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fredico · 06-19-2009, 09:34 AM

There is a real interest in medium duty trucks. Our site is fantastic for everything you even thought you might want to know about one ton and under Chevy and GMC trucks. Since starting work on a '71 K5 Blazer and a '72 C30 Longhorn, I would be lost w/o referencing several threads here at our site.

But when it comes to info, both tech and general, for medium size trucks up through the early 70's, I must go to Stovebolt.com. It would be great to be able to access our site for like information. Once folks realize that the site addresses medium duty trucks, and it will take time for word of mouth recognition, i would think that the the medium duty truck forum would grow exponentially. Realize now that i am also partial to medium duty trucks. i have two chevy 2 ton trucks, one a dump bed (6100) and one a stake bed (6500). Not to forget C.O.E.'s. For when i find a 1954 COE for a 5th wheel setup, truck life as i know it will be complete. BTW an earlier COE body on a pickup frame makes for one styl'n pickup truck.

abilityonline · 07-06-2009, 10:03 PM

I'd love to see a dedicated section. I own a '68 C50 and I love it (she's a beast!). I purchased a foreclosure 3 years ago and it was abandoned on the property. I've had to rewire the electrical, get the brakes up and going and clean the carb and a tune up and it has all sorts of power. Dump works like a dream. Needs some TLC with some body work and a paint job but mechanically it is very sound.

As the tires wear, I'm changing out the "widow makers".

I'd like to keep it for years to come.

**jaros44sr** · 07-08-2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77blazerchalet

There's the big "pickup conversion" variation... (the owner of that web site had contacted me about a Blazer Chalet he used to own)

I think I found my next project!

NewTown_66 · 07-16-2009, 03:16 PM

Here's my "big" truck. It's a '66 C80 with the 366 V8 and little Spicer 3152F 5speed. Going to try my best to restore it, but I'm having trouble finding parts in the northeast. If anyone knows of any good yards in NY or PA, please let me know!

**aerotruk63** · 07-16-2009, 06:35 PM

Big trucks don't rock, they just carry them.

jonzcustomshop · 07-18-2009, 06:43 AM

I just bought a 61 gmc 4000 series box truck...probably going to get parted for some of my other projects, but I do like the big trucks...just where to put 'em, and what to do with 'em....

**aerotruk63** · 07-18-2009, 09:04 AM

Not mine but great concept!

**aerotruk63** · 07-19-2009, 12:27 PM

Not mine but.....

Critter · 07-19-2009, 09:43 PM

^ Holy Crap a chop top! That's pretty cool!

4dranch · 07-22-2009, 09:47 AM

Saw this 50 model on the Nashville CL. very clean and cool rig.

KrazyRay · 07-22-2009, 08:42 PM

A big truck forum would be great. I have a 74 GMC 6500 with a great running 454 and 2 speed rear end. It's an old garbage truck that's begging to become a flatbed one day.

Sub-versive · 07-23-2009, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Saw this 50 model on the Nashville CL. very clean and cool rig.

I have come across something almost exactly like this. I want to own one, I could see some earning potential too.

A new forum would be a good idea in my humble opinion, all the years combined into a medium duty forum, at the very least.

shaneschevys · 07-23-2009, 12:31 AM

Here is my 63 C-60

**special-K** · 07-23-2009, 05:23 AM

How about them COEs?

**special-K** · 07-23-2009, 05:25 AM

And,for those who only like trucks modified:

4dranch · 07-23-2009, 06:52 AM

Tim,
That black GMC is sweet,

**jaros44sr** · 07-30-2009, 01:16 PM

DuckhunterInTN · 07-31-2009, 03:02 PM

I have a 1967 C50 dump bed that I have begun restoring and would like to see a forum dedicated to these trucks.

jonzcustomshop · 07-31-2009, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuckhunterInTN

I have a 1967 C50 dump bed that I have begun restoring and would like to see a forum dedicated to these trucks.

we might have to just settle for this thread...
post up some pix!
here's my 61 gmc 4000

j.kirn · 07-31-2009, 06:37 PM

*C-10 simplex* · 08-02-2009, 09:20 PM

We NEED a medium duty forum section; It can only be beneficial.

In the meantime please post any/all links concerning 73 and newer medium (or even heavy duty) gm trucks.

63deluxfleet · 08-04-2009, 01:41 AM

i concur there needs to be a place for all gmc/chevy truck owners they are just as proud of their rides as anyone else!!!

1985C60 · 08-04-2009, 09:11 AM

here is a pick of the c60 dump truck i just bought.

1985C60 · 08-04-2009, 09:13 AM

Oh.... and yes i think a big GMC/chevy forum would be very cool!

bubba327 · 08-05-2009, 11:34 PM

I like the big trucks! We have a 45 International 2 -1/2 ton military nose, line bed. Has a front and rear pto winch with a 1/2 mile of cable . It was a power line stretcher -A ten wheeler And all wheel drive! A great ranch truck. sorry, I never took any pics of it.

View Poll Results: How many of us would look at a "BIG TRUCK" Forum
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I don't care, probably wouldn't ever even take a peek.	26	5.30%
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06-19-2009, 09:34 AM	#26
fredico Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bluemont, Virginia Posts: 274	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... There is a real interest in medium duty trucks. Our site is fantastic for everything you even thought you might want to know about one ton and under Chevy and GMC trucks. Since starting work on a '71 K5 Blazer and a '72 C30 Longhorn, I would be lost w/o referencing several threads here at our site. But when it comes to info, both tech and general, for medium size trucks up through the early 70's, I must go to Stovebolt.com. It would be great to be able to access our site for like information. Once folks realize that the site addresses medium duty trucks, and it will take time for word of mouth recognition, i would think that the the medium duty truck forum would grow exponentially. Realize now that i am also partial to medium duty trucks. i have two chevy 2 ton trucks, one a dump bed (6100) and one a stake bed (6500). Not to forget C.O.E.'s. For when i find a 1954 COE for a 5th wheel setup, truck life as i know it will be complete. BTW an earlier COE body on a pickup frame makes for one styl'n pickup truck.

07-06-2009, 10:03 PM	#27
abilityonline Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 57	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... I'd love to see a dedicated section. I own a '68 C50 and I love it (she's a beast!). I purchased a foreclosure 3 years ago and it was abandoned on the property. I've had to rewire the electrical, get the brakes up and going and clean the carb and a tune up and it has all sorts of power. Dump works like a dream. Needs some TLC with some body work and a paint job but mechanically it is very sound. As the tires wear, I'm changing out the "widow makers". I'd like to keep it for years to come.

07-16-2009, 03:16 PM	#29
NewTown_66 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Campbell, NY Posts: 14	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... Here's my "big" truck. It's a '66 C80 with the 366 V8 and little Spicer 3152F 5speed. Going to try my best to restore it, but I'm having trouble finding parts in the northeast. If anyone knows of any good yards in NY or PA, please let me know!

07-16-2009, 06:35 PM	#30
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... Big trucks don't rock, they just carry them. Attached Images __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

07-18-2009, 06:43 AM	#31
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... I just bought a 61 gmc 4000 series box truck...probably going to get parted for some of my other projects, but I do like the big trucks...just where to put 'em, and what to do with 'em....

07-18-2009, 09:04 AM	#32
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... Not mine but great concept! Attached Images __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

07-19-2009, 12:27 PM	#33
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... Not mine but..... __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

07-19-2009, 09:43 PM	#34
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... ^ Holy Crap a chop top! That's pretty cool! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

07-22-2009, 09:47 AM	#35
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... Saw this 50 model on the Nashville CL. very clean and cool rig. Attached Images __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

07-22-2009, 08:42 PM	#36
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... A big truck forum would be great. I have a 74 GMC 6500 with a great running 454 and 2 speed rear end. It's an old garbage truck that's begging to become a flatbed one day.

07-23-2009, 12:31 AM	#38
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... Here is my 63 C-60 Attached Images __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

07-23-2009, 05:23 AM	#39
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... How about them COEs? __________________ "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 ~

07-23-2009, 05:25 AM	#40
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... And,for those who only like trucks modified: __________________ "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 ~

07-23-2009, 06:52 AM	#41
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... Tim, That black GMC is sweet, __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q



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07-30-2009, 01:16 PM	#42
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,714	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

07-31-2009, 03:02 PM	#43
DuckhunterInTN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Brownsville, TN Posts: 88	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... I have a 1967 C50 dump bed that I have begun restoring and would like to see a forum dedicated to these trucks. __________________ 2004 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Crew Cab Duramax 2000 Chevrolet ext-cab Z71 1995 Chevrolet ext-cab Z71 1984 Chevrolet K10 6.2 4x4 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1967 Chevrolet C50 Dump truck 1957 GMC 1/2 ton stepside (not running)

07-31-2009, 06:37 PM	#45
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08-02-2009, 09:20 PM	#46
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... We NEED a medium duty forum section; It can only be beneficial. In the meantime please post any/all links concerning 73 and newer medium (or even heavy duty) gm trucks.

08-04-2009, 01:41 AM	#47
63deluxfleet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: dinuba, ca Posts: 623	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... i concur there needs to be a place for all gmc/chevy truck owners they are just as proud of their rides as anyone else!!! __________________ A girl phoned me the other day and said... Come on over, there's nobody home. I went over. Nobody was home. -Rodney Dangerfield .......THE ROAD TO HELL IS PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS.....

08-04-2009, 09:11 AM	#48
1985C60 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: poconos PA Posts: 5	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... here is a pick of the c60 dump truck i just bought. Attached Images

08-04-2009, 09:13 AM	#49
1985C60 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: poconos PA Posts: 5	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... Oh.... and yes i think a big GMC/chevy forum would be very cool!

08-05-2009, 11:34 PM	#50
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... I like the big trucks! We have a 45 International 2 -1/2 ton military nose, line bed. Has a front and rear pto winch with a 1/2 mile of cable . It was a power line stretcher -A ten wheeler And all wheel drive! A great ranch truck. sorry, I never took any pics of it. __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

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