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missinfishin10 · 03-30-2013, 06:42 PM

Hey guys, I'm a 67-72 guy but I went and looked at what I was told was a 49 step bed today. I'm getting the info from the fellows wife. Old six banger is back in the chassis Her husband has "rebuilt it himself" It Looks awesome, all new gaskets and its clean. She says it runs great. Cab corners are bad. Floor has some patch panels it it. Running boards, Bed sides, fenders and chrome grill all look good. New Firestone wide whites, New brakes, lines and hoses for all 4 corners. Seat is there and nice. He was going back original.
Since its complete... but apart... and the fact I'm not familiar with this era truck... I have a couple Questions.

The Bedsides were standing up, and taller that I am at 6 ft. Would that make it a long bed?

It is a big six lug pattern with heavy leaf springs up front... Would that make it a C20?

Would it a be a steal at $1500.00???
It it worth hanging in the Dog House till I can flip it?

Check out the pics... Thanks in advance for the advice!

coralhead · 03-30-2013, 09:32 PM

What are you waiting for? That is a dang good deal. six lug is a 3100 (1/2 ton)

Rude Dude · 03-30-2013, 09:38 PM

C20 isnt correct it will be a 3100 or 3200, all the trucks were 6 lug except 3/4 or 1 ton axles.

**G&R's57GMC** · 03-30-2013, 10:49 PM

3100 = 1/2 ton short bed

3200 = 1/2 ton long bed

Atommik · 03-30-2013, 10:53 PM

1/2 ton (3100) box sides are about 80" long (6ft 8 inches) 3/4 ton(3600) sides are 8 ft long, 1 ton (3800) are 9 ft long. Those are the "normal" bed lengths for the different models, but I suppose they could have been ordered with any one of those bed lengths.

harpo1313 · 03-31-2013, 12:12 PM

engine, and susp and brake parts are worth what she wants for it.check the dates on those tires though.

**mr48chev** · 03-31-2013, 12:26 PM

Yep I'd say that her price is more than fair for what I see in the photos. If there are four of those white wall tires, the current price for them alone is around 700 but they may be pretty old. I'm not afraid of older bias tires that have been kept inside though.

It's either a 49 or 50.

I'm a bit tired of "flippers' though, they are screwing up the prices for the rest of us. I can applaud buying the truck and finishing it out and then putting it up for sale so someone with no time or skill to finish the restoration can buy it and enjoy it though.

N.T.Q · 04-01-2013, 12:16 PM

people are selling cabs up here in W.I that need whole floors for $650

missinfishin10 · 04-02-2013, 06:50 AM

I am so stoked! I got the truck and all her parts home Monday. It is in such great shape. It is a 1950 - 3100. Built in Atlanta in August of 1950. I might like it more than my 71. I Laid out all the parts to see what's missing and It's hard to tell so I ordered a factory assy manual. The build is under way!
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**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-02-2013, 11:48 AM

So, you gave $1500 for it?

What's your plan? Just reassemble it with the parts you have or some other power train? What cosmetic plans do you have for it?
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Bomp · 04-02-2013, 12:11 PM

Thats a nice find. A steal compared to out here in Oregon.

missinfishin10 · 04-02-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

So, you gave $1500 for it?

What's your plan? Just reassemble it with the parts you have or some other power train? What cosmetic plans do you have for it?
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Yep $1500.00 I'm gonna finish the rust repair with all the panels that were included. Paint it all flat black exterior w/ cream interior He had gone thru the 216 c.i. engine. Its staying! Its still 6 volt, I do plan on changing to 12. I used to mess with old VW's back in the 70's and we would use the 6 volt starters with 12 volt batteries. I'm gonna try to keep it! More pics coming soon!!!

missinfishin10 · 04-02-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by harpo1313

engine, and susp and brake parts are worth what she wants for it.check the dates on those tires though.

The tires are 2007 codes never seen the road or the sun... They're perfect!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 04-02-2013, 12:52 PM

Sounds like it will be nice.

Used to be I didn't, but now I REALLY like the long beds and especially the extra long 9 footers. Something extra cool about those kind of length not having been made for a looong time. Keep the photos coming!
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63 & 64 Bowties · 04-02-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by missinfishin10

I might like it more than my 71.

Smart man !
Nice score

missinfishin10 · 04-03-2013, 09:50 AM

Mo Pics

missinfishin10 · 04-03-2013, 09:57 AM

A few more

meter swinger · 04-03-2013, 12:47 PM

Congrats on the truck, you got that thing for a song.

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OrrieG · 04-03-2013, 02:45 PM

If those are the "as I found it cleaned up" pics you should be wearing a mask. Nice start.

03-30-2013, 06:42 PM	#1
missinfishin10 Amazed Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dahlonega Georgia Posts: 486	Found a project truck and have some questions Hey guys, I'm a 67-72 guy but I went and looked at what I was told was a 49 step bed today. I'm getting the info from the fellows wife. Old six banger is back in the chassis Her husband has "rebuilt it himself" It Looks awesome, all new gaskets and its clean. She says it runs great. Cab corners are bad. Floor has some patch panels it it. Running boards, Bed sides, fenders and chrome grill all look good. New Firestone wide whites, New brakes, lines and hoses for all 4 corners. Seat is there and nice. He was going back original. Since its complete... but apart... and the fact I'm not familiar with this era truck... I have a couple Questions. The Bedsides were standing up, and taller that I am at 6 ft. Would that make it a long bed? It is a big six lug pattern with heavy leaf springs up front... Would that make it a C20? Would it a be a steal at $1500.00??? It it worth hanging in the Dog House till I can flip it? Check out the pics... Thanks in advance for the advice! Attached Images __________________ 71 LWB Fleetside 1950 3100 Original Project!

03-30-2013, 09:32 PM	#2
coralhead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Floyds Knobs, IN Posts: 430	Re: Found a project truck and have some questions What are you waiting for? That is a dang good deal. six lug is a 3100 (1/2 ton)

03-30-2013, 09:38 PM	#3
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Found a project truck and have some questions C20 isnt correct it will be a 3100 or 3200, all the trucks were 6 lug except 3/4 or 1 ton axles. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

03-30-2013, 10:49 PM	#4
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: Found a project truck and have some questions 3100 = 1/2 ton short bed 3200 = 1/2 ton long bed __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

03-30-2013, 10:53 PM	#5
Atommik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Golden Valley,MN Posts: 639	Re: Found a project truck and have some questions 1/2 ton (3100) box sides are about 80" long (6ft 8 inches) 3/4 ton(3600) sides are 8 ft long, 1 ton (3800) are 9 ft long. Those are the "normal" bed lengths for the different models, but I suppose they could have been ordered with any one of those bed lengths. __________________ My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495795

03-31-2013, 12:12 PM	#6
harpo1313 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: cape codmass Posts: 57	Re: Found a project truck and have some questions engine, and susp and brake parts are worth what she wants for it.check the dates on those tires though.

03-31-2013, 12:26 PM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,718	Re: Found a project truck and have some questions Yep I'd say that her price is more than fair for what I see in the photos. If there are four of those white wall tires, the current price for them alone is around 700 but they may be pretty old. I'm not afraid of older bias tires that have been kept inside though. It's either a 49 or 50. I'm a bit tired of "flippers' though, they are screwing up the prices for the rest of us. I can applaud buying the truck and finishing it out and then putting it up for sale so someone with no time or skill to finish the restoration can buy it and enjoy it though. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around. Last edited by mr48chev; 03-31-2013 at 12:34 PM.

04-01-2013, 12:16 PM	#8
N.T.Q Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: kewaunee,wi Posts: 86	Re: Found a project truck and have some questions people are selling cabs up here in W.I that need whole floors for $650

04-02-2013, 06:50 AM	#9
missinfishin10 Amazed Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dahlonega Georgia Posts: 486	Re: Found a project truck and have some questions I am so stoked! I got the truck and all her parts home Monday. It is in such great shape. It is a 1950 - 3100. Built in Atlanta in August of 1950. I might like it more than my 71. I Laid out all the parts to see what's missing and It's hard to tell so I ordered a factory assy manual. The build is under way! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 71 LWB Fleetside 1950 3100 Original Project! Last edited by missinfishin10; 04-02-2013 at 07:01 AM.

04-02-2013, 11:48 AM	#10
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: Found a project truck and have some questions So, you gave $1500 for it? What's your plan? Just reassemble it with the parts you have or some other power train? What cosmetic plans do you have for it? Posted via Mobile Device

04-02-2013, 12:11 PM	#11
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Found a project truck and have some questions Thats a nice find. A steal compared to out here in Oregon.

04-02-2013, 12:52 PM	#14
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: Found a project truck and have some questions Sounds like it will be nice. Used to be I didn't, but now I REALLY like the long beds and especially the extra long 9 footers. Something extra cool about those kind of length not having been made for a looong time. Keep the photos coming! Posted via Mobile Device

04-03-2013, 09:50 AM	#16
missinfishin10 Amazed Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dahlonega Georgia Posts: 486	Re: Found a project truck and have some questions Mo Pics Attached Images __________________ 71 LWB Fleetside 1950 3100 Original Project!

04-03-2013, 09:57 AM	#17
missinfishin10 Amazed Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dahlonega Georgia Posts: 486	Re: Found a project truck and have some questions A few more Attached Images __________________ 71 LWB Fleetside 1950 3100 Original Project!

04-03-2013, 12:47 PM	#18
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: Found a project truck and have some questions Congrats on the truck, you got that thing for a song. Posted via Mobile Device



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04-03-2013, 02:45 PM	#19
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Found a project truck and have some questions If those are the "as I found it cleaned up" pics you should be wearing a mask. Nice start. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

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