Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Eyegore · 10-07-2014, 10:47 PM

Just located this on cl, found several longbeds but never a shortbed

Keith Seymore · 10-08-2014, 07:37 AM

Yep. We had one.

Ours was a '82.

K

79Betty · 10-08-2014, 02:36 PM

Corts60 has ashortbed diesel...

gchemist · 10-08-2014, 03:04 PM

Yup, once at a parts store. It was an 87 GMC. The owner used it just for running parts. The body was perfect with faded paint. It only needed cosmetic work. I asked him to sell it to me. He said no. I did give him my phone number just incase one day he decides to sell it.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 10-08-2014, 05:25 PM

A good friend had a '83 short bed step side 2wd with the 6.2l. Got amazing fuel mileage on the highway with the 700r4 and 3.08 gears.

boatpuller · 10-08-2014, 07:02 PM

Mine was a diesel from the factory, built in Fontana California. The only way to tell now is the hydroboost .

Hiluxxulih · 10-08-2014, 07:54 PM

There was a cherry two wheel drive short bed diesel on Craigslist near me a few months ago I think it was a 1987 , I would have bought it if it was long bed .

ElGracho · 10-08-2014, 11:31 PM

I had an 87 Chevy R10 SWB Diesel. It was a Sierra Classic with all the bells and whistles. Special ordered by the owner of a small rock quarry over in Redmond Washington. It was pretty beat when I got it. I drove it about 40k miles and only fixed up the interior some. I sold it when I got my much nicer 86 GMC long bed. I saw it still running about a year ago and it looked like it had been to hell and back.

**1774btcrew** · 10-09-2014, 11:01 AM

My dad owned the first one sold west of the Mississippi. It was delivered to Cortez Colorado in 1978. Truck was white with a Buckskin insert.

HEADTURNINGC10 · 10-09-2014, 05:52 PM

I actually have a 84 silverado short bed that originally came 6.2l with 700r4, 4x4, air conditioning, tilt wheel, power windows and locks, with the dual front shock absorbers. The guy before me put a 350 gas with turbo 350 transmission in it. I am now in the process of putting back a 700r4. I got it last year had snow plow controls in it and is still one of the cleanest square body's around the frame is solid with no rust

*nekkidhillbilly* · 10-12-2014, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boatpuller

Mine was a diesel from the factory, built in Fontana California. The only way to tell now is the hydroboost .

question did the 70s trucks have a diesel emblem on the grill like the 350/454 emblem? can you post a picture of it if it did.

**Corts60** · 10-12-2014, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekkidhillbilly

question did the 70s trucks have a diesel emblem on the grill like the 350/454 emblem? can you post a picture of it if it did.

Yes, they were in the lower driver side corner. Yellow and orange stripes. Check out my build thread for pics.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 10-12-2014, 04:22 PM

i see the pics. guess they arent repoped anywheres would love to find one to put up for next project.

**Corts60** · 10-12-2014, 05:45 PM

They definitely aren't re-popped. And probably never will be. But I may have an extra one if I can find it. I have several extra fender badges.

*nekkidhillbilly* · 10-13-2014, 02:32 PM

what would you want for it? i can put it up until i get another truck.

jwinga · 10-14-2014, 09:54 PM

There were a lot of them around here back in the day 2 and 4 wheel drive. I pass by one sitting in front of an old barn everyday. Short4x4. I also know a guy that has an 86 Silverado k10 6.2 with 57000 original miles on it. I have been going to ask him the story behind it but I keep forgetting to ask him when I see him.

gchemist · 10-15-2014, 07:42 AM

I would like a SWB diesel as much as a SWB 5.3l converted truck.

LilD · 10-15-2014, 08:07 PM

I was debating on calling on that one but don't know a single thing about diesels. Very cool truck though. Hmmmm. My profile changes didn't take. I moved to Tucson a few months ago. A lot of nice old trucks out here

**rs74** · 03-04-2018, 10:42 PM

Bringing back this old post. Had an 84. Looking for another one again

D13 · 03-05-2018, 09:22 AM

There's a 4wd shorty for sale here in MI. No motor but it has an A833 so most likely was a 6.2, as that is the most common motor in front of that trans.

**rs74** · 03-06-2018, 09:51 PM

They are definitely getting harder to find. I might be on the look for a good while. As picky as I can be it might be quite a while.

MASONGMC · 03-12-2018, 01:03 PM

I seen a reg cab short box stepside 4x4 4 speed in a diesel. it was a rare truck

Cowdogpete · 03-17-2018, 09:52 PM

Friend of mine had a '82 6.2 SWB 2wd in the mid 80's.

My dad had a 83 6.2 SWB 4wd about the same time frame.

**rs74** · 03-24-2018, 11:01 AM

I ended up buying mine back. Just got it yesterday.

10-07-2014, 10:47 PM	#1
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? Just located this on cl, found several longbeds but never a shortbed Attached Images __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

10-08-2014, 07:37 AM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,229	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? Yep. We had one. Ours was a '82. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 10-15-2014 at 07:32 AM.

10-08-2014, 02:36 PM	#3
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? Corts60 has ashortbed diesel... __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

10-08-2014, 03:04 PM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? Yup, once at a parts store. It was an 87 GMC. The owner used it just for running parts. The body was perfect with faded paint. It only needed cosmetic work. I asked him to sell it to me. He said no. I did give him my phone number just incase one day he decides to sell it. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

10-08-2014, 05:25 PM	#5
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? A good friend had a '83 short bed step side 2wd with the 6.2l. Got amazing fuel mileage on the highway with the 700r4 and 3.08 gears. __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

10-08-2014, 07:02 PM	#6
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? Mine was a diesel from the factory, built in Fontana California. The only way to tell now is the hydroboost . Attached Images __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

10-08-2014, 07:54 PM	#7
Hiluxxulih Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Coos Bay , Oregon Posts: 272	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? There was a cherry two wheel drive short bed diesel on Craigslist near me a few months ago I think it was a 1987 , I would have bought it if it was long bed .

10-08-2014, 11:31 PM	#8
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? I had an 87 Chevy R10 SWB Diesel. It was a Sierra Classic with all the bells and whistles. Special ordered by the owner of a small rock quarry over in Redmond Washington. It was pretty beat when I got it. I drove it about 40k miles and only fixed up the interior some. I sold it when I got my much nicer 86 GMC long bed. I saw it still running about a year ago and it looked like it had been to hell and back. Attached Images __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

10-09-2014, 11:01 AM	#9
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? My dad owned the first one sold west of the Mississippi. It was delivered to Cortez Colorado in 1978. Truck was white with a Buckskin insert. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

10-09-2014, 05:52 PM	#10
HEADTURNINGC10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Mechanicsville, Virginia Posts: 65	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? I actually have a 84 silverado short bed that originally came 6.2l with 700r4, 4x4, air conditioning, tilt wheel, power windows and locks, with the dual front shock absorbers. The guy before me put a 350 gas with turbo 350 transmission in it. I am now in the process of putting back a 700r4. I got it last year had snow plow controls in it and is still one of the cleanest square body's around the frame is solid with no rust Attached Images

10-12-2014, 04:22 PM	#13
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? i see the pics. guess they arent repoped anywheres would love to find one to put up for next project.

10-12-2014, 05:45 PM	#14
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? They definitely aren't re-popped. And probably never will be. But I may have an extra one if I can find it. I have several extra fender badges. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

10-13-2014, 02:32 PM	#15
nekkidhillbilly Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: hazard, ky Posts: 1,674	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? what would you want for it? i can put it up until i get another truck.

10-14-2014, 09:54 PM	#16
jwinga Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: wilcox county ga Posts: 33	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? There were a lot of them around here back in the day 2 and 4 wheel drive. I pass by one sitting in front of an old barn everyday. Short4x4. I also know a guy that has an 86 Silverado k10 6.2 with 57000 original miles on it. I have been going to ask him the story behind it but I keep forgetting to ask him when I see him.

10-15-2014, 07:42 AM	#17
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? I would like a SWB diesel as much as a SWB 5.3l converted truck. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos



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10-15-2014, 08:07 PM	#18
LilD Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 186	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? I was debating on calling on that one but don't know a single thing about diesels. Very cool truck though. Hmmmm. My profile changes didn't take. I moved to Tucson a few months ago. A lot of nice old trucks out here

03-04-2018, 10:42 PM	#19
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? Bringing back this old post. Had an 84. Looking for another one again Attached Images __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

03-05-2018, 09:22 AM	#20
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? There's a 4wd shorty for sale here in MI. No motor but it has an A833 so most likely was a 6.2, as that is the most common motor in front of that trans. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

03-06-2018, 09:51 PM	#21
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? They are definitely getting harder to find. I might be on the look for a good while. As picky as I can be it might be quite a while. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

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MASONGMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new glasgow Posts: 92	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? I seen a reg cab short box stepside 4x4 4 speed in a diesel. it was a rare truck

03-17-2018, 09:52 PM	#23
Cowdogpete Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bosque County, TX Posts: 40	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? Friend of mine had a '82 6.2 SWB 2wd in the mid 80's. My dad had a 83 6.2 SWB 4wd about the same time frame. __________________ 1976 K20, 292 Straight 6, Turbo 400 1984 K20, 350, SM465 1986 C20, 350, Turbo 400

03-24-2018, 11:01 AM	#24
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: Never seen a 2wd shortbed diesel???? I ended up buying mine back. Just got it yesterday. Attached Images __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

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