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**special-K** · 09-09-2011, 07:56 AM

Lots of nice longbeds here. When I hear longbed I think C/10 or K/10,since they are the only ones offered in shortbed. I've never had anyone say,"Hey,nice longbed 3/4t". And,when there's a nice C/10 longbed I'd just say,"Nice longbed". There are those who like longbeds but don't care for C/20s,also. Me,I like trucks!

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Here's my 68 with a 250.

I like that. Your green is along the same line a Tink's truck color. I'll show it since she's too modest:

xman · 09-09-2011, 08:55 AM

here is my wifes 72 cheyenne super (PO shaved the side markers) flat black with two tone blue pinstriping and 4" harwood fiberglass cowl hood
thinking of changing rims and going with wide whites

**FL71C10** · 09-09-2011, 09:49 AM

Here's my 71 GMC I had in the early 90's. Pretty stock except I added Old Air AC system.

8door · 09-09-2011, 10:40 AM

Working on mine.
Here it is when first got it 7 years ago.

Frank71 · 09-10-2011, 01:22 AM

At the Mall Drive-in movie. lots of room for my girls, guard dog (he thinks he is), munchies and cooler.

*low&slow* · 09-10-2011, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by LowGT

Here's my 68 with a 250.

Wondering what color that green is? Sorry to jack the thread. Just really interested.

Frkypunk70 · 09-10-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank71

At the Mall Drive-in movie. lots of room for my girls, guard dog (he thinks he is), munchies and cooler.

Funny, I have two Yorkies that think they are a tough pack also.

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litew8 · 09-10-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Lots of nice longbeds here. When I hear longbed I think C/10 or K/10,since they are the only ones offered in shortbed. I've never had anyone say,"Hey,nice longbed 3/4t". And,when there's a nice C/10 longbed I'd just say,"Nice longbed". There are those who like longbeds but don't care for C/20s,also. Me,I like trucks!

Special-K, you can't distinguish a C/10 from a C/20 by looks can you? Other than the fender badge. Their stances are similar aren't they?

Frank71 · 09-11-2011, 02:47 AM

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Funny, I have two Yorkies that think they are a tough pack also.

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Yea, as you can see he has got that "don't mess with my girls...unless you have a treat" look.

**special-K** · 09-11-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by litew8

Special-K, you can't distinguish a C/10 from a C/20 by looks can you? Other than the fender badge. Their stances are similar aren't they?

I can tell the difference from a mile away. I don't care if it has an emblem or not. They have a different stance,different wheels/tires,and either 8-lugs or,if it's original,different hubcaps. But,that's me. What I'm saying is there's no point in using the term "longbed" on a truck that only comes that way. The whole longbed/shortbed thing is a 1/2t thing to distinguish one from the other. At least that's how it's always been since I've been into pickups. People have always used the term 3/4t,8-lugger,or C/20 to distinguish a 3/4t. To me the heading,"Support For Longbeds",is about supporting longbeds vs shortbed which get the lion's share of attention here,and it looks like amongst the O.P's friends. I don't really care,but it's like saying female woman or wet water or round tire,that's all.

50bomb · 09-11-2011, 12:43 PM

I just like a good ol' chevy truck. Enough said.

**special-K** · 09-11-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 50bomb

I just like a good ol' chevy truck. Enough said.

I'm with you! Stock to hot.

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Originally Posted by special-K

...Me,I like trucks!

litew8 · 09-11-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I can tell the difference from a mile away. I don't care if it has an emblem or not. They have a different stance,different wheels/tires,and either 8-lugs or,if it's original,different hubcaps. But,that's me. What I'm saying is there's no point in using the term "longbed" on a truck that only comes that way. The whole longbed/shortbed thing is a 1/2t thing to distinguish one from the other. At least that's how it's always been since I've been into pickups. People have always used the term 3/4t,8-lugger,or C/20 to distinguish a 3/4t. To me the heading,"Support For Longbeds",is about supporting longbeds vs shortbed which get the lion's share of attention here,and it looks like amongst the O.P's friends. I don't really care,but it's like saying female woman or wet water or round tire,that's all.

Ok, I understand your disposition now. I didn't mean anything by asking (just in case). So the term "longbed/shortbed" is more of an entry level naming scheme.

Fantom · 09-11-2011, 10:08 PM

Here's my '71....

**special-K** · 09-12-2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by litew8

Ok, I understand your disposition now. I didn't mean anything by asking (just in case). So the term "longbed/shortbed" is more of an entry level naming scheme.

I just figured I'd explain for anyone,since you asked. Longbed/shortbed just tells us which 1/2t a truck is.

LowGT · 09-13-2011, 11:08 AM

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What drop do you have on that and what size tires are you running? I'm assuming those are 15x8 rallys.

I need new tires but hate how narrow my current wheels/tires are.

LowGT · 09-13-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by low&slow

Wondering what color that green is? Sorry to jack the thread. Just really interested.

Wish I knew too, it was already painted by a PO several POs back.

Frkypunk70 · 09-13-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LowGT

What drop do you have on that and what size tires are you running? I'm assuming those are 15x8 rallys.

I need new tires but hate how narrow my current wheels/tires are.

235/60/15 all the way around 4.5/6 drop not sure on the front drop cause it's a 2.5 with a cut coil. Hope this help you.

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Hubscrub · 09-13-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank71

At the Mall Drive-in movie. lots of room for my girls, guard dog (he thinks he is), munchies and cooler.

man, you have the whole drive in set up complete with table

only in a long bed

Rupdog · 09-14-2011, 06:19 AM

my 68 stump puller

**special-K** · 09-14-2011, 12:20 PM

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my 68 stump puller

Man,that my friends is the quintessential C/20 right there. El Perfecto!

HalfTon · 09-14-2011, 05:41 PM

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my 68 stump puller

What wheels are those? Ive seen that style wheel on alot of muscle cars but never on 67-72 trucks. I really would like to get a set of them in the future.

jgmc · 09-14-2011, 08:40 PM

Here is my 1972 GMC

59bones · 09-15-2011, 08:08 PM

Here is a recent find. Cali built c20 now in Illinois. This is a very original truck that had a big camper on it until sometime around 2005, the bed and tailgate are super straight.

Just beginning to tinker so we'll see how it goes.

BTW how do I tell if this was a Custom Camper or Camper Special?

Thanks.

richards72chevy · 09-15-2011, 08:41 PM

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I got this about 11 years ago.I used to wish it was a swb but after all the moves and hauling stuff around im glad i bought a long bed.

09-09-2011, 08:55 AM	#52
xman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Channahon, IL Posts: 198	Re: support for longbeds here is my wifes 72 cheyenne super (PO shaved the side markers) flat black with two tone blue pinstriping and 4" harwood fiberglass cowl hood thinking of changing rims and going with wide whites Attached Images

09-09-2011, 09:49 AM	#53
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: support for longbeds Here's my 71 GMC I had in the early 90's. Pretty stock except I added Old Air AC system. Attached Images __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

09-09-2011, 10:40 AM	#54
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Re: support for longbeds Working on mine. Here it is when first got it 7 years ago. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.

09-10-2011, 01:22 AM	#55
Frank71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 190	Re: support for longbeds At the Mall Drive-in movie. lots of room for my girls, guard dog (he thinks he is), munchies and cooler. Attached Images __________________ "If you need to tell everyone how good you are - your probably not"

09-11-2011, 12:43 PM	#61
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: support for longbeds I just like a good ol' chevy truck. Enough said.

09-11-2011, 10:08 PM	#64
Fantom Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hattiesburg, Ms Posts: 65	Re: support for longbeds Here's my '71....

09-14-2011, 06:19 AM	#70
Rupdog Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverside, CA 92507 Posts: 129	Re: support for longbeds my 68 stump puller Attached Images

09-14-2011, 08:40 PM	#73
jgmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brier Washington Posts: 119	Re: support for longbeds Here is my 1972 GMC Attached Images

09-15-2011, 08:08 PM	#74
59bones Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Elgin Illinois Posts: 143	Re: support for longbeds Here is a recent find. Cali built c20 now in Illinois. This is a very original truck that had a big camper on it until sometime around 2005, the bed and tailgate are super straight. Just beginning to tinker so we'll see how it goes. BTW how do I tell if this was a Custom Camper or Camper Special? Thanks. Attached Images

09-15-2011, 08:41 PM	#75
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,652	Re: support for longbeds I got this about 11 years ago.I used to wish it was a swb but after all the moves and hauling stuff around im glad i bought a long bed.



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