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phlegm · 09-29-2006, 09:45 AM

I saw a C50 dump truck on the road the other day, that thing had seen a better day but war running at a good clip. its interesting that even at that size the tank was in the cab and the hood had the same slant as min... it looked to be a 69-72 by the looks of the hood.

Jim_PA · 09-29-2006, 10:01 AM

My curiosity got the best of me... couldn't really picture one, so I googled it....

This is a 68 I think

Here's a 71
http://www.tractorbynet.com/photos/s...php/photo/1052

phlegm · 09-29-2006, 10:05 AM

red x on the 71

Jim_PA · 09-29-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by phlegm

red x on the 71

Huh. interesting...

sameyrasmea72 · 09-29-2006, 12:21 PM

There are alot of those trucks still in use around here. Good place to find a tach if you see one sitting up some where.

BarryB · 09-29-2006, 01:20 PM

Yeah, alot are still in use. A local hardware store uses theirs for making deliveries. I should go by and sneak a pic.

57sailplane · 09-29-2006, 02:02 PM

theres alot of these used as grain trucks still today.. usally in great shape. my old land lord had one i think a 68 with a factory 427 in it. he still uses it today...

**SOON2BLAZE** · 09-29-2006, 02:16 PM

I have one i'm using as a parts truck, byrd got the tach cluster, I've taken the roof and ac dash out. Has a tall block 366 thats supposed to be super on torque but lame on HP

CPNEJR · 09-29-2006, 02:50 PM

there are a couple that were used for a fire department in a nearby town that sombody owns. one is a 67 and the other is a 68. both are for sale

72freak · 09-29-2006, 03:38 PM

They are very similar to our standard trucks. The inside dash is the same but the bottom center of the guage cluster is not notched for the steering wheel, tank is inside and its the same tank. Window regulatores inside and outside door hardware and panels are the same. Same dash pad. the doors are a little different with an angle cut at the bottom front. Hood is shorter. I have used one as my back-up dump truck for many years. Newer engine, tranny, complete brakes...runs like a champ.....mine is just awaiting a paint job!!

As mentioned above...some have 427's in them...you can normally spot a big block truck because they have a forced air intake system that has a little grille/vent on the side of the hood at the front.

When the fenders and doors come up for sale they go FAST!!!! There are 2 types of front fenders.....wide flared and normal flared...mine are normal flare.....most busses and larger duty trucks of the time were wide flared.

jsbgump · 09-29-2006, 03:54 PM

Thats one cool truck 72 freak

phlegm · 09-29-2006, 04:29 PM

Were any of these 3 speeds or all 4 spds / Autos?

72freak · 09-29-2006, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by phlegm

Were any of these 3 speeds or all 4 spds / Autos?

I have seen automatics on some of the smaller C-40's but mainly 4 speeds with 2 speed rear end..thats what mine is.

Longhorn Man · 09-29-2006, 06:03 PM

there were 5 speeds too, never seen an automatic.
I have never seen an in cab tank on one of these either...they always had a filler neck delete plate and a large tank under the cab.
If looking for a tach, make sure it is the lame 5 grand tach... not the super lame 3 grand tach.
Also this is the only *factory* place to locate vacume guages, and there is also an air pressure guage in that location if the truck came with air brakes. All you have to do is replace the bezel and the whole inst panel will fit in your 10 - 30 series truck.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 09-29-2006, 06:14 PM

mines the 4 spd withe 2 spd rear. It does have the in tank gas tank, I think all of them had small rear windows too. Theres a guy here in town that cut down a frame and put a 67-72 stepside bed on. Looks stumpy

72freak · 09-29-2006, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I have never seen an in cab tank on one of these either...they always had a filler neck delete plate and a large tank under the cab.
bezel and the whole inst panel will fit in your 10 - 30 series truck.

I see about 1/2 AND 1/2 in my searching and scrounging. Mine and three others in my area are behind the seat and my buddy has a 72 -427 one with the exterior tank. I picked up a gas tank hole delete for mine at a junk yard a few years back bacause I was planning on puting a nice aluminum one on the fram rails......hasnt happened yet.

I forgot all about it..........But mine was MANUAL steering....I found one in a junk yard with the big truck style "hydraulic ram" looking factory power steering unit. $100 later it was mine and now I have power steering. The only tough part was drilling the 1" tapered hole in the front axle/crossmember to attach the ram....It took some time!!!

69TowRig · 09-29-2006, 08:47 PM

I've seen so many of the 40s and 50s around here in NC it's not funny. I see at least a couple a week.

7387chevys · 09-29-2006, 09:22 PM

Heres the red x

I know of a green 40 or 50series that sees regular use on a nearby farm IIRC it has the 427
Shane

**clay68c10** · 09-30-2006, 01:07 AM

I drove a flatbed '70 c50 for the U of Wyoming about 8 years ago. Manual steering and a clark 5-speed w/2-speed rear. That thing made you feel like a friggin beast when you drove it. I enjoyed the hell out of it. I always wanted to swap clusters with my prevoius 68 c10 but I never did, I was probably the only one of many that drove it that would have noticed the difference....

**special-K** · 09-30-2006, 06:46 AM

I want one!I mean two.Er,three that is.1)short wrecker...2)long rollback...3)lo-side dump.It would be neat to have a tractor/5th-wheel platter set-up and a variety of trailers.I`ve always wanted to do one up with the top-o-the-line interior,pretty paint,chrome front end...maybe stacks and a visor.

72freak · 09-30-2006, 07:33 PM

Just a reminder to for who will run out and buy one...If you are in an area that the police deal with truck DOT's or there are a lot of DOT cops out in your area.........

Federal law......If your GVW or CGVW is over 10,000 you must have a
DOT health card.

If your GVW or CGVW is over 26,000 you must have a
CDL and a DOT health card.

The GVW on my 72 GMC 5500 is ....I think 19,000

Technically this applies to even normal size trucks that are pulling trailers over 10,000......If the trailer has a GVW that exceeds 10k you are supposed to have a health card.

Longhorn Man · 09-30-2006, 09:56 PM

I never knew what the weight limits were for the CDL/health card stuff.... very good info. My one ton is only rated for 9100 IIRC.

Southedisto · 09-30-2006, 10:00 PM

I drove one during the summer in high school, 366 I think. That truck was fast, way too fast for a truck with 2sp rear. Think it was a 69, raggedy fender on one side, I drove the pissouta that truck.

7387chevys · 10-02-2006, 09:26 PM

How fast would it go?
Shane

**too much stuff** · 10-02-2006, 11:01 PM

How about in 4x4? (napco) sakohntrs c-60.
Longhorn, (andy) The diesel tachs went to 4 grand...

09-29-2006, 09:45 AM	#1
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Saw a C-50 on the road I saw a C50 dump truck on the road the other day, that thing had seen a better day but war running at a good clip. its interesting that even at that size the tank was in the cab and the hood had the same slant as min... it looked to be a 69-72 by the looks of the hood. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

09-29-2006, 10:01 AM	#2
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road My curiosity got the best of me... couldn't really picture one, so I googled it.... This is a 68 I think Here's a 71 http://www.tractorbynet.com/photos/s...php/photo/1052 Last edited by Jim_PA; 09-29-2006 at 10:14 AM.

09-29-2006, 10:05 AM	#3
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road red x on the 71 __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

09-29-2006, 12:21 PM	#5
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road There are alot of those trucks still in use around here. Good place to find a tach if you see one sitting up some where. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

09-29-2006, 01:20 PM	#6
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road Yeah, alot are still in use. A local hardware store uses theirs for making deliveries. I should go by and sneak a pic.

09-29-2006, 02:02 PM	#7
57sailplane Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 583	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road theres alot of these used as grain trucks still today.. usally in great shape. my old land lord had one i think a 68 with a factory 427 in it. he still uses it today...

09-29-2006, 02:16 PM	#8
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road I have one i'm using as a parts truck, byrd got the tach cluster, I've taken the roof and ac dash out. Has a tall block 366 thats supposed to be super on torque but lame on HP

09-29-2006, 02:50 PM	#9
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road there are a couple that were used for a fire department in a nearby town that sombody owns. one is a 67 and the other is a 68. both are for sale __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver) Last edited by CPNEJR; 09-29-2006 at 02:51 PM.

09-29-2006, 03:38 PM	#10
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road They are very similar to our standard trucks. The inside dash is the same but the bottom center of the guage cluster is not notched for the steering wheel, tank is inside and its the same tank. Window regulatores inside and outside door hardware and panels are the same. Same dash pad. the doors are a little different with an angle cut at the bottom front. Hood is shorter. I have used one as my back-up dump truck for many years. Newer engine, tranny, complete brakes...runs like a champ.....mine is just awaiting a paint job!! As mentioned above...some have 427's in them...you can normally spot a big block truck because they have a forced air intake system that has a little grille/vent on the side of the hood at the front. When the fenders and doors come up for sale they go FAST!!!! There are 2 types of front fenders.....wide flared and normal flared...mine are normal flare.....most busses and larger duty trucks of the time were wide flared. Attached Images Last edited by 72freak; 09-29-2006 at 03:42 PM.

09-29-2006, 03:54 PM	#11
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road Thats one cool truck 72 freak __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

09-29-2006, 04:29 PM	#12
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road Were any of these 3 speeds or all 4 spds / Autos? __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

09-29-2006, 06:03 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road there were 5 speeds too, never seen an automatic. I have never seen an in cab tank on one of these either...they always had a filler neck delete plate and a large tank under the cab. If looking for a tach, make sure it is the lame 5 grand tach... not the super lame 3 grand tach. Also this is the only factory place to locate vacume guages, and there is also an air pressure guage in that location if the truck came with air brakes. All you have to do is replace the bezel and the whole inst panel will fit in your 10 - 30 series truck.

09-29-2006, 06:14 PM	#15
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road mines the 4 spd withe 2 spd rear. It does have the in tank gas tank, I think all of them had small rear windows too. Theres a guy here in town that cut down a frame and put a 67-72 stepside bed on. Looks stumpy

09-29-2006, 08:47 PM	#17
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road I've seen so many of the 40s and 50s around here in NC it's not funny. I see at least a couple a week. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

09-29-2006, 09:22 PM	#18
7387chevys Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WVa Posts: 758	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road Heres the red x I know of a green 40 or 50series that sees regular use on a nearby farm IIRC it has the 427 Shane



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09-30-2006, 01:07 AM	#19
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,991	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road I drove a flatbed '70 c50 for the U of Wyoming about 8 years ago. Manual steering and a clark 5-speed w/2-speed rear. That thing made you feel like a friggin beast when you drove it. I enjoyed the hell out of it. I always wanted to swap clusters with my prevoius 68 c10 but I never did, I was probably the only one of many that drove it that would have noticed the difference.... __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

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09-30-2006, 07:33 PM	#21
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road Just a reminder to for who will run out and buy one...If you are in an area that the police deal with truck DOT's or there are a lot of DOT cops out in your area......... Federal law......If your GVW or CGVW is over 10,000 you must have a DOT health card. If your GVW or CGVW is over 26,000 you must have a CDL and a DOT health card. The GVW on my 72 GMC 5500 is ....I think 19,000 Technically this applies to even normal size trucks that are pulling trailers over 10,000......If the trailer has a GVW that exceeds 10k you are supposed to have a health card.

09-30-2006, 09:56 PM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road I never knew what the weight limits were for the CDL/health card stuff.... very good info. My one ton is only rated for 9100 IIRC.

09-30-2006, 10:00 PM	#23
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soldotna AK Posts: 1,078	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road I drove one during the summer in high school, 366 I think. That truck was fast, way too fast for a truck with 2sp rear. Think it was a 69, raggedy fender on one side, I drove the pissouta that truck. __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

10-02-2006, 09:26 PM	#24
7387chevys Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WVa Posts: 758	Re: Saw a C-50 on the road How fast would it go? Shane

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