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rsmarr1982 · 08-30-2016, 08:25 PM

What is the rarest 67-72 ? I think I see 9 ft stepside the least

davepl · 08-30-2016, 08:28 PM

Keeping in mind rare doesn't mean valuable, and looking at 1972 only, the C-30 Stepside with 1542 units produced would be the rarest.

Technically the C-30 bare chassis and cowl, with only 127 made, would be more rare.

By comparison they made 273,249 stepside C10 pickups that year.

projectking · 08-30-2016, 08:29 PM

A well optioned one ton is pretty rare.

rsmarr1982 · 08-30-2016, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

Keeping in mind rare doesn't mean valuable, and looking at 1972 only, the C-30 Stepside with 1542 units produced would be the rarest.

Technically the C-30 bare chassis and cowl, with only 127 made, would be more rare.

By comparison they made 273,249 stepside C10 pickups that year.

Chassis and cowl? To become a motor home?

jdw · 08-30-2016, 10:31 PM

I almost bought a short stepper copo truck from Hanover nuclear facility. Too rusty and likely too 'hot'. Still wish I had grabbed it. I didn't think they let anything out of there.

leftybass209 · 08-30-2016, 10:37 PM

Davepl is right concerning a by the book numbers rarity. I'm sure there were some combinations that were even more rare, but since there are no records kept for these trucks, it's all speculation and opinion.

As an example, A plane jane yellow 69 6 cyl long bed with only 3 pt belts ordered, could be a 1 of 1, just as a fully loaded Cheyenne Super in a special color with every single option box checked off.

The only fact we have, is that we will never know.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 08-30-2016, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepl

Keeping in mind rare doesn't mean valuable, and looking at 1972 only, the C-30 Stepside with 1542 units produced would be the rarest.

Technically the C-30 bare chassis and cowl, with only 127 made, would be more rare.

By comparison they made 273,249 stepside C10 pickups that year.

Ha, and how many are left?

71swb4x4 · 08-30-2016, 10:58 PM

They made 8 1967 3/4 ton 4wd panels in 1967. That's a rare bird!

**special-K** · 08-31-2016, 09:09 AM

There is model production number rare and there's options combined with model rare. The latter are what I enjoy looking for. Doesn't have to mean fancy either.

davepl · 08-31-2016, 12:26 PM

The option combination rarity thing is always weird - it's one thing if you're talking about desirable options added together, like a '69 Camaro fully optioned and then you add flip down rear seat, traction dispenser and shoulder belts.

But to take a car that's some gosh-awful color and has a goofy option package, it's easy to make a one-of-one car, it's just rarely a good thing.

I was looking through the 2015 Corvette production stats and there's a one-of-one car that's got something like yellow stripes on a red car... makes it a rare car, but is it a good thing?

Deer_hunter_088 · 08-31-2016, 12:33 PM

The rarest truck to me is MINE!! because there is no identical twin to mine, and no other truck on here has had me put my blood, sweat, and tears into it,

sboris · 08-31-2016, 12:43 PM

Imo it would be any option or non optioned truck, factory original in spectacular condition, with little to no miles. Joes Junk is a fine example..

GASoline71 · 08-31-2016, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Deer_hunter_088

The rarest truck to me is MINE!! because there is no identical twin to mine, and no other truck on here has had me put my blood, sweat, and tears into it,

Mine is rarerest... It's a 1969-1972 Hybrid that only one was produced.

Gary

brown7373 · 08-31-2016, 12:46 PM

Totally agree with the statement rare doesn't necessarily mean valuable. I read about 2 of 2 full size Chevy 4 doors (probably Biscayne's) with 4 cylinder engines. They were built for taxi use, but even the taxi companies wouldn't buy such an under powered car. Rare, yes. Valuable? A resounding NO!

Lieferson · 08-31-2016, 01:10 PM

Setting options aside and just talking about year and model, 4,935 for a 69k5 is a small production number, especially if you factor in how many are probably left them being a 4x4..

**RenoKeene** · 08-31-2016, 06:07 PM

This one is pretty rare. The special paint was Chevelle Black Cherry.
Currently under construction...

PanelDeland · 08-31-2016, 08:31 PM

This comes up from time to time. The 4X4 Panels in 67 were the rarest production number wise. Keep in mind also that there are probably almost as many shortbeds running around as were ever built since so many have been shortened.
I think the best way I have ever heard it put was right here on the BB.I don't remember who posted this but here's how they put it.

"There's a difference between rare and desirable, for instance, It's rare that I crap my pants but it's never desirable."

**jerry moss** · 08-31-2016, 10:17 PM

not truck related but a customer in my shop today has a 1 of 5 built 1980 corvette 4 door. i had never heard of a 4 door vette.
on a truck related note-Bill at vintage chevy truck here in california has a 68 K10 panel that i found in a wrecking yard many years ago, if i remember correctly 47 were produced. i'd say rare AND desirable, AND it had the factory tow hook option---even more rare AND desirable

toms68cst · 08-31-2016, 10:29 PM

68 Longhorns are pretty rare. I am not sure of production numbers.

**special-K** · 09-01-2016, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brown7373

Totally agree with the statement rare doesn't necessarily mean valuable. I read about 2 of 2 full size Chevy 4 doors (probably Biscayne's) with 4 cylinder engines. They were built for taxi use, but even the taxi companies wouldn't buy such an under powered car. Rare, yes. Valuable? A resounding NO!

I bet you're wrong. Valuable to a muscle car collector or average Joe? No. But, being so rare it will certainly have a high value, though more limited interest. A manufacturing folly like that could go for astronomical amounts

We're talking trucks, not Vettes or muscle cars. Trucks had way more variables involved meaning way more configurations combined with way more options.

An example:

'71 K/10 SWB Fleetside "Custom"
Red Orange
Black bucket seats
Shoulder belts
350/4spd
Posi front & rear
Tilt
Tach
AM/FM
Air
HD radiator
Aux. battery
10.00 x 16.5 tires (meant 8.25" wheels)
Tow hooks

I doubt there were any two trucks ever built just like that

GASoline71 · 09-01-2016, 01:49 PM

Don't forget the ultra rare factory "400" engine in these trucks!

Gary

68Gold/white · 09-01-2016, 03:39 PM

How rare is a 68 C-10 LWB, Golden Anniversary, 396, TH400, PS, PB,AC...non posi for whatever reason.
?

toms68cst · 09-02-2016, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GASoline71

Don't forget the ultra rare factory "400" engine in these trucks!

Gary

Or the even rarer "3 door Suburban"

**Bob B.** · 09-03-2016, 02:15 AM

Don't forget the rare 'Corvette 350' option.

cypressbog · 09-03-2016, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsmarr1982

What is the rarest 67-72 ? I think I see 9 ft stepside the least

I agree. Of course I'm biased. I've seen some of the oddball and ugly duckling vehicles catch up to the herd once supply begins to dwindle, and the 9 footer is no exception.

08-30-2016, 08:25 PM	#1
rsmarr1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: mogadore ohio Posts: 867	Rarest truck What is the rarest 67-72 ? I think I see 9 ft stepside the least __________________ 1969 chevy c10 lwb stepside 250 6 3 ott 1971 chevy c10 lwb 250 6 with power steering 3 ott 1972 chevy k20 4x4 350/TH350 automatic 1978 chevy Malibu 4dr 305 2bbl (all original) 1979 chevy k10 Scottsdale 350/th350 full-time 4wd(daily driver)

08-30-2016, 08:28 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Rarest truck Keeping in mind rare doesn't mean valuable, and looking at 1972 only, the C-30 Stepside with 1542 units produced would be the rarest. Technically the C-30 bare chassis and cowl, with only 127 made, would be more rare. By comparison they made 273,249 stepside C10 pickups that year. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-30-2016, 08:29 PM	#3
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: Rarest truck A well optioned one ton is pretty rare. __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

08-30-2016, 10:31 PM	#5
jdw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: portland oregon Posts: 156	Re: Rarest truck I almost bought a short stepper copo truck from Hanover nuclear facility. Too rusty and likely too 'hot'. Still wish I had grabbed it. I didn't think they let anything out of there.

08-30-2016, 10:37 PM	#6
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Rarest truck Davepl is right concerning a by the book numbers rarity. I'm sure there were some combinations that were even more rare, but since there are no records kept for these trucks, it's all speculation and opinion. As an example, A plane jane yellow 69 6 cyl long bed with only 3 pt belts ordered, could be a 1 of 1, just as a fully loaded Cheyenne Super in a special color with every single option box checked off. The only fact we have, is that we will never know.

08-30-2016, 10:58 PM	#8
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Rarest truck They made 8 1967 3/4 ton 4wd panels in 1967. That's a rare bird! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-31-2016, 09:09 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Rarest truck There is model production number rare and there's options combined with model rare. The latter are what I enjoy looking for. Doesn't have to mean fancy either. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-31-2016, 12:26 PM	#10
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Rarest truck The option combination rarity thing is always weird - it's one thing if you're talking about desirable options added together, like a '69 Camaro fully optioned and then you add flip down rear seat, traction dispenser and shoulder belts. But to take a car that's some gosh-awful color and has a goofy option package, it's easy to make a one-of-one car, it's just rarely a good thing. I was looking through the 2015 Corvette production stats and there's a one-of-one car that's got something like yellow stripes on a red car... makes it a rare car, but is it a good thing? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-31-2016, 12:33 PM	#11
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: Rarest truck The rarest truck to me is MINE!! because there is no identical twin to mine, and no other truck on here has had me put my blood, sweat, and tears into it, __________________ 1994 k1500, Oldredz71(ext shorty 4x4 6 in lift) 1998 S10ZR2 2005 Silverado 2500hd(tow pig) Made in the USA, just like my trucks

08-31-2016, 12:43 PM	#12
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: Rarest truck Imo it would be any option or non optioned truck, factory original in spectacular condition, with little to no miles. Joes Junk is a fine example.. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

08-31-2016, 12:46 PM	#14
brown7373 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Fort Pierce, FL Posts: 430	Re: Rarest truck Totally agree with the statement rare doesn't necessarily mean valuable. I read about 2 of 2 full size Chevy 4 doors (probably Biscayne's) with 4 cylinder engines. They were built for taxi use, but even the taxi companies wouldn't buy such an under powered car. Rare, yes. Valuable? A resounding NO!

08-31-2016, 01:10 PM	#15
Lieferson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Graham, WA Posts: 283	Re: Rarest truck Setting options aside and just talking about year and model, 4,935 for a 69k5 is a small production number, especially if you factor in how many are probably left them being a 4x4.. __________________ 1970 1/2 ton 4x4 4spd Suburban 1972 K10 350/700R/205/ Sniper EFI Daily Driver Sold 1971 K5 on 35s Traded 1972 K5 3/4 ton PROJECT Sold

08-31-2016, 06:07 PM	#16
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Rarest truck This one is pretty rare. The special paint was Chevelle Black Cherry. Currently under construction... Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

08-31-2016, 08:31 PM	#17
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Rarest truck This comes up from time to time. The 4X4 Panels in 67 were the rarest production number wise. Keep in mind also that there are probably almost as many shortbeds running around as were ever built since so many have been shortened. I think the best way I have ever heard it put was right here on the BB.I don't remember who posted this but here's how they put it. "There's a difference between rare and desirable, for instance, It's rare that I crap my pants but it's never desirable." __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-31-2016, 10:17 PM	#18
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: Rarest truck not truck related but a customer in my shop today has a 1 of 5 built 1980 corvette 4 door. i had never heard of a 4 door vette. on a truck related note-Bill at vintage chevy truck here in california has a 68 K10 panel that i found in a wrecking yard many years ago, if i remember correctly 47 were produced. i'd say rare AND desirable, AND it had the factory tow hook option---even more rare AND desirable __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA



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08-31-2016, 10:29 PM	#19
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	Re: Rarest truck 68 Longhorns are pretty rare. I am not sure of production numbers. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

09-01-2016, 03:39 PM	#22
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,405	Re: Rarest truck How rare is a 68 C-10 LWB, Golden Anniversary, 396, TH400, PS, PB,AC...non posi for whatever reason. ?

09-03-2016, 02:15 AM	#24
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,363	Re: Rarest truck Don't forget the rare 'Corvette 350' option. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

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