-2011, 12:32 AM	#7
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Re: 1972 c20 shortbed??? Do what you want, but consider the capability of a long bed as a tow rig works a lot better than a short framed truck. Less sway and better handling in curves. It being a 3 quart makes it perfect to haul any loads. __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

10-08-2011, 06:12 AM	#9
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: 1972 c20 shortbed??? Everyone always says short beds don't tow good but I have never had a problem with mine. Mine was a 1/2 ton and I put 3/4 ton running gear under it. Has a FI 383, T400, Gear Vendors, and a Corp 14 bolt rear. I have had this truck up to 70 mph and never had a problem. I have towed all over Calif and it will take any grade at 55/60 mph without any strain. Look at tractors that tow mobile homes it is a very short wheel base and if you build it right there will not be a problem towing. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

10-13-2011, 10:33 PM	#10
BigO61 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: W. Sacramento, Ca Posts: 85	Re: 1972 c20 shortbed??? thanks for ths input guys! i figured out what im going to do, im following what lolife99 said, but i want to get the original c30 wheels for it.

10-14-2011, 02:45 PM	#14
72GMCK-2500 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Chester Pa. Posts: 195	Re: 1972 c20 shortbed??? Thats a beautiful truck, keep it original! keep it a longbed.

10-14-2011, 08:40 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 1972 c20 shortbed??? That truck is too nice to chop all up IMO.

10-14-2011, 08:43 PM	#16
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 1972 c20 shortbed??? leave it as is...that is a sweet ride.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

10-14-2011, 09:21 PM	#17
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: 1972 c20 shortbed??? Please don't hack it up. Thank you. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

10-16-2011, 12:23 PM	#19
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: 1972 c20 shortbed??? It's your truck, do what you want Personally, I would go short box. JMHO Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

10-16-2011, 12:49 PM	#20
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: 1972 c20 shortbed??? longbed __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

10-16-2011, 01:56 PM	#22
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: 1972 c20 shortbed??? well here is something different ... ya wouldn't have to do a raised version, just run lower profile tires Attached Images __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance



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