67-72 Chevy/GMC 4x4 pick-up ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

my69camaro1 · 10-28-2003, 01:32 PM

Can anyone help me. I am just now getting in to the older truck market and I would like to know the best model for a build up. Years 67-72. I have the pic in my head but I don't know the best model truck to get there.

It will be a 4sp 4x4 with the np205 transfer case. It will have a 454 bored to a 468. It will be used for heavy towing and winter/farm work so should I get a 3/4 ton or can I get a 1/2 ton. Will put a dana 60 up front and a dana 70 or GM 14 bolt in the rear with 4.56-4.88 gears. It will be lifted 8-12 inches. Will run 35's-38's.

What model is best, there are so many. Can I get a 1/2 ton and swap in 3/4 ton or 1 ton running gear or should I get a bigger model. I don't care if it's a Chevy or GMC as both look good.

I'd perfer to know about 69's so I can build one up and paint it Hugger orange to pull my 69 Daytona yellow camaro.

I know this is probably nerdy but I'm not sure what to search for.

If anyone has any input please e-mail me at bkkjnelson@csinet.net

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 10-28-2003, 01:44 PM

As far as the year goes, you would just have to decide which body style you liked better also the interior like door panels and such also if you wanted drum or disc brakes up front. Also I would definitely go with a 3/4 or 1 ton or just the axles, being as you intend on pulling with it. I myself prefer '72's because I like the grilles, door panels, and the disc brakes up front.

Also if you prefer '69's then that's what I would go with, especially if you wanted it to match your car. I don't think it's nerdy I would like to have a sweet '69 Camaro and a sweet '69 Chevy 1 ton to haul it with.

palallin · 10-28-2003, 01:44 PM

I don't believe which year or which model is really much of an issue if you plan to make all the mods you hint at.

What's more important is that your goal is not consistant. Lifting a truck that high and using such big wheels/tires is not really compatible with heavy-duty towing and farm truck use.

krazy_texan · 10-28-2003, 01:57 PM

i say go with a 1 ton longhorn if you can find one year is up to you in matter of fact it is all up to you it just depends on what look you are going for, do you want a swb or a lwb? like i said it is your decision do what you want

meathead95 · 10-28-2003, 03:51 PM

their is one hack of a deal on the parts board for a 69 4x4 i dont think you can beat it here is the link

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=73503

*dtlilly* · 10-28-2003, 08:35 PM

Welcome to the board from W. Tennessee.

I have a 1/2 ton 4X4 that I converted over to 3/4 ton. It has a small 4" lift and 33" tires. The front disc brakes on 71-72 are only 1/2 ton trtucks, but if you swap over, do like I did, and use mid 70's axels and suspension (disc brakes

). I like your idea of getting a 69 truck to match the Camaro. If you decide to go other years, my 71 GMC 4X4 in sig below may be for sale to help pay for restoration on my 72.

10-28-2003, 01:32 PM	#1
my69camaro1 Young One Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: La Porte Indiana Posts: 138	67-72 Chevy/GMC 4x4 pick-up ??? Can anyone help me. I am just now getting in to the older truck market and I would like to know the best model for a build up. Years 67-72. I have the pic in my head but I don't know the best model truck to get there. It will be a 4sp 4x4 with the np205 transfer case. It will have a 454 bored to a 468. It will be used for heavy towing and winter/farm work so should I get a 3/4 ton or can I get a 1/2 ton. Will put a dana 60 up front and a dana 70 or GM 14 bolt in the rear with 4.56-4.88 gears. It will be lifted 8-12 inches. Will run 35's-38's. What model is best, there are so many. Can I get a 1/2 ton and swap in 3/4 ton or 1 ton running gear or should I get a bigger model. I don't care if it's a Chevy or GMC as both look good. I'd perfer to know about 69's so I can build one up and paint it Hugger orange to pull my 69 Daytona yellow camaro. I know this is probably nerdy but I'm not sure what to search for. If anyone has any input please e-mail me at bkkjnelson@csinet.net

10-28-2003, 01:44 PM	#2
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	As far as the year goes, you would just have to decide which body style you liked better also the interior like door panels and such also if you wanted drum or disc brakes up front. Also I would definitely go with a 3/4 or 1 ton or just the axles, being as you intend on pulling with it. I myself prefer '72's because I like the grilles, door panels, and the disc brakes up front. Also if you prefer '69's then that's what I would go with, especially if you wanted it to match your car. I don't think it's nerdy I would like to have a sweet '69 Camaro and a sweet '69 Chevy 1 ton to haul it with. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA Last edited by BLACK AND BLUE 67-72; 10-28-2003 at 01:48 PM.

10-28-2003, 01:44 PM	#3
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	I don't believe which year or which model is really much of an issue if you plan to make all the mods you hint at. What's more important is that your goal is not consistant. Lifting a truck that high and using such big wheels/tires is not really compatible with heavy-duty towing and farm truck use. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

10-28-2003, 01:57 PM	#4
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i say go with a 1 ton longhorn if you can find one year is up to you in matter of fact it is all up to you it just depends on what look you are going for, do you want a swb or a lwb? like i said it is your decision do what you want __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

10-28-2003, 03:51 PM	#5
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	their is one hack of a deal on the parts board for a 69 4x4 i dont think you can beat it here is the link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=73503 __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

10-28-2003, 08:35 PM	#6
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Welcome to the board from W. Tennessee. I have a 1/2 ton 4X4 that I converted over to 3/4 ton. It has a small 4" lift and 33" tires. The front disc brakes on 71-72 are only 1/2 ton trtucks, but if you swap over, do like I did, and use mid 70's axels and suspension (disc brakes ). I like your idea of getting a 69 truck to match the Camaro. If you decide to go other years, my 71 GMC 4X4 in sig below may be for sale to help pay for restoration on my 72.



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