Tilt bed on a 72 - anyone done this? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Paul72 · 01-04-2005, 10:29 AM

The K20 might get set up with a hydraulic tilt bed. Any thoughts/ideas/tips on doing this?

Any help is appreciated.

Paul

sneakysnake · 01-04-2005, 11:42 AM

For show or hauling?

sneakysnake · 01-04-2005, 11:48 AM

http://www.heftyproducts.com/dumpkits.html

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-04-2005, 12:30 PM

Here's some info: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=132629

**John Fabris** · 01-04-2005, 12:46 PM

I have a friend a few blocks from me that has a 68 longhorn (and yes, it is a 50th) that he installed a tilt bed on. He did it in such a way that it is bolted on, and can be removed without too much work. He uses it everyday for yard waste, and yes, people make him offers everyday for this truck. A rust free 1968 1 ton Longhorn 50th Anv truck is quite the thing to see. He brought it for $1000 about 6 years ago.

The only thing wierd about the tilt bed is that it sits about 6 inches higher, so the body lines no longer match.

Paul72 · 01-04-2005, 01:21 PM

The tilt bed is for hauling purposes.

Thanks for the info.

Keep the ideas coming.

01-04-2005, 10:29 AM	#1
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Tilt bed on a 72 - anyone done this? The K20 might get set up with a hydraulic tilt bed. Any thoughts/ideas/tips on doing this? Any help is appreciated. Paul __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

01-04-2005, 12:30 PM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Here's some info: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=132629 __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-04-2005, 12:46 PM	#5
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	I have a friend a few blocks from me that has a 68 longhorn (and yes, it is a 50th) that he installed a tilt bed on. He did it in such a way that it is bolted on, and can be removed without too much work. He uses it everyday for yard waste, and yes, people make him offers everyday for this truck. A rust free 1968 1 ton Longhorn 50th Anv truck is quite the thing to see. He brought it for $1000 about 6 years ago. The only thing wierd about the tilt bed is that it sits about 6 inches higher, so the body lines no longer match. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

01-04-2005, 01:21 PM	#6
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	The tilt bed is for hauling purposes. Thanks for the info. Keep the ideas coming. __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

01-04-2005, 11:42 AM	#2
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	For show or hauling?

01-04-2005, 11:48 AM	#3
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	http://www.heftyproducts.com/dumpkits.html



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