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Woogeroo · 03-10-2012, 09:40 PM

seen today in Monroe, Georgia at the car show.

I overheard the owner talking with a fella about this truck when he was asked about the lift, suspension, etc.. He replied that it was originally a Georgia Power work truck and was ordered/bought/built for them like that. Anyway, I thought it was neat truck.

**special-K** · 03-10-2012, 11:06 PM

Nice truck for sure! But,I'd call that a "tall tale" (get it?). If that's a K/20,the factory never lifted them. If it's a Napco converted C/30 then it is possible. But again,that's aftermarket,too,but could be ordered that way new through the dealer. But,it would be a 133" WB truck.

Woogeroo · 03-11-2012, 08:14 AM

Well... he didn't say it came from the factory/dealer like that... he said something to the effect of 'the company' had it done.

I had a notion maybe he worked for 'em... or the fella he was talking to did.

I was just passing by.

At any rate, I thought it was a stout looking and actually usable 4x4.

-W

Sideways · 03-11-2012, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woogeroo

seen today in Monroe, Georgia at the car show.

I overheard the owner talking with a fella about this truck when he was asked about the lift, suspension, etc.. He replied that it was originally a Georgia Power work truck and was ordered/bought/built for them like that. Anyway, I thought it was neat truck.

Nice!

**special-K** · 03-12-2012, 06:28 AM

Well,nobody lifted trucks like that until the mid-70s. There weren't any tires made that big,yet. I still think it was yet another tall tale told around a show.

03-10-2012, 09:40 PM	#1
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	1970 Chevrolet - lifted 4x4 - old Georgia Power truck seen today in Monroe, Georgia at the car show. I overheard the owner talking with a fella about this truck when he was asked about the lift, suspension, etc.. He replied that it was originally a Georgia Power work truck and was ordered/bought/built for them like that. Anyway, I thought it was neat truck.

03-10-2012, 11:06 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 1970 Chevrolet - lifted 4x4 - old Georgia Power truck Nice truck for sure! But,I'd call that a "tall tale" (get it?). If that's a K/20,the factory never lifted them. If it's a Napco converted C/30 then it is possible. But again,that's aftermarket,too,but could be ordered that way new through the dealer. But,it would be a 133" WB truck. __________________ "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 ~

03-11-2012, 08:14 AM	#3
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: 1970 Chevrolet - lifted 4x4 - old Georgia Power truck Well... he didn't say it came from the factory/dealer like that... he said something to the effect of 'the company' had it done. I had a notion maybe he worked for 'em... or the fella he was talking to did. I was just passing by. At any rate, I thought it was a stout looking and actually usable 4x4. -W

03-12-2012, 06:28 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 1970 Chevrolet - lifted 4x4 - old Georgia Power truck Well,nobody lifted trucks like that until the mid-70s. There weren't any tires made that big,yet. I still think it was yet another tall tale told around a show. __________________ "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 ~



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