short bed Beau James? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigblock73 · 01-22-2008, 06:59 AM

Never knew thay made them in a swb. Or did they?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/75-Be...QQcmdZViewItem

Pretty nice truck IMO, I like it.

1980GMC · 01-22-2008, 07:52 AM

Thats a sweet lookin truck. Although having the nose higher than the end doesnt do anything for me.

Was that how it came originally?

**old Rusty C10** · 01-22-2008, 09:26 AM

i dont think that is a "real" beau james i dont recall ever seeing a short one ... but ive only seen a few in my day

ElGracho · 01-22-2008, 01:04 PM

I found one for sale in Portland, Oregon a couple months ago. I looked at the sticker in the glove box and believe it was authentic. They did build short beds for the Beau James.

This truck also decodes as a 454... That would make it the ultimate Beau James...

GM72K10 · 01-22-2008, 01:09 PM

Pretty sure they came short or long, 350s or 454s, very limited production. Checkout http://home.netcom.com/~rvtucker/beaujame.html

ElGracho · 01-22-2008, 01:59 PM

I have that site linked from my page too. The only thing I don't like is how he says the Beau James has a "3/4 ton frame" The 3/4 and 1/2 ton frames have the exact same part number in the parts catalog. I think he is confused about GMCs being 15s and Chevys being 10s for their 1/2 tons.

Pyrotechnic · 01-23-2008, 01:21 AM

It probably has the heavy duty chassis equipment option which is more commonly called the Big 10 and Heavy Half. That means 3/4 ton springs, larger rear brakes, double hump cross memeber, and very mininal emissions equipment. I think this is the ultimate package for these trucks.

86swb · 01-23-2008, 02:35 AM

I noticed he has an antique car tag on the truck.

toddgf · 10-06-2012, 04:14 PM

yep. She's real boys. I currently own this truck. I have since replaced the American racing wheels with some deep dish wire lace rims to kinda match the factory wire hub caps and tuned the motor a tad. Placed 1st & second in a show today! Truck has original carpet. Door panels. Dash pad. Steering wheel. Floor mats and is numbers matching. Bought it for a song. Had to do a little research myself on the swb versions of beau James. GM production percentages estimate that less than 72 swb big blocks were produced. Go to GT-AG.com to see a few photos.
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88Jimmy4x4 · 10-06-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by toddgf

yep. She's real boys. I currently own this truck. I have since replaced the American racing wheels with some deep dish wire lace rims to kinda match the factory wire hub caps and tuned the motor a tad. Placed 1st & second in a show today! Truck has original carpet. Door panels. Dash pad. Steering wheel. Floor mats and is numbers matching. Bought it for a song. Had to do a little research myself on the swb versions of beau James. GM production percentages estimate that less than 72 swb big blocks were produced. Go to GT-AG.com to see a few photos.
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nice truck and welcome to the forum

**lolife99** · 10-06-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by toddgf

yep. She's real boys. I currently own this truck. I have since replaced the American racing wheels with some deep dish wire lace rims to kinda match the factory wire hub caps and tuned the motor a tad. Placed 1st & second in a show today! Truck has original carpet. Door panels. Dash pad. Steering wheel. Floor mats and is numbers matching. Bought it for a song. Had to do a little research myself on the swb versions of beau James. GM production percentages estimate that less than 72 swb big blocks were produced. Go to GT-AG.com to see a few photos.
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Welcome to the board.
Very cool truck!

toddgf · 10-07-2012, 11:19 AM

Thanks. I told you guys the wrong site earlier. The photos are on the GT Ag LLC Facebook page. I will try to post some some on here when I get back to a lap top. I Also have a '77 swb 454. '82 swb 6.2 L Diesel. And a couple of trans ams. (81 pace car. 92 gta)

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**N2TRUX** · 10-07-2012, 11:49 AM

Welcome to the forum. Thanks for updating us on this unique truck. We all look forward to more pics and details on your other trucks too.

01-22-2008, 06:59 AM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	short bed Beau James? Never knew thay made them in a swb. Or did they? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/75-Be...QQcmdZViewItem Pretty nice truck IMO, I like it. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-22-2008, 07:52 AM	#2
1980GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 117	Re: short bed Beau James? Thats a sweet lookin truck. Although having the nose higher than the end doesnt do anything for me. Was that how it came originally? __________________ Wes 1980 GMC Sierra SCSB-2WD 1986 Chevrolet C10 SCSB-2WD Last edited by 1980GMC; 01-22-2008 at 07:53 AM.

01-22-2008, 09:26 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,280	Re: short bed Beau James? i dont think that is a "real" beau james i dont recall ever seeing a short one ... but ive only seen a few in my day __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-22-2008, 01:04 PM	#4
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,550	Re: short bed Beau James? I found one for sale in Portland, Oregon a couple months ago. I looked at the sticker in the glove box and believe it was authentic. They did build short beds for the Beau James. This truck also decodes as a 454... That would make it the ultimate Beau James... __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed Last edited by ElGracho; 01-22-2008 at 01:07 PM.

01-22-2008, 01:09 PM	#5
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,479	Re: short bed Beau James? Pretty sure they came short or long, 350s or 454s, very limited production. Checkout http://home.netcom.com/~rvtucker/beaujame.html __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

01-22-2008, 01:59 PM	#6
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,550	Re: short bed Beau James? I have that site linked from my page too. The only thing I don't like is how he says the Beau James has a "3/4 ton frame" The 3/4 and 1/2 ton frames have the exact same part number in the parts catalog. I think he is confused about GMCs being 15s and Chevys being 10s for their 1/2 tons. __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed Last edited by ElGracho; 01-22-2008 at 01:59 PM. Reason: Spelling...

01-23-2008, 01:21 AM	#7
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: short bed Beau James? It probably has the heavy duty chassis equipment option which is more commonly called the Big 10 and Heavy Half. That means 3/4 ton springs, larger rear brakes, double hump cross memeber, and very mininal emissions equipment. I think this is the ultimate package for these trucks.

01-23-2008, 02:35 AM	#8
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: short bed Beau James? I noticed he has an antique car tag on the truck. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

10-06-2012, 04:14 PM	#9
toddgf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: clarkton , mo. Posts: 2	Re: short bed Beau James? yep. She's real boys. I currently own this truck. I have since replaced the American racing wheels with some deep dish wire lace rims to kinda match the factory wire hub caps and tuned the motor a tad. Placed 1st & second in a show today! Truck has original carpet. Door panels. Dash pad. Steering wheel. Floor mats and is numbers matching. Bought it for a song. Had to do a little research myself on the swb versions of beau James. GM production percentages estimate that less than 72 swb big blocks were produced. Go to GT-AG.com to see a few photos. Posted via Mobile Device

10-07-2012, 11:19 AM	#12
toddgf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: clarkton , mo. Posts: 2	Re: short bed Beau James? Thanks. I told you guys the wrong site earlier. The photos are on the GT Ag LLC Facebook page. I will try to post some some on here when I get back to a lap top. I Also have a '77 swb 454. '82 swb 6.2 L Diesel. And a couple of trans ams. (81 pace car. 92 gta) Posted via Mobile Device

10-07-2012, 11:49 AM	#13
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