Starting a Registry for BB trucks! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1956cameo · 09-16-2010, 09:09 PM

I am in the process of picking up another big block 67-72 truck. According to my truck books only about 4-8% of trucks each year were big blocks. So I got to wondering how many of those were 1/2 ton versus 3/4 ton, short bed vs. longbed, etc.. I was also curious as to how many still exist, and what other options they had.

To answer these questions I decided I would like to start a registry. If anyone would like to contribute information on their ride I will add it to the list. You can post the information here or PM me and I will keep the VIN private (you can block out the last two or three digits of the VIN if you want also). Below is a list of the things I will need in order to add your vehicle to the registry. We may add more requests if anyone thinks of more important questions to ask; but the SPID and a brief description on current status should answer most questions.

This Registry is open to all Suburbans as well!

To add to registry send:
1. Picture of the SPID.
2. Picture of vehicle and or door VIN plate (Optional)
3. Description if the vehicle, still alive, customized, bieng parted, or already dead and gone.

As I collect the data I will put it all into a log book, and after a while we should start bieng able to answer questions about these trucks that many of us may have.

1956cameo · 09-16-2010, 09:32 PM

I guess I will kick things off by posting information about my big block trucks.

Truck #1: 1972 Chevy 3/4 ton Suburban
Status: Dead and gone!

Truck #1 SPID

Truck # 1 Exterior picture.

Truck#2: 1972 Chevy 3/4 ton Suburban
Status: Original Survivor!

Truck #2 SPID

Truck #2 Exterior Picture.

1956cameo · 09-16-2010, 09:38 PM

Truck #3: 70' Long Bed 1/2 ton CST.
Status: Currently bieng parted.

Truck #3 SPID:

Truck #3 Exterior Picture.

Truck #4: 69' Short Bed 1/2 Ton Custom.
Status: Currently in terrible disrepair with plans to be restored.

Pictures after I recieve it this Sunday!

Zoomin · 10-21-2010, 09:03 PM

72 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super

**too much stuff** · 10-21-2010, 10:39 PM

I will add a few more. The first one is the only speedwarning i have seen in a 69. I know it was available, but haven't seen one before in 69. This truck is still around. (barely)
Second 2, i don't know if they are still "alive"
Not sure what option "O" is...

**70cst** · 09-16-2010, 11:33 PM

SPID...

The Original ...

After...

Before...

After...
[IMG]

1956cameo · 09-17-2010, 08:46 AM

70CST, Thanks for bieng the first one to contribute! You have some very nice options on that one.

Muleman100 · 09-17-2010, 11:14 AM

1972 Chevy Half Ton Suburban
Original Condition

1956cameo · 09-18-2010, 08:43 AM

Thanks for the addition Muleman! So far we only have 6 trucks documented but the ones we have dont look like they were hurting for options. So far big block trucks average 19.8 options. The more trucks we get the more questions we can asnwer for enthusiasts down the road; and the more accurate our answers will be!

**1970cstblazer** · 09-18-2010, 10:36 AM

Here is mine. Just turned 84k miles. It is my summer daily driver. Never restored.

leh72super1500 · 09-18-2010, 10:30 AM

1972 Long Box GMC Super Custom, Mostly Original Truck

**68350** · 09-20-2010, 03:00 PM

I'll contribute. All are dead except for Sierra Grande.

72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, sitting in the driveway right now. Gets driven almost every day.

70 GMC 2500 Custom, spid is hard to read, but it had quite a few options

72 Cheyenne/20. Again, quite a few options

10 options on the other side of spid, just can't read them on the pic

72 Custom Deluxe that was loaded.

I don't have pics but there is also the following(option numbers off of memory):

69 Chevy C/20, 396/th400, only 10 options or so
72 Chevy ??, 402/th400, 16-20 options or so
71 Cheyenne/20, 402/4 speed, 16-20 options or so

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-20-2010, 04:03 PM

My Longhorn "was" a big block truck but now has a diesel. Do you still want pics of the spid of it for this?

1956cameo · 09-20-2010, 06:16 PM

Basemodel67, I will check it next time I get out to my dads!

68350, Thanks for all the additions! Is there anyway I could get at least a partial VIN on the 70 GMC and the 72 Cheyenne C-20? Thanks either way.

Dieselwrencher, Post it up!!

**68350** · 09-20-2010, 06:40 PM

Ya I'll go through all of the glovebox doors I have and post up all the vins for the trucks. thanks

Lemield · 09-21-2010, 03:15 PM

Here is my 70 Custom Camper....still alive and kicking...sporting her new Rustoleum paint job...and the rare 1970 factory aux fuel tank....only one I've ever seen on a 1970....

7dguy · 09-21-2010, 06:33 PM

70 CST10 400, 115" Wood, Tach, Fleetside, Survivor, Restoring as of 9/10.

1956cameo · 09-21-2010, 06:39 PM

I'm slowly getting them all recorded. Thanks everybody!

Here's the SPID on my newest acquisition. It's a 1969 short bed fleetside. Current status: customized, rough original waiting to be restored.

Originally painted red/ white, with red interior. Now painted fleet white with different front clip.

**too much stuff** · 09-21-2010, 09:55 PM

My 69. I am the 3rd owner. No cargo light or headliner CST. Even the cst sidemarkers don't have light provisions.
I also have glovebox doors, but can't document where the trucks are anymore...

71 super · 09-22-2010, 05:28 PM

Anyone noticing that all the trucks posted so far with exception of the Canada truck, were built in St. Louis (S), Fremont (Z) or Baltimore (B). How many Lakewood (A) trucks are out there besides mine? I will get an up-to-date photo of everything and add it soon so that it can be added to the registery. Cool thread.

**70cst** · 09-22-2010, 10:52 PM

We need more BB pics...

Dr. Evil · 09-23-2010, 04:59 PM

Big Block built in Tarrytown N.Y.

1956cameo · 10-04-2010, 06:45 PM

Time to see if we can add a few more SPIDS. Thanks to everyone that has already cooperated.

Rat Bastid · 10-04-2010, 09:54 PM

heres mine currently being customized

Lanman1972 · 02-12-2014, 05:05 PM

Here's mine!

10-21-2010, 10:39 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,692	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! I will add a few more. The first one is the only speedwarning i have seen in a 69. I know it was available, but haven't seen one before in 69. This truck is still around. (barely) Second 2, i don't know if they are still "alive" Not sure what option "O" is... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-16-2010, 11:33 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! SPID... The Original ... After... Before... After... [IMG] __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 09-17-2010 at 01:01 AM.

09-17-2010, 08:46 AM	#7
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! 70CST, Thanks for bieng the first one to contribute! You have some very nice options on that one. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

09-17-2010, 11:14 AM	#8
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! 1972 Chevy Half Ton Suburban Original Condition Attached Images __________________ " I never think of the future. It comes soon enough " - Albert Einstein

09-18-2010, 08:43 AM	#9
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! Thanks for the addition Muleman! So far we only have 6 trucks documented but the ones we have dont look like they were hurting for options. So far big block trucks average 19.8 options. The more trucks we get the more questions we can asnwer for enthusiasts down the road; and the more accurate our answers will be! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

09-16-2010, 09:09 PM	#1
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Starting a Registry for BB trucks! I am in the process of picking up another big block 67-72 truck. According to my truck books only about 4-8% of trucks each year were big blocks. So I got to wondering how many of those were 1/2 ton versus 3/4 ton, short bed vs. longbed, etc.. I was also curious as to how many still exist, and what other options they had. To answer these questions I decided I would like to start a registry. If anyone would like to contribute information on their ride I will add it to the list. You can post the information here or PM me and I will keep the VIN private (you can block out the last two or three digits of the VIN if you want also). Below is a list of the things I will need in order to add your vehicle to the registry. We may add more requests if anyone thinks of more important questions to ask; but the SPID and a brief description on current status should answer most questions. This Registry is open to all Suburbans as well! To add to registry send: 1. Picture of the SPID. 2. Picture of vehicle and or door VIN plate (Optional) 3. Description if the vehicle, still alive, customized, bieng parted, or already dead and gone. As I collect the data I will put it all into a log book, and after a while we should start bieng able to answer questions about these trucks that many of us may have. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry Last edited by 1956cameo; 09-16-2010 at 09:40 PM.

09-16-2010, 09:32 PM	#2
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! I guess I will kick things off by posting information about my big block trucks. Truck #1: 1972 Chevy 3/4 ton Suburban Status: Dead and gone! Truck #1 SPID Truck # 1 Exterior picture. Truck#2: 1972 Chevy 3/4 ton Suburban Status: Original Survivor! Truck #2 SPID Truck #2 Exterior Picture. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry Last edited by 1956cameo; 09-16-2010 at 11:05 PM.

09-16-2010, 09:38 PM	#3
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! Truck #3: 70' Long Bed 1/2 ton CST. Status: Currently bieng parted. Truck #3 SPID: Truck #3 Exterior Picture. Truck #4: 69' Short Bed 1/2 Ton Custom. Status: Currently in terrible disrepair with plans to be restored. Pictures after I recieve it this Sunday! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

10-21-2010, 09:03 PM	#4
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! 72 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super Attached Images __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-18-2010, 10:36 AM	#10
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,277	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! Here is mine. Just turned 84k miles. It is my summer daily driver. Never restored. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

09-18-2010, 10:30 AM	#11
leh72super1500 GMC with Blue Plaid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Langdon, Alberta Posts: 139	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! 1972 Long Box GMC Super Custom, Mostly Original Truck Attached Images __________________ Current: 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 402 < 73K Orig MI 2015 GMC Canyon SLT(Daily Driver) Previous: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9L I4 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 10 350 < 60K Orig MI 1984 GMC S-15 2.8L V6 1976 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 Camper Special 350 1980 GMC High Sierra 3500 Dually 350 4spd 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 10 Shorty 454 (Was my Dads, I wish I still had it) 1969 GMC 910 250 I6 4spd

09-20-2010, 03:00 PM	#12
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! I'll contribute. All are dead except for Sierra Grande. 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, sitting in the driveway right now. Gets driven almost every day. 70 GMC 2500 Custom, spid is hard to read, but it had quite a few options 72 Cheyenne/20. Again, quite a few options 10 options on the other side of spid, just can't read them on the pic 72 Custom Deluxe that was loaded. I don't have pics but there is also the following(option numbers off of memory): 69 Chevy C/20, 396/th400, only 10 options or so 72 Chevy ??, 402/th400, 16-20 options or so 71 Cheyenne/20, 402/4 speed, 16-20 options or so __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

09-20-2010, 04:03 PM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,134	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! My Longhorn "was" a big block truck but now has a diesel. Do you still want pics of the spid of it for this? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-20-2010, 06:16 PM	#14
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! Basemodel67, I will check it next time I get out to my dads! 68350, Thanks for all the additions! Is there anyway I could get at least a partial VIN on the 70 GMC and the 72 Cheyenne C-20? Thanks either way. Dieselwrencher, Post it up!! __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

09-20-2010, 06:40 PM	#15
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! Ya I'll go through all of the glovebox doors I have and post up all the vins for the trucks. thanks __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi



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09-21-2010, 03:15 PM	#16
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! Here is my 70 Custom Camper....still alive and kicking...sporting her new Rustoleum paint job...and the rare 1970 factory aux fuel tank....only one I've ever seen on a 1970.... Attached Images __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

09-21-2010, 06:33 PM	#17
7dguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: vacaville, ca Posts: 92	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! 70 CST10 400, 115" Wood, Tach, Fleetside, Survivor, Restoring as of 9/10. Attached Images Last edited by 7dguy; 09-21-2010 at 06:37 PM.

09-21-2010, 06:39 PM	#18
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! I'm slowly getting them all recorded. Thanks everybody! Here's the SPID on my newest acquisition. It's a 1969 short bed fleetside. Current status: customized, rough original waiting to be restored. Originally painted red/ white, with red interior. Now painted fleet white with different front clip. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry Last edited by 1956cameo; 09-21-2010 at 06:40 PM.

09-21-2010, 09:55 PM	#19
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,692	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! My 69. I am the 3rd owner. No cargo light or headliner CST. Even the cst sidemarkers don't have light provisions. I also have glovebox doors, but can't document where the trucks are anymore... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-22-2010, 05:28 PM	#20
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,075	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! Anyone noticing that all the trucks posted so far with exception of the Canada truck, were built in St. Louis (S), Fremont (Z) or Baltimore (B). How many Lakewood (A) trucks are out there besides mine? I will get an up-to-date photo of everything and add it soon so that it can be added to the registery. Cool thread. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

09-22-2010, 10:52 PM	#21
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! We need more BB pics... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-23-2010, 04:59 PM	#22
Dr. Evil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bernardsville, NJ Posts: 164	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! Big Block built in Tarrytown N.Y. Attached Images

10-04-2010, 06:45 PM	#23
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! Time to see if we can add a few more SPIDS. Thanks to everyone that has already cooperated. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

10-04-2010, 09:54 PM	#24
Rat Bastid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sumner wa. Posts: 158	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! heres mine currently being customized Attached Images

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Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: Starting a Registry for BB trucks! Here's mine! Attached Images

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