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roj0179 · 04-10-2009, 11:14 AM

Hey everyone,

I have a C20 3/4 ('72) that I want to start working on. Does anybody have any pictures of 3/4 ton restores. I want to cut the bed but thats about it. Wondering if I am gonna have problems with finding parts and or wheels since they are 8 lug nuts. Any help would be appreciated.

Please show pictures.

lowbucktruck · 04-10-2009, 11:25 AM

Finding parts for a 3/4 ton 8-lug setup is not bad. The aftermarket wheel selection is limited, of course. I just redid all my brakes on my '72 3/4 ton longbed, wasn't very expensive. Some parts from the 1973-1987 Chevy trucks will interchange.

If you convert the 8-lug rear from drums to disc brakes, then it will cost a bit. I have not done that conversion myself, so others might be able to tell you.

stllookn · 04-10-2009, 11:27 AM

I know you are baiting me but I can't resist...LOL!

**leddzepp** · 04-10-2009, 12:17 PM

Here is my '72 survivor that I am returning to original.

Longhorn Man · 04-10-2009, 03:37 PM

before spending much money on the rear, you may want to look into drums ans shoes. You may find they are no longer avalible.
If so, I recomend swapping stuff out, either converting it to a 1/2 ton, or later model 3/4 ton stuff if you want a 3/4 ton SWB.
Otherwise, as far as rim choice, you'll probably want to stick to 16 inch instead of 16.5 for tire selection and cost. You can find a bunch of rim choices in 4X4 magizines.

lowbucktruck · 04-10-2009, 04:10 PM

What do you want to see photos of, specifically? The bed? Rear axle or undercarriage?

**special-K** · 04-10-2009, 06:55 PM

There are plenty of 8-lug wheels available.There`s just an insane amount of wheels available for 5-lug by comparison.(most are fugly anyway

).

sierragrande71 · 04-10-2009, 09:34 PM

Here's some pics of dads '69 C-20

**70cst** · 04-10-2009, 09:40 PM

and from Ohio...Glad to have you part of our family. You will find this the best site avaliable for info about 67-72 Chevy/GMC Trucks. Sounds like you got some neat plans for your truck.

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-10-2009, 09:51 PM

Here's mine with some vintage 16.5 slot mags

pooz911 · 04-11-2009, 02:10 PM

When I did my truck, I was looking for something that wont look dated 10 or 20 years from now. I went with colors and wheels from that era that still look good today.

Sinister · 04-11-2009, 02:58 PM

OregonC20 · 04-11-2009, 03:56 PM

Sinister: Where did you get your wheels? and what size tires you got on?
I like it!

Sinister · 04-11-2009, 04:00 PM

Thanks. 16" x 8"s off of Craig's list. Rattle canned red. Trim rings from Hubcap Mike's. Tires are 265/70R16

04-10-2009, 11:14 AM	#1
roj0179 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mission, TX Posts: 27	3/4 Ton Pics Hey everyone, I have a C20 3/4 ('72) that I want to start working on. Does anybody have any pictures of 3/4 ton restores. I want to cut the bed but thats about it. Wondering if I am gonna have problems with finding parts and or wheels since they are 8 lug nuts. Any help would be appreciated. Please show pictures.

04-10-2009, 11:25 AM	#2
lowbucktruck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 62	Re: 3/4 Ton Pics Finding parts for a 3/4 ton 8-lug setup is not bad. The aftermarket wheel selection is limited, of course. I just redid all my brakes on my '72 3/4 ton longbed, wasn't very expensive. Some parts from the 1973-1987 Chevy trucks will interchange. If you convert the 8-lug rear from drums to disc brakes, then it will cost a bit. I have not done that conversion myself, so others might be able to tell you. __________________ "Two rules get you through life: If it's stuck and it's not supposed to be, WD-40 it. If it's not stuck and it's supposed to be, duct tape it."

04-10-2009, 11:27 AM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 3/4 Ton Pics I know you are baiting me but I can't resist...LOL! 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)

04-10-2009, 12:17 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,014	Re: 3/4 Ton Pics Here is my '72 survivor that I am returning to original. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

04-10-2009, 03:37 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 3/4 Ton Pics before spending much money on the rear, you may want to look into drums ans shoes. You may find they are no longer avalible. If so, I recomend swapping stuff out, either converting it to a 1/2 ton, or later model 3/4 ton stuff if you want a 3/4 ton SWB. Otherwise, as far as rim choice, you'll probably want to stick to 16 inch instead of 16.5 for tire selection and cost. You can find a bunch of rim choices in 4X4 magizines.

04-10-2009, 04:10 PM	#6
lowbucktruck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 62	Re: 3/4 Ton Pics What do you want to see photos of, specifically? The bed? Rear axle or undercarriage? __________________ "Two rules get you through life: If it's stuck and it's not supposed to be, WD-40 it. If it's not stuck and it's supposed to be, duct tape it."

04-10-2009, 06:55 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: 3/4 Ton Pics There are plenty of 8-lug wheels available.There`s just an insane amount of wheels available for 5-lug by comparison.(most are fugly anyway). __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-10-2009, 09:34 PM	#8
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: 3/4 Ton Pics Here's some pics of dads '69 C-20 Attached Images

04-10-2009, 09:40 PM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,372	Re: 3/4 Ton Pics and from Ohio...Glad to have you part of our family. You will find this the best site avaliable for info about 67-72 Chevy/GMC Trucks. Sounds like you got some neat plans for your truck. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 04-10-2009 at 09:40 PM.

04-10-2009, 09:51 PM	#10
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: 3/4 Ton Pics Here's mine with some vintage 16.5 slot mags __________________ 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.

04-11-2009, 02:10 PM	#11
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	Re: 3/4 Ton Pics When I did my truck, I was looking for something that wont look dated 10 or 20 years from now. I went with colors and wheels from that era that still look good today. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/pooz911

04-11-2009, 02:58 PM	#12
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: 3/4 Ton Pics __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

04-11-2009, 03:56 PM	#13
OregonC20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 250	Re: 3/4 Ton Pics Sinister: Where did you get your wheels? and what size tires you got on? I like it!

04-11-2009, 04:00 PM	#14
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: 3/4 Ton Pics Thanks. 16" x 8"s off of Craig's list. Rattle canned red. Trim rings from Hubcap Mike's. Tires are 265/70R16 __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 04-11-2009 at 04:00 PM.



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