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kwhite4 · 02-10-2008, 12:53 AM

I have been going by this green and white 69-71 shortbed that is sitting on the side of the road with a for sale sign on it for weeks and today I noticed it had 8 lug wheels on it.
I cant recall ever seeing a 8 lug shortbed or what I would figure as a 3/4 ton.
Maybe some kind of special order or maybe not anyway new to me.

Not a bad looking truck from the road , they are asking 1700 for it.

bad_turbo · 02-10-2008, 04:00 AM

a short bed 3/4 ton? Maybe somebody modified it. Was it a step side?

Ackattack · 02-10-2008, 07:22 AM

yeah, they didn't make them that way from the factory....so someone either shortened a 3/4 ton, or put 3/4 axles under a SWB 1/2 ton.

kwhite4 · 02-10-2008, 07:26 AM

No not a stepside and it doesnt have any trim pieces or other pretties just a standard work type.
Could be some farmer ordered it that way or like you say changed it to suit him.

Kinda hard to tell its different unless you really look , kinda cool though and if it is modified they took alot of time to even change the front end to the same. Cant tell you how many i have seen with a big rear and 1/2 ton front.

Longhorn Man · 02-10-2008, 11:43 AM

it's only a handfull of bolts to swap out the whole front cross member.
Unless it's a COPO truclk, it wasn't a 3/4 ton SWB from the factory.
Get a pic of the VIN, or better yet, the model number... then we'll know exactly what it was no question about it.

**Stocker** · 02-10-2008, 12:53 PM

Before I bought my K20 (in 1977), I looked at a very nice light blue & white '72 SWB with 8-lugs. It sounded great (warmed over with a bit of a cam) but at $4500 was too steep for me. I never knew it wasn't stock... and I've often wished I would have bought it.

1969-08 chevy · 02-12-2008, 03:44 PM

Before I started my frame off on a 69 swb, it was a daily driver and had 3/4 ton axles with huge disc's in the front and drums in the rear. They are back under it now. The stopping power with and without a trailer is much better than 1/2 ton.

va_tlc · 02-12-2008, 09:25 PM

doubt it was factory, dont take much to swap axels or bodys, i have sold one 72 and still have one swb 3/4, but ya better wear a mouthpiece while diving, there short and choppy riding.

haysonj · 02-12-2008, 10:22 PM

Heres mine wish it was stock but no way stops the boat great

kenm78 · 02-12-2008, 10:27 PM

That is one sharp truck!!!

haysonj · 02-13-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kenm78

That is one sharp truck!!!

Thank you I put all neopreme bushings and good seat foam so this truck is a stiff but very comfortable ride

1969-08 chevy · 02-13-2008, 04:02 AM

Nice truck. I live in the same town and I have never seen that truck. santa maria and orcutt must be bigger than I thought.

1969-08 chevy · 02-13-2008, 04:05 AM

I know the truck, but I have only seen it in gabes shop afer it came from fosters. Gabe just painted my frame off about a month ago.

earl87gta · 02-13-2008, 04:25 AM

When I was a kid my dad bought 2 Swb trucks from a city auction and they were both 3/4 ton they had a few of them there so I wonder if its possible they were military or gov options. The 2 he bought where 2wd not 4wd. I just don’t see the city changing them out to 3/4 ton . I wish he still had one so we could check the vin.

va_tlc · 02-13-2008, 05:02 AM

heres the 1 i still have...

haysonj where ya get that fender well chrome? that looks petty good

va_tlc · 02-13-2008, 05:05 AM

heres the 1 s

old about 10ys ago

Angelse68cal · 02-13-2008, 05:07 AM

4x4 guys like to do the conversion on these and Blazers because they 8 lug diffs are alot stronger. They usually run a 14 bolt full float and a Dana 60 in the front. Its mainly for 4x4 purposes. To beef up things a bit.

haysonj · 02-13-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 1969-08 chevy

I know the truck, but I have only seen it in gabes shop afer it came from fosters. Gabe just painted my frame off about a month ago.

Yes Gabe painted it I just got it on the road about a month ago still have some minor crome to get on it. I'm very pleased with Gabe's work

02-10-2008, 12:53 AM	#1
kwhite4 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gatesville texas Posts: 180	Short Bed 3/4 Ton I have been going by this green and white 69-71 shortbed that is sitting on the side of the road with a for sale sign on it for weeks and today I noticed it had 8 lug wheels on it. I cant recall ever seeing a 8 lug shortbed or what I would figure as a 3/4 ton. Maybe some kind of special order or maybe not anyway new to me. Not a bad looking truck from the road , they are asking 1700 for it. __________________ 68 GMC 565 BBC Abruzzi super pro glide 9.85@135.00

02-10-2008, 04:00 AM	#2
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Short Bed 3/4 Ton a short bed 3/4 ton? Maybe somebody modified it. Was it a step side? __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

02-10-2008, 07:22 AM	#3
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Short Bed 3/4 Ton yeah, they didn't make them that way from the factory....so someone either shortened a 3/4 ton, or put 3/4 axles under a SWB 1/2 ton. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

02-10-2008, 07:26 AM	#4
kwhite4 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gatesville texas Posts: 180	Re: Short Bed 3/4 Ton No not a stepside and it doesnt have any trim pieces or other pretties just a standard work type. Could be some farmer ordered it that way or like you say changed it to suit him. Kinda hard to tell its different unless you really look , kinda cool though and if it is modified they took alot of time to even change the front end to the same. Cant tell you how many i have seen with a big rear and 1/2 ton front. __________________ 68 GMC 565 BBC Abruzzi super pro glide 9.85@135.00

02-10-2008, 11:43 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Short Bed 3/4 Ton it's only a handfull of bolts to swap out the whole front cross member. Unless it's a COPO truclk, it wasn't a 3/4 ton SWB from the factory. Get a pic of the VIN, or better yet, the model number... then we'll know exactly what it was no question about it.

02-10-2008, 12:53 PM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,682	Re: Short Bed 3/4 Ton Before I bought my K20 (in 1977), I looked at a very nice light blue & white '72 SWB with 8-lugs. It sounded great (warmed over with a bit of a cam) but at $4500 was too steep for me. I never knew it wasn't stock... and I've often wished I would have bought it. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

02-12-2008, 03:44 PM	#7
1969-08 chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 57	Re: Short Bed 3/4 Ton Before I started my frame off on a 69 swb, it was a daily driver and had 3/4 ton axles with huge disc's in the front and drums in the rear. They are back under it now. The stopping power with and without a trailer is much better than 1/2 ton.

02-12-2008, 09:25 PM	#8
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Short Bed 3/4 Ton doubt it was factory, dont take much to swap axels or bodys, i have sold one 72 and still have one swb 3/4, but ya better wear a mouthpiece while diving, there short and choppy riding. __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

02-12-2008, 10:22 PM	#9
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: Short Bed 3/4 Ton Heres mine wish it was stock but no way stops the boat great Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

02-12-2008, 10:27 PM	#10
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: Short Bed 3/4 Ton That is one sharp truck!!! __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

02-13-2008, 04:02 AM	#12
1969-08 chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 57	Re: Short Bed 3/4 Ton Nice truck. I live in the same town and I have never seen that truck. santa maria and orcutt must be bigger than I thought.

02-13-2008, 04:05 AM	#13
1969-08 chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 57	Re: Short Bed 3/4 Ton I know the truck, but I have only seen it in gabes shop afer it came from fosters. Gabe just painted my frame off about a month ago.

02-13-2008, 04:25 AM	#14
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Short Bed 3/4 Ton When I was a kid my dad bought 2 Swb trucks from a city auction and they were both 3/4 ton they had a few of them there so I wonder if its possible they were military or gov options. The 2 he bought where 2wd not 4wd. I just don’t see the city changing them out to 3/4 ton . I wish he still had one so we could check the vin. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

02-13-2008, 05:02 AM	#15
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Short Bed 3/4 Ton heres the 1 i still have...haysonj where ya get that fender well chrome? that looks petty good __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

02-13-2008, 05:05 AM	#16
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Short Bed 3/4 Ton heres the 1 sold about 10ys ago __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4



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02-13-2008, 05:07 AM	#17
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