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**jocko** · 10-13-2023, 06:26 PM

While I love to see the modified trucks and ideas you all have, I have to admit I prefer mine as close to stock as possible. Having said that, every once in a while I stumble across something where I think to myself "I sure wish GM had done this (or that) back in the day." And I mean things they could have done, with GM parts or concepts that were available in 67-72 or some decision they could have made with what they had on hand (so as much as someone might wish GM had an LS engine in 72, that's not possible).

Here's one that comes to mind for me - as some of you may know, I'm a big fan of the Custom Two Tone paint scheme (i.e. no white anywhere). I think the 565 paint combo (Black roof, Hugger body) is pretty awesome (below pic for reference is very much "the one that got away.." in my case) - and I've always wondered why the black roof wasn't offered in a factory RPO paint scheme in combination with at least a few other primary colors.

So here's my time machine wish: I wish the black roof Custom Two Tone combo would have also been offered with (516) orange, (525) light yellow, (519) yellow, (514) red, and (521) white primary color trucks. I particularly think the light yellow with black roof would be a great lookin combo...

(so much so that I've considered building a bone stock truck in this paint scheme, but I could probably never bring myself to actually do it... ha).

As a close second wish - I find myself sometimes wishing GM had offered the big block on Ks back in this era.

So, if you were GM king for a day back then, what would you have done differently or additionally?

weq92f · 10-13-2023, 06:30 PM

.

I know this is lame but…

Driver side 4th door on the burb.

Quad cabs.

-klb

D.B · 10-13-2023, 07:22 PM

How about a high performance COPO C10. Something with a L88 or LS6 BB.

**Already Gone** · 10-13-2023, 07:27 PM

I'm thinking on this..

truckster · 10-13-2023, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by D.B

How about a high performance COPO C10. Something with a L88 or LS6 BB.

What, you missed the Corvette option C10?

Right now, the only thing I can think of is a larger fuel tank for the Blazers.

Accelo · 10-13-2023, 08:39 PM

Rust protection for the rockers, something like galvanizing.

ratty69 · 10-13-2023, 10:39 PM

How about the overdrive unit used on 3 speeds available on 4 speeds and autos?

They were made by Borg Warner IIRC, and I was under the impression they were strong, reliable units. (Never owned one.)

Not wanting to take this thread sideways with details, so I'd wish this if it was technically possible.

**57taskforce** · 10-13-2023, 10:41 PM

Copo 427 yenko style, that’s a short bed C10 I could find a real use for.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 10-14-2023, 12:02 AM

I wish the RS camaro hide away headlights had made it past the concept stage for the trucks as well a Super Sport type option. That was kind of the theme I took my truck was something more car related than even what the CST or Cheyenne Supers did.

jumpsoffrock · 10-14-2023, 01:38 AM

Obviously 4 door burbs is a good one.

K30 big block.

Metal floor longhorn.

I wish GM of USA documented stuff like Canada so we could reorder our build sheets.

4 door pick up trucks like square-body era.(I hate square body dashes and LOVE our dashes. It's actually a deal breaker)

Factory Volt gauge; factory temp gauge with actual numerical readings.

Factory Delay-wiper.

It is my opinion that most of the cab rust starts with leaky drip rail seam sealer. So I wish they dealt with that better.

**1970cstblazer** · 10-14-2023, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Accelo

Rust protection for the rockers, something like galvanizing.

Rust protection for the entire vehicle! There was little to no protection on these. The lacquer paint was not great at protecting the steel under the finish. They primered the underside, but little to no paint on top of it. The steel quality was questionable. Many of these fine trucks/Blazers died solely due to the tin worm. I personally cut up 2 '72 Blazers in the mid '90's due to them being rotten.

I just saved a total rust bucket '70 Blazer. The body was in horrible condition in 1987 when I was gifted it. I scabbed it together then and drove it 10 years. Now it's getting the proper treatment it deserved then, when I had little money, knowledge, or parts availability.

**dmjlambert** · 10-14-2023, 10:33 AM

A little more leg room and head room.

factorystock · 10-14-2023, 11:03 AM

Most are mechanical: 16" 8 lug solid wheels, custom camper option should have included camper style mirrors, no upper molding option on fleetsides unless it is a tu tone, more complete rear axle ratio coverage, 5 speed, 5 speed overdrive ( heavy duty truck type). TH400 with any engine. Agree with jumpsoffrock, a factory 4 door crew cab with suburban type doors.

chewychevy67 · 10-14-2023, 11:17 AM

I wish that 67-68 trucks would have had a upper moulding option like the 69-72 trucks had. But one unique to them, not the same as 69 up.

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-14-2023, 11:31 AM

I am a 4x4 guy.
*15x8 factory 1/2 ton 4x4 wheels (Non-rally) stock
*Big Block 4x4’s especially some of the 69-72 427-454 blocks
*k30’s or dually 4x4’s from factory
*Chrome factory step bumpers
*Factory crew cabs would have saved me a few years.

I wish they would have made this era as long as the square body. The squares timing was perfect for the creature comforts to start coming into play, but also overdrive transmissions, diesels, Dana 60’s, etc.

**Warrens69GMC** · 10-14-2023, 12:26 PM

All trucks to get full Foam Seats and folding (bench)
2" lowered seat (bench)

**samkost** · 10-14-2023, 12:29 PM

Dmjlambert beat me to it.
An extended cab version my 6’ 3” frame would appreciate.

**Bob B.** · 10-14-2023, 02:01 PM

Make the Toroflow diesel an option in 3/4 and 1 tons. Continue the V-6 after 1969. Factory crew cab.

70c10-08 · 10-14-2023, 09:19 PM

Small window cabs past the 1967 model year. How come the medium Duty's got em up until 89? I mean I know we later year owners can do a cab swap but, why not have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a small window from the factory? And some attempt at a full console I think would have looked cool, you know that stops just in front of the gas tank and go all the way to the dash.

**402Bowtie** · 10-14-2023, 10:27 PM

All metal inner grille for 71-72 (even if it visually was the same design).
Stainless steel headliner trim.
Telescoping column?

factorystock · 10-14-2023, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob B.

Make the Toroflow diesel an option in 3/4 and 1 tons.

X2! For those daily high mileage and higher GVW hauls, you can't beat diesel power. Running the larger and more refined toroflows up to the early 80's could have been a game changer for GMC.

**Warrens69GMC** · 10-15-2023, 10:06 AM

Would have been nice to have Disc Brakes whether stock or optional equipment 67-70.

**Getter-Done** · 10-15-2023, 10:22 AM

AM/FM radios standard equipment would have been nice.

Even though FM didn't flourish till the late 70's.

**special-K** · 10-15-2023, 10:28 AM

Muncie M22 in 1/2 tons and 4wd in 1 tons. Everything else is perfect.

CKfan · 10-15-2023, 11:30 AM

No wooden bed floors.
Buddy bucket option thru 72.
Seal off the cowl crap catcher and delete kick vents.

10-13-2023, 06:26 PM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW IN Posts: 18,118	Your time machine wish: things you wish GM had done in this era... While I love to see the modified trucks and ideas you all have, I have to admit I prefer mine as close to stock as possible. Having said that, every once in a while I stumble across something where I think to myself "I sure wish GM had done this (or that) back in the day." And I mean things they could have done, with GM parts or concepts that were available in 67-72 or some decision they could have made with what they had on hand (so as much as someone might wish GM had an LS engine in 72, that's not possible). Here's one that comes to mind for me - as some of you may know, I'm a big fan of the Custom Two Tone paint scheme (i.e. no white anywhere). I think the 565 paint combo (Black roof, Hugger body) is pretty awesome (below pic for reference is very much "the one that got away.." in my case) - and I've always wondered why the black roof wasn't offered in a factory RPO paint scheme in combination with at least a few other primary colors. So here's my time machine wish: I wish the black roof Custom Two Tone combo would have also been offered with (516) orange, (525) light yellow, (519) yellow, (514) red, and (521) white primary color trucks. I particularly think the light yellow with black roof would be a great lookin combo... (so much so that I've considered building a bone stock truck in this paint scheme, but I could probably never bring myself to actually do it... ha). As a close second wish - I find myself sometimes wishing GM had offered the big block on Ks back in this era. So, if you were GM king for a day back then, what would you have done differently or additionally? Attached Images

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weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,850	Re: Your time machine wish: things you wish GM had done in this era... . I know this is lame but… Driver side 4th door on the burb. Quad cabs. -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

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Accelo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,426	Re: Your time machine wish: things you wish GM had done in this era... Rust protection for the rockers, something like galvanizing.

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ratty69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 206	Re: Your time machine wish: things you wish GM had done in this era... How about the overdrive unit used on 3 speeds available on 4 speeds and autos? They were made by Borg Warner IIRC, and I was under the impression they were strong, reliable units. (Never owned one.) Not wanting to take this thread sideways with details, so I'd wish this if it was technically possible.

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57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,979	Re: Your time machine wish: things you wish GM had done in this era... Copo 427 yenko style, that’s a short bed C10 I could find a real use for. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

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CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 531	Re: Your time machine wish: things you wish GM had done in this era... I wish the RS camaro hide away headlights had made it past the concept stage for the trucks as well a Super Sport type option. That was kind of the theme I took my truck was something more car related than even what the CST or Cheyenne Supers did. Attached Images __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

10-14-2023, 01:38 AM	#10
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 1,126	Re: Your time machine wish: things you wish GM had done in this era... Obviously 4 door burbs is a good one. K30 big block. Metal floor longhorn. I wish GM of USA documented stuff like Canada so we could reorder our build sheets. 4 door pick up trucks like square-body era.(I hate square body dashes and LOVE our dashes. It's actually a deal breaker) Factory Volt gauge; factory temp gauge with actual numerical readings. Factory Delay-wiper. It is my opinion that most of the cab rust starts with leaky drip rail seam sealer. So I wish they dealt with that better. Last edited by jumpsoffrock; 10-14-2023 at 01:43 AM.

10-14-2023, 10:33 AM	#12
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 4,051	Re: Your time machine wish: things you wish GM had done in this era... A little more leg room and head room.

10-14-2023, 11:03 AM	#13
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,535	Re: Your time machine wish: things you wish GM had done in this era... Most are mechanical: 16" 8 lug solid wheels, custom camper option should have included camper style mirrors, no upper molding option on fleetsides unless it is a tu tone, more complete rear axle ratio coverage, 5 speed, 5 speed overdrive ( heavy duty truck type). TH400 with any engine. Agree with jumpsoffrock, a factory 4 door crew cab with suburban type doors.

10-14-2023, 11:17 AM	#14
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,698	Re: Your time machine wish: things you wish GM had done in this era... I wish that 67-68 trucks would have had a upper moulding option like the 69-72 trucks had. But one unique to them, not the same as 69 up. Last edited by chewychevy67; 10-14-2023 at 11:26 AM.

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71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,157	Re: Your time machine wish: things you wish GM had done in this era... I am a 4x4 guy. 15x8 factory 1/2 ton 4x4 wheels (Non-rally) stock Big Block 4x4’s especially some of the 69-72 427-454 blocks k30’s or dually 4x4’s from factory Chrome factory step bumpers *Factory crew cabs would have saved me a few years. I wish they would have made this era as long as the square body. The squares timing was perfect for the creature comforts to start coming into play, but also overdrive transmissions, diesels, Dana 60’s, etc. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

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Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,636	Re: Your time machine wish: things you wish GM had done in this era... All trucks to get full Foam Seats and folding (bench) 2" lowered seat (bench) __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

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10-14-2023, 02:01 PM	#18
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,457	Re: Your time machine wish: things you wish GM had done in this era... Make the Toroflow diesel an option in 3/4 and 1 tons. Continue the V-6 after 1969. Factory crew cab. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

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70c10-08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairmont, Nebraska Posts: 558	Re: Your time machine wish: things you wish GM had done in this era... Small window cabs past the 1967 model year. How come the medium Duty's got em up until 89? I mean I know we later year owners can do a cab swap but, why not have a 72 Cheyenne 10 with a small window from the factory? And some attempt at a full console I think would have looked cool, you know that stops just in front of the gas tank and go all the way to the dash.

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402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3,744	Re: Your time machine wish: things you wish GM had done in this era... All metal inner grille for 71-72 (even if it visually was the same design). Stainless steel headliner trim. Telescoping column? __________________ Link to Parts I am Selling Build Date Thread: GMC, 68-71 Chevy, 72 Chevy

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