Is this common on a 1/2 ton long bed? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dwyert4 · 03-31-2018, 08:22 AM

So I pulled up the mat in the bed and was surprised to see this. Is it common on a 70 cst longbed 1/2 ton?

flashed · 03-31-2018, 09:00 AM

It appears to be a Goose Neck hitch someone added ,not factory but still pretty cool .

Dwyert4 · 03-31-2018, 09:04 AM

It definitely blew me away. Gonna crawl under it today and see how it's attached.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-31-2018, 11:43 AM

I have a fold down gooseneck hitch in my V3500. Due to the weight of most gooseneck trailers, I wouldn't think it's very common in a half ton.

Dwyert4 · 03-31-2018, 12:03 PM

I have broke down back and knees so I haven't been able to check it yet. My nephew is coming over to do the dirty work. The bed doesn't look warped so I'm thinking it's attached well. 48 years of surprises😐😐

**LockDoc** · 03-31-2018, 02:57 PM

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Looks like a nice installation so I'm betting it is bolted or welded to both sides of the frame rails.....

LockDoc

54blackhornet · 03-31-2018, 04:01 PM

I’ve got one in my C 20, someone just bolted it on to a piece of thick steel plate in center of bed. Bent the floor up pretty good...

Dwyert4 · 03-31-2018, 09:47 PM

So wasn't able to get under to look today. So, maybe a stupid question, could I have a 1/2 ton cab on a 3/4 frame? What's the easiest way to tell? It is a 6lug. I'm a little green about a some of this.

**special-K** · 03-31-2018, 10:15 PM

All 3/4t are 8 lug and the VIN would have a 2 for the third digit.

Dwyert4 · 03-31-2018, 11:10 PM

Ok so it's definitely a 1/2 ton. Thanks for the help. Gonna try and get a look underneath tomorrow. I'll get pics.

Dwyert4 · 04-01-2018, 08:38 PM

I couldn't get any pics but it's definitely welded/bolted in pretty good. I think I'm gonna keep it but obviously not use it. Adds character.

03-31-2018, 08:22 AM	#1
Dwyert4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Davenport Posts: 79	Is this common on a 1/2 ton long bed? So I pulled up the mat in the bed and was surprised to see this. Is it common on a 70 cst longbed 1/2 ton? Attached Images

03-31-2018, 09:00 AM	#2
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Is this common on a 1/2 ton long bed? It appears to be a Goose Neck hitch someone added ,not factory but still pretty cool .

03-31-2018, 09:04 AM	#3
Dwyert4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Davenport Posts: 79	Re: Is this common on a 1/2 ton long bed? It definitely blew me away. Gonna crawl under it today and see how it's attached.

03-31-2018, 11:43 AM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Is this common on a 1/2 ton long bed? I have a fold down gooseneck hitch in my V3500. Due to the weight of most gooseneck trailers, I wouldn't think it's very common in a half ton. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

03-31-2018, 12:03 PM	#5
Dwyert4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Davenport Posts: 79	Re: Is this common on a 1/2 ton long bed? I have broke down back and knees so I haven't been able to check it yet. My nephew is coming over to do the dirty work. The bed doesn't look warped so I'm thinking it's attached well. 48 years of surprises😐😐

03-31-2018, 02:57 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Is this common on a 1/2 ton long bed? - Looks like a nice installation so I'm betting it is bolted or welded to both sides of the frame rails..... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-31-2018, 04:01 PM	#7
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,391	Re: Is this common on a 1/2 ton long bed? I’ve got one in my C 20, someone just bolted it on to a piece of thick steel plate in center of bed. Bent the floor up pretty good... __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

03-31-2018, 09:47 PM	#8
Dwyert4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Davenport Posts: 79	Re: Is this common on a 1/2 ton long bed? So wasn't able to get under to look today. So, maybe a stupid question, could I have a 1/2 ton cab on a 3/4 frame? What's the easiest way to tell? It is a 6lug. I'm a little green about a some of this.

03-31-2018, 10:15 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Is this common on a 1/2 ton long bed? All 3/4t are 8 lug and the VIN would have a 2 for the third digit. __________________ "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 ~

03-31-2018, 11:10 PM	#10
Dwyert4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Davenport Posts: 79	Re: Is this common on a 1/2 ton long bed? Ok so it's definitely a 1/2 ton. Thanks for the help. Gonna try and get a look underneath tomorrow. I'll get pics.

04-01-2018, 08:38 PM	#11
Dwyert4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Davenport Posts: 79	Re: Is this common on a 1/2 ton long bed? I couldn't get any pics but it's definitely welded/bolted in pretty good. I think I'm gonna keep it but obviously not use it. Adds character.

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