Look what I found...C-50

[ChevLoRay]

I drove a '74 C-65, with a 427, five-speed with a 4-speed auxillary (crash) gearbox. Don't want one of those setups, again. Splitting gears was fun, for a little bit. Next time, get one with a 10 or 13-speed gearbox.

Nice big trucks. There was one in Central Arkansas that was a working dump truck..a '69 CST cab with all the bright trim that goes along with it. Only one I recall seeing. It was a C-50, I believe, single rear axle, but with a helper axle attached, with air springs on it (to adjust the weight so it would axle-out with a load).

[kelsfine69]

found this in a junkyard last week, Looks like to have a lot of potential

[GM72K10]

Originally Posted by jeffspower

IIRC, that drivers' side air intake grille on the hood of the rollback truck tells me it has a 427 tall deck. At least every one that had the 427, had the grille. I could be wrong... but I don't think so

Or a 366. My 2 cents

[GREASEMONKEY72]

i would kill to have one of those, ive always wanted one

[67_C-30]

Here's my 67 C-50 wrecker. I plan to make it a satin black, flamed overstuffed rat rod wrecker eventually, but I have too many projects!

[ChevyC102007]

The city here has a C-50 they use for hauling limbs and chips in the summer. Was following it one day when some idiot in a Toyota decided he was going to pass on his blind side..................Flipped the Toyota and just put a crease in the bumper and fender on the C-50..............damned tough ole trucks.

[1967 c-50]

hello new to the site and i just recently got a 1967 c-50 and this truck needs new tires bad. dad says that i need new wheels to that they are split rims. im new to the classic trucks so does anyone have any info what wheels fit and where to get them?? possibly junkyard? but what do i need. the tires currently on the truck read 7.5-20 tube type nylon 10 ply. but the wheels measure 22.5 inches across. this is a great running truck but i need tires to make it safe to drive. thanks for any help josh

[ChevLoRay]

Seems like anything over 80" wide at any point had to have regulation lighting equipment. Clearance lights, side markers, etc.

I have a CDL and no health card. I'm good to 62K. Of course, I drive a school bus, and am restricted to them. Otherwise, I have to pay more money for my CDL. It's all good.

[Bob B.]

Originally Posted by 1967 c-50

hello new to the site and i just recently got a 1967 c-50 and this truck needs new tires bad. dad says that i need new wheels to that they are split rims. im new to the classic trucks so does anyone have any info what wheels fit and where to get them?? possibly junkyard? but what do i need. the tires currently on the truck read 7.5-20 tube type nylon 10 ply. but the wheels measure 22.5 inches across. this is a great running truck but i need tires to make it safe to drive. thanks for any help josh

Do you have the 5 lug front/10 lug rear setup? If so, finding 10 hole tubeless rims shouldn't be too tough. G.M. used lots of them, many were 19.5" with radial tires. These were on C-50's, C-3500HD's, and larger Step Vans through the late 90's. I think they would fit an older C-50. Be very careful with any old truck wheels you find in junk yards. You don't know what they have been through. I would look for a shop that does truck tires and have them inspected before you mount tires on them. Also, be sure you have the right type of lug nuts, too. Some G.M. trucks used a flanged nut, some used a tapered nut with a clamp ring against the wheel.

[buckshot_86]

I've been reading, and this response is a little late. The 3 ton trucks also has the air intake on the hoods when they had the 366. I have a 1969 GMC 960 3 ton at home with the 366, 4 barrel holley, 5 speed with a 2 speed rear axle. Probably one of my favourite trucks to drive.

[1967 c-50]

Originally Posted by Bob B.

Do you have the 5 lug front/10 lug rear setup? If so, finding 10 hole tubeless rims shouldn't be too tough. G.M. used lots of them, many were 19.5" with radial tires. These were on C-50's, C-3500HD's, and larger Step Vans through the late 90's. I think they would fit an older C-50. Be very careful with any old truck wheels you find in junk yards. You don't know what they have been through. I would look for a shop that does truck tires and have them inspected before you mount tires on them. Also, be sure you have the right type of lug nuts, too. Some G.M. trucks used a flanged nut, some used a tapered nut with a clamp ring against the wheel.

yes its 10 lug rear and 5 lug front but the wheels are same front and back just different tires. ill have to keep my eyes out for a decient set of rims. thanks and ill probally be back with more questions.

[GMCMAC]

Wow I have been searching for a forum like this for a long time. I have a 1970 GMC 5500 or 6500 I'm not sure. Does anyone know where to buy front fenders? I'm trying to post a pic with this, but it isn't working for me.

[Chevyman680063]

Originally Posted by wlarue72

Ran across this this weekend and fell in love. Thought I would share one of the survivors.

My neighbors are having their roof reshingled and the company that's doing it is driving a truck that looks exactly like that except it's dark green. GMCMAC, your pictures are probably too large and need to be resized to post them, and welcome to the boards.

[GMCMAC]

I haven't figured out why my pictures will not uplaod but I think this link works.

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...0&uid=10809658

This picture is a 1970 C-50 I am going to restore. It is the truck I learned to drive with when I was a kid. I guess body parts like fenders are hard to find? I have read the other posts haha.

[GMCMAC]

http://www.andersonbrotherstruck.com...et/?ID=1982374

Here is a C-50 front clip for sale.

[GMCMAC]

Originally Posted by kelsfine69

found this in a junkyard last week, Looks like to have a lot of potential

I phoned on this truck and it has been sold.

[MrBeast]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Here's my 67 C-50 wrecker. I plan to make it a satin black, flamed overstuffed rat rod wrecker eventually, but I have too many projects!

You need to so build that thing with that big ass'ed Detroit diesel they stuck in the old buses, the big v eight with the supercharger and twin turbos...

[oldgold70c10]

They are great for hauling trash, gravel, etc. I got a 1970 C-50 not long ago. It has some body issues on the driver's side, but it is tough.

[MrBeast]

Just a thought, but how cool would one of these be with a Cummins C series, and a 18 speed Eaton double over...