Where's the 3/4 ton love? - Page 18 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**cwcarpenter98** · 08-28-2023, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Many similarities between this '62 C 20 and your '61 Apache 20. They both have the V 37 chrome front bumper and hubcap option plus the molding option in addition to the Custom option.

All those options, but no rear bumper. Interesting!

tmills213 · 08-29-2023, 09:17 PM

Been a while since I update my build on here but here is my c20 longbed 6.0 s475 running 10psi. 76 front 79 14 bolt rear trutrac 373

**JPBrecheisen** · 09-08-2023, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 60-66

Heres one thats getting cleaned up . All original paint on this clean Arizona truck parked in the 1970s with its original 17.5s

That is an absolute beauty!

Love it!

dmulally · 09-11-2023, 12:32 AM

Here is my C20. I use it most days and it isn't pampered. What it lacks in highway gearing in the eaton diff, it makes up for with it's terrible mileage.

**straight6chevyguy** · 10-02-2023, 08:15 PM

Nice!

**JPTL** · 10-23-2023, 01:21 AM

A 13 year old thread...showcasing the 3/4 tonners. How cool!
I found an AZ '66 C20 Custom with factory air and a Barden rear bumper. Got it from the grandson of the original owner. Not a spot of rust...anywhere.
I'm in the process of getting it back to close to original, but on somewhat of a budget.

It was repowered with a solid and strong Chevy 350 and TH350 and subtle dual exhaust. I have an oak bed ready to install with the original bed rails refinished. The 'broken back' look is exaggerated in the pic b/c the rear fenders and bed were sitting on the frame rails when it was taken (it was sitting 1" lower since the wood hadn't been installed). Also the original rear cab mounts are saggy so are getting replaced. I'll also be returning to the factory Turquoise with white top.
I agree with those of you who like the original 'pizza cutter' steelies, in fact I like the old industrial looking bias ply look as well. I found a set of 8.75 x 16.5 commercial "Highway" bias ply for cheap when compared to Coker. I'm sure the quality is average at best, as it took a lot of lead to balance them, but I'm not hitting the fast lane on I-95 anytime soon.
I do have a question about the silver boxes that are in the rear fenders of some C20s.

Is this unique to the Camper Special? What is the box called and what's its purpose?

**Tpo** · 10-31-2023, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 60-66

Heres one thats getting cleaned up . All original paint on this clean Arizona truck parked in the 1970s with its original 17.5s

I wouldn’t mind seeing a whole thread on this truck.

f66 · 11-04-2023, 01:48 PM

New addition. 1966 C20 very original/preserved truck.

sodly · 11-04-2023, 07:06 PM

I dig it! Nice saddle C20. Custom Camper, too, it appears.

Braunschweiger · 11-05-2023, 04:49 AM

Awesome, what a beautiful condition.

08-29-2023, 09:17 PM	#427
tmills213 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Normal il Posts: 173	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Been a while since I update my build on here but here is my c20 longbed 6.0 s475 running 10psi. 76 front 79 14 bolt rear trutrac 373 Attached Images

09-11-2023, 12:32 AM	#429
dmulally Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Shannon, New Zealand Posts: 31	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Here is my C20. I use it most days and it isn't pampered. What it lacks in highway gearing in the eaton diff, it makes up for with it's terrible mileage.

10-02-2023, 08:15 PM	#430
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 890	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Nice! __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

10-23-2023, 01:21 AM	#431
JPTL New Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Catlett, VA Posts: 18	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? A 13 year old thread...showcasing the 3/4 tonners. How cool! I found an AZ '66 C20 Custom with factory air and a Barden rear bumper. Got it from the grandson of the original owner. Not a spot of rust...anywhere. I'm in the process of getting it back to close to original, but on somewhat of a budget. It was repowered with a solid and strong Chevy 350 and TH350 and subtle dual exhaust. I have an oak bed ready to install with the original bed rails refinished. The 'broken back' look is exaggerated in the pic b/c the rear fenders and bed were sitting on the frame rails when it was taken (it was sitting 1" lower since the wood hadn't been installed). Also the original rear cab mounts are saggy so are getting replaced. I'll also be returning to the factory Turquoise with white top. I agree with those of you who like the original 'pizza cutter' steelies, in fact I like the old industrial looking bias ply look as well. I found a set of 8.75 x 16.5 commercial "Highway" bias ply for cheap when compared to Coker. I'm sure the quality is average at best, as it took a lot of lead to balance them, but I'm not hitting the fast lane on I-95 anytime soon. I do have a question about the silver boxes that are in the rear fenders of some C20s. Is this unique to the Camper Special? What is the box called and what's its purpose? __________________ '66 C20 Custom Cab - Factory AC AZ truck

11-04-2023, 01:48 PM	#433
f66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: columbia, maryland Posts: 95	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? New addition. 1966 C20 very original/preserved truck. Attached Images __________________ U.S. Army Retired and Combat Veteran Current serving DoD Civilian 1966 C20 Custom Camper Saddle 327 Automatic 1966 C20 Custom Camper Saddle 327 Automatic 1962 C1 Corvette Black/Fawn 327-300 4 spd 1966 C2 Corvette Silver/Black 327-350 4 spd

11-04-2023, 07:06 PM	#434
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? I dig it! Nice saddle C20. Custom Camper, too, it appears. __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

11-05-2023, 04:49 AM	#435
Braunschweiger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany Posts: 807	Re: Where's the 3/4 ton love? Awesome, what a beautiful condition. __________________ ------------------------------------------- Greetings Harald My 62 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829782



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