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The Hard Way · 01-02-2007, 04:23 AM

Hi guys, I'm just starting a '67 project and it seems this is the place to go for info and parts, so here I am. I just bought the truck and tore into the project recently. I removed the crusty small-block (a 292 was originally in there) and 4-speed to lighten the load when I tow it to my garage. Hopefully a full dissassembly and media blast will happen soon. The plan is to shorten the frame and 'bag it, but I'm still up in the air as far as drivetrain, most likely an LS-series though. The truck is a small-window lwb '67 C10, but it seems really heavy-duty for a C10. It has coil springs and overload leaves on the rear of the trailing arms, 8-lug all around, and the aforementioned 292 and 4-speed were factory. I guess I should register to start for-sale posts, since most of that stuff will make way for new stuff, especially if I find a short wheelbase rolling chassis.

I have a build sheet behind the seat and the majority of the option codes inside the glove box, but I haven't really studied them. Do you guys think this is really a C10, or did someone along the way just slap those emblems on the fenders. I thought it was really burly for a C10, but I also thought this might be a sort of "Camper Special" before there was such a thing. Where should I be looking to find out?
Thanks

86swb · 01-02-2007, 08:15 AM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.

jsbgump · 01-02-2007, 08:16 AM

welcome to the board from texas

krue · 01-02-2007, 09:40 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! C-10's were half ton and should have 6 lugs, 8 lugs is C-20 or C-30 (3/4 or 1 ton).

kenm78 · 01-02-2007, 10:07 AM

Welcome to the board from Oklahoma.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-02-2007, 10:35 AM

Welcome from another So. Cal guy. Sounds like you have a 3/4 or 1 ton with 1/2 ton fenders.

shaneschevys · 01-02-2007, 01:17 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

FarmTruk · 01-02-2007, 11:34 PM

Welcome from Wallburg, NC.

If you are unsure, there is a vendor site that can help you decode the VIN. That should confirm the original model.

Linky ----> http://www.gmcpauls.com/67-72_chevy.htm

The Hard Way · 01-02-2007, 11:48 PM

Thanks guys, it looks like I'll really be looking for a new chassis now.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-03-2007, 12:11 AM

You might want to check out these. They took a 3/4 ton longbed and made a 1/2 ton shortbed.
http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.aspx

CAL 58 GMC · 01-03-2007, 12:24 AM

Welcome to the board from central Califorina!

*bskylerj* · 01-03-2007, 02:34 AM

From Washington State!

The Hard Way · 01-04-2007, 09:34 PM

Thanks for the link!

method2mymadnes · 01-05-2007, 12:09 AM

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-06-2007, 08:38 AM

From West TN

**Canadian694x4** · 01-08-2007, 05:16 AM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

**Ron 586** · 01-15-2007, 12:14 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

01-02-2007, 04:23 AM	#1
The Hard Way Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 24	New guy from Orange County, CA Hi guys, I'm just starting a '67 project and it seems this is the place to go for info and parts, so here I am. I just bought the truck and tore into the project recently. I removed the crusty small-block (a 292 was originally in there) and 4-speed to lighten the load when I tow it to my garage. Hopefully a full dissassembly and media blast will happen soon. The plan is to shorten the frame and 'bag it, but I'm still up in the air as far as drivetrain, most likely an LS-series though. The truck is a small-window lwb '67 C10, but it seems really heavy-duty for a C10. It has coil springs and overload leaves on the rear of the trailing arms, 8-lug all around, and the aforementioned 292 and 4-speed were factory. I guess I should register to start for-sale posts, since most of that stuff will make way for new stuff, especially if I find a short wheelbase rolling chassis. I have a build sheet behind the seat and the majority of the option codes inside the glove box, but I haven't really studied them. Do you guys think this is really a C10, or did someone along the way just slap those emblems on the fenders. I thought it was really burly for a C10, but I also thought this might be a sort of "Camper Special" before there was such a thing. Where should I be looking to find out? Thanks

01-02-2007, 08:15 AM	#2
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: New guy from Orange County, CA Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

01-02-2007, 08:16 AM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New guy from Orange County, CA welcome to the board from texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

01-02-2007, 09:40 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New guy from Orange County, CA Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! C-10's were half ton and should have 6 lugs, 8 lugs is C-20 or C-30 (3/4 or 1 ton). __________________ "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"

01-02-2007, 10:07 AM	#5
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01-02-2007, 10:35 AM	#6
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: New guy from Orange County, CA Welcome from another So. Cal guy. Sounds like you have a 3/4 or 1 ton with 1/2 ton fenders. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-02-2007, 01:17 PM	#7
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01-02-2007, 11:34 PM	#8
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: New guy from Orange County, CA Welcome from Wallburg, NC. If you are unsure, there is a vendor site that can help you decode the VIN. That should confirm the original model. Linky ----> http://www.gmcpauls.com/67-72_chevy.htm __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

01-02-2007, 11:48 PM	#9
The Hard Way Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 24	Re: New guy from Orange County, CA Thanks guys, it looks like I'll really be looking for a new chassis now.

01-03-2007, 12:11 AM	#10
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: New guy from Orange County, CA You might want to check out these. They took a 3/4 ton longbed and made a 1/2 ton shortbed. http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.aspx __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

01-03-2007, 12:24 AM	#11
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: New guy from Orange County, CA Welcome to the board from central Califorina! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

01-03-2007, 02:34 AM	#12
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: New guy from Orange County, CA From Washington State!

01-04-2007, 09:34 PM	#13
The Hard Way Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 24	Re: New guy from Orange County, CA Thanks for the link!

01-05-2007, 12:09 AM	#14
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01-06-2007, 08:38 AM	#15
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01-08-2007, 05:16 AM	#16
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01-15-2007, 12:14 AM	#17
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