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Old School Low · 11-25-2014, 02:56 PM

Just read in LMC Truck Parts and Accessories Catalog. They have a Truck History page near the front. "1978-1980: Chevy Big 10 and GMC Heavy Half were 2WD 1/2 ton trucks with heavy-duty option package (F-44). Available as a Fleetside or a Stepside, they featured heavy-duty brakes and suspension.".............This is on pg 11 of 2014 Fall edition. Has other interesting facts too. Then I found wheel dollies at 169.00 for 4. 16 wheels and made on 1/4 12x16 plate. Dont know if i can build them for less than that unless i find good deal on wheels. Their wheels are swivel w one brake on each dollie, 3in dia x 1 3/16 wide. Gonna have to have some though in my tight work area.

LuckyLightning · 11-26-2014, 12:49 PM

Thanks nekkidhillbilly, I was coming back to ask for verification on that. I saw in another forum that said the same thing: 1/2 ton and 3/4 use the same frame, 1 ton use taller frame.

Anyone know for sure?

11-25-2014, 02:56 PM	#1
Old School Low Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Kennewick Wa. (SE part of state) Posts: 247	Re: 1/2 ton Vs. Heavy Half Just read in LMC Truck Parts and Accessories Catalog. They have a Truck History page near the front. "1978-1980: Chevy Big 10 and GMC Heavy Half were 2WD 1/2 ton trucks with heavy-duty option package (F-44). Available as a Fleetside or a Stepside, they featured heavy-duty brakes and suspension.".............This is on pg 11 of 2014 Fall edition. Has other interesting facts too. Then I found wheel dollies at 169.00 for 4. 16 wheels and made on 1/4 12x16 plate. Dont know if i can build them for less than that unless i find good deal on wheels. Their wheels are swivel w one brake on each dollie, 3in dia x 1 3/16 wide. Gonna have to have some though in my tight work area. __________________ OLD SCHOOL LOW: 78 Short Wide Heavy Half-Ratty Rod at moment. Old 4blt stroked to 383 Vortecs, Weiand, Scat, Hedman 1 5/8, Howards Roller, .495/500, Scorpion. Leaf flip, cut coils. Make do tires and wheels for now. Slip ahead a year? Sold GMC, bought Harley, got all obsessed doing the biker thing, now starting again w 65 SWB, 283,2bbl, 3 on tree.

11-26-2014, 12:49 PM	#2
LuckyLightning Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 348	Re: 1/2 ton Vs. Heavy Half Thanks nekkidhillbilly, I was coming back to ask for verification on that. I saw in another forum that said the same thing: 1/2 ton and 3/4 use the same frame, 1 ton use taller frame. Anyone know for sure? __________________ Michael - 1962 C20 LB stepside (project thread) - sold - 1963 Chevy C10 LB stepside (donor) - 1963 Chevy C10 LB Custom flatbed (project thread) - sold - 1979 K20 LB fleetside (project thread) Favorite exchange on the board so far: ol_Curt: "Jason, do you have power steering?" jason65: "No, but I lift weights."



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