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hilltop55 · 01-17-2015, 09:13 PM

I'm looking at a 67 Shortbed that the owner says was converted to rear leaf spring??? Has anyone ever heard of this and what should I look for when I check it out this week. Thanks. Lou

Mike C · 01-17-2015, 10:26 PM

Most Chevy's were coil and most GMC leaf, but the other setup was optional on both.

My '69 short step is a factory leaf truck and there are plenty more out there.

Hopefully it's a factory leaf truck and not somebody's home job...

JJR · 01-17-2015, 10:26 PM

Mike C beat me too it.

I haven't personally seen any trucks that were converted from coils to leafs but anything is possible. Since rear leaf springs were a factory option for Chevy's, my guess would be that the truck originally came with the leafs and he thinks it must have been converted since some people think that all 2wd's came with rear coils/trailing arms. Does he known for sure it was converted?

**michael bustamante** · 01-18-2015, 12:24 AM

Look to see if shackle mounts are bolted on or rivited. Bolt on means its been converted most likely

factorystock · 01-18-2015, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hilltop55

I'm looking at a 67 Shortbed that the owner says was converted to rear leaf spring???

Rear leaf springs on a Chevy 2WD (C10-C20) was a SPECIAL order option in '67. Check the SPID decal in glove box, it will be documented there, if the factory installed them.

hilltop55 · 01-18-2015, 07:34 PM

I'm going to look at it this week I'll let you guys know. Spid is gone and cab was totLly redone and stripped which worrys me a little since there are no pedal, heater,etc.

01-17-2015, 09:13 PM	#1
hilltop55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Somers Point NJ Posts: 95	67 with leaf spring I'm looking at a 67 Shortbed that the owner says was converted to rear leaf spring??? Has anyone ever heard of this and what should I look for when I check it out this week. Thanks. Lou

01-17-2015, 10:26 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: 67 with leaf spring Most Chevy's were coil and most GMC leaf, but the other setup was optional on both. My '69 short step is a factory leaf truck and there are plenty more out there. Hopefully it's a factory leaf truck and not somebody's home job... __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

01-17-2015, 10:26 PM	#3
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	Re: 67 with leaf spring Mike C beat me too it. I haven't personally seen any trucks that were converted from coils to leafs but anything is possible. Since rear leaf springs were a factory option for Chevy's, my guess would be that the truck originally came with the leafs and he thinks it must have been converted since some people think that all 2wd's came with rear coils/trailing arms. Does he known for sure it was converted? __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

01-18-2015, 12:24 AM	#4
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: 67 with leaf spring Look to see if shackle mounts are bolted on or rivited. Bolt on means its been converted most likely __________________ 1967custom

01-18-2015, 07:34 PM	#6
hilltop55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Somers Point NJ Posts: 95	Re: 67 with leaf spring I'm going to look at it this week I'll let you guys know. Spid is gone and cab was totLly redone and stripped which worrys me a little since there are no pedal, heater,etc.



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