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koolky · 11-01-2008, 10:43 PM

When my 71 GMC 1500 SWB and my 72 K20 are done im thinking of restoring a C40 as a work truck. Is there a forum here specificly for these truck. thanks

bucket · 11-01-2008, 11:35 PM

they have a big bolt forum.

http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/

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Originally Posted by koolky

When my 71 GMC 1500 SWB and my 72 K20 are done im thinking of restoring a C40 as a work truck. Is there a forum here specificly for these truck. thanks

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2008, 11:59 PM

we don't have one on here... there probably wouldn't be enough people interested nor posting.

bucket · 11-02-2008, 12:02 AM

i'm interested. can we start a new forum?

pretty please andy!

Shyguy · 11-02-2008, 12:10 AM

Yep, "stovebolt.com" has a discussion forum for "big bolts" I go there from time to time to talk about the bigger rigs.

I have a GMC 6500 Tilt-cab dump truck and have got some pretty good info there.

The forum is not as active as this forum is though.

Danny

Longhorn Man · 11-02-2008, 12:11 AM

I guess i can run it by the powers that be.
I'll rename this thread and get some attention drawn to it, and see how much interest we can get on it.
It may be one 'big truck' forum for all years, but that would still narrow down the number of threads you'd have to sift through to get your info on a search.

Shyguy · 11-02-2008, 12:28 AM

The problem I have found with the bigger trucks is parts are not readily available.

Sheet metal is normally only found on old trucks because it is not reproduced.

A lot of the older big trucks have met their fate with the dreaded crusher.

Around here you can still see a few setting out in farmer's fields or around old barns.

My father was a big truck driver all his life and I enjoy the big trucks as well as the 67-72 Chevy/GMC.

I remember when I was a kid learning how to drive my father's '56 F*rd cab over truck. At the time he hauled Mercurys out of a place near St. Louis.

Danny

72freak · 11-02-2008, 08:03 AM

Yep........very few body parts available but you can find most of the rest.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-02-2008, 08:09 AM

There is a junkyard in GIBSON, TN that has a bunch of
40,50,60 stuff. (Most of it's been for a very long time)

koolky · 11-02-2008, 09:34 AM

That would be great Longhorn Man.

joekewl_chevyfreak · 11-02-2008, 03:01 PM

There was a couple in excellent condition, no engine or basic parts tho, in a junkyard in Bolivar, it is closing down tho but i heard that another local junkyard bought most of his stuff, im pretty sure its in humansville

tcb-1 · 11-02-2008, 03:19 PM

I don't even own one, but I think the idea is sound. It could encompass all years, that way more viewers would be there.

many of these old rigs are still utilized daily here in the midwest for farming/hauling grain to market, etc. and I'm sure there are questions/issues on those larger trucks that we in the c10 through 30 family simply can't relate.

I know for one, I'd frequently lurk on it. it may be a draw for more members and site supporters!

koolky · 11-02-2008, 03:33 PM

How do we fix that little spelling mistake in the title? (count)

Senator350 · 11-02-2008, 04:24 PM

i would appreciate the forum, once in a while. i've always liked the bigger trucks, and i'd like a place on this board to gather information and expertise before and after i get one.

it would serve the same purpose for me that the 67-72 board did before and after i bought my first k/10.

now it's a love afair...

Longhorn Man · 11-02-2008, 04:38 PM

LOL, good catch on the typo... I got it.

bucket · 11-03-2008, 01:27 AM

i agree it could / should encompass all years for now.

64swb · 11-03-2008, 02:57 AM

i'd love to have a section for the bigger trucks.

69long"n"low · 11-03-2008, 03:19 AM

id love it to i want one so bad just gotta finish mine first then convince the wife i need one

badriv455 · 11-05-2008, 09:24 PM

Im Interested in a forum for the big trucks. I have a '67 C-50. See the pics in the gallery.

**slomotion** · 11-05-2008, 10:33 PM

I'd like to see it happen. The board's title implies that all Chevy and GMC trucks are included anyway. I don't know how the admins would be impacted, but I believe there'd be a good bit of activity.

sdkid · 11-05-2008, 11:30 PM

I agree. I love the bigger trucks, although I don't have one. Perhaps a classified forum too?

thirdstreettito · 11-05-2008, 11:32 PM

I want a forum for it!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310743

Unfortunately no staff seemed to care much about my suggestion.

**special-K** · 11-06-2008, 08:35 AM

I`d like a section for medium duty-heavy duty trucks.But,honestly doubt there`s be enough input to make it worthwhile.Most members only look in a few areas anyway.They don`t visit the slow ones.There`s nothing stopping anyne from posting these trucks now and how many posts do you see?As it is you can post in the appropriate year.The headings don`t specify 10-30,just year.
What about StepVans and other commercial GMs?What about pre`47 trucks.They`re totally left out.

67chevemall · 11-06-2008, 01:36 PM

I'm in...I love the the big trucks.
Wish I had a C 80

bucket · 11-17-2008, 01:14 AM

so when does the new big truck forum kick off?

11-01-2008, 10:43 PM	#1
koolky 67-72 Addicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph Ontario Posts: 256	Forums for C40+? Head count for all who want one When my 71 GMC 1500 SWB and my 72 K20 are done im thinking of restoring a C40 as a work truck. Is there a forum here specificly for these truck. thanks

11-01-2008, 11:59 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Forums for C40+? we don't have one on here... there probably wouldn't be enough people interested nor posting.

11-02-2008, 12:02 AM	#4
bucket Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 923	Re: Forums for C40+? i'm interested. can we start a new forum? pretty please andy! __________________ 79 K10 77 MGB 79 Kawasaki KZ1000

11-02-2008, 12:10 AM	#5
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Forums for C40+? Yep, "stovebolt.com" has a discussion forum for "big bolts" I go there from time to time to talk about the bigger rigs. I have a GMC 6500 Tilt-cab dump truck and have got some pretty good info there. The forum is not as active as this forum is though. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

11-02-2008, 12:11 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Forums for C40+? I guess i can run it by the powers that be. I'll rename this thread and get some attention drawn to it, and see how much interest we can get on it. It may be one 'big truck' forum for all years, but that would still narrow down the number of threads you'd have to sift through to get your info on a search.

11-02-2008, 12:28 AM	#7
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Forums for C40+? Head cound for all who want one The problem I have found with the bigger trucks is parts are not readily available. Sheet metal is normally only found on old trucks because it is not reproduced. A lot of the older big trucks have met their fate with the dreaded crusher. Around here you can still see a few setting out in farmer's fields or around old barns. My father was a big truck driver all his life and I enjoy the big trucks as well as the 67-72 Chevy/GMC. I remember when I was a kid learning how to drive my father's '56 F*rd cab over truck. At the time he hauled Mercurys out of a place near St. Louis. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

11-02-2008, 08:03 AM	#8
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Forums for C40+? Head cound for all who want one Yep........very few body parts available but you can find most of the rest. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 11-02-2008 at 08:30 AM.

11-02-2008, 08:09 AM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: Forums for C40+? Head cound for all who want one There is a junkyard in GIBSON, TN that has a bunch of 40,50,60 stuff. (Most of it's been for a very long time) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 11-02-2008 at 08:09 AM.

11-02-2008, 09:34 AM	#10
koolky 67-72 Addicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph Ontario Posts: 256	Re: Forums for C40+? Head cound for all who want one That would be great Longhorn Man.

11-02-2008, 03:01 PM	#11
joekewl_chevyfreak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Polk County, Mo Posts: 112	Re: Forums for C40+? Head cound for all who want one There was a couple in excellent condition, no engine or basic parts tho, in a junkyard in Bolivar, it is closing down tho but i heard that another local junkyard bought most of his stuff, im pretty sure its in humansville __________________ '68 chevy c10 1/2 ton inline 6, 250 2wd stock everything. exposed to elements for 40 years '87 Dodge D150, 318 auto stock; D.D. God meant for rubber to be burnt, not for an ear of corn Myspace

11-02-2008, 03:19 PM	#12
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Forums for C40+? Head cound for all who want one I don't even own one, but I think the idea is sound. It could encompass all years, that way more viewers would be there. many of these old rigs are still utilized daily here in the midwest for farming/hauling grain to market, etc. and I'm sure there are questions/issues on those larger trucks that we in the c10 through 30 family simply can't relate. I know for one, I'd frequently lurk on it. it may be a draw for more members and site supporters! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 11-02-2008 at 03:20 PM.

11-02-2008, 03:33 PM	#13
koolky 67-72 Addicted Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Guelph Ontario Posts: 256	Re: Forums for C40+? Head cound for all who want one How do we fix that little spelling mistake in the title? (count)

11-02-2008, 04:24 PM	#14
Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	Re: Forums for C40+? Head cound for all who want one i would appreciate the forum, once in a while. i've always liked the bigger trucks, and i'd like a place on this board to gather information and expertise before and after i get one. it would serve the same purpose for me that the 67-72 board did before and after i bought my first k/10. now it's a love afair... __________________ RN U OVR

11-02-2008, 04:38 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Forums for C40+? Head cound for all who want one LOL, good catch on the typo... I got it.

11-03-2008, 01:27 AM	#16
bucket Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 923	Re: Forums for C40+? Head count for all who want one i agree it could / should encompass all years for now. Attached Images __________________ 79 K10 77 MGB 79 Kawasaki KZ1000



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11-03-2008, 02:57 AM	#17
64swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Camino, CA Posts: 182	Re: Forums for C40+? Head count for all who want one i'd love to have a section for the bigger trucks. __________________ 1978 Chevy C10, 1986 Chevy K20 'Burb, 1970 Chevelle, 1996 K2500 'Burb, 1977 Chevy K10, 1970 Ford F-250, 72 Ford F100 4x4, 1979 Chevy C30, 1982 Chevy C30, 1996 Chevy Dually 4x4 SAS, 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 1991 Ford F-350 cclb dually 4x4

11-03-2008, 03:19 AM	#18
69long"n"low Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SURREY BC, CANADA Posts: 278	Re: Forums for C40+? Head count for all who want one id love it to i want one so bad just gotta finish mine first then convince the wife i need one __________________ - Josh Im not white trash, I'm one step above that..... more like white clutter

11-05-2008, 09:24 PM	#19
badriv455 '67 Chevy C-50 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Monticello, IA Posts: 62	Re: Forums for C40+? Head count for all who want one Im Interested in a forum for the big trucks. I have a '67 C-50. See the pics in the gallery.

11-05-2008, 10:33 PM	#20
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: Forums for C40+? Head count for all who want one I'd like to see it happen. The board's title implies that all Chevy and GMC trucks are included anyway. I don't know how the admins would be impacted, but I believe there'd be a good bit of activity. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

11-05-2008, 11:30 PM	#21
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Forums for C40+? Head count for all who want one I agree. I love the bigger trucks, although I don't have one. Perhaps a classified forum too? __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

11-05-2008, 11:32 PM	#22
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Forums for C40+? Head count for all who want one I want a forum for it! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310743 Unfortunately no staff seemed to care much about my suggestion. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

11-06-2008, 08:35 AM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Forums for C40+? Head count for all who want one I`d like a section for medium duty-heavy duty trucks.But,honestly doubt there`s be enough input to make it worthwhile.Most members only look in a few areas anyway.They don`t visit the slow ones.There`s nothing stopping anyne from posting these trucks now and how many posts do you see?As it is you can post in the appropriate year.The headings don`t specify 10-30,just year. What about StepVans and other commercial GMs?What about pre`47 trucks.They`re totally left out. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-06-2008 at 08:37 AM.

11-06-2008, 01:36 PM	#24
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Forums for C40+? Head count for all who want one I'm in...I love the the big trucks. Wish I had a C 80 __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

11-17-2008, 01:14 AM	#25
bucket Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 923	Re: Forums for C40+? Head count for all who want one so when does the new big truck forum kick off? __________________ 79 K10 77 MGB 79 Kawasaki KZ1000

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