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LOW DOUGH · 10-09-2008, 04:24 PM

ok Andy, I see the rosebud rivits....

found a pic.... this is off my 69... my 71 or what ever it is has regular rivits on it. so the cab must have been changed. or something

68 50th · 10-09-2008, 05:22 PM

I have the same thing going on with my truck.
Titled and vined as 71 but almost all the details that is different on 71 vs 72 is 72 details.
Vin and title 71 (CE241Z646752)
Doors 72
Inside Rear view mirror 72
Big block motor mounts 72
Cheyenne Super Glove Box Door Emblem 71
No glove box door sticker.
Vin plate attached with the correct rosebud rivits. I found remainigs of old rivits in the cab corner though.
There were no numbers on the frame where it is supposed to be.
I'm pretty sure the cab been swapped to a 72 cab at some time.
Same truck on all pics, the yellow is after restorationIrepaint.

LOW DOUGH · 10-09-2008, 05:32 PM

were are the numbers on the frame supposed to be?

68 50th · 10-09-2008, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH

were are the numbers on the frame supposed to be?

Here's a pic I saved from this forum, I think it is LHM pointing out the spot where the number is supposed to be.

Longhorn Man · 10-09-2008, 08:58 PM

yep, that's my hand!

dustykey · 10-12-2008, 09:07 AM

I have a 72 GMC that has the rearview mirror attached to the cab, not the window. I have matching numbers on the VIN tag on the cab (held on with rosebud rivots) and the SPID on the glove box. Where there any 72's with the mirror attached here?

Longhorn Man · 10-12-2008, 11:37 AM

no, but you could still get those mirrors at the dealer pretty cheap. I know personally I hate the glue on kind, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

robs71k5 · 10-12-2008, 11:32 PM

The 71 has the directional lights in the bumper as well

jorgensensc · 10-12-2008, 11:38 PM

Oh but wait. Here is another idea. If the cab was a camper cab (like my '68) it never had a mirror mounted. Mine didn't have the back cut out either. So my '68 has a mirror like a '72, and no holes in the roof for the old mirror. Just another thought.
Shawn

1978steven · 10-13-2008, 12:13 AM

Didn't the 72' also have a leaf sprung rear? My 71' is track arm rear and my buddies 72' is leaf sprung?

Wreckless_71 · 10-13-2008, 03:25 AM

nope... 1/2 ton chevys are trailing arm set-up while 3/4 tons step up to leaf springs. Though the GMC 1/2 tons are a leaf spring rear end.

jorgensensc · 10-13-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wreckless_71

nope... 1/2 ton chevys are trailing arm set-up while 3/4 tons step up to leaf springs. Though the GMC 1/2 tons are a leaf spring rear end.

partially correct. Chevies could be had in both trailing arm setups as well as leaf springs. Most were trailing arms. GMCs were exactly the opposite. Mostly leaf springs, but could be had in either. 3/4 tons could also be gotten in trailing arm setups and were in fact more common than lead spring setups in Chevy. As a matter of fact the 3/4 ton trailing arms have a reinforcement piece welded on for extra strength. The same price that other companies sell. Hope that helps a little more.
Shawn

1978steven · 10-14-2008, 02:09 PM

Thanks for the info Shawn, I know his 72' is original as the day his grand-dad bought it, and it's a 1/2 ton Chevy not a 1/2 ton GMC...

Longhorn Man · 10-14-2008, 04:03 PM

it probably is all original, just has the optional rear suspention.
The only chevy trucks 67 - 72 that came automaticly with leafs, are 4X4, longhorn, and one ton... that's it. Otherwise, it is an optional reas spring set up.

LOW DOUGH · 10-14-2008, 04:05 PM

Haven't looked at my numbers on the frame yet to see if they match. Busy with the baby. ya know

10-09-2008, 04:24 PM	#26
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: 71-72?? ok Andy, I see the rosebud rivits.... found a pic.... this is off my 69... my 71 or what ever it is has regular rivits on it. so the cab must have been changed. or something

10-09-2008, 05:22 PM	#27
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Re: 71-72?? I have the same thing going on with my truck. Titled and vined as 71 but almost all the details that is different on 71 vs 72 is 72 details. Vin and title 71 (CE241Z646752) Doors 72 Inside Rear view mirror 72 Big block motor mounts 72 Cheyenne Super Glove Box Door Emblem 71 No glove box door sticker. Vin plate attached with the correct rosebud rivits. I found remainigs of old rivits in the cab corner though. There were no numbers on the frame where it is supposed to be. I'm pretty sure the cab been swapped to a 72 cab at some time. Same truck on all pics, the yellow is after restorationIrepaint. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

10-09-2008, 05:32 PM	#28
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: 71-72?? were are the numbers on the frame supposed to be?

10-09-2008, 08:58 PM	#30
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 71-72?? yep, that's my hand!

10-12-2008, 09:07 AM	#31
dustykey Combat Inkslinger Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 42	Re: 71-72?? I have a 72 GMC that has the rearview mirror attached to the cab, not the window. I have matching numbers on the VIN tag on the cab (held on with rosebud rivots) and the SPID on the glove box. Where there any 72's with the mirror attached here?

10-12-2008, 11:37 AM	#32
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 71-72?? no, but you could still get those mirrors at the dealer pretty cheap. I know personally I hate the glue on kind, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.

10-12-2008, 11:32 PM	#33
robs71k5 K5drive Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: burnaby BC Canada Posts: 809	Re: 71-72?? The 71 has the directional lights in the bumper as well

10-12-2008, 11:38 PM	#34
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: 71-72?? Oh but wait. Here is another idea. If the cab was a camper cab (like my '68) it never had a mirror mounted. Mine didn't have the back cut out either. So my '68 has a mirror like a '72, and no holes in the roof for the old mirror. Just another thought. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

10-13-2008, 12:13 AM	#35
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Re: 71-72?? Didn't the 72' also have a leaf sprung rear? My 71' is track arm rear and my buddies 72' is leaf sprung? __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10

10-13-2008, 03:25 AM	#36
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: 71-72?? nope... 1/2 ton chevys are trailing arm set-up while 3/4 tons step up to leaf springs. Though the GMC 1/2 tons are a leaf spring rear end. __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

10-14-2008, 02:09 PM	#38
1978steven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Currently New Windsor, NY but Texas is home Posts: 332	Re: 71-72?? Thanks for the info Shawn, I know his 72' is original as the day his grand-dad bought it, and it's a 1/2 ton Chevy not a 1/2 ton GMC... __________________ 2002 Silverado 2500HD LB7 CCSB LT EFI Live by Rob at ATP, Edge CTS Insight DSP 5 control, S&B CAI, PPE boost valve, Pro Fab AIH, AirDog II 165, PPE WIF sensor delete plug, 5" stainless exhaust, Cognito braces & HD tie rods, H2's 315/70 R17 BFG's 2004 Tahoe LT 2006 Silverado Z71 LS 1971 Chevy C10 Last edited by 1978steven; 10-14-2008 at 02:10 PM.

10-14-2008, 04:03 PM	#39
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 71-72?? it probably is all original, just has the optional rear suspention. The only chevy trucks 67 - 72 that came automaticly with leafs, are 4X4, longhorn, and one ton... that's it. Otherwise, it is an optional reas spring set up.

10-14-2008, 04:05 PM	#40
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: 71-72?? Haven't looked at my numbers on the frame yet to see if they match. Busy with the baby. ya know



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