'69 C30 questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bad_turbo · 10-14-2006, 05:47 PM

I acquired a '69 C30 dually flatbed earlier this year, before I had a computer, and was wondering how to get any information about my truck since the sticker on the glove box door is unreadable. These trucks, 67-72, are definitely the best looking trucks chevy/ GM ever produced! I'm glad I am finally an owner.

Longhorn Man · 10-14-2006, 05:52 PM

What kind of info are you looking for? Basicly, the info on the missing spid label is gone forever, no records were kept on individual trucks... onless you have a canadian purchaced one.

bad_turbo · 10-14-2006, 06:06 PM

just wondering what the truck came with originally from the factory. If it was originally a V8, and a dually and what kind of bed it had since the one on it was custom made.

Longhorn Man · 10-14-2006, 06:32 PM

off the assembly line, it had a flat bed, or nothing at all.
Any other type of bed woulda been aftermarket.
There weren't any made with a pick up bed on with dual rear wheels.

bad_turbo · 10-14-2006, 06:48 PM

by the way the wheelbase is 175 inches

Longhorn Man · 10-14-2006, 06:54 PM

175, or 157?
133 and 157 are the only 2 lengths that I am aware of off the assembly line.

bad_turbo · 10-14-2006, 08:47 PM

If wheelbase is measured from center of rear wheel to center of front wheel, then it was 175. This is why I want to try and find info on this truck to figure out what is factory and what is aftermarket. Thanks for your help Longhorn.

Huskerboy2 · 10-14-2006, 09:17 PM

The motorhome companies used to stretch the frames to 175". I have an Open Road brand '68 motorhome and it has a 175" wheelbase. Your truck was probably a motorhome at some point and somebody removed the motorhome off of it and custom built a flat bed.

bad_turbo · 10-14-2006, 10:42 PM

I have seen some motorhomes from that era and their wheelbase does look like mine but all the ones I've seen converted had noticeable cab work where they welded up the walk-through. I think mine was a box truck or moving van. Just wish there was another way to figure it out. My truck still has 18 inch wheels and tires that look factory.

**jerry moss** · 10-14-2006, 11:56 PM

not all motorhomes were walk thru, it depends on the manufacturer. there's a 68 here in town that wasn't a walk thru version and i've known the truck for many years. the camper portion has recently been removed and it's currently being used by an R.V. company to move 5th wheel trailers that they are repairing. still has bucket seats too---that the owner will not part with

bad_turbo · 10-19-2006, 01:30 AM

heres a pic, finally.

10-14-2006, 05:47 PM	#1
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	'69 C30 questions I acquired a '69 C30 dually flatbed earlier this year, before I had a computer, and was wondering how to get any information about my truck since the sticker on the glove box door is unreadable. These trucks, 67-72, are definitely the best looking trucks chevy/ GM ever produced! I'm glad I am finally an owner. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

10-14-2006, 05:52 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: '69 C30 questions What kind of info are you looking for? Basicly, the info on the missing spid label is gone forever, no records were kept on individual trucks... onless you have a canadian purchaced one.

10-14-2006, 06:06 PM	#3
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: '69 C30 questions just wondering what the truck came with originally from the factory. If it was originally a V8, and a dually and what kind of bed it had since the one on it was custom made. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

10-14-2006, 06:32 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: '69 C30 questions off the assembly line, it had a flat bed, or nothing at all. Any other type of bed woulda been aftermarket. There weren't any made with a pick up bed on with dual rear wheels.

10-14-2006, 06:48 PM	#5
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: '69 C30 questions by the way the wheelbase is 175 inches __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

10-14-2006, 06:54 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: '69 C30 questions 175, or 157? 133 and 157 are the only 2 lengths that I am aware of off the assembly line.

10-14-2006, 08:47 PM	#7
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: '69 C30 questions If wheelbase is measured from center of rear wheel to center of front wheel, then it was 175. This is why I want to try and find info on this truck to figure out what is factory and what is aftermarket. Thanks for your help Longhorn. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

10-14-2006, 09:17 PM	#8
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	Re: '69 C30 questions The motorhome companies used to stretch the frames to 175". I have an Open Road brand '68 motorhome and it has a 175" wheelbase. Your truck was probably a motorhome at some point and somebody removed the motorhome off of it and custom built a flat bed. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

10-14-2006, 10:42 PM	#9
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: '69 C30 questions I have seen some motorhomes from that era and their wheelbase does look like mine but all the ones I've seen converted had noticeable cab work where they welded up the walk-through. I think mine was a box truck or moving van. Just wish there was another way to figure it out. My truck still has 18 inch wheels and tires that look factory. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

10-14-2006, 11:56 PM	#10
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,946	Re: '69 C30 questions not all motorhomes were walk thru, it depends on the manufacturer. there's a 68 here in town that wasn't a walk thru version and i've known the truck for many years. the camper portion has recently been removed and it's currently being used by an R.V. company to move 5th wheel trailers that they are repairing. still has bucket seats too---that the owner will not part with __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

10-19-2006, 01:30 AM	#11
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: '69 C30 questions heres a pic, finally. Attached Images __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

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