71 c-10 w/cab marker lights - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70k52wd · 10-18-2009, 04:20 PM

I'm going to go look at this 71 I found on CL. It says right on the spid, "marker lamps". I know you could special order all kinds of combinations back in the day. This I would think is a strange option for a c-10. Would this be a c-20 or c-30 cab that was moved to the c-10 line? Are the cab mounts the same for the c-10, 20, 30? For some reason I was thinking they were different mounts. What do you all think? any opinions on this trucks options? It also has a spotlight, and had dealer a/c. The a/c is gone, but owner has the paperwork stating a/c was on it. Just thought it might be a pretty cool truck to use for a daily.

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/m...425429578.html

Longhorn Man · 10-18-2009, 04:35 PM

the spid has the VIN which says it's a half ton truck.
It was never a common option for a half ton truck, but it was in fact an option... as seen on that SPID

toddtheodd · 10-18-2009, 04:46 PM

Adding the marker lamps to the mirrors and heavy rear spring, the original owner probably planned on towing something, or had a camper in the bed.

70k52wd · 10-18-2009, 04:51 PM

Thanks LM, I was hoping you would chime in.
I was reading a thread just this morning about a sweet 68 gold/white custom camper. There were some cab mounts comments about the difference between c10-20, 30 mounts being different. Not ever owning a 20-30 I didn't even know there were different cab mounts.
Question is: would this have in fact been a 20-30 cab that was moved to the 10 line. And if that is the case, were the 20-30 mounts used for this truck. Just curious about the way it would have come down the line for assembly. Thanks.

19723DR · 10-18-2009, 06:58 PM

My 71 1/2 ton Cheyenne had a similar spid. 402 BB, heavy rear springs, marker lights, auxillary gas tanks. I imagine these trucks were built for towing. I'm pretty sure the cab on that truck is the factory and not swapped.

**too much stuff** · 10-18-2009, 07:26 PM

I also have 2, 1/2 ton 4x4s that both have them. A 70 and 71

Longhorn Man · 10-18-2009, 11:43 PM

the cabs are the same, the mount defferences in the cab mounts are due to the frame.
Not all one tons had the marker/ID lights on top... mine is one of them. They were only required when dual rear wheels were ordered.
Since the cabs are the same, and all the trucks came down the same assembly line, the cab was not pulled from a one ton for this truck.

10-18-2009, 04:20 PM	#1
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	71 c-10 w/cab marker lights I'm going to go look at this 71 I found on CL. It says right on the spid, "marker lamps". I know you could special order all kinds of combinations back in the day. This I would think is a strange option for a c-10. Would this be a c-20 or c-30 cab that was moved to the c-10 line? Are the cab mounts the same for the c-10, 20, 30? For some reason I was thinking they were different mounts. What do you all think? any opinions on this trucks options? It also has a spotlight, and had dealer a/c. The a/c is gone, but owner has the paperwork stating a/c was on it. Just thought it might be a pretty cool truck to use for a daily. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/m...425429578.html Last edited by 70k52wd; 10-18-2009 at 04:21 PM. Reason: link added

10-18-2009, 04:35 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 71 c-10 w/cab marker lights the spid has the VIN which says it's a half ton truck. It was never a common option for a half ton truck, but it was in fact an option... as seen on that SPID

10-18-2009, 04:46 PM	#3
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Re: 71 c-10 w/cab marker lights Adding the marker lamps to the mirrors and heavy rear spring, the original owner probably planned on towing something, or had a camper in the bed. __________________ "The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." Ghengis Khan IIOY???

10-18-2009, 04:51 PM	#4
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: 71 c-10 w/cab marker lights Thanks LM, I was hoping you would chime in. I was reading a thread just this morning about a sweet 68 gold/white custom camper. There were some cab mounts comments about the difference between c10-20, 30 mounts being different. Not ever owning a 20-30 I didn't even know there were different cab mounts. Question is: would this have in fact been a 20-30 cab that was moved to the 10 line. And if that is the case, were the 20-30 mounts used for this truck. Just curious about the way it would have come down the line for assembly. Thanks.

10-18-2009, 06:58 PM	#5
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 71 c-10 w/cab marker lights My 71 1/2 ton Cheyenne had a similar spid. 402 BB, heavy rear springs, marker lights, auxillary gas tanks. I imagine these trucks were built for towing. I'm pretty sure the cab on that truck is the factory and not swapped. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

10-18-2009, 07:26 PM	#6
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,745	Re: 71 c-10 w/cab marker lights I also have 2, 1/2 ton 4x4s that both have them. A 70 and 71 __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

10-18-2009, 11:43 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 71 c-10 w/cab marker lights the cabs are the same, the mount defferences in the cab mounts are due to the frame. Not all one tons had the marker/ID lights on top... mine is one of them. They were only required when dual rear wheels were ordered. Since the cabs are the same, and all the trucks came down the same assembly line, the cab was not pulled from a one ton for this truck.



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