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russgt · 12-01-2011, 10:09 PM

I read an article in Custom Classic trucks today that stated the F44 package was mandatory for C10s with 454s. Makes sense if it includes heavier front springs.

raws67 · 12-02-2011, 12:08 AM

GVW is 6050 on this truck and it is unleaded fuel only. smog pump with cat. The difference is California emissions. California didnt recognize the federal standard of heavy duty in 78. Ill post some pictures. Its still in the original paint. Name: fuel cap.jpg
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lap15 · 12-02-2011, 12:32 AM

GM PU trucks & vans were only available in series 1, 2 or 3. BUT In the 70's GM made a small short wheelbase single rear wheel delivery truck that looked like a small Stepvan and they were rated as a 1/4 ton. These trucks had a very light 4,000 lb GVW and came with a 250 6 cyl only (no optional engines) and 3 spd on the tree as standard (automatic optional). These were used for light city delivery (bread, dry cleaning, diaper service) I don't know how many were made, but they are the only factory 1/4 ton trucks that I am aware of. If I find any pictures of one, I'll post it.

motornut · 12-02-2011, 12:51 AM

keeps coming back as jeeps lol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...y_model_number
http://www.portrayal.com/manuals.html

lap15 · 12-02-2011, 01:31 AM

The F44 option listed for trucks was the HD chassis code. It would have upgraded a regular 1/2 ton into the "Big 10". The same chassis code would have applied a HD chassis to the P10 Stepvan (7 ft long, 102 wheelbase, 4000GVW) which was rated as a 1/4 ton.

12-01-2011, 10:09 PM	#26
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 78 swb 1/4 ton? I read an article in Custom Classic trucks today that stated the F44 package was mandatory for C10s with 454s. Makes sense if it includes heavier front springs. __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

12-02-2011, 12:08 AM	#27
raws67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lemoore ca Posts: 126	Re: 78 swb 1/4 ton? GVW is 6050 on this truck and it is unleaded fuel only. smog pump with cat. The difference is California emissions. California didnt recognize the federal standard of heavy duty in 78. Ill post some pictures. Its still in the original paint.

12-02-2011, 12:32 AM	#28
lap15 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Womelsdorf,PA Posts: 93	Re: 78 swb 1/4 ton? GM PU trucks & vans were only available in series 1, 2 or 3. BUT In the 70's GM made a small short wheelbase single rear wheel delivery truck that looked like a small Stepvan and they were rated as a 1/4 ton. These trucks had a very light 4,000 lb GVW and came with a 250 6 cyl only (no optional engines) and 3 spd on the tree as standard (automatic optional). These were used for light city delivery (bread, dry cleaning, diaper service) I don't know how many were made, but they are the only factory 1/4 ton trucks that I am aware of. If I find any pictures of one, I'll post it.

12-02-2011, 12:51 AM	#29
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 78 swb 1/4 ton? keeps coming back as jeeps lol http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...y_model_number http://www.portrayal.com/manuals.html __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

12-02-2011, 01:31 AM	#30
lap15 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Womelsdorf,PA Posts: 93	Re: 78 swb 1/4 ton? The F44 option listed for trucks was the HD chassis code. It would have upgraded a regular 1/2 ton into the "Big 10". The same chassis code would have applied a HD chassis to the P10 Stepvan (7 ft long, 102 wheelbase, 4000GVW) which was rated as a 1/4 ton.



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