How rare is Factory A/C on a 67 swb? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

brandster · 12-10-2021, 11:12 AM

Found a 67 short bed truck im interested in and will be checking it out in person to make sure its not a rust bucket, but so far what i've seen as far as pics is its not to bad of shape, but definitely not the prettiest truck right now.

Anyway, some of the factory options are big back window, 327 engine, wood bed floor and factory A/C, and this is all verified by the glovebox spid, which also matches frame and cab vin.

Is that pretty rare for a 67 swb? I personally haven't seen many 67 swb trucks with all of those options.

**special-K** · 12-10-2021, 01:27 PM

The more off the SPID we get the better we can tell. But tallies on options weren't kept, just models.

Myself · 12-10-2021, 09:55 PM

I remember in the past seeing some info on that. I think it was only around 4% of them in 67-68 got a/c.

**jocko** · 12-10-2021, 10:08 PM

There is no way to answer the question accurately, records like that were not kept. My 2 cents only - BBW and wood bed are non-rare coin tosses (i.e. individual people still have different preferences on these today - and nowadays, many prefer the SBW since it was the end of an era, even though it was the standard rear window), but.. 327 and a/c are nice options that increase the value of the truck - oh, and it's a shortbed, icing on the cake.

palallin · 12-10-2021, 11:00 PM

Ah, yes. My first truck (1983 - '93 when, alas! it was munched by a semi) was a '67 1/2t SWB Fleetside, 283 PG, w/ factory AC and PB but not PS.

**68bowtie** · 12-11-2021, 03:03 PM

I wouldn’t quite say rare, but that’s a fairly well optioned truck for 67. I will say that’s a very desirable combo (generally speaking), with bbw, v-8, and a/c.

northerngmc · 12-14-2021, 03:35 PM

I have read on different threads here that 67 and 68 were very low numbers for A/C, 3-4% and by 72 that number was over 30%.

northerngmc · 12-14-2021, 03:36 PM

I would also guess that the A/C trucks have had a better survival rate.

brandster · 12-18-2021, 07:17 PM

Here is a pic of the SPID sticker. I purchased the truck so figured id post it.

**68bowtie** · 12-18-2021, 07:35 PM

Very nice

**jocko** · 12-18-2021, 07:39 PM

All your posts left out the best part - it's SILVER. Off White over Silver, to be exact. That is more rare than anything you asked about. Very, very cool truck. Can't wait to see some pics.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-18-2021, 07:43 PM

Pictures?

**ThreeQuarter** · 12-18-2021, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

All your posts left out the best part - it's SILVER. Off White over Silver, to be exact. That is more rare than anything you asked about. Very, very cool truck. Can't wait to see some pics.

And a '67 red interior--what a great combo! I'm really looking forward to the pics!

brandster · 12-18-2021, 08:48 PM

The weather here was really bad today, non-stop rain so I didn't grab any pics, I will get some in a day or 2. Truck is rough as far as the paint, someone painted it a different color at some point and looks like they started sanding it down and didn't finish. The bed is off but the bedsides are in great condition and came with new oak wood flooring that I'll get put on at some point. Interior of cab is in really good shape, could probably use rockers, but rockers still not that bad. Cab supports good, drip rail good, Im really happy with the overall shape of the truck. I know there is always hidden rust, but happy with what i've seen on the surface. Also doesn't have the 327 in it anymore, wish it did and may find one at some point to put back in it.

**68bowtie** · 12-18-2021, 09:54 PM

Wow white/silver/red? That’s too cool. Great candidate for a factory restoration!

**zicc1835** · 12-19-2021, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Wow white/silver/red? That’s too cool. Great candidate for a factory restoration!

sunshine & pictures please

12-10-2021, 11:12 AM	#1
brandster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 52	How rare is Factory A/C on a 67 swb? Found a 67 short bed truck im interested in and will be checking it out in person to make sure its not a rust bucket, but so far what i've seen as far as pics is its not to bad of shape, but definitely not the prettiest truck right now. Anyway, some of the factory options are big back window, 327 engine, wood bed floor and factory A/C, and this is all verified by the glovebox spid, which also matches frame and cab vin. Is that pretty rare for a 67 swb? I personally haven't seen many 67 swb trucks with all of those options. Last edited by brandster; 12-10-2021 at 11:28 AM.

12-10-2021, 01:27 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How rare is Factory A/C on a 67 swb? The more off the SPID we get the better we can tell. But tallies on options weren't kept, just models. __________________ "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 ~

12-10-2021, 09:55 PM	#3
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,166	Re: How rare is Factory A/C on a 67 swb? I remember in the past seeing some info on that. I think it was only around 4% of them in 67-68 got a/c.

12-10-2021, 10:08 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,994	Re: How rare is Factory A/C on a 67 swb? There is no way to answer the question accurately, records like that were not kept. My 2 cents only - BBW and wood bed are non-rare coin tosses (i.e. individual people still have different preferences on these today - and nowadays, many prefer the SBW since it was the end of an era, even though it was the standard rear window), but.. 327 and a/c are nice options that increase the value of the truck - oh, and it's a shortbed, icing on the cake.

12-10-2021, 11:00 PM	#5
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	Re: How rare is Factory A/C on a 67 swb? Ah, yes. My first truck (1983 - '93 when, alas! it was munched by a semi) was a '67 1/2t SWB Fleetside, 283 PG, w/ factory AC and PB but not PS. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt. Last edited by palallin; 12-10-2021 at 11:06 PM.

12-11-2021, 03:03 PM	#6
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,822	Re: How rare is Factory A/C on a 67 swb? I wouldn’t quite say rare, but that’s a fairly well optioned truck for 67. I will say that’s a very desirable combo (generally speaking), with bbw, v-8, and a/c. __________________ Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project “Faded Glory” (71 c10 med bronze original paint refresh) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

12-14-2021, 03:35 PM	#7
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: How rare is Factory A/C on a 67 swb? I have read on different threads here that 67 and 68 were very low numbers for A/C, 3-4% and by 72 that number was over 30%. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

12-14-2021, 03:36 PM	#8
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: How rare is Factory A/C on a 67 swb? I would also guess that the A/C trucks have had a better survival rate. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

12-18-2021, 07:17 PM	#9
brandster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 52	Re: How rare is Factory A/C on a 67 swb? Here is a pic of the SPID sticker. I purchased the truck so figured id post it. Attached Images

12-18-2021, 07:35 PM	#10
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,822	Re: How rare is Factory A/C on a 67 swb? Very nice __________________ Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project “Faded Glory” (71 c10 med bronze original paint refresh) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

12-18-2021, 07:39 PM	#11
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,994	Re: How rare is Factory A/C on a 67 swb? All your posts left out the best part - it's SILVER. Off White over Silver, to be exact. That is more rare than anything you asked about. Very, very cool truck. Can't wait to see some pics.

12-18-2021, 07:43 PM	#12
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,385	Re: How rare is Factory A/C on a 67 swb? Pictures? __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly guide (kit) for restoring this truck from the ground up, complete with details including full hardware descriptions. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM. My build thread, with some info. about the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

12-18-2021, 08:48 PM	#14
brandster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 52	Re: How rare is Factory A/C on a 67 swb? The weather here was really bad today, non-stop rain so I didn't grab any pics, I will get some in a day or 2. Truck is rough as far as the paint, someone painted it a different color at some point and looks like they started sanding it down and didn't finish. The bed is off but the bedsides are in great condition and came with new oak wood flooring that I'll get put on at some point. Interior of cab is in really good shape, could probably use rockers, but rockers still not that bad. Cab supports good, drip rail good, Im really happy with the overall shape of the truck. I know there is always hidden rust, but happy with what i've seen on the surface. Also doesn't have the 327 in it anymore, wish it did and may find one at some point to put back in it.

12-18-2021, 09:54 PM	#15
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,822	Re: How rare is Factory A/C on a 67 swb? Wow white/silver/red? That’s too cool. Great candidate for a factory restoration! __________________ Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project “Faded Glory” (71 c10 med bronze original paint refresh) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD



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