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Ilike 72"s · 05-14-2019, 10:00 PM

I know its a C20 that looks to be converted from 350 auto to a big block 4speed. Owner wants to keep big block so pulled the motor. Good clean truck otherwise. Whet is the service bed. Is it from the 1971 era? What about the deep wheels, they look special? Also is the air dealer installed or aftermarket?
Dennis

Ilike 72"s · 05-14-2019, 10:10 PM

Back wheel and service bed name

flashed · 05-14-2019, 10:13 PM

Looks like a great solid truck , I love the service body .

Ilike 72"s · 05-14-2019, 10:41 PM

The body is real solid. The bed and deep wheels caught my eye as maybe something special.?
Dennis

truckster · 05-14-2019, 10:49 PM

Looking at the SPID, I would say the customer ordered it specifically to carry a service bed. The AC was probably dealer-installed, although there were a lot of shops that did that as an aftermarket service until AC became more or less standard.

Ilike 72"s · 05-14-2019, 11:14 PM

What in the spid indicates that it may have been ordered. Was it a cab and chassis

**Steeveedee** · 05-14-2019, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Looking at the SPID, I would say the customer ordered it specifically to carry a service bed. The AC was probably dealer-installed, although there were a lot of shops that did that as an aftermarket service until AC became more or less standard.

Yup. We used to send new vehicles that didn't have AC to a shop that would add it, when I worked for a dealer (or two). Though I personally would use factory air if I bought a new vehicle (which I did). Back in the day, I was too broke to buy a new vehicle, so I went to pick-a-parts and cobbled the AC systems together.

Motorfist · 05-14-2019, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ilike 72"s

What in the spid indicates that it may have been ordered. Was it a cab and chassis

Actually the Model Number says it was a fleet side and not a cab and chassis. Check this link out: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Vin+break+down

Awesome truck btw! I love it

Ilike 72"s · 05-14-2019, 11:44 PM

What about the deep steel wheels? Are they special. Tire is 33x 12.50 R 16.5 LT

Motorfist · 05-14-2019, 11:50 PM

I’m certainly no expert but my guess is they were installed when the service bed was installed in order to accommodate more tire for the extra weight.

Ilike 72"s · 05-15-2019, 12:07 AM

So does the "z81 special camper" on the SPID include those wheels? I love that look and wanted to know if they were on some of these pickups from the factory or just aftermarket wheels. It's not my pickup---yet---so I can't pull them off to check if their Kelsey's. Doesn't really matter if I like them I guess.
Dennis

Motorfist · 05-15-2019, 12:41 AM

Nope. Z81 actually is the code for the custom camper emblems on the front fenders. Looky here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=529966

**FirstOwner69** · 05-15-2019, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ilike 72"s

So does the "z81 special camper" on the SPID include those wheels? I love that look and wanted to know if they were on some of these pickups from the factory or just aftermarket wheels. It's not my pickup---yet---so I can't pull them off to check if their Kelsey's. Doesn't really matter if I like them I guess.
Dennis

The wheels are after market and were a popular add-on for those of us who carried heavy cab over campers. I put them (along with 12 X 16.5 tires) on mine in 1970 expressly for that purpose. They were still on (picture below) when I started the restoration in 2010.

shoveldug · 05-15-2019, 09:59 AM

Nice truck!

**MJN** · 05-15-2019, 11:18 AM

RPO R79 or RR2 got you the 10.00x16.5 tires on 8.25x16.5 wheels in 1971 if they were factory installed. R79 included highway tread tires and the RR2 was for on/offroad tires. Not seeing them on the SPID, chances are they were added by either the body upfitter that installed the service body, the dealer when the service body was installed or by the previous owner.

**KevinK7** · 05-15-2019, 05:29 PM

I didn't see it answered , but the service bed does appear to be from the era

...it's the same brand as the one on my '68 (which like yours was ordered as a 'cab and chassis' so likely on there since day one)

Nice truck by the way

Motorfist · 05-15-2019, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinK7

I didn't see it answered , but the service bed does appear to be from the era

...it's the same brand as the one on my '68 (which like yours was ordered as a 'cab and chassis' so likely on there since day one)

Nice truck by the way

His SPID/Model Number indicates it was ordered as a fleet side.

**special-K** · 05-15-2019, 06:58 PM

It was common to install a low-profile service body on camper hauler pickup. Alaskan actually offers them. That truck wasn't outfitted to work and it shows. That's a survivin' camper hauler, a very generally well preserved segment in these trucks. Servis and Harbor were two common service/utility body manufacturers.

palallin · 05-15-2019, 09:32 PM

That's a great idea: those compartments vastly increase storage capacity and accessibility!

Ilike 72"s · 05-15-2019, 10:38 PM

Thanks everybody for you reply's and info about the add on. The pickup seems in great rust free condition. The engine he pulled was a 69 corvette big block. He told me it was a one year only corvette motor and still has it. Hummm.

**Steeveedee** · 05-15-2019, 10:41 PM

Likely it was the rare one with the 3/4 cam and aluminum heads.

Ilike 72"s · 05-15-2019, 10:48 PM

ZL1 I wish!!!

shoveldug · 05-16-2019, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ilike 72"s

Thanks everybody for you reply's and info about the add on. The pickup seems in great rust free condition. The engine he pulled was a 69 corvette big block. He told me it was a one year only corvette motor and still has it. Hummm.

There sure is a lot of corvettes out there without motors. I wonder if anyone ever put a truck motor in a corvette?

67ChevyRedneck · 05-16-2019, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by shoveldug

There sure is a lot of corvettes out there without motors. I wonder if anyone ever put a truck motor in a corvette?

Has to be, considering half of everything for sale has a "corvette motor" and the other half all have LS engines. I'm surprised there's corvette's still running around with actual corvette engines!

What a great find. With an empty engine bay it's ready for an LS and airbags

**LockDoc** · 05-16-2019, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ilike 72"s

What about the deep steel wheels? Are they special. Tire is 33x 12.50 R 16.5 LT

My '68 Custom Sport Truck/Custom Camper came with the 16.5 x 8.25 wheels. The wheels themselves were not listed on the SPID but the spare tire was.

LockDoc

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Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Not sure what I'm looking at service bed etc. I know its a C20 that looks to be converted from 350 auto to a big block 4speed. Owner wants to keep big block so pulled the motor. Good clean truck otherwise. Whet is the service bed. Is it from the 1971 era? What about the deep wheels, they look special? Also is the air dealer installed or aftermarket? Dennis Attached Images

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Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: Not sure what I'm looking at service bed etc. Back wheel and service bed name Attached Images

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flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Not sure what I'm looking at service bed etc. Looks like a great solid truck , I love the service body .

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Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: Not sure what I'm looking at service bed etc. The body is real solid. The bed and deep wheels caught my eye as maybe something special.? Dennis

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truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 8,021	Re: Not sure what I'm looking at service bed etc. Looking at the SPID, I would say the customer ordered it specifically to carry a service bed. The AC was probably dealer-installed, although there were a lot of shops that did that as an aftermarket service until AC became more or less standard. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

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Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: Not sure what I'm looking at service bed etc. What in the spid indicates that it may have been ordered. Was it a cab and chassis

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Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: Not sure what I'm looking at service bed etc. What about the deep steel wheels? Are they special. Tire is 33x 12.50 R 16.5 LT

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Motorfist Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ririe, Idaho Posts: 136	Re: Not sure what I'm looking at service bed etc. I’m certainly no expert but my guess is they were installed when the service bed was installed in order to accommodate more tire for the extra weight. __________________ 67 c30 Cab and Chassis (ex motorhome truck) 68 c10 LWB 70 c30 Cab and Chassis 133" converted to Longhorn 72 K10 LWB Rust Bucket Hunting Truck

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Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: Not sure what I'm looking at service bed etc. So does the "z81 special camper" on the SPID include those wheels? I love that look and wanted to know if they were on some of these pickups from the factory or just aftermarket wheels. It's not my pickup---yet---so I can't pull them off to check if their Kelsey's. Doesn't really matter if I like them I guess. Dennis

05-15-2019, 12:41 AM	#12
Motorfist Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ririe, Idaho Posts: 136	Re: Not sure what I'm looking at service bed etc. Nope. Z81 actually is the code for the custom camper emblems on the front fenders. Looky here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=529966 __________________ 67 c30 Cab and Chassis (ex motorhome truck) 68 c10 LWB 70 c30 Cab and Chassis 133" converted to Longhorn 72 K10 LWB Rust Bucket Hunting Truck

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MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,095	Re: Not sure what I'm looking at service bed etc. RPO R79 or RR2 got you the 10.00x16.5 tires on 8.25x16.5 wheels in 1971 if they were factory installed. R79 included highway tread tires and the RR2 was for on/offroad tires. Not seeing them on the SPID, chances are they were added by either the body upfitter that installed the service body, the dealer when the service body was installed or by the previous owner. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

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KevinK7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 658	Re: Not sure what I'm looking at service bed etc. I didn't see it answered , but the service bed does appear to be from the era ...it's the same brand as the one on my '68 (which like yours was ordered as a 'cab and chassis' so likely on there since day one) Nice truck by the way

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Not sure what I'm looking at service bed etc. It was common to install a low-profile service body on camper hauler pickup. Alaskan actually offers them. That truck wasn't outfitted to work and it shows. That's a survivin' camper hauler, a very generally well preserved segment in these trucks. Servis and Harbor were two common service/utility body manufacturers. __________________ "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 ~

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Ilike 72"s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: eastern oregon Posts: 623	Re: Not sure what I'm looking at service bed etc. Thanks everybody for you reply's and info about the add on. The pickup seems in great rust free condition. The engine he pulled was a 69 corvette big block. He told me it was a one year only corvette motor and still has it. Hummm.

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