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h0udini72 · 04-06-2004, 11:24 PM

sup fella's! i've been lookin on the forum for about a week now, i've seen some really sweet stuff. i just got me a 1972 c20 about a month ago which i think is in pretty good shape, and i'm just now pulling out the old engine and putting in a rebuilt 350. gonna try to post a pic of my truck, hope it works!

h0udini72 · 04-06-2004, 11:25 PM

and another...

Carl71 · 04-06-2004, 11:26 PM

Welcome from Indiana, Nice truck

h0udini72 · 04-06-2004, 11:29 PM

thx dude man!

1969 GMC · 04-06-2004, 11:38 PM

did you do a 1/2 ton suspension swap? C/20 usually means 3/4 ton...but looks sweet anyway! love the paint stripe!

Longhorn Man · 04-06-2004, 11:58 PM

Welcome to the board from central Ohio.

Bryan68custom · 04-07-2004, 12:06 AM

Welcome from North Texas.

*Randy70C-10* · 04-07-2004, 12:12 AM

Welcome to the board! That truck looks really solid, not like a typical east coast truck. Nice find!

dinnut · 04-07-2004, 12:25 AM

welcome to the board..... looks like someone has swapped your truck form 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton components!

h0udini72 · 04-07-2004, 12:35 AM

really? i'm not sure, i just bought the thing cuz i looked good and i wanted something to hook up! is that a bad thing tho? and how hard would it be to make a longbed to shortbed conversion? like would i have to move the wheels and axel any, or would i just cut on the frame and drop a SB on it?

71Chevy4-speed · 04-07-2004, 12:39 AM

Welcome to the board. I was hoping I wouldn't be the first to see the 1/2 stuff guys...good job...lol. Looks like somebody swapped you for 1/2 stuff.

krue · 04-07-2004, 12:40 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

h0udini72 · 04-07-2004, 12:41 AM

how can ya'll tell??? i r confused! but anywayz heres the plan...
i'm wanting to spray it like flat black and bag the piss outta it, and i didnt think that a longbed bagged would look to good?! gimme some feed back on dis plz!

1969 GMC · 04-07-2004, 12:56 AM

you can look at the truck's VIN to see if it was originally a 3/4 ton or not. the VIN can be found in 3 locations: typed onto the option sticker in the glove box, stamped onto a metal tag that is riveted in the drivers door jamb, and stamped into the frame somewhere (not sure where, on that one).

if your truck was originally a V8 3/4 ton truck, then your VIN will start like this: CE2...

if it was originally a half ton V8, it would start with: CE1...
if it was originally an inline six, replace the "E" with an "S".

of course, it's also possible that the truck's original body was too rusty to repair, so a p/o put a cab and front clip from another truck on there. and it's also possible that it has the original sheetmetal and a non-original frame, so it is impossible in a way to tell what kind of kooky things the p/o may have done.

Warbones · 04-07-2004, 02:55 AM

Longbeds look pretty sweet lowered in my opinion.

Blue Beard · 04-07-2004, 09:11 AM

Welcome to the board from SW Washingotn State....

Truck look straight and clean....any rust that you know of...?

Putter · 04-07-2004, 09:31 AM

I agree with Warbones, a long, low truck does look good, plus, IMO, it will have a better ride quality. Anyway, welcome from Central Mississippi.

bpmcgee · 04-07-2004, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by h0udini72
how can ya'll tell??? i r confused!

They have amazing eyes! I think what they're seeing is the trailing arm suspension, which was only on 1/2 ton, 2wd models.

Am I right guys?

Brian

dubie · 04-07-2004, 09:59 AM

Welcome from Canada eh!! Nice ride!!!

gr8scott51 · 04-07-2004, 10:40 AM

from soggy western Washington.

Cutting down a long bed is a big job, but it's been done (some better than others). Use the search function and you may find some of the old posts. Your other option is to find a shorty frame and box and just transfer your cab, engine, transmission, wheels........

godd luck, Scott

outlawchevy · 04-07-2004, 10:53 AM

welcome from south louisiana

1969 GMC · 04-07-2004, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bpmcgee

They have amazing eyes! I think what they're seeing is the trailing arm suspension, which was only on 1/2 ton, 2wd models.

Am I right guys?

Brian

Actually, what said "1/2 ton" to me was the 5 lug nuts.
3/4 ton 2wd trucks had trailing arms too, unless optioned with leafs (except for GMC...i think they had leafs unless optioned with coils).

72LOWBOY · 04-07-2004, 01:02 PM

Welcome from Florida! Cool....another longbed. Nice truck

h0udini72 · 04-07-2004, 02:54 PM

i checked the vin today, and it read CCE14...something so i'm not sure what that is, but its in the glove box and on the inside of the door pop rivited there. oh and i just finished up pulling out the engine yesterday, cleaning the engine bay out today and swapping what lil parts i'm using from the old to the new! ima get some pics today or tomorow and post'em!

*dtlilly* · 04-07-2004, 04:23 PM

Here's another warm welcome from Tennessee.

04-06-2004, 11:24 PM	#1
h0udini72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lexington SC Posts: 19	new to the board - got a c20 sup fella's! i've been lookin on the forum for about a week now, i've seen some really sweet stuff. i just got me a 1972 c20 about a month ago which i think is in pretty good shape, and i'm just now pulling out the old engine and putting in a rebuilt 350. gonna try to post a pic of my truck, hope it works! Attached Images

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h0udini72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lexington SC Posts: 19	and another... Attached Images

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Carl71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 242	Welcome from Indiana, Nice truck __________________ 1971 C10 longbed 327 1971 Shortbed 350 Indiana 46052

04-06-2004, 11:29 PM	#4
h0udini72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lexington SC Posts: 19	thx dude man! __________________ 1972 C20 ...in progress of building the engine up

04-06-2004, 11:38 PM	#5
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	did you do a 1/2 ton suspension swap? C/20 usually means 3/4 ton...but looks sweet anyway! love the paint stripe! __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

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Bryan68custom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denison, Tx. Posts: 189	Welcome from North Texas. __________________ 2004 Extended cab LS silverado 2001 Buick Lesabre 1968 Chevy Custom 10 LWB Anniversery model 2008 crew cab lt (rolling on dubs) "The nice part about living in a small town is when you don't know what you're doing, someone else always does"

04-07-2004, 12:12 AM	#8
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Welcome to the board! That truck looks really solid, not like a typical east coast truck. Nice find!

04-07-2004, 12:25 AM	#9
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	welcome to the board..... looks like someone has swapped your truck form 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton components! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

04-07-2004, 12:35 AM	#10
h0udini72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lexington SC Posts: 19	really? i'm not sure, i just bought the thing cuz i looked good and i wanted something to hook up! is that a bad thing tho? and how hard would it be to make a longbed to shortbed conversion? like would i have to move the wheels and axel any, or would i just cut on the frame and drop a SB on it? __________________ 1972 C20 ...in progress of building the engine up

04-07-2004, 12:39 AM	#11
71Chevy4-speed Speed Limit = Floorboard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kasilof, Alaska Posts: 803	Welcome to the board. I was hoping I wouldn't be the first to see the 1/2 stuff guys...good job...lol. Looks like somebody swapped you for 1/2 stuff. __________________ 1971 C20 350, 4-speed - Sold. 1985 K10 350, Built 700r4, Edel 1406, Performer intake, MSD Ign, Hooker Comps, Silverstars, Piaa drivers, LED tails, Toyo A/T 31's, Eaton Posi, the project. "Build for torque, horsepower will follow"

04-07-2004, 12:40 AM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-07-2004, 12:41 AM	#13
h0udini72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lexington SC Posts: 19	how can ya'll tell??? i r confused! but anywayz heres the plan... i'm wanting to spray it like flat black and bag the piss outta it, and i didnt think that a longbed bagged would look to good?! gimme some feed back on dis plz! __________________ 1972 C20 ...in progress of building the engine up

04-07-2004, 12:56 AM	#14
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	you can look at the truck's VIN to see if it was originally a 3/4 ton or not. the VIN can be found in 3 locations: typed onto the option sticker in the glove box, stamped onto a metal tag that is riveted in the drivers door jamb, and stamped into the frame somewhere (not sure where, on that one). if your truck was originally a V8 3/4 ton truck, then your VIN will start like this: CE2... if it was originally a half ton V8, it would start with: CE1... if it was originally an inline six, replace the "E" with an "S". of course, it's also possible that the truck's original body was too rusty to repair, so a p/o put a cab and front clip from another truck on there. and it's also possible that it has the original sheetmetal and a non-original frame, so it is impossible in a way to tell what kind of kooky things the p/o may have done. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650 Last edited by 1969 GMC; 04-07-2004 at 01:00 AM.

04-07-2004, 02:55 AM	#15
Warbones Navel Inspector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,373	Longbeds look pretty sweet lowered in my opinion. __________________ 1948 Chevy Aerosedan GONE! I think. 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Coupe WANTED 1967 IMPALA 1967 CST C10 Long Bed with a 283



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04-07-2004, 09:11 AM	#16
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Welcome to the board from SW Washingotn State.... Truck look straight and clean....any rust that you know of...? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-07-2004, 09:31 AM	#17
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I agree with Warbones, a long, low truck does look good, plus, IMO, it will have a better ride quality. Anyway, welcome from Central Mississippi. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

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dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Welcome from Canada eh!! Nice ride!!! __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

04-07-2004, 10:40 AM	#20
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	Howdy from soggy western Washington. Cutting down a long bed is a big job, but it's been done (some better than others). Use the search function and you may find some of the old posts. Your other option is to find a shorty frame and box and just transfer your cab, engine, transmission, wheels........ godd luck, Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

04-07-2004, 10:53 AM	#21
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04-07-2004, 02:54 PM	#24
h0udini72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lexington SC Posts: 19	i checked the vin today, and it read CCE14...something so i'm not sure what that is, but its in the glove box and on the inside of the door pop rivited there. oh and i just finished up pulling out the engine yesterday, cleaning the engine bay out today and swapping what lil parts i'm using from the old to the new! ima get some pics today or tomorow and post'em! __________________ 1972 C20 ...in progress of building the engine up

04-07-2004, 04:23 PM	#25
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Here's another warm welcome from Tennessee.

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