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John in SoCal · 11-04-2016, 08:30 PM

I had a 72 C20 that I had planned to restore. Family had a move planned and that was sold. I'm starting to look for another truck and was thinking about a 67 or 68 C10. I like the fact the body is not as squared as a 72. Any pros or cons in in 67-72 time frame that makes one better than another?

**68bowtie** · 11-04-2016, 08:45 PM

67-68 seems slightly more desirable than 69-72. shortbeds are more desirable than longbeds, fleetsides over stepsides... v-8's over i-6's... the more factory options and trim level the more desireable. the more "survivor-ish" the better. all that being said, it comes down to preference. if you want to stand out buy a bare bones longbed stepside with a straight six! the only "must" (in my opinion) is the 67-72 era, and it sounds like you've already got that part figured out!

**leddzepp** · 11-04-2016, 09:02 PM

I had the same problem, so I own one of each now

FRCvette · 11-04-2016, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

I had the same problem, so I own one of each now

This is my plan. I have a short step side and next will be a short fleet side two tone.

**truckster** · 11-04-2016, 09:57 PM

Disc brakes and power steering are a big plus, but you can always retrofit those. It really comes down to personal preference.

davepl · 11-05-2016, 01:29 PM

Oddly I prefer and think the 70-72 are more desirable, so there's a flavor for everyone.

Best advice I can give you is to get the most "extreme" version of whatever it is you want. If you want a small truck, get a C10 shortbox. If you want a big truck, get a K2500 GMC. Or know your goal so that if you wind up with a standard longbox you won't be sad that it's not a longhorn or shortbox, for example. Hard to change later.

Building a "luxury" camper/truck? Go 1972. Utilitarian? Go 1967. That sort of thing. Or at least aim that way.

Overdriven · 11-06-2016, 02:56 AM

I personally like the 67-68 slant nose trucks better myself. As far as advantages and disadvantages of the earlier vs later years of 67/72 go there are a few. The earlier years were more utilitarian and things like a/c were available but the number of trucks so equipped are more rare. It's much easier to find a 71-72 that has factory a/c, power steering as well as the higher trim levels. Then there the obvious with factory disk on the 71-72's. Not sure if it's an advantage or disadvantage but 67-70.5 rear axles are a little narrower than the later ones.

It all comes down to what you like, what you can afford and what you can afford to live with or without. Be super honest with yourself about your budget and time available to work on the truck. Since you don't seem to be dead set on a particular year I'd start looking at all 67-72's that meet the budget and time to work on it criteria. Take your time and you'll find the perfect fit.

11-04-2016, 08:30 PM	#1
John in SoCal Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: LHH, CA Posts: 94	Help me decide I had a 72 C20 that I had planned to restore. Family had a move planned and that was sold. I'm starting to look for another truck and was thinking about a 67 or 68 C10. I like the fact the body is not as squared as a 72. Any pros or cons in in 67-72 time frame that makes one better than another? __________________ I'm not a truck guy but I'm learning

11-04-2016, 08:45 PM	#2
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: Help me decide 67-68 seems slightly more desirable than 69-72. shortbeds are more desirable than longbeds, fleetsides over stepsides... v-8's over i-6's... the more factory options and trim level the more desireable. the more "survivor-ish" the better. all that being said, it comes down to preference. if you want to stand out buy a bare bones longbed stepside with a straight six! the only "must" (in my opinion) is the 67-72 era, and it sounds like you've already got that part figured out! __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

11-04-2016, 09:02 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: Help me decide I had the same problem, so I own one of each now __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

11-04-2016, 09:57 PM	#5
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Help me decide Disc brakes and power steering are a big plus, but you can always retrofit those. It really comes down to personal preference.

11-05-2016, 01:29 PM	#6
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Help me decide Oddly I prefer and think the 70-72 are more desirable, so there's a flavor for everyone. Best advice I can give you is to get the most "extreme" version of whatever it is you want. If you want a small truck, get a C10 shortbox. If you want a big truck, get a K2500 GMC. Or know your goal so that if you wind up with a standard longbox you won't be sad that it's not a longhorn or shortbox, for example. Hard to change later. Building a "luxury" camper/truck? Go 1972. Utilitarian? Go 1967. That sort of thing. Or at least aim that way. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

11-06-2016, 02:56 AM	#7
Overdriven Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 598	Re: Help me decide I personally like the 67-68 slant nose trucks better myself. As far as advantages and disadvantages of the earlier vs later years of 67/72 go there are a few. The earlier years were more utilitarian and things like a/c were available but the number of trucks so equipped are more rare. It's much easier to find a 71-72 that has factory a/c, power steering as well as the higher trim levels. Then there the obvious with factory disk on the 71-72's. Not sure if it's an advantage or disadvantage but 67-70.5 rear axles are a little narrower than the later ones. It all comes down to what you like, what you can afford and what you can afford to live with or without. Be super honest with yourself about your budget and time available to work on the truck. Since you don't seem to be dead set on a particular year I'd start looking at all 67-72's that meet the budget and time to work on it criteria. Take your time and you'll find the perfect fit.



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