Anyone Got A 73-87 3/4 Ton Short Bed? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HotRod73 · 03-05-2010, 05:33 PM

Does anyone have a 73-87 3/4 ton swb regular cab truck? if so could you post pics... Im just curious to see what they look like with the 3/4 ton wheels i know probably not any different than a 1/2 ton but i just would like to see some pics (thinking about making my 73 C20 a swb)

JohnC · 03-05-2010, 06:52 PM

The only concern I would have is the ride quality. 3/4 tons usually ride a little rougher than 1/2 tons, and then shorten the setup and I think that would make for a rough ride.

My .02 is to leave it a LWB and leave the orange and white two tone. You have a nice truck man rock it the way it is!

Also still waiting on pics on here man! "hint hint"

HotRod73 · 03-05-2010, 07:51 PM

gunna have to find new truck... my stepdad is wanting this truck back and doesnt really want to do anything with it since it belonged to his grandfather, im giving up on buying it off him and just going to hunt down another truck i got some $$ saved up =)

*Stitch* · 03-05-2010, 08:18 PM

just FYI...3/4 tons only came from the factory with a longbed...you could shorten it...my crewcab is a 3/4ton and it's a shortbed...

babyJay · 03-05-2010, 08:28 PM

The first two are what my 79 looked like when I got it. The others are of it with the new foglight bumper and proper 79 headlight trim. Also some 38's that were too big. I ended up taking them off and putting the wheels it came with back on it. You know they didn't make a factory shortbed, right? My title says it's a 20 and there's 3/4 running gear to boot, but we all know what happened here. Either I have a half ton frame, or my 3/4 frame has been shortened, although I have found no evidence of the latter.

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...712bfe4392.jpg

babyJay · 03-05-2010, 08:31 PM

Fogot to mention there is now a Dick Cepek light bar and four more KC daylighters up top.

Also forgot to show the improper headlight bezels.

joe231 · 03-05-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by HotRod73

gunna have to find new truck... my stepdad is wanting this truck back and doesnt really want to do anything with it since it belonged to his grandfather, im giving up on buying it off him and just going to hunt down another truck i got some $$ saved up =)

how much are you looking to spend?

HotRod73 · 03-06-2010, 12:44 PM

I know they didnt make factory... thats why i wanted it lol something different i just wanted to see what they looked like with 3/4 ton wheels (since in my opinion 3/4 ton wheels dont come in too many cool designs) i prefer the 1/2 ton wheels better selection but im just going to buy another pickup and give this one back, ill do a 1/2 ton though swb so i dont have to hack the frame... im not a fan at all of long beds and i love this truck which is why i considered it but now im on a hunt for a new toy! =) ... and im only looking to spend about $1,200 right now for a project i have spotted a few in the $800 range i may go look at im not sure..

fiddy9apache · 03-07-2010, 01:19 AM

heres my old one... its on 40s.

rtabish · 03-07-2010, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

just FYI...3/4 tons only came from the factory with a longbed...you could shorten it...my crewcab is a 3/4ton and it's a shortbed...

how come i see utility,forest service, municipal, and other government 3/4 T swb trucks? most of the ones i see are 6 cyl, but they are out there.

b454rat · 03-07-2010, 10:00 AM

My old one with 6" lift and 37s that measure 35s on H2s.

03-05-2010, 05:33 PM	#1
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Anyone Got A 73-87 3/4 Ton Short Bed? Does anyone have a 73-87 3/4 ton swb regular cab truck? if so could you post pics... Im just curious to see what they look like with the 3/4 ton wheels i know probably not any different than a 1/2 ton but i just would like to see some pics (thinking about making my 73 C20 a swb) __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

03-05-2010, 06:52 PM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Anyone Got A 73-87 3/4 Ton Short Bed? The only concern I would have is the ride quality. 3/4 tons usually ride a little rougher than 1/2 tons, and then shorten the setup and I think that would make for a rough ride. My .02 is to leave it a LWB and leave the orange and white two tone. You have a nice truck man rock it the way it is! Also still waiting on pics on here man! "hint hint"

03-05-2010, 07:51 PM	#3
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Anyone Got A 73-87 3/4 Ton Short Bed? gunna have to find new truck... my stepdad is wanting this truck back and doesnt really want to do anything with it since it belonged to his grandfather, im giving up on buying it off him and just going to hunt down another truck i got some $$ saved up =) __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

03-05-2010, 08:18 PM	#4
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Anyone Got A 73-87 3/4 Ton Short Bed? just FYI...3/4 tons only came from the factory with a longbed...you could shorten it...my crewcab is a 3/4ton and it's a shortbed...

03-05-2010, 08:28 PM	#5
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Anyone Got A 73-87 3/4 Ton Short Bed? The first two are what my 79 looked like when I got it. The others are of it with the new foglight bumper and proper 79 headlight trim. Also some 38's that were too big. I ended up taking them off and putting the wheels it came with back on it. You know they didn't make a factory shortbed, right? My title says it's a 20 and there's 3/4 running gear to boot, but we all know what happened here. Either I have a half ton frame, or my 3/4 frame has been shortened, although I have found no evidence of the latter. http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/i...712bfe4392.jpg __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

03-05-2010, 08:31 PM	#6
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Anyone Got A 73-87 3/4 Ton Short Bed? Fogot to mention there is now a Dick Cepek light bar and four more KC daylighters up top. Also forgot to show the improper headlight bezels. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW Last edited by babyJay; 03-05-2010 at 08:35 PM.

03-06-2010, 12:44 PM	#8
HotRod73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 553	Re: Anyone Got A 73-87 3/4 Ton Short Bed? I know they didnt make factory... thats why i wanted it lol something different i just wanted to see what they looked like with 3/4 ton wheels (since in my opinion 3/4 ton wheels dont come in too many cool designs) i prefer the 1/2 ton wheels better selection but im just going to buy another pickup and give this one back, ill do a 1/2 ton though swb so i dont have to hack the frame... im not a fan at all of long beds and i love this truck which is why i considered it but now im on a hunt for a new toy! =) ... and im only looking to spend about $1,200 right now for a project i have spotted a few in the $800 range i may go look at im not sure.. __________________ 1973 Chevrolet C20 (Under Construction)

03-07-2010, 01:19 AM	#9
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: Anyone Got A 73-87 3/4 Ton Short Bed? heres my old one... its on 40s.

03-07-2010, 10:00 AM	#11
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Anyone Got A 73-87 3/4 Ton Short Bed? My old one with 6" lift and 37s that measure 35s on H2s. Attached Images __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS



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