1970 C/30 step side looking for inspiration. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

88lsiroc · 04-15-2013, 02:00 PM

Just picked up a 1970 C/30 long bed step side. It has a 350 4 speed p/b p/s. I like it alot just cause of the 1 ton part. Wife likes the stepside :-) everybody happy happy. Is this a rare truck? Can I see some others? First is disc brakes poss. from 93 3500. Then a nice ls motor.

SS Tim · 04-15-2013, 02:35 PM

Welcome to the board.
The C30 stepsides are not exactly rare as they built a fair number of them. But being the work truck they are attrition has taken its toll and I suspect many have been parted to provide for the more popular of the series.

Good luck with your project and remeber many of the bed parts are specific to the truck and very hard to find. Now post up some pictures and if you don't mind the SPID too.

SS Tim · 04-15-2013, 02:50 PM

If you haven't read through Lolife99's brake advice you are missing out.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68&postcount=4

**john** · 04-15-2013, 02:51 PM

Welcome to the board. Not too rare but not too common. 2101 nine foot stepsides built in 1970.

gmcnorton · 04-15-2013, 03:03 PM

we need pictures

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-15-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gmcnorton

we need pictures

X2!!!!

**special-K** · 04-16-2013, 07:40 AM

Not too rare in 1970 but definitely rare now and especially for where you are. I see more big block shortbed Cheyenne Supers than C/30 Stepsides. I'd love to see pictures. Looks good in your avatar

midniteblues · 04-16-2013, 08:02 AM

welcome from another PA'er.
like everyone said rarity only because you dont see'em too much.
cool,yes very cool. most of the long steppers were beat too death or rusted beyond repair.
yours surviveing being a 1 ton is a awesome.
lets see some picks

88lsiroc · 04-16-2013, 08:27 AM

Ill get some this weekend. Just curious did all C/30 trucks
come with the 4.57 rear reguardless of engine size? Read
1 forum that said 350 400 &396 engines got 4.10s? Not that
I'm gonna swap out the ho 72 cause its too cool!!
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**special-K** · 04-17-2013, 07:52 AM

I believe the automatic trans would come with 4.10 and you also could have ordered that ratio with any combination. GM may have restricted that,though. Don't have that info in front of me right now. Do you know the HO52 shares the exact same differential? It would still be a genuine HO72 if you were to swap a 4.10 unit from an HO52. This requires no special gear set-up,just pull entire unit from the front and pop in your truck (axles just need pulled back to disengage)

SS Tim · 04-17-2013, 10:46 AM

4.10 gears may have been stock in your truck. Need to dig out the 70 powertrain charts and get them posted up too (this 71 is probably very close). http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=17

But from the factory 4.10and 4.57 were pretty much the range on srw C20s or C30s. Like Tim said if you have the 4.57 a HO52 or HO72 centersection is a direct swap.

cheyenne shortstep · 04-17-2013, 05:35 PM

Sorry to hijack your thread but I can't find SSTims spid pic thread, I have some to add. Link please.

SS Tim · 04-17-2013, 06:05 PM

Too funny, Thanks for trying so hard.
The primary SPID thread is probably this one.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5981270

But if you have a solid, beltless Cheyenne or CST post pictures (truck and SPID) here too.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=552223

Wootdog · 04-17-2013, 06:09 PM

I like the color. Everyone now is going for the LS Motors. My LT1 makes alot of horsepower.
Kerry

BugzC10 · 04-17-2013, 09:06 PM

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04-15-2013, 02:00 PM	#1
88lsiroc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Poconos Pa. Posts: 29	1970 C/30 step side looking for inspiration. Just picked up a 1970 C/30 long bed step side. It has a 350 4 speed p/b p/s. I like it alot just cause of the 1 ton part. Wife likes the stepside :-) everybody happy happy. Is this a rare truck? Can I see some others? First is disc brakes poss. from 93 3500. Then a nice ls motor. Last edited by 88lsiroc; 04-15-2013 at 02:10 PM.

04-15-2013, 02:35 PM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1970 C/30 step side looking for inspiration. Welcome to the board. The C30 stepsides are not exactly rare as they built a fair number of them. But being the work truck they are attrition has taken its toll and I suspect many have been parted to provide for the more popular of the series. Good luck with your project and remeber many of the bed parts are specific to the truck and very hard to find. Now post up some pictures and if you don't mind the SPID too. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-15-2013, 02:50 PM	#3
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1970 C/30 step side looking for inspiration. If you haven't read through Lolife99's brake advice you are missing out. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68&postcount=4 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-15-2013, 02:51 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: 1970 C/30 step side looking for inspiration. Welcome to the board. Not too rare but not too common. 2101 nine foot stepsides built in 1970. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

04-15-2013, 03:03 PM	#5
gmcnorton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Middleport, Pa. 17953 Posts: 737	Re: 1970 C/30 step side looking for inspiration. we need pictures __________________ 70 GMC SHORT STEP , 71 BLAZER ,72 JIMMY,72 BLAZER, JUST NEED THAT SUBURBAN NOW......WANTING MORE

04-16-2013, 07:40 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1970 C/30 step side looking for inspiration. Not too rare in 1970 but definitely rare now and especially for where you are. I see more big block shortbed Cheyenne Supers than C/30 Stepsides. I'd love to see pictures. Looks good in your avatar __________________ "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 ~

04-16-2013, 08:02 AM	#8
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: 1970 C/30 step side looking for inspiration. welcome from another PA'er. like everyone said rarity only because you dont see'em too much. cool,yes very cool. most of the long steppers were beat too death or rusted beyond repair. yours surviveing being a 1 ton is a awesome. lets see some picks __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

04-16-2013, 08:27 AM	#9
88lsiroc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Poconos Pa. Posts: 29	Re: 1970 C/30 step side looking for inspiration. Ill get some this weekend. Just curious did all C/30 trucks come with the 4.57 rear reguardless of engine size? Read 1 forum that said 350 400 &396 engines got 4.10s? Not that I'm gonna swap out the ho 72 cause its too cool!! Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by 88lsiroc; 04-16-2013 at 08:29 AM. Reason: That nifty spellcheck.

04-17-2013, 07:52 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1970 C/30 step side looking for inspiration. I believe the automatic trans would come with 4.10 and you also could have ordered that ratio with any combination. GM may have restricted that,though. Don't have that info in front of me right now. Do you know the HO52 shares the exact same differential? It would still be a genuine HO72 if you were to swap a 4.10 unit from an HO52. This requires no special gear set-up,just pull entire unit from the front and pop in your truck (axles just need pulled back to disengage) __________________ "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 ~

04-17-2013, 10:46 AM	#11
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1970 C/30 step side looking for inspiration. 4.10 gears may have been stock in your truck. Need to dig out the 70 powertrain charts and get them posted up too (this 71 is probably very close). http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=17 But from the factory 4.10and 4.57 were pretty much the range on srw C20s or C30s. Like Tim said if you have the 4.57 a HO52 or HO72 centersection is a direct swap. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-17-2013, 05:35 PM	#12
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: 1970 C/30 step side looking for inspiration. Sorry to hijack your thread but I can't find SSTims spid pic thread, I have some to add. Link please.

04-17-2013, 06:05 PM	#13
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1970 C/30 step side looking for inspiration. Too funny, Thanks for trying so hard. The primary SPID thread is probably this one. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5981270 But if you have a solid, beltless Cheyenne or CST post pictures (truck and SPID) here too. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=552223 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-17-2013, 06:09 PM	#14
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,680	Re: 1970 C/30 step side looking for inspiration. I like the color. Everyone now is going for the LS Motors. My LT1 makes alot of horsepower. Kerry __________________ 1967 C10 Got it back after three years Boy I sure missed Peppy 1969 Chevelle 1990 IROC Z Convertible 2002 Silverado LT

04-17-2013, 09:06 PM	#15
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: 1970 C/30 step side looking for inspiration. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.



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