1969 chevy 4x4 1 ton PU - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

frankbanks · 01-27-2004, 12:59 PM

Wondering if someone here can help me with some info on a truck im thinking of buying.

as the title says its a 1969 chevy 4x4, I was told its a 1 ton, my question is this, would this have drum brakes for sure or is it possible it could have disks? it has a 6 cylinder 4 speed combo and i was wondering if anyone has any idea what gear ratio it would have being its a 6 cyl with 4 speed combo?
http://www3.telus.net/public/richk777/69chevy4x4

thats a picture of it, hes asking $1600 and says it runs great, i havent actually looked at it yet, but plan to, as i think its a cool truck to fix up.thanks for any tips anyone can give me, ive had blazers before but nothing this old, i had mostly 79's that type of thing.

meathead95 · 01-27-2004, 01:02 PM

i may be wrong but i dont think a 1 ton 4x4 was available in 67-72

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-27-2004, 01:26 PM

Yep no 1 tons in 67-72 unless it is a napco conversion. More than likely it's a 3/4 ton. If it is original it will have a closed knuckle drum brake front axle and a corporate axle in the rear. Most common ratio was 4.10 but it could have 4.56s.

Welcome to the board!

**CPNE** · 01-27-2004, 01:27 PM

If it's an I6, then probably 4:56

stelth2002 · 01-27-2004, 02:41 PM

I can agree with that ration in a 4x4. Get it on the road and see what it 'feels' like at top speed. If its 50-55 its 4.56. If higher then it must be 4.10.

frankbanks · 01-27-2004, 03:26 PM

oops sorry the other picture is so huge.
thanks for the welcome and thanks for all the responses so quickly.I kinda figured it would have a lower gear ratio being a 6 cylinder and all.I am going to go look at the truck tonight.Is there any way of telling which gears it has by the VIN or any other numbers?
I am really interested in checking it out and he says he will cut me a deal with no winch aswell. so....... we will see
ive always liked the old chevy 4x4's

Longhorn Man · 01-28-2004, 01:04 AM

The VIn won't tell you anythign about gearing.
If the option sheet is still in the glove box, then look for an option stating gearing. If there is no option listed, then it was originally equipped with the aformentioned 4.56 gears.
meathead and jim are both correct in that no one tons were 4X4's from GM, only after production conversions. Also, that one pictured is not an after production conversion being that it only has an 8 foot bed, the one tons all had the 133 or longer wheelbase dictating a 9 foot step bed, or a 8 1/2 foot fleet bed. no pick up bed came on anything longer than the 133 inch wheel base.

*dtlilly* · 01-28-2004, 01:39 AM

Welcome to the board from Tennessee.

That truck more than likely has been converted to a 3/4 or 4/4 ton truck with newer suspension and axels. Nothing wrong with that in my opinion, infact I have my original 1/2 ton short bed 4X4 GMC converted over using 3/4 ton axels and suspension from a mid to late 70's 3/4 ton 4X4. I wanted to build a truck that will handle the mud and bigger tires, and not concerned about originality or winning a trophy at a car show.

Sound like a good deal to me.

01-27-2004, 12:59 PM	#1
frankbanks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chilliwack BC Canada Posts: 4	1969 chevy 4x4 1 ton PU Wondering if someone here can help me with some info on a truck im thinking of buying. as the title says its a 1969 chevy 4x4, I was told its a 1 ton, my question is this, would this have drum brakes for sure or is it possible it could have disks? it has a 6 cylinder 4 speed combo and i was wondering if anyone has any idea what gear ratio it would have being its a 6 cyl with 4 speed combo? http://www3.telus.net/public/richk777/69chevy4x4 thats a picture of it, hes asking $1600 and says it runs great, i havent actually looked at it yet, but plan to, as i think its a cool truck to fix up.thanks for any tips anyone can give me, ive had blazers before but nothing this old, i had mostly 79's that type of thing. Last edited by frankbanks; 01-27-2004 at 03:27 PM.

01-27-2004, 01:02 PM	#2
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	i may be wrong but i dont think a 1 ton 4x4 was available in 67-72 __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

01-27-2004, 01:26 PM	#3
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Yep no 1 tons in 67-72 unless it is a napco conversion. More than likely it's a 3/4 ton. If it is original it will have a closed knuckle drum brake front axle and a corporate axle in the rear. Most common ratio was 4.10 but it could have 4.56s. Welcome to the board! __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-27-2004, 01:27 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	If it's an I6, then probably 4:56 __________________ 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

01-27-2004, 02:41 PM	#5
stelth2002 Young Gun wth Fast Inline Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,475	I can agree with that ration in a 4x4. Get it on the road and see what it 'feels' like at top speed. If its 50-55 its 4.56. If higher then it must be 4.10. __________________ 1967 Chevrolet LWB with built 292! 415 ft. lbs of torque, 4 speed :O with 27% overdrive too, 3.73 Posi. Frame and body done... getting painted!!!

01-27-2004, 03:26 PM	#6
frankbanks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chilliwack BC Canada Posts: 4	oops sorry the other picture is so huge. thanks for the welcome and thanks for all the responses so quickly.I kinda figured it would have a lower gear ratio being a 6 cylinder and all.I am going to go look at the truck tonight.Is there any way of telling which gears it has by the VIN or any other numbers? I am really interested in checking it out and he says he will cut me a deal with no winch aswell. so....... we will see ive always liked the old chevy 4x4's

01-28-2004, 01:04 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The VIn won't tell you anythign about gearing. If the option sheet is still in the glove box, then look for an option stating gearing. If there is no option listed, then it was originally equipped with the aformentioned 4.56 gears. meathead and jim are both correct in that no one tons were 4X4's from GM, only after production conversions. Also, that one pictured is not an after production conversion being that it only has an 8 foot bed, the one tons all had the 133 or longer wheelbase dictating a 9 foot step bed, or a 8 1/2 foot fleet bed. no pick up bed came on anything longer than the 133 inch wheel base.

01-28-2004, 01:39 AM	#8
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Welcome to the board from Tennessee. That truck more than likely has been converted to a 3/4 or 4/4 ton truck with newer suspension and axels. Nothing wrong with that in my opinion, infact I have my original 1/2 ton short bed 4X4 GMC converted over using 3/4 ton axels and suspension from a mid to late 70's 3/4 ton 4X4. I wanted to build a truck that will handle the mud and bigger tires, and not concerned about originality or winning a trophy at a car show. Sound like a good deal to me.



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