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lineman_69 · 07-31-2005, 06:37 PM

Went today and picked up a '67 GMC 3500 flatbed for free! It has a 292, four speed and dual rear wheels. Not running now but should be in a few days. It needs total restoration, as the cab is very rusty. But the flatbed is in good shape as is the frame. I plan to make this truck my farm truck/occasional tow rig. Not sure what gears it has in the rear end. I'm guessing it is an HO72 axle. Still has the factory 18" split rims on it too. I will try to post some pics soon. I'm sure I will have lots of questions for everyone here as I am not too familiar with GM products. Kind of a Ford guy myself, but I couldn't pass up a freebie with a straight six in it!

Longhorn Man · 07-31-2005, 06:40 PM

Let me be the very first to welcome to the board!
Free is good... you just can't beat that.
Your flat bed, if original, should have the HO72 (more likely than the dana option that isn't always listed) and should have a 4.56 gearing.
Pics would be sweet...we all love pics.
Is it a 133 inch wheel base, or a 157 inch?
You'll get all the info you could ever ask for on here. We may argue about which answer is right, but you'll get answers.

71swb4x4 · 07-31-2005, 06:47 PM

Welcome to the board.
Sounds like a great truck. The price was right too!

jhwkns · 07-31-2005, 06:56 PM

Welcome! Sounds like a fun project. Are you sure thats not a V-6 in there?

krue · 07-31-2005, 07:28 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Check out our FAQ page for lots of good info. Glad to hear you made it over from the dark side.

BTW an unwritten rule of the board is we need pics of your ride.

lineman_69 · 08-01-2005, 07:33 PM

Thanks for all the welcomes! The rear differential cover is perfectly round, not shaped like the traditional Dana axle, thats why I'm assuming its an HO72. And yes, I'm sure its not a V-6. 4.8L 292 L6. Did I mention how much I like straight sixes?? Anyway, I should have some pics soon, I have to download them off of my camera. It has the 133" WB.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-01-2005, 07:42 PM

2 the board from west 10-uh-c

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72402 · 08-01-2005, 07:45 PM

Welcome to the board. Bring on the questions, lots of friendly people here with plenty of answers. Frank

thecatseye66 · 08-01-2005, 07:50 PM

Welcome to the board!

70 shorty · 08-01-2005, 09:30 PM

We'll make a Chevy guy out of him yet! Congrats on your first real truck, LOL, and yeah I'm kinda partial to inlines in trucks myself.

**Canadian694x4** · 08-02-2005, 07:58 PM

Congrats on the find! Any Pics Yet?

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 08-02-2005, 08:32 PM

Sounds cool! Wish I could find something like that around here!

lineman_69 · 08-07-2005, 05:28 PM

Well, I know everyones been wanting pics so here they are

I have others as well, if you want to see specific pics, let me know. I got it running again, but has no brakes right now. The motor is in serious need of a rebuild as it knocks badly. It will do for now until I get my garage built so I can tear it down inside.

**Palf70Step** · 08-07-2005, 06:21 PM

Welcome to the board. Nice project truck.

Longhorn Man · 08-07-2005, 07:31 PM

That don't look too shabby there. Scrub it real good, wax it, and a can of white paint on the wheels and grill...and it'll pass as a cool rig.
Interesting, i don't think I've ever seen wheels that looked like those ones. You may want to price tires before getting too attached to them though.
As far as the engine goes, you'd be hard pressed to pay more than 100 bucks for an inline anywhere in the country. I'm willing to bet there is someone within 25 miles of you just begging all his buddies to come get this inline out of the garage....and even willing to throw in a beer and load it up too.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 08-07-2005, 08:21 PM

That's a cool truck! It doesn't look too rusty, I can't see any rot through on the drivers rocker and the fenders look good. Those rims are awesome, GM used those same wheels on the 47-55 1st design trucks too:

stllookn · 08-07-2005, 10:09 PM

Welcome to the board from Kent, WA. Great looking flatbed...I am still kicking myself for selling mine but the board member that bought has already one truck show win with it so it went to a very responsible GM truck guy. This truck and board will convince you that GM is the way to go!!!!

lineman_69 · 08-08-2005, 08:26 PM

Can someone explain to me the difference between the HO52, HO72, and H110 axles? Here is a pic of mine

I need to replace all of the brake componets front and rear. The truck has 13" rear drums, but everyone keeps asking what axle it has. I was guessing HO72. I noticed when looking up brake parts that 15" drums were available! Thats a big drum. Anyway, thanks for looking and hopefully someone can enlighten me. By the way, did anyone else notice that there are no shocks on the rear end? Thats the way it came from the factory. Pretty wild if you ask me.

dubie · 08-08-2005, 08:32 PM

gettin to be more and more flatbeds on the board now. Welcome to the flatbed club buddy!

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 08-08-2005, 08:53 PM

The HO52 rears are found in 3/4 tons, they came with coil or leaf springs, the HO72 are for 1 tons and came with leafs only, and the H110 is for 1.5 ton C40 trucks or C30's that were ordered with 1.5 ton suspension. The 110 has a welded-on rear cover(not bolted on), and the axles are 10 lug instead of 8. Yours should be the HO72.

86swb · 08-11-2005, 12:12 AM

Nice project. Really nice for free. Welcome to the board from Kentucky.

07-31-2005, 06:37 PM	#1
lineman_69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Just got my new (old) truck!!! Went today and picked up a '67 GMC 3500 flatbed for free! It has a 292, four speed and dual rear wheels. Not running now but should be in a few days. It needs total restoration, as the cab is very rusty. But the flatbed is in good shape as is the frame. I plan to make this truck my farm truck/occasional tow rig. Not sure what gears it has in the rear end. I'm guessing it is an HO72 axle. Still has the factory 18" split rims on it too. I will try to post some pics soon. I'm sure I will have lots of questions for everyone here as I am not too familiar with GM products. Kind of a Ford guy myself, but I couldn't pass up a freebie with a straight six in it!

07-31-2005, 06:40 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Let me be the very first to welcome to the board! Free is good... you just can't beat that. Your flat bed, if original, should have the HO72 (more likely than the dana option that isn't always listed) and should have a 4.56 gearing. Pics would be sweet...we all love pics. Is it a 133 inch wheel base, or a 157 inch? You'll get all the info you could ever ask for on here. We may argue about which answer is right, but you'll get answers. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 07-31-2005 at 06:44 PM. Reason: I was drunk and slurring

07-31-2005, 06:47 PM	#3
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07-31-2005, 06:56 PM	#4
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07-31-2005, 07:28 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Check out our FAQ page for lots of good info. Glad to hear you made it over from the dark side. BTW an unwritten rule of the board is we need pics of your ride. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-01-2005, 07:33 PM	#6
lineman_69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Thanks for all the welcomes! The rear differential cover is perfectly round, not shaped like the traditional Dana axle, thats why I'm assuming its an HO72. And yes, I'm sure its not a V-6. 4.8L 292 L6. Did I mention how much I like straight sixes?? Anyway, I should have some pics soon, I have to download them off of my camera. It has the 133" WB. Last edited by lineman_69; 08-01-2005 at 07:35 PM.

08-01-2005, 07:42 PM	#7
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08-01-2005, 07:50 PM	#9
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08-01-2005, 09:30 PM	#10
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08-02-2005, 07:58 PM	#11
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08-02-2005, 08:32 PM	#12
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Sounds cool! Wish I could find something like that around here! __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

08-07-2005, 05:28 PM	#13
lineman_69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Well, I know everyones been wanting pics so here they are I have others as well, if you want to see specific pics, let me know. I got it running again, but has no brakes right now. The motor is in serious need of a rebuild as it knocks badly. It will do for now until I get my garage built so I can tear it down inside. Last edited by lineman_69; 08-07-2005 at 05:32 PM.

08-07-2005, 06:21 PM	#14
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08-07-2005, 07:31 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	That don't look too shabby there. Scrub it real good, wax it, and a can of white paint on the wheels and grill...and it'll pass as a cool rig. Interesting, i don't think I've ever seen wheels that looked like those ones. You may want to price tires before getting too attached to them though. As far as the engine goes, you'd be hard pressed to pay more than 100 bucks for an inline anywhere in the country. I'm willing to bet there is someone within 25 miles of you just begging all his buddies to come get this inline out of the garage....and even willing to throw in a beer and load it up too. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 08-07-2005 at 09:22 PM. Reason: Teacher...i put the condom on the banana.



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08-07-2005, 08:21 PM	#16
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	That's a cool truck! It doesn't look too rusty, I can't see any rot through on the drivers rocker and the fenders look good. Those rims are awesome, GM used those same wheels on the 47-55 1st design trucks too: Attached Images __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

08-07-2005, 10:09 PM	#17
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Welcome to the board from Kent, WA. Great looking flatbed...I am still kicking myself for selling mine but the board member that bought has already one truck show win with it so it went to a very responsible GM truck guy. This truck and board will convince you that GM is the way to go!!!! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

08-08-2005, 08:26 PM	#18
lineman_69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 12	Can someone explain to me the difference between the HO52, HO72, and H110 axles? Here is a pic of mine I need to replace all of the brake componets front and rear. The truck has 13" rear drums, but everyone keeps asking what axle it has. I was guessing HO72. I noticed when looking up brake parts that 15" drums were available! Thats a big drum. Anyway, thanks for looking and hopefully someone can enlighten me. By the way, did anyone else notice that there are no shocks on the rear end? Thats the way it came from the factory. Pretty wild if you ask me.

08-08-2005, 08:32 PM	#19
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08-08-2005, 08:53 PM	#20
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	The HO52 rears are found in 3/4 tons, they came with coil or leaf springs, the HO72 are for 1 tons and came with leafs only, and the H110 is for 1.5 ton C40 trucks or C30's that were ordered with 1.5 ton suspension. The 110 has a welded-on rear cover(not bolted on), and the axles are 10 lug instead of 8. Yours should be the HO72. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

08-11-2005, 12:12 AM	#21
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