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wlarue72 · 06-17-2007, 02:31 PM

Ran across this this weekend and fell in love. Thought I would share one of the survivors.

1970shortbed · 06-17-2007, 02:35 PM

sweettttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt

72freak · 06-17-2007, 03:09 PM

I enjoy the hell out of mine........its just waiting paint and body.

REMEMBER........in any state/area that the law in enforced........to drive it you will need a DOT health card......NO CDL......but you will need a health card because the GVW is over 10K

AuggieStyle · 06-17-2007, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72freak

I enjoy the hell out of mine........its just waiting paint and body

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO you cant cover that beautiful PATINA!!!!!!!!

Shyguy · 06-17-2007, 03:22 PM

Thank you for sharing the pictures. I really like the big work trucks.

I was telling my wife today I should buy a dump truck so I could make a little money. Friday was my last day at Lowe's.

What year is it?.

Danny - SEMO

wlarue72 · 06-17-2007, 06:22 PM

I didn't get out and look at it as it is still in service. It was working at Fort Hays State University in Hays Kansas, where I was attending a wrestling meet. Just caught my eye and I had to have a pic. Year 67-68?

bills67 · 06-17-2007, 06:50 PM

Awsome!! Another chevy saved! Does my heart good to see old trucks with a good home.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 06-17-2007, 07:49 PM

Yep that's a '68! Has the Bowtie/50 emblem with the sidemarker lamp and chrome cab lights. I saw a '67 C/60 tandem axle flatbed at the junkyard with the factory 427 TD w/ a Holley 4bbl, 5 speed, 4 speed auxillary and air over hydraulic brakes. Sucks that it got crushed, had some good sheetmetal on it.

1969k10stepside · 06-17-2007, 07:52 PM

A C50 is on my list of trucks to own before I die! I would love to have one just to haul parts in...

72freak · 06-17-2007, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AuggieStyle

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO you cant cover that beautiful PATINA!!!!!!!!

My buds tease me and tell me it runs so well I blew the paint off it!!!!!

stllookn · 06-18-2007, 12:21 AM

Here you go...running, working C50 with a newer 350 for $2000. I have seen some for less than $1000...one for free with no motor.

jeffspower · 06-18-2007, 12:48 AM

Here's one that was at my neighbor's shop awhile back. Ultra- low miles with a 366 & interior like new.

RACINJASON22 · 06-18-2007, 12:56 AM

jeffspower I really like that truck

I know where there's one sitting out of comision i might have to check on.

I really really don't need it but it would be cool to make a rollback out of to haul the short bed around on. First things first though. I am still in the tear down stage of the 2wd

I can sure fine projects I just have trouble working/finishing them.

RJ22...

*trkklr77* · 06-18-2007, 01:32 AM

that thing looks absolutely brutal with the xlm's

Luvlegs · 06-18-2007, 09:29 AM

I just grabbed a shift knob and the guage assembly out of one this past weekend - it had a I6 in it that looked just like the one in my 1/2 ton.??? Huge wheels, duals in the back of course.... no power brakes or steering!!! I was just amazed at the size of the vehicle and the lack of "stuff" to make it go, turn and stop.... They must be fun to drive!

rigon4 · 06-18-2007, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72freak

I enjoy the hell out of mine........its just waiting paint and body.

REMEMBER........in any state/area that the law in enforced........to drive it you will need a DOT health card......NO CDL......but you will need a health card because the GVW is over 10K

In NY you can drive up to 26k with no med. card, CDL or air endorsement

xmitsu10 · 06-18-2007, 11:46 AM

I've just noticed one of these in rollback trim at a body shop near me. I will get some pics, check condition and find out if it's for sale. Will post more info later this week.

xmitsu10 · 06-20-2007, 08:43 PM

Stopped tonight after hours and took some pics. Truck was plated so it looks like they are using it as intended. Looked like it was in pretty good condition. Badges missing.

For those who know about these heavy duty trucks, can you answer this one? It's got the small rear window cab (like a '67) but has marker lights in the front fenders (like '68+). Anybody know?

Enjoy!

lukecp · 06-20-2007, 09:20 PM

IIRC, all of the C40+ trucks had a small back window, even the 73-87 models. The largest truck I've driven was an 80-something C50 dump with a 366/4bb/4speed. It was badass to drive....and with hyrdoboost the brakes worked better than my C10!

jeffspower · 06-20-2007, 09:40 PM

IIRC, that drivers' side air intake grille on the hood of the rollback truck tells me it has a 427 tall deck. At least every one that had the 427, had the grille. I could be wrong... but I don't think so

OlChev67 · 06-20-2007, 10:23 PM

had to thow my brothers on here too. dad rebuilt the 350 a few years ago and it runs strong. haul all kinds of stuff from logs to scrap metal.

stllookn · 06-22-2007, 10:25 AM

Not a C50 but it does have a small block Chevy in it. I know you big truck guys will like this one....especially for $650!

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/car/357464215.html

72 Cheyenne402 · 06-22-2007, 11:33 AM

my grandfather had a C60 for his business when I was growing up. I will try and get pictures of it to post.

Alex · 06-22-2007, 11:39 AM

One of my parent's farm truck is a '72 C60 and the cab, fenders, and grille looks like the rollback truck that xmitsu10 posted. I agree on the side grilles on the hood indicating it has a tall deck 427 as the farm truck has it, too. It's my favorite truck to drive around when I get the chance. The other truck is a '76 C65, it also has the small back window and tall deck 427.

67chevemall · 06-22-2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffspower

Here's one that was at my neighbor's shop awhile back. Ultra- low miles with a 366 & interior like new.

That is a kick ass machine. Man I would paint it army green 4 sure

06-17-2007, 02:31 PM	#1
wlarue72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 244	Look what I found...C-50 Ran across this this weekend and fell in love. Thought I would share one of the survivors. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 402 daily driver. A lifetime project!

06-17-2007, 02:35 PM	#2
1970shortbed Active Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate new york Posts: 240	Re: Look what I found...C-50 sweettttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt

06-17-2007, 03:09 PM	#3
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Look what I found...C-50 I enjoy the hell out of mine........its just waiting paint and body. REMEMBER........in any state/area that the law in enforced........to drive it you will need a DOT health card......NO CDL......but you will need a health card because the GVW is over 10K Attached Images Last edited by 72freak; 06-17-2007 at 03:13 PM.

06-17-2007, 03:22 PM	#5
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Look what I found...C-50 Thank you for sharing the pictures. I really like the big work trucks. I was telling my wife today I should buy a dump truck so I could make a little money. Friday was my last day at Lowe's. What year is it?. Danny - SEMO

06-17-2007, 06:22 PM	#6
wlarue72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 244	Re: Look what I found...C-50 I didn't get out and look at it as it is still in service. It was working at Fort Hays State University in Hays Kansas, where I was attending a wrestling meet. Just caught my eye and I had to have a pic. Year 67-68? __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 402 daily driver. A lifetime project!

06-17-2007, 06:50 PM	#7
bills67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 36	Re: Look what I found...C-50 Awsome!! Another chevy saved! Does my heart good to see old trucks with a good home.

06-17-2007, 07:49 PM	#8
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Look what I found...C-50 Yep that's a '68! Has the Bowtie/50 emblem with the sidemarker lamp and chrome cab lights. I saw a '67 C/60 tandem axle flatbed at the junkyard with the factory 427 TD w/ a Holley 4bbl, 5 speed, 4 speed auxillary and air over hydraulic brakes. Sucks that it got crushed, had some good sheetmetal on it. __________________ 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

06-17-2007, 07:52 PM	#9
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Look what I found...C-50 A C50 is on my list of trucks to own before I die! I would love to have one just to haul parts in... Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 06-17-2007 at 07:52 PM.

06-18-2007, 12:21 AM	#11
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Look what I found...C-50 Here you go...running, working C50 with a newer 350 for $2000. I have seen some for less than $1000...one for free with no motor. Attached Images __________________ '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)

06-18-2007, 12:48 AM	#12
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Look what I found...C-50 Here's one that was at my neighbor's shop awhile back. Ultra- low miles with a 366 & interior like new. Attached Images __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

06-18-2007, 12:56 AM	#13
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Look what I found...C-50 jeffspower I really like that truck I know where there's one sitting out of comision i might have to check on. I really really don't need it but it would be cool to make a rollback out of to haul the short bed around on. First things first though. I am still in the tear down stage of the 2wd I can sure fine projects I just have trouble working/finishing them. RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

06-18-2007, 01:32 AM	#14
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 777	Re: Look what I found...C-50 that thing looks absolutely brutal with the xlm's

06-18-2007, 09:29 AM	#15
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Look what I found...C-50 I just grabbed a shift knob and the guage assembly out of one this past weekend - it had a I6 in it that looked just like the one in my 1/2 ton.??? Huge wheels, duals in the back of course.... no power brakes or steering!!! I was just amazed at the size of the vehicle and the lack of "stuff" to make it go, turn and stop.... They must be fun to drive! __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

06-18-2007, 11:46 AM	#17
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: Look what I found...C-50 I've just noticed one of these in rollback trim at a body shop near me. I will get some pics, check condition and find out if it's for sale. Will post more info later this week. __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB

06-20-2007, 08:43 PM	#18
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: Look what I found...C-50 Stopped tonight after hours and took some pics. Truck was plated so it looks like they are using it as intended. Looked like it was in pretty good condition. Badges missing. For those who know about these heavy duty trucks, can you answer this one? It's got the small rear window cab (like a '67) but has marker lights in the front fenders (like '68+). Anybody know? Enjoy! Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB



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06-20-2007, 09:20 PM	#19
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Re: Look what I found...C-50 IIRC, all of the C40+ trucks had a small back window, even the 73-87 models. The largest truck I've driven was an 80-something C50 dump with a 366/4bb/4speed. It was badass to drive....and with hyrdoboost the brakes worked better than my C10! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

06-20-2007, 09:40 PM	#20
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Look what I found...C-50 IIRC, that drivers' side air intake grille on the hood of the rollback truck tells me it has a 427 tall deck. At least every one that had the 427, had the grille. I could be wrong... but I don't think so __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

06-20-2007, 10:23 PM	#21
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: Look what I found...C-50 had to thow my brothers on here too. dad rebuilt the 350 a few years ago and it runs strong. haul all kinds of stuff from logs to scrap metal. Attached Images

06-22-2007, 10:25 AM	#22
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Look what I found...C-50 Not a C50 but it does have a small block Chevy in it. I know you big truck guys will like this one....especially for $650! http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/car/357464215.html Attached Images __________________ '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)

06-22-2007, 11:33 AM	#23
72 Cheyenne402 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 581	Re: Look what I found...C-50 my grandfather had a C60 for his business when I was growing up. I will try and get pictures of it to post. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 402 LWB 2005 Silverado X-Cab 5.3L 2004 John Deere L120 20HP B&S

06-22-2007, 11:39 AM	#24
Alex Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Blaine, MN Posts: 798	Re: Look what I found...C-50 One of my parent's farm truck is a '72 C60 and the cab, fenders, and grille looks like the rollback truck that xmitsu10 posted. I agree on the side grilles on the hood indicating it has a tall deck 427 as the farm truck has it, too. It's my favorite truck to drive around when I get the chance. The other truck is a '76 C65, it also has the small back window and tall deck 427. __________________ '72 C/10 LWB 402/400 Blaine, MN

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