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roxxx · 09-14-2013, 09:02 PM

I have being looking for a 4x4 short box fleet or step anyways I stumbled across a guy who saying he has a 3/4 tone short box 4x4
its a GM 1969 4x4 step side
Would this be a chopped long box or was there some of these built ?

Bigdav160 · 09-14-2013, 09:10 PM

My book says all 3/4 ton were 127" wheelbase.

mud.man.rj · 09-14-2013, 09:20 PM

a 1/2 ton ya, but not a 3/4 ton...but could make one of course. Not everyone knows all about their truck the own as in a past builder. Someone could have added 3/4 ton diffs to a 1/2 ton.

loughnan · 09-14-2013, 10:07 PM

Here a 1ton swb http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ512876541

67ChevyRedneck · 09-14-2013, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roxxx

I have being looking for a 4x4 short box fleet or step anyways I stumbled across a guy who saying he has a 3/4 tone short box 4x4
its a GM 1969 4x4 step side
Would this be a chopped long box or was there some of these built ?

Could be a combination of things, cut down 3/4 ton, or a short bed 1/2 ton with 3/4 ton running gear, who knows, but no, GM never built a 3/4 ton shortbed truck, 2wd or 4wd. All were longbeds, longhorns, or cab and chassis with conversion beds (flatbeds, etc)

**TBONE1964** · 09-14-2013, 11:35 PM

Not from the factory. GM never produced a 3/4 ton short box. It was a nice thought and many have converted a 1/2 ton shorty to a 3/4 ton.

roxxx · 09-14-2013, 11:47 PM

Did anyone like napco do a conversion> I may have a build sheet on the truck not sure yet

tlcrz1972 · 09-15-2013, 10:13 AM

I thought about building one up years ago. I though it would be neat, but shortbeds are just so useless for hauling.

**special-K** · 09-15-2013, 10:21 AM

Not from factory and even with 3/4t axles the frame is still lighter. I had a '71 C/30 Napco. It was a C/30 converted by Napco,not a K/30. I know of no lighter Napcos produced this late. Pretty sure they just filled the gap left by the factory. If this truck was a Napco conversion it will have a divorced transfer case,C VIN,and won't have a Dana44.

mud.man.rj · 09-15-2013, 01:36 PM

Must say though, a 3/4-1 ton short box lifted is just cool, not good for much but still..

roxxx · 09-15-2013, 01:49 PM

Lol
I always seem to find the weird stuff and think its a great idea until I have to find parts . then realize I am pooched

mud.man.rj · 09-15-2013, 02:05 PM

Well it is still all Gm parts, so no big deal, nothing like working on a GM product everything can be made to fit quite easily.

**special-K** · 09-15-2013, 07:29 PM

I had everything to build a '71 shortbed K/30 Stepside,but ended up selling the truck. Now all that's going under a '72 K2500 to be a K3500 that GM never built. My '85 Jimmy has the 8-lug axles swapped under it from the 3/4t '91 Suburban I had. It was a bolt-on swap

**derotoreut** · 09-15-2013, 08:49 PM

I have an original 1/2 ton SWB 4WD truck, but no 3/4 tons were made. I think it would be cool to cut down my 2WD C20 truck and put a short bed on it. Just doesn't seem like the project I want to get into right now, plus there doesn't seem to be too many short boxes for sale around here.

haysonj · 09-15-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

Must say though, a 3/4-1 ton short box lifted is just cool, not good for much but still..

I tend to think mine works good for what I built it for. FI 383/T400/208 TC/GV OD 4:10 gears

mud.man.rj · 09-15-2013, 10:37 PM

haysonj, now that is a cool example, lookin cool but tougher.

jjzepplin · 09-15-2013, 10:46 PM

Mines not quite where haysonj's is yet but very similar. Only One ton. Seriously tough truck and seems to tow just fine. Always worried about leaving it at the boat launch...

haysonj · 09-15-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

Mines not quite where haysonj's is yet but very similar. Only One ton. Seriously tough truck and seems to tow just fine. Always worried about leaving it at the boat launch...

I do worry about it but I have a good alarm and a hidden switch on the computor so it can't be hot wired. They would have to cut the trailer off to tow as the trailer brakes have a lock on them.

quick60 · 09-26-2013, 06:25 PM

Now thats badass right there. Looks like a worth while build.

So whats the story? A long bed cut down or a short bed outfitted with heavy gear? I assume the latter. Beautiful job.

roxxx · 09-26-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by quick60

Now thats badass right there. Looks like a worth while build.

So whats the story? A long bed cut down or a short bed outfitted with heavy gear? I assume the latter. Beautiful job.

Still waiting for the fellow to get back from work He will be back from work on the 4 th of next month

roxxx · 09-26-2013, 07:30 PM

In the mean time I made an ofter on this truck and was rold he wanted 15 k as is

Its a okay truck but I didn't think it was worth 15 k the front you see is a GMC which needed to go back to a body shop.... when the floor and rocker were put in they didn't make sure the doors were lined up kinda heart breaking to see a nice truck and the doors could not be shut

jjzepplin · 09-26-2013, 07:45 PM

If that's the truck it's a 1/2 ton. Still a nice truck to start but 15g's no.

roxxx · 09-26-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

If that's the truck it's a 1/2 ton. Still a nice truck to start but 15g's no.

no just another one I found I offered 7500 8000 no numbers

jjzepplin · 09-26-2013, 08:47 PM

My mistake. Reread your post. Make your own 3/4 or one ton! Cheaper than your offer on that rig...

roxxx · 09-26-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin

My mistake. Reread your post. Make your own 3/4 or one ton! Cheaper than your offer on that rig...

lol I would be happy right now with a 1/2 ton step or Fleet shorty 4x4 Everyone seems to think they own Barret Jackson show trucks
Oh well we will see what the guy on the 4 th has to say

09-14-2013, 09:02 PM	#1
roxxx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Didsbury Alberta Canada Posts: 177	Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton I have being looking for a 4x4 short box fleet or step anyways I stumbled across a guy who saying he has a 3/4 tone short box 4x4 its a GM 1969 4x4 step side Would this be a chopped long box or was there some of these built ?

09-14-2013, 09:10 PM	#2
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton My book says all 3/4 ton were 127" wheelbase. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

09-14-2013, 09:20 PM	#3
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton a 1/2 ton ya, but not a 3/4 ton...but could make one of course. Not everyone knows all about their truck the own as in a past builder. Someone could have added 3/4 ton diffs to a 1/2 ton. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-14-2013, 10:07 PM	#4
loughnan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chatsworth Ontario Posts: 50	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton Here a 1ton swb http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ512876541

09-14-2013, 11:35 PM	#6
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton Not from the factory. GM never produced a 3/4 ton short box. It was a nice thought and many have converted a 1/2 ton shorty to a 3/4 ton. __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

09-14-2013, 11:47 PM	#7
roxxx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Didsbury Alberta Canada Posts: 177	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton Did anyone like napco do a conversion> I may have a build sheet on the truck not sure yet

09-15-2013, 10:13 AM	#8
tlcrz1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, TEXAS Posts: 658	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton I thought about building one up years ago. I though it would be neat, but shortbeds are just so useless for hauling. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne LB 1/2 ton finished restoration/rebuild 1995 350 throttle body FI, 4L6E (running on modified GM wiring harness) 3.08 posi rearend, factory A/C on 134A, p/s, p/b, late 70's power windows and locks and cruise, speakers in the dash + 6x9's behind the seat, factory tilt, 40 gallon fuel tank in the bed with integrated tool box, air assist bags on the rearend, sway bar up front and much more. 1972 chevrolet SNB finished 2002, 350 TB FI, TH400, factory A/C, p/b, p/s, (FOR SALE) 1969 Chevrolet 1 ton in work, home made PTO dump bed extended frame, 350 CI , 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 ton suburban future project 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 ton p/u maybe a project one day 1966 Toyota Landcruiser my playtoy

09-15-2013, 10:21 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton Not from factory and even with 3/4t axles the frame is still lighter. I had a '71 C/30 Napco. It was a C/30 converted by Napco,not a K/30. I know of no lighter Napcos produced this late. Pretty sure they just filled the gap left by the factory. If this truck was a Napco conversion it will have a divorced transfer case,C VIN,and won't have a Dana44. __________________ "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 ~

09-15-2013, 01:36 PM	#10
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton Must say though, a 3/4-1 ton short box lifted is just cool, not good for much but still.. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-15-2013, 01:49 PM	#11
roxxx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Didsbury Alberta Canada Posts: 177	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton Lol I always seem to find the weird stuff and think its a great idea until I have to find parts . then realize I am pooched

09-15-2013, 02:05 PM	#12
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton Well it is still all Gm parts, so no big deal, nothing like working on a GM product everything can be made to fit quite easily. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-15-2013, 07:29 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton I had everything to build a '71 shortbed K/30 Stepside,but ended up selling the truck. Now all that's going under a '72 K2500 to be a K3500 that GM never built. My '85 Jimmy has the 8-lug axles swapped under it from the 3/4t '91 Suburban I had. It was a bolt-on swap __________________ "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 ~

09-15-2013, 08:49 PM	#14
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,853	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton I have an original 1/2 ton SWB 4WD truck, but no 3/4 tons were made. I think it would be cool to cut down my 2WD C20 truck and put a short bed on it. Just doesn't seem like the project I want to get into right now, plus there doesn't seem to be too many short boxes for sale around here. __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

09-15-2013, 10:37 PM	#16
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton haysonj, now that is a cool example, lookin cool but tougher. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

09-15-2013, 10:46 PM	#17
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,556	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton Mines not quite where haysonj's is yet but very similar. Only One ton. Seriously tough truck and seems to tow just fine. Always worried about leaving it at the boat launch... __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350



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09-26-2013, 06:25 PM	#19
quick60 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 233	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton Now thats badass right there. Looks like a worth while build. So whats the story? A long bed cut down or a short bed outfitted with heavy gear? I assume the latter. Beautiful job.

09-26-2013, 07:30 PM	#21
roxxx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Didsbury Alberta Canada Posts: 177	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton In the mean time I made an ofter on this truck and was rold he wanted 15 k as is Its a okay truck but I didn't think it was worth 15 k the front you see is a GMC which needed to go back to a body shop.... when the floor and rocker were put in they didn't make sure the doors were lined up kinda heart breaking to see a nice truck and the doors could not be shut

09-26-2013, 07:45 PM	#22
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,556	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton If that's the truck it's a 1/2 ton. Still a nice truck to start but 15g's no. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

09-26-2013, 08:47 PM	#24
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,556	Re: Anyone ever run accross a shortbox 3/4 ton My mistake. Reread your post. Make your own 3/4 or one ton! Cheaper than your offer on that rig... __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

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