SWB 4WD factory original ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Litdave · 07-25-2003, 11:03 AM

I have a question for the truck experts on this board.

I have a '71 SWB 4WD. A guy I know (who claims to be very knowlegdeable about these trucks) says that GM never built a SWB 4WD truck in 67-72. He says that all of the SWB 4WD trucks running aroung or cut down LWB.

According to my title and the sticker on the glove box door, mine is factory original.

Is this a rare truck?

Thanks

6869704X4 · 07-25-2003, 11:10 AM

Give us some of that stuff He's smoking. Must be some good chit.
Me, Mudder67, Pont and others are driving or have driven SWB 4x4s.

**CPNE** · 07-25-2003, 11:23 AM

Except Mudders is on a later model frame, hence not a true 67 - 72 SWB 4x4, but we let him play with us anyway.

Your friend is partially correct. GM did not make any 3/4 ton SWB 4x4's nor did they make 1 ton 4x4's in any wheelbase. They did produce a fair # of SWB 1/2 ton 4x4's though the number is only a small percentage of total 4x4 production.

Rare, no. Desirable, yes, though I personally prefer SWB 2wd 1/2 tons and LWB 3/4 ton 4x4's.

VTKidder · 07-25-2003, 11:30 AM

No...he's right. They never did. Who in their right mind would want a SWB 4x4 pickup? How someone could claim such a rediculous thing like that and believe it in their own mind is unbelieveable. Sounds like the guy knows it all. Just ask him, he'll tell you he does.

Mudder · 07-25-2003, 11:35 AM

Yep CPNE thats what I have.....A 2wheel drive shortbed mounted on a newer frame that "is" 3/4 ton

Litdave · 07-25-2003, 11:41 AM

Thanks Guys, that was a quick response.

Maybe I'll go and see if he will give me some of the chit he is smoking.

Now if I could just fine a good SWB fleetside bed I would be really happy.

Davy · 07-25-2003, 12:02 PM

Let's see pics of your 71.

07-25-2003, 11:03 AM	#1
Litdave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tullahoma, TN Posts: 202	SWB 4WD factory original ??? I have a question for the truck experts on this board. I have a '71 SWB 4WD. A guy I know (who claims to be very knowlegdeable about these trucks) says that GM never built a SWB 4WD truck in 67-72. He says that all of the SWB 4WD trucks running aroung or cut down LWB. According to my title and the sticker on the glove box door, mine is factory original. Is this a rare truck? Thanks

07-25-2003, 11:10 AM	#2
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	Give us some of that stuff He's smoking. Must be some good chit. Me, Mudder67, Pont and others are driving or have driven SWB 4x4s. __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

07-25-2003, 11:23 AM	#3
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Except Mudders is on a later model frame, hence not a true 67 - 72 SWB 4x4, but we let him play with us anyway. Your friend is partially correct. GM did not make any 3/4 ton SWB 4x4's nor did they make 1 ton 4x4's in any wheelbase. They did produce a fair # of SWB 1/2 ton 4x4's though the number is only a small percentage of total 4x4 production. Rare, no. Desirable, yes, though I personally prefer SWB 2wd 1/2 tons and LWB 3/4 ton 4x4's. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all Last edited by CPNE; 07-25-2003 at 11:25 AM.

07-25-2003, 12:02 PM	#7
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	Let's see pics of your 71. __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

07-25-2003, 11:30 AM	#4
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	No...he's right. They never did. Who in their right mind would want a SWB 4x4 pickup? How someone could claim such a rediculous thing like that and believe it in their own mind is unbelieveable. Sounds like the guy knows it all. Just ask him, he'll tell you he does.

07-25-2003, 11:35 AM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Yep CPNE thats what I have.....A 2wheel drive shortbed mounted on a newer frame that "is" 3/4 ton

07-25-2003, 11:41 AM	#6
Litdave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tullahoma, TN Posts: 202	Thanks Guys, that was a quick response. Maybe I'll go and see if he will give me some of the chit he is smoking. Now if I could just fine a good SWB fleetside bed I would be really happy.



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