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1969 GMC · 02-23-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

Many of the young guys don't realize that a "manual" transmission which is often refered to as a "standard" transmission.....was exactly that "standard" meaning not optional.

A lot of cars/trucks today have a "standard" transmission that is automatic.

From what I've gathered on here, the standard transmission was the 3-on-the-tree, with everything else (od, 4 speed, auto) being optional.

i'd still like to see an original BB/3-on-the-tree truck.

the 427 v8 on that medium duty's spid is the tall deck gasoline V8. I'm fairly sure there is no such thing as a 427 diesel, or at least it wasn't referred to as such.

Andy4639 · 02-23-2009, 01:54 AM

The 427 trucks I saw all had cable driven tachs in them, except for the one I bought. I was wondering about the diesel too but it was so long ago I may have missed it. I know when I talked to my dad he said it wasn't the same as what was in the cars and it wasn't worth getting back then. That was probably a mistake, you think!

**68350** · 02-23-2009, 04:51 AM

1969 GMC, i wish i'd have save the ebay auction i saw a few years back. It was a white shortbox cheyenne(I believe) that had a 402/3 on the tree. It was wierd seeing the big v-8 with the column shift manual!

**special-K** · 02-23-2009, 06:53 AM

I had one of two identicle red with white top`68 CST shortbeds two brothers ordered.They had 396/3spd,tach,posi,and no power steering or power brakes...definately no air.If they were cars I`d say they were ordered to drag race.
So,Andy,you got your answer to varying option codes in the other thread.Different plants,huh?I never knew that.I just knew that the codes are all 3 digit at the dealer end.For years I didn`t pay attention to stuff like this.

How about this one another member posted from his`68?

Andy4639 · 02-23-2009, 07:31 AM

Yea it answered a lot with the plant being the missing link. Aren't we a weird bunch?

**special-K** · 02-24-2009, 09:37 AM

Yup!I have a picture folder just for SPIDs.I prolly have 50 or more.

How about this`67 C/30?

Andy4639 · 02-24-2009, 02:28 PM

How's about it! It looks like it has some options but you can't read it.
The old eye balls aren't what they use to be.

chipflyer · 02-24-2009, 11:46 PM

I collect them, all that I can find. I think they are pretty neat. I have 3 from 1966, I have 35 from 1967, 38 from 1968, 46 from 1969, 53 from 1970, 73 from 1971, 211 from 1972 and 61 in a folder that are GMC's from any year. There is no better source of option documentation in my opinion.
Here's a nice one from 67, a GMC, (some did have them). I have kind of learned to never say "they never" or "they always" when speaking of SPIDS.

Jeff

Sammy · 02-25-2009, 12:16 AM

I was noticing a few SPIDS actually indicated a chrome step bumper. My Dad is well over 75 he said every truck at the dealership ('69) didn't have a bumper on them. And they wanted $19 to install one. $20 for the (step) bumper kit. He installed his own because he thought it was too expensive.

**special-K** · 02-25-2009, 06:55 AM

I`ve only seen "chrome bumper" listed.That was the sport bumper.I believe you had to order a rear bumper.Sometime around`73 my state started inspections on trucks.They used to be able to come through w.no bumper.

02-23-2009, 01:54 AM	#27
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: SPIDS:Many options w/o being loaded The 427 trucks I saw all had cable driven tachs in them, except for the one I bought. I was wondering about the diesel too but it was so long ago I may have missed it. I know when I talked to my dad he said it wasn't the same as what was in the cars and it wasn't worth getting back then. That was probably a mistake, you think! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-23-2009, 04:51 AM	#28
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: SPIDS:Many options w/o being loaded 1969 GMC, i wish i'd have save the ebay auction i saw a few years back. It was a white shortbox cheyenne(I believe) that had a 402/3 on the tree. It was wierd seeing the big v-8 with the column shift manual! __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

02-23-2009, 06:53 AM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: SPIDS:Many options w/o being loaded I had one of two identicle red with white top`68 CST shortbeds two brothers ordered.They had 396/3spd,tach,posi,and no power steering or power brakes...definately no air.If they were cars I`d say they were ordered to drag race. So,Andy,you got your answer to varying option codes in the other thread.Different plants,huh?I never knew that.I just knew that the codes are all 3 digit at the dealer end.For years I didn`t pay attention to stuff like this. How about this one another member posted from his`68? __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-23-2009 at 07:14 AM.

02-23-2009, 07:31 AM	#30
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: SPIDS:Many options w/o being loaded Yea it answered a lot with the plant being the missing link. Aren't we a weird bunch? __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-24-2009, 09:37 AM	#31
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: SPIDS:Many options w/o being loaded Yup!I have a picture folder just for SPIDs.I prolly have 50 or more. How about this`67 C/30? __________________ "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 ~

02-24-2009, 02:28 PM	#32
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: SPIDS:Many options w/o being loaded How's about it! It looks like it has some options but you can't read it. The old eye balls aren't what they use to be. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-24-2009, 11:46 PM	#33
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: SPIDS:Many options w/o being loaded I collect them, all that I can find. I think they are pretty neat. I have 3 from 1966, I have 35 from 1967, 38 from 1968, 46 from 1969, 53 from 1970, 73 from 1971, 211 from 1972 and 61 in a folder that are GMC's from any year. There is no better source of option documentation in my opinion. Here's a nice one from 67, a GMC, (some did have them). I have kind of learned to never say "they never" or "they always" when speaking of SPIDS. Jeff Attached Images __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241. Last edited by chipflyer; 02-24-2009 at 11:47 PM.

02-25-2009, 12:16 AM	#34
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: SPIDS:Many options w/o being loaded I was noticing a few SPIDS actually indicated a chrome step bumper. My Dad is well over 75 he said every truck at the dealership ('69) didn't have a bumper on them. And they wanted $19 to install one. $20 for the (step) bumper kit. He installed his own because he thought it was too expensive. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

02-25-2009, 06:55 AM	#35
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: SPIDS:Many options w/o being loaded I`ve only seen "chrome bumper" listed.That was the sport bumper.I believe you had to order a rear bumper.Sometime around`73 my state started inspections on trucks.They used to be able to come through w.no bumper. __________________ "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 ~



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