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Old 10-28-2015, 11:22 PM   #1
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65 short bed 3/4 ton?

I found a 65 3/4 ton 4x4 with a 327 and a 4 speed that is a short wide box. Did the factory ever make this combination? The owner swears up and down that it is all original. It's in a poorly lit building and I had no flashlight the other day when I found it. If the axles have been changed how ever did it used factory u-bolts and plates for the larger rear end. I could not see any place where the frame had been cut and shortened. I also could not open the door to see the VIN because of another car beside it. I would like a little input before I go to the trouble of unearthing it.
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Old 10-28-2015, 11:25 PM   #2
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Re: 65 short bed 3/4 ton?

You'd be best off to check the vin before making a final decision.
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Old 10-29-2015, 12:21 AM   #3
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Re: 65 short bed 3/4 ton?

To my knowledge GM did not make short wheelbase C/K20 trucks in the '60's, '70's or '80's. Does this truck just have a '20' emblem, or does is actually have 8 lug wheels? The 8 lug axles will bolt right up where the 6 lug axles were.
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Old 10-29-2015, 04:19 PM   #4
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Re: 65 short bed 3/4 ton?

There were never any Short Bed 3/4 ton frames. They would have to be cut 3/4 ton or 1/2 ton frame. The frames are thicker and larger on 3/4 tons
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Old 10-29-2015, 05:01 PM   #5
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Re: 65 short bed 3/4 ton?

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There were never any Short Bed 3/4 ton frames. They would have to be cut 3/4 ton or 1/2 ton frame. The frames are thicker and larger on 3/4 tons
not that you would see it by eye though.
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Old 10-29-2015, 05:45 PM   #6
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Re: 65 short bed 3/4 ton?

It has no badging on it and yes it is actually eight lug. I am going to try to look at the VIN this weekend. Thanks for the input.
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