Did they make a factory 1974 3/4 ton shortbed 4X4? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**57NAPCO** · 11-13-2017, 07:56 AM

Never heard of one, maybe a cut longbed.

https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/c...384279848.html

nonstop · 11-13-2017, 09:59 PM

Short answer is “No”. I guess the long answer would also be “No”. It looks like someone put in some 3/4 ton axles.

**N2TRUX** · 11-13-2017, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonstop

Short answer is “No”. I guess the long answer would also be “No”. It looks like someone put in some 3/4 ton axles.

Thats what I'm thinking too.

RoscoTom · 11-13-2017, 11:48 PM

Hey Rob!

I don't blame you for asking, looks pretty good.
Probably a nice solid SB.

Bring it to Michigan, I'll buy it! :-)

Tom

mud.man.rj · 11-14-2017, 12:13 AM

Just a wish, except wouldn't ride very nice being so short but very cool, if...
Mudman.

mongocanfly · 11-14-2017, 06:47 AM

I'm betting 1/2 ton truck with 3/4 axles as well...if all they did was swap the axles its still probably got 1/2 ton springs...if so it shouldn't affect the ride.....descent price on it though....I tried zooming in on the fender badge but it gets blurry before I can read it...

**special-K** · 11-14-2017, 07:22 AM

I tried to order a short bed 4wd with 8-lug axles in '77 and was asked, "What do you need such heavy axles under a short bed for?". The answer was "No", I couldn't order one like that.

Keith Seymore · 11-14-2017, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonstop

Short answer is “No”. I guess the long answer would also be “No”.

Just posting to confirm that both these answers are correct.

K

TexasJeff · 11-14-2017, 08:23 AM

Mongocanfly, the fender badge has a 20 on it.

Eyegore · 11-14-2017, 10:23 AM

This is the second one I have seen. About a year ago I asked the same thing when I found a 2wd short bed in black canyon city, after seeing the cl add I thought it was the same one, but it's not.

Mattchu60 · 11-14-2017, 10:28 AM

My 20 started out its life as a 10 as well. Its pretty incredible how interchangeable all the components are, almost everything bolts into place, i doubt it would be that easy on a brand new truck.

11-13-2017, 07:56 AM	#1
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,281	Did they make a factory 1974 3/4 ton shortbed 4X4? Never heard of one, maybe a cut longbed. https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/c...384279848.html

11-13-2017, 09:59 PM	#2
nonstop Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Northern California Posts: 422	Re: Did they make a factory 1974 3/4 ton shortbed 4X4? Short answer is “No”. I guess the long answer would also be “No”. It looks like someone put in some 3/4 ton axles.

11-13-2017, 11:48 PM	#4
RoscoTom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N Michigan Posts: 3	Re: Did they make a factory 1974 3/4 ton shortbed 4X4? Hey Rob! I don't blame you for asking, looks pretty good. Probably a nice solid SB. Bring it to Michigan, I'll buy it! :-) Tom Last edited by RoscoTom; 11-14-2017 at 12:37 AM.

11-14-2017, 12:13 AM	#5
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Did they make a factory 1974 3/4 ton shortbed 4X4? Just a wish, except wouldn't ride very nice being so short but very cool, if... Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

11-14-2017, 06:47 AM	#6
mongocanfly Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,766	Re: Did they make a factory 1974 3/4 ton shortbed 4X4? I'm betting 1/2 ton truck with 3/4 axles as well...if all they did was swap the axles its still probably got 1/2 ton springs...if so it shouldn't affect the ride.....descent price on it though....I tried zooming in on the fender badge but it gets blurry before I can read it...

11-14-2017, 07:22 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Did they make a factory 1974 3/4 ton shortbed 4X4? I tried to order a short bed 4wd with 8-lug axles in '77 and was asked, "What do you need such heavy axles under a short bed for?". The answer was "No", I couldn't order one like that. __________________ "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 ~

11-14-2017, 08:23 AM	#9
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Did they make a factory 1974 3/4 ton shortbed 4X4? Mongocanfly, the fender badge has a 20 on it. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

11-14-2017, 10:23 AM	#10
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Did they make a factory 1974 3/4 ton shortbed 4X4? This is the second one I have seen. About a year ago I asked the same thing when I found a 2wd short bed in black canyon city, after seeing the cl add I thought it was the same one, but it's not. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

11-14-2017, 10:28 AM	#11
Mattchu60 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Swaledale, IA Posts: 485	Re: Did they make a factory 1974 3/4 ton shortbed 4X4? My 20 started out its life as a 10 as well. Its pretty incredible how interchangeable all the components are, almost everything bolts into place, i doubt it would be that easy on a brand new truck.



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