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Used to have a truck
Join Date: May 2002
Location: port orchard WA
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Did chevrolet make a 3/4 ton short stepside ?
I dont know that I have ever seen one. We dont see a lot of short steps around here.
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Location: mass
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SWBs were only half tons
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Looks like I might have to do something about that then.
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Join Date: Aug 2001
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hmm what are you concocting mike?
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I have a preference for 3/4 ton trucks. I like the way they ride and if I ever want to haul anything heavy I can do it without trying real hard. I also wouldnt mind having a short stepside.
BUT short frames arent too common anywhere and I'll be damned if I'll pay $500 or more for a frame. The bed is another thing. I can get a hashed one with a wood bed and spend a few months making it pretty. Now 3/4 ton frames are a dime a dozen so I could always go back if I wanted . If I cut my frame in the classic manner like I have seen outlined on this board and lop it down to short dimensions I could weld it all back together and have a short stepside. It wouldnt really be ruining the value of the truck as theres no real premium on LWB 3/4 tons these days anyway. Jus a thought so far. Dont have the short bed in my hands.
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I haven't ridden in a 3/4 ton model of ours, but comparing my SWB 1/2 ton to a LWB 1/2 the rides are so different. The LWB is so much smoother. I have a hard time imagining a heavier sprung vehicle being in the SWB. Comparing my 96 1/2 ton to a buddies 97 3/4 ton is a load of difference. His rides a lot stiffer than mine. The SWB might feel like your bolted directly to the frame with no springs or shocks, which might make the handling real tricky.
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Fabricate till you "puke"
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
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I agree, my bet is that a 3/4 ton shortie would be really stiff in the ride department! I have gotten "spoiled" to that old 133 base truck with 1/2 ton suspension......the old longhorn rides nice
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Location: Springfield, MO
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Mudder67's truck is a short step riding on 3/4 ton axles. His springs are probably as equally stiff, but he would have to answer that for you. Sounds like a great idea! Mudders truck is awesome.
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I converted a 73 SWB 1/2 to a 3/4 ton.stiffy,bumpy and not real nice to ride in.I used all the 3/4 ton stuff rear leaves,rear,whole front crossmember.i was going to do it to a 67-72 but not now.
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Ive got the heavy duty coils in back now and if anything the ride to me seems a bit squshy. I just like stiff suspensions so this might be just what I'm looking for . Remember coil sprung trucks ride a lot different than leaf sprung.
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: St. James, MO
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Yes, there was at least one factory short stepside C-20 made. I've seen it, seen its data plate, seen its option list. It was '68, white over black with lower side trim.
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Oregon
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3/4 SNB
68 stepside with lower trim? I have never seen trim on stock stepside. Would love to see pics of that. Trim would be on fenders and cab only. I always learn something new, can I go home now?
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA
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hum?
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Location: East Central, MO
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One guy that had worked for a Chevrolet garage here in town for many years stopped by to look at my truck one day. First thing he said is, "They didn't make short stepside 3/4 ton 4x4's." LOL I did!
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Mudder. yep, I have a short step 3/4 4x4 as well!
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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I am making this change to my 67 C20 now .
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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The books show no such thing as a stock 3/4 ton short bed, nor side trim on a step side.
You guys have any pics of these trucks? |
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Grapevine, Tx.
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I saw this ad for this 67 stepside which does appear to have the chrome on the front fenders and the doors.
It states in the ad that it is all original. The paint scheme does reflect the 67 style with the window pillars being the body color. Here is the link: 1967 Chevrolet
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Some of the later 67s were built like that, and others were updated at the dealership with a kit distributted by GM at the dealerships.
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: St. James, MO
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Side trim
OK: I had two trucks confused. The C-20 SWB Stepside did NOT have the trim; a different truck did.
Unfortunately, I have pics of neither.
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