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Ackattack · 07-15-2007, 05:06 PM

Went and looked at another pickup last night.

This guy actually had 2 for sale, but I only need one.

I'll be picking a 72 3/4 Ton Chevy next weekend. I'll just be using the cab, as it's not in too bad of shape, and much better than the 68 cab that I already have.

It's got a 350 in it, with cut valve covers (to adjust valves) and no air cleaner, and no battery. So I'll be getting a cheap "dress up kit" and throw the valve covers and air cleaner on, put a battery in it and hopefully be able to drive it home. Otherwise I'll go get a uhaul trailer to get it home.

One thing that was news to me. It has coil springs on it. I guess I just assumed that all of the 3/4 tons had leaf springs.

I figure when I pull off the cab I'll give the engine/tranny, front suspension a good cleaning, plop the 68 cab on there and make sure everything is working good and sell it.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-15-2007, 05:54 PM

3/4 ton with coils??????????

extd56 · 07-15-2007, 06:52 PM

I have had a few 3/4 tons with coils, my buddy has one with coils under his 72 3/4 Suburban

Longhorn Man · 07-15-2007, 07:33 PM

coils were standard in all years of CHEVY trucks 10 and 20 series in the 67 - 72 years. The only model that did not follow that rule was the Longhorn in C/20 designation, it could only be had with leafs as it was on a one ton frame.

07-15-2007, 05:06 PM	#1
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Buying another one! Went and looked at another pickup last night. This guy actually had 2 for sale, but I only need one. I'll be picking a 72 3/4 Ton Chevy next weekend. I'll just be using the cab, as it's not in too bad of shape, and much better than the 68 cab that I already have. It's got a 350 in it, with cut valve covers (to adjust valves) and no air cleaner, and no battery. So I'll be getting a cheap "dress up kit" and throw the valve covers and air cleaner on, put a battery in it and hopefully be able to drive it home. Otherwise I'll go get a uhaul trailer to get it home. One thing that was news to me. It has coil springs on it. I guess I just assumed that all of the 3/4 tons had leaf springs. I figure when I pull off the cab I'll give the engine/tranny, front suspension a good cleaning, plop the 68 cab on there and make sure everything is working good and sell it. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

07-15-2007, 05:54 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Buying another one! 3/4 ton with coils?????????? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-15-2007, 06:52 PM	#3
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Buying another one! I have had a few 3/4 tons with coils, my buddy has one with coils under his 72 3/4 Suburban

07-15-2007, 07:33 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Buying another one! coils were standard in all years of CHEVY trucks 10 and 20 series in the 67 - 72 years. The only model that did not follow that rule was the Longhorn in C/20 designation, it could only be had with leafs as it was on a one ton frame.



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