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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.

ERASER5 · 08-07-2009, 02:53 AM

If only I could justify having one, I know exactly the C-50 grain truck I want. L6, 4 speed, split axle, dump, excellent condition, sitting at *****. Like I would give up my barn find!

Critter · 08-07-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERASER5

If only I could justify having one, I know exactly the C-50 grain truck I want. L6, 4 speed, split axle, dump, excellent condition, sitting at *****. Like I would give up my barn find!

I know the feeling! My uncle is a furd guy but inherited this 1970 C/50 (that has a transplanted 327 in it) from his father-in-law. Other than the engine it is basically stock...just worn out from years of hauling grain. Beings as he is a lover of the blue oval, he doesn't have much attachment to this beautiful truck. I called dibs on it at soon as he no longer needs it. He said that was fine with him! I can't wait!

ERASER5 · 08-08-2009, 06:31 AM

Pulled up beside a Topkick with a duelly bed on it in Knoxville yesterday. Cool as could be! The trailer was heavy judging by the wine of the desiel taking off at the light. And this thread gave me a place to post this.

08-16-2011, 10:09 AM

What engine and transmission types can be installed in a 1970 C50?

I am looking at picking up a dump truck that has a straight 6 in it but would like to convert to a v8 and tranny that has a nice balance of torque and highway speed.

Thanks.

**aerotruk63** · 08-07-2009, 06:16 AM

With all the crap that's going on in the world today, you would deny yourself the joy of driving a truck that contributed to the growth of the greatest nation on earth. It's like driving in a parade everyday. Everyone smiles and points. Don't think about just what it can do for you, rather what it can contribute to the memories of others.

70gmcPT4 · 08-26-2009, 09:55 AM

I have a 70 gmc school bus converted to a RV and love it. It is a pusher with the 401 v6 and 6 sp allison auto tranny. I would love a place to ask specific questions like one I'm trying to solve right now. My bus has the dayton style wheels and I want badly to convert it to a 10 lug design. I thought I had the answer when my dad's neighbor offered me his mid 60's C-60 dump truck. on the outside the dimensions were the same but after taking them both apart I discovered my bus has larger front spindles and brake shoes and would require custom bearings and machine work on the hubs. the rear was even worse. the c60 had a gm axle that I believe is the equivalent of a rockwell(the outside demensions were the same, but my actual rockwell on the bus has about a 50% larger axle shaft and way bigger brake shoes. My question is this: Is there a direct fit 10 lug that I can swap out on my bus?? What vehicle should I be looking for to do it?? I'm hoping that I can just swap out the hubs to make this change and not entire axle.

basemodel67 · 08-26-2009, 12:23 PM

Hey 70gmcPT4- What gauges does your bus have? I'm looking at a C-50 shorty bus here in Cali, but I just want it for the speedo and quad gauge... unless your style bus has cooler gauges. A picture would be great!

70gmcPT4 · 08-26-2009, 01:14 PM

basemodel67--It currently has the same gauges you are looking at, 5" speedo and 5" quad, speedo works but not sure about quad, it has some aftermarket fuel level and volt gauges that were added on. I've spent the morning looking at replacement aftermarket stuff and am going to fab another gauge panel with all new individual gauges.

basemodel67 · 08-26-2009, 05:35 PM

70gmcPT4- If you don't want those gauges... set 'em aside for me! It would save me from buying a bus that I really don't need. I was planning to get some to rebuild anyway, so function doesn't really matter- just that they're all there and not destroyed.

74 C-30 · 08-26-2009, 09:40 PM

Hey! big trucks need lovin' too! i learned how to drive a stick with a 13 speed Roadranger in my dads 78 C-6500, screw synchronized transmisions!

and the rollback my dad drove in the 80's

REAL TRUCKS!

72-c20 · 08-27-2009, 11:48 PM

'72 C-50 in Iowa.... (not mine)

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/grd/1345992687.html

RED72blazer · 09-15-2009, 03:11 PM

does mine count?

B52fizzle · 10-13-2009, 08:37 PM

yeah i would consider that a big truck too, so has the thread died yet, what about including buses, RVs and the over cab sleepers not sure what they were called, the ones mounted on c30 frames.

KrazyRay · 10-20-2009, 06:48 PM

Here's my 1974 GMC 6500 garbage truck.

jonzcustomshop · 11-01-2009, 11:12 PM

^ thats really cool!

lvschevytrucks · 11-02-2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critter

I love looking at the "BIG" trucks and would love to one day have a C-40 wrecker, so I was thinking we need a forum for them specifically. I don't think it would have to be broke down into sizes or specific year models or anything, just one link for everything and see how it goes. Maybe it could go below the "S10 S15 Luv Blazer II" section. Anyway, look at this post for some more info.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post3264818

So, lets vote and see if the moderators think it’s warranted to make this new section. I included a pic of one of my recent finds; I would LOVE to have something like this!

Ive always loved the BIG ones, and Id love to own one. But sure would love to have a forum where I could drool over them and maybe find one for me.

Critter · 11-02-2009, 08:40 PM

HOLY CRAP THAT IS ONE OF THE COOLEST THINGS I HAVE EVER SEEN!

There isn't a smiley face available that can properly convey my level of envy and feelings of how badass I think that is!

Sub-versive · 11-03-2009, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critter

HOLY CRAP THAT IS ONE OF THE COOLEST THINGS I HAVE EVER SEEN!

There isn't a smiley face available that can properly convey my level of envy and feelings of how badass I think that is!

I agree!!!

That truck kicks @ss!!

*BGRAFX* · 11-02-2009, 08:52 PM

How come you had to cut up the single cab. wouldn't it have been easier???

Towstrap · 11-02-2009, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGRAFX

How come you had to cut up the single cab. wouldn't it have been easier???

the crew cab was a 90 i think and it had the hood hinges built into the firewall so the tilt front would not work and the firewall is different too there is a 8 to 10inch difference

watahyahknow · 11-02-2009, 09:03 PM

thats an interesting way to make the cab longer and it looks like it came out of the factory that way

let me add one more :

if you like the big arty stuff you might want to look on the website from the blastolene brothers ... there the one that made the peterbuild trike on monster garage and the huge car with a tankengine that eeeeh talkshow host huge chin has a lot of cars eeeeh retired not long ago eeeeeh ... oh whell that car as whell

Critter · 11-19-2009, 11:56 PM

Someone should buy this...

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1462035622.html

Reinovator · 12-08-2009, 11:02 PM

This is a definite I would love to have this reference I've been looking at a 78 4dr This would give me a better chance of making the deal work.
I'm Voting a big YES!!!!

View Poll Results: How many of us would look at a "BIG TRUCK" Forum
I have one of these and would post/look ALL THE TIME!	142	28.92%
I don't own one but I would definitely look at a forum for something to drool over	323	65.78%
I don't care, probably wouldn't ever even take a peek.	26	5.30%
Voters: 491. You may not vote on this poll

08-04-2009, 09:13 AM	#1
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	#2
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"

08-07-2009, 02:53 AM	#3
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... If only I could justify having one, I know exactly the C-50 grain truck I want. L6, 4 speed, split axle, dump, excellent condition, sitting at *****. Like I would give up my barn find! __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

08-08-2009, 06:31 AM	#5
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... Pulled up beside a Topkick with a duelly bed on it in Knoxville yesterday. Cool as could be! The trailer was heavy judging by the wine of the desiel taking off at the light. And this thread gave me a place to post this. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

08-16-2011, 10:09 AM	#6
familyguy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... What engine and transmission types can be installed in a 1970 C50? I am looking at picking up a dump truck that has a straight 6 in it but would like to convert to a v8 and tranny that has a nice balance of torque and highway speed. Thanks.

08-07-2009, 06:16 AM	#7
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... With all the crap that's going on in the world today, you would deny yourself the joy of driving a truck that contributed to the growth of the greatest nation on earth. It's like driving in a parade everyday. Everyone smiles and points. Don't think about just what it can do for you, rather what it can contribute to the memories of others. __________________ 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

08-26-2009, 09:55 AM	#8
70gmcPT4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Flomaton, AL Posts: 8	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... I have a 70 gmc school bus converted to a RV and love it. It is a pusher with the 401 v6 and 6 sp allison auto tranny. I would love a place to ask specific questions like one I'm trying to solve right now. My bus has the dayton style wheels and I want badly to convert it to a 10 lug design. I thought I had the answer when my dad's neighbor offered me his mid 60's C-60 dump truck. on the outside the dimensions were the same but after taking them both apart I discovered my bus has larger front spindles and brake shoes and would require custom bearings and machine work on the hubs. the rear was even worse. the c60 had a gm axle that I believe is the equivalent of a rockwell(the outside demensions were the same, but my actual rockwell on the bus has about a 50% larger axle shaft and way bigger brake shoes. My question is this: Is there a direct fit 10 lug that I can swap out on my bus?? What vehicle should I be looking for to do it?? I'm hoping that I can just swap out the hubs to make this change and not entire axle.

08-26-2009, 12:23 PM	#9
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... Hey 70gmcPT4- What gauges does your bus have? I'm looking at a C-50 shorty bus here in Cali, but I just want it for the speedo and quad gauge... unless your style bus has cooler gauges. A picture would be great!

08-26-2009, 01:14 PM	#10
70gmcPT4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Flomaton, AL Posts: 8	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... basemodel67--It currently has the same gauges you are looking at, 5" speedo and 5" quad, speedo works but not sure about quad, it has some aftermarket fuel level and volt gauges that were added on. I've spent the morning looking at replacement aftermarket stuff and am going to fab another gauge panel with all new individual gauges.

08-26-2009, 05:35 PM	#11
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... 70gmcPT4- If you don't want those gauges... set 'em aside for me! It would save me from buying a bus that I really don't need. I was planning to get some to rebuild anyway, so function doesn't really matter- just that they're all there and not destroyed. Last edited by basemodel67; 08-26-2009 at 05:38 PM. Reason: I can't think or spell today!

08-26-2009, 09:40 PM	#12
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... Hey! big trucks need lovin' too! i learned how to drive a stick with a 13 speed Roadranger in my dads 78 C-6500, screw synchronized transmisions! and the rollback my dad drove in the 80's REAL TRUCKS! __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger Last edited by 74 C-30; 08-26-2009 at 09:41 PM. Reason: damn pics

08-27-2009, 11:48 PM	#13
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... '72 C-50 in Iowa.... (not mine) http://desmoines.craigslist.org/grd/1345992687.html __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

09-15-2009, 03:11 PM	#14
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... does mine count? __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

10-13-2009, 08:37 PM	#15
B52fizzle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blanchard oklahoma Posts: 95	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... yeah i would consider that a big truck too, so has the thread died yet, what about including buses, RVs and the over cab sleepers not sure what they were called, the ones mounted on c30 frames. __________________ 99 1500 5.3 daily driver 70 c20 307 project 74 cheyenne super10 suburban 454 my highschool baby. 62 willy's wagon sans drive train distant project



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10-20-2009, 06:48 PM	#16
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... Here's my 1974 GMC 6500 garbage truck. Attached Images

11-01-2009, 11:12 PM	#17
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... ^ thats really cool! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

11-02-2009, 08:40 PM	#19
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 THAT IS ONE OF THE COOLEST THINGS I HAVE EVER SEEN! There isn't a smiley face available that can properly convey my level of envy and feelings of how badass I think that is! __________________ 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

11-02-2009, 08:52 PM	#21
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... How come you had to cut up the single cab. wouldn't it have been easier???

11-02-2009, 09:03 PM	#23
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... thats an interesting way to make the cab longer and it looks like it came out of the factory that way let me add one more : if you like the big arty stuff you might want to look on the website from the blastolene brothers ... there the one that made the peterbuild trike on monster garage and the huge car with a tankengine that eeeeh talkshow host huge chin has a lot of cars eeeeh retired not long ago eeeeeh ... oh whell that car as whell __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

11-19-2009, 11:56 PM	#24
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... Someone should buy this... http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1462035622.html Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by Critter; 11-20-2009 at 02:48 PM.

12-08-2009, 11:02 PM	#25
Reinovator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fredonia AZ Posts: 122	Re: "BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like... This is a definite I would love to have this reference I've been looking at a 78 4dr This would give me a better chance of making the deal work. I'm Voting a big YES!!!! __________________ If you want it make it your self

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