how rare is this option combo? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69halfton · 04-29-2009, 10:54 PM

okay, okay, i know everybody likes to think that thier truck is super rare.. or that they have something special..and to everyone who owns one, it is special.

Ive always thought my truck was a boring, low-optioned truck, because i mean heck, it came factory radio-delete..

but then i got to thinking..

what are the odds of a 6cyl, with an auto, being built with a full gauge cluster, heavy duty rear springs, and a stortbox fleetside?

maybe its just wishful thinking...

I think heavy duty means 3/4 ton rear coils or ???

also, its a '69 and one of the option codes reads something along the lines of "special bed floor"

Ill get a code tomorow if no one can get an idea now..

texanidiot25 · 04-29-2009, 11:07 PM

Heavy duty coils were the dual rate springs I believe. My truck had them too. These trucks were basically built to order, what the customer wanted. Not relying on 'packages' like modern trucks

sleepertruck72 · 04-29-2009, 11:32 PM

Could it possibly have been built as a company fleet truck ?

dan42 · 04-29-2009, 11:56 PM

Mine had the heavy duty springs as well - but it's still a half ton short bed. They never made short fleet 3/4 tons. Special bed floor would indicate a wood bed, IIRC.

ed2552 · 04-29-2009, 11:57 PM

I know our C20 has HD rear springs, which indicates the leaves that contact the trailing arms when loaded.

**Joesjunk** · 04-30-2009, 09:52 AM

My friend has a 72 short bed step side, with 6cyl auto, guages,p/s p/b, no radio. I think a 6 with an auto is unusual

69halfton · 04-30-2009, 10:08 AM

well, the option label on my rig does not say anything about any transmission standard, auto or 4spd or what. it also doesn't list engine size. I'm assuming it was a 6cyl because the writing on the firewall says CS which i think means 6cyl. it doesn't list power steering or power brakes. only the gauges, painted rear bumper, heavy duty springs, and color.

so what transmission did it come with originally? is there another way to tell?

original drivetrain is long gone, it now has a small block with a t350.

its a low-hump trans tunnel so I'm thinking it was an auto from the factory.
also, the column looks very original, and it is an auto column with L1 L2 and Drive

**Joesjunk** · 04-30-2009, 10:11 AM

If there is no tranny listed then it was a 3 speed on the column. All factory automatics were listed on the option sticker. And yes, CS would have been a 6 cyl truck

04-29-2009, 10:54 PM	#1
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	how rare is this option combo? okay, okay, i know everybody likes to think that thier truck is super rare.. or that they have something special..and to everyone who owns one, it is special. Ive always thought my truck was a boring, low-optioned truck, because i mean heck, it came factory radio-delete.. but then i got to thinking.. what are the odds of a 6cyl, with an auto, being built with a full gauge cluster, heavy duty rear springs, and a stortbox fleetside? maybe its just wishful thinking... I think heavy duty means 3/4 ton rear coils or ??? also, its a '69 and one of the option codes reads something along the lines of "special bed floor" Ill get a code tomorow if no one can get an idea now.. __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

04-29-2009, 11:07 PM	#2
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: how rare is this option combo? Heavy duty coils were the dual rate springs I believe. My truck had them too. These trucks were basically built to order, what the customer wanted. Not relying on 'packages' like modern trucks

04-29-2009, 11:32 PM	#3
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: how rare is this option combo? Could it possibly have been built as a company fleet truck ? __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

04-29-2009, 11:56 PM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: how rare is this option combo? Mine had the heavy duty springs as well - but it's still a half ton short bed. They never made short fleet 3/4 tons. Special bed floor would indicate a wood bed, IIRC. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

04-29-2009, 11:57 PM	#5
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: how rare is this option combo? I know our C20 has HD rear springs, which indicates the leaves that contact the trailing arms when loaded. __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

04-30-2009, 09:52 AM	#6
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,690	Re: how rare is this option combo? My friend has a 72 short bed step side, with 6cyl auto, guages,p/s p/b, no radio. I think a 6 with an auto is unusual Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-30-2009, 10:08 AM	#7
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: how rare is this option combo? well, the option label on my rig does not say anything about any transmission standard, auto or 4spd or what. it also doesn't list engine size. I'm assuming it was a 6cyl because the writing on the firewall says CS which i think means 6cyl. it doesn't list power steering or power brakes. only the gauges, painted rear bumper, heavy duty springs, and color. so what transmission did it come with originally? is there another way to tell? original drivetrain is long gone, it now has a small block with a t350. its a low-hump trans tunnel so I'm thinking it was an auto from the factory. also, the column looks very original, and it is an auto column with L1 L2 and Drive __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men. Last edited by 69halfton; 04-30-2009 at 10:09 AM.

04-30-2009, 10:11 AM	#8
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,690	Re: how rare is this option combo? If there is no tranny listed then it was a 3 speed on the column. All factory automatics were listed on the option sticker. And yes, CS would have been a 6 cyl truck __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale Last edited by Joesjunk; 04-30-2009 at 10:11 AM.



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