1970 c30 what to look for - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brysenj · 08-12-2016, 09:04 AM

Okay I'm looking at what a guy says is a 1970 c30 with a 292 and 4 in the floor with a flatbed 😃 But have never played with c30s just a 1970 and 1971 c10 what are some things I want to look at and for with a c30 don't even have an idea it's kinda rough and need to know what to look for
Thanks for the help

**68350** · 08-12-2016, 09:23 AM

One tons are the same truck as any other 67-72. It will have the raised pod cab lights if it's original cab.

**LockDoc** · 08-12-2016, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Brysenj

Okay I'm looking at what a guy says is a 1970 c30 with a 292 and 4 in the floor with a flatbed �� But have never played with c30s just a 1970 and 1971 c10 what are some things I want to look at and for with a c30 don't even have an idea it's kinda rough and need to know what to look for
Thanks for the help

If you can, post some pictures of it.

As with any '67-'72 truck, check the cab supports, kick panels, around the heater box on the firewall side, above the windshield on the inside, and the drip rail on the outside. Any bubbles in the paint and you can bet there will be a rust hole underneath it....

The easiest way to tell if it still has the 292 I6 is that the metal lifter covers on the passengers side of the block are approx. 6" tall on the 292 I6 and approx. 4" tall on the 250 I6.

Brake parts can be hard to find for them so keep that in mind.

LockDoc

hugger6933 · 08-12-2016, 11:58 AM

Also keep in mind that the same ideas work on the C30 as do the C10's. For instance disc brake change overs from the newer square bodys are a great way to put disc brakes on and they would have the one piece wheel to get you away from the "widow maker" split rim. Also some of those one tons are geared real LOW and you can find newer rears[out of the squares] as high as 3:42. Those would help really make a much more enjoyable truck. Mine is a 71 so it has disc already. It has No power steering so thing like that change over are just like the lighter type trucks.

cypressbog · 08-12-2016, 02:04 PM

Pretty much the same things you would look for in a C10 or C20. 1 ton should have a HO72 rear end.

**special-K** · 08-13-2016, 08:32 AM

They are worth the same as a C/10 in that condition. Just a matter of what configuration is desired. Use your own judgement. If you want a C/30 it's worth it (if you think a C/10 in same condition is)

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08-12-2016, 09:04 AM	#1
Brysenj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Wrens , ga Posts: 28	1970 c30 what to look for Okay I'm looking at what a guy says is a 1970 c30 with a 292 and 4 in the floor with a flatbed 😃 But have never played with c30s just a 1970 and 1971 c10 what are some things I want to look at and for with a c30 don't even have an idea it's kinda rough and need to know what to look for Thanks for the help __________________ Brysen and his trucks 1971 Custom/10 (the big c10) 1970 C/10 (the gold truck)

08-12-2016, 09:23 AM	#2
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: 1970 c30 what to look for One tons are the same truck as any other 67-72. It will have the raised pod cab lights if it's original cab. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

08-12-2016, 11:58 AM	#4
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: 1970 c30 what to look for Also keep in mind that the same ideas work on the C30 as do the C10's. For instance disc brake change overs from the newer square bodys are a great way to put disc brakes on and they would have the one piece wheel to get you away from the "widow maker" split rim. Also some of those one tons are geared real LOW and you can find newer rears[out of the squares] as high as 3:42. Those would help really make a much more enjoyable truck. Mine is a 71 so it has disc already. It has No power steering so thing like that change over are just like the lighter type trucks.

08-12-2016, 02:04 PM	#5
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: 1970 c30 what to look for Pretty much the same things you would look for in a C10 or C20. 1 ton should have a HO72 rear end.

08-13-2016, 08:32 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1970 c30 what to look for They are worth the same as a C/10 in that condition. Just a matter of what configuration is desired. Use your own judgement. If you want a C/30 it's worth it (if you think a C/10 in same condition is) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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