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go baby go · 10-16-2014, 08:57 AM

Did they ever make from factory shortbed service trucks with 3/4 ton suspension?

**Ironhorse** · 10-16-2014, 09:12 AM

No factory produced 3/4 ton shortbed trucks. If 3/4 ton with 8 lug suspension, either the front crossmember and rear axle have been changed or perhaps the frame has been shortened and a short bed box or cut down long bed box was added. Look to the frame under the bed for frame cuts. Can be done but needs to be done correctly with a " L " shaped or stepped cut and gusset plates on both sides of the cut for strength. Look to the SIPD on the glove box if original to the truck or to the VIN of the truck.

1/2 ton : C10 or K10 if 4WD. 3/4 ton: C20 or K20 if 4WD

Hope that helps.

and welcome from just down the road south of you.

go baby go · 10-16-2014, 09:49 AM

Well im thinking the suspension has been changed. but this guy i bought it from(havent picked it up yet) says it came from the factory like this. im guessing its long bed. havent got a chance to measure. and i believe the orginal cab is gone from what he told me. That helped a lot! its always cool to see people from Kansas on here.

**Stocker** · 10-16-2014, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by go baby go

this guy i bought it from(havent picked it up yet) says it came from the factory like this.

Well. he sure wouldn't be the first guy whose info was incorrect.

GASoline71 · 10-16-2014, 11:47 AM

Yup... it probably has a 'vette engine in it too.

Gary

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-16-2014, 12:17 PM

My GMC is a factory 3/4 ton and a short bed too... Oh wait a minute we are talking about 67 to 72s... Not my 2013..

WES

67ChevyRedneck · 10-16-2014, 01:05 PM

...and verified with production numbers:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=104816

No 115" wheelbase 3/4 (or 1) tons.

kcsa75 · 10-16-2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by go baby go

Its always cool to see people from Kansas on here.

The Sunflower State is well-represented here. I'm in Kansas City area, but there's a good number down in your neck of the woods.

davepl · 10-16-2014, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by go baby go

Well im thinking the suspension has been changed. but this guy i bought it from(havent picked it up yet) says it came from the factory like this.

Then you know from the start to ignore anything he tells you about the truck that you do not or cannot personally confirm.

10-16-2014, 08:57 AM	#1
go baby go Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 11	3/4 ton shortbed? Did they ever make from factory shortbed service trucks with 3/4 ton suspension?

10-16-2014, 09:12 AM	#2
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: 3/4 ton shortbed? No factory produced 3/4 ton shortbed trucks. If 3/4 ton with 8 lug suspension, either the front crossmember and rear axle have been changed or perhaps the frame has been shortened and a short bed box or cut down long bed box was added. Look to the frame under the bed for frame cuts. Can be done but needs to be done correctly with a " L " shaped or stepped cut and gusset plates on both sides of the cut for strength. Look to the SIPD on the glove box if original to the truck or to the VIN of the truck. 1/2 ton : C10 or K10 if 4WD. 3/4 ton: C20 or K20 if 4WD Hope that helps. and welcome from just down the road south of you. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

10-16-2014, 09:49 AM	#3
go baby go Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 11	Re: 3/4 ton shortbed? Well im thinking the suspension has been changed. but this guy i bought it from(havent picked it up yet) says it came from the factory like this. im guessing its long bed. havent got a chance to measure. and i believe the orginal cab is gone from what he told me. That helped a lot! its always cool to see people from Kansas on here.

10-16-2014, 12:17 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: 3/4 ton shortbed? My GMC is a factory 3/4 ton and a short bed too... Oh wait a minute we are talking about 67 to 72s... Not my 2013.. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-16-2014, 01:05 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 3/4 ton shortbed? ...and verified with production numbers: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=104816 No 115" wheelbase 3/4 (or 1) tons. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!



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