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JimJones · 08-06-2013, 01:24 PM

Please post pics of non lowered stock ride height 2wd or 4x4 SWB or LWB 67-72 C10's

I'm trying to figure out which body style I like best and would like to see as many examples as possible. Don’t get me wrong I love the looks of a slightly lowered SWB C10 but I actually need to be able to use my truck as a truck occasionally and just don’t think a lowered tuck will be able to accommodate my needs.

This will be more of a mixed use truck so it will see plenty of use on dirt roads where I'll have to cross small ditches and stuff so ground clearance is important to me. Nothing too serious in fact I don’t think that I would have a problem with a SWB that was lowered maybe 2" MAX but right now I want to see stock trucks.

NCannon · 08-06-2013, 01:28 PM

69 GMC. Not lowered yet.

SS Tim · 08-06-2013, 03:00 PM

Truely "stock" "as built" trucks are rare here. Most people have done small changes to their trucks. Even something as common as a wheel change or substitution of an obsolete tire size can change the perceived appearance.
Since you have only narrowed it down to twenty four different models/years being more specific would help.
Probably the best place to look is at factory literature and advertising.
Start at "The Old Car Manual Project" http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/NA/GM...rucks_and_Vans
Look through their specific brochures and see what you like. Then a search through eBay at brochures and ads will yield a lot of pictures, as many sellers post large, useful picture of period stock trucks.

register · 08-06-2013, 03:35 PM

not a great pic.
but bone stock

slow-1 · 08-06-2013, 03:38 PM

Springs are original, but MANY loads of oak firewood traveled in the back so I'd bet the rear is a bit lower than original.

JOJABOY · 08-06-2013, 04:11 PM

1969 c/20

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ksshane · 08-06-2013, 04:37 PM

Stock suspension, but like Slow-1 pointed out Im sure over the years the springs have settled quite a bit

72bowtiestepper · 08-06-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by slow-1

Springs are original, but MANY loads of oak firewood traveled in the back so I'd bet the rear is a bit lower than original.

Awesome truck....and you still use it as it was designed to be used...I like it !

beetle1960 · 08-06-2013, 08:54 PM

Fresh stock height springs with 295/50/16 wheels

slow-1 · 08-06-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 72bowtiestepper

Awesome truck....and you still use it as it was designed to be used...I like it !

Thanks...yes, it is a truck that is used as a truck.

67_C-30 · 08-06-2013, 10:03 PM

Here is my '68 C-10. It is an original, 89,000 mile truck that hasn't had a rough life judging by the condition of the inside of the bed. I don't know how much difference there is in these tires and the factory size, but I think it is close.

67_C-30 · 08-06-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JOJABOY

1969 c/20
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LOVE this truck!!! Man, that bad boy looks tough!

slow-1 · 08-06-2013, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Here is my '68 C-10. It is an original, 89,000 mile truck that hasn't had a rough life judging by the condition of the inside of the bed. I don't know how much difference there is in these tires and the factory size, but I think it is close.

That is extra nice! My next truck will be the same colors, but a 67.

67_C-30 · 08-06-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by slow-1

That is extra nice! My next truck will be the same colors, but a 67.

My dream truck has always been a '67 SWB, but is the closest I've found and by far the best body of any of these I've ever had, so I'm just going to live with the side markers! -lol

JOJABOY · 08-06-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

LOVE this truck!!! Man, that bad boy looks tough!

Thanks. It's a beast with a 383 and 4.10 gears....but I definitely need to get and OD transmission soon. Fun launches but screams at 70 mph.

PJsthnam · 08-06-2013, 10:48 PM

72 custom camper

67anthony · 08-06-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Here is my '68 C-10. It is an original, 89,000 mile truck that hasn't had a rough life judging by the condition of the inside of the bed. I don't know how much difference there is in these tires and the factory size, but I think it is close.

Love your truck

67_C-30 · 08-06-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 67anthony

Love your truck

Thanks! I got this truck with intention of lowering it immediately, but I'm kind of digging the stock look too. I am pretty sure Iam going to install the air bag set-up I have so I can have both ways depending on my mood!

I traded for the set-up below to sell it, but I think I'm going to use it on this truck.

OregonNed · 08-06-2013, 11:32 PM

My '68 Long, Wide - stock height - not thrilled with the previous owner's taste in wheels, but making due until I decide on something else. Wheels are 18" - tires 255, 55R 18's

sstone69 · 08-07-2013, 01:01 PM

Here is my 69 SWB

ksshane · 08-07-2013, 01:13 PM

This is the first I've noticed this, but in every picture it looks like our rear wheels are slightly forward in the wheel wells... huh.. never noticed that before

Chevyllac · 08-07-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ksshane

This is the first I've noticed this, but in every picture it looks like our rear wheels are slightly forward in the wheel wells... huh.. never noticed that before

Funny! I had noticed that on my truck too but I though it was just me seeing things
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jhama78 · 08-07-2013, 02:10 PM

67 LWB stock suspension and wheels, and the tires are fairly close to stock height I believe.

Saclandman · 08-07-2013, 05:22 PM

Stock 67 C20 LWB with HD Coil Springs in back. Springs are probably a little tired though.

Daner · 08-07-2013, 06:17 PM

Here are 2 pics one with 31" tires and the other with 29" both on 16"rims HD front and rear coils

08-06-2013, 01:24 PM	#1
JimJones Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 113	Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please Please post pics of non lowered stock ride height 2wd or 4x4 SWB or LWB 67-72 C10's I'm trying to figure out which body style I like best and would like to see as many examples as possible. Don’t get me wrong I love the looks of a slightly lowered SWB C10 but I actually need to be able to use my truck as a truck occasionally and just don’t think a lowered tuck will be able to accommodate my needs. This will be more of a mixed use truck so it will see plenty of use on dirt roads where I'll have to cross small ditches and stuff so ground clearance is important to me. Nothing too serious in fact I don’t think that I would have a problem with a SWB that was lowered maybe 2" MAX but right now I want to see stock trucks.

08-06-2013, 01:28 PM	#2
NCannon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 22	Re: Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please 69 GMC. Not lowered yet.

08-06-2013, 03:00 PM	#3
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please Truely "stock" "as built" trucks are rare here. Most people have done small changes to their trucks. Even something as common as a wheel change or substitution of an obsolete tire size can change the perceived appearance. Since you have only narrowed it down to twenty four different models/years being more specific would help. Probably the best place to look is at factory literature and advertising. Start at "The Old Car Manual Project" http://www.oldcarbrochures.org/NA/GM...rucks_and_Vans Look through their specific brochures and see what you like. Then a search through eBay at brochures and ads will yield a lot of pictures, as many sellers post large, useful picture of period stock trucks. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban Last edited by SS Tim; 08-06-2013 at 03:27 PM.

08-06-2013, 03:35 PM	#4
register Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 60	Re: Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please not a great pic. but bone stock Attached Images

08-06-2013, 03:38 PM	#5
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please Springs are original, but MANY loads of oak firewood traveled in the back so I'd bet the rear is a bit lower than original. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

08-06-2013, 04:11 PM	#6
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please 1969 c/20

08-06-2013, 04:37 PM	#7
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please Stock suspension, but like Slow-1 pointed out Im sure over the years the springs have settled quite a bit __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

08-06-2013, 08:54 PM	#9
beetle1960 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hiram Ohio Posts: 619	Re: Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please Fresh stock height springs with 295/50/16 wheels Attached Images

08-06-2013, 10:03 PM	#11
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please Here is my '68 C-10. It is an original, 89,000 mile truck that hasn't had a rough life judging by the condition of the inside of the bed. I don't know how much difference there is in these tires and the factory size, but I think it is close. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

08-06-2013, 10:48 PM	#16
PJsthnam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 66	Re: Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please 72 custom camper __________________ 72 GMC Custom Camper 84 Shovelhead

08-06-2013, 11:32 PM	#19
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please My '68 Long, Wide - stock height - not thrilled with the previous owner's taste in wheels, but making due until I decide on something else. Wheels are 18" - tires 255, 55R 18's __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

08-07-2013, 01:01 PM	#20
sstone69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tucker, GA Posts: 128	Re: Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please Here is my 69 SWB Attached Images __________________ "You gonna pull them pistols or whistle dixie ?"

08-07-2013, 01:13 PM	#21
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please This is the first I've noticed this, but in every picture it looks like our rear wheels are slightly forward in the wheel wells... huh.. never noticed that before __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

08-07-2013, 02:10 PM	#23
jhama78 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Eastern Shore VA Posts: 366	Re: Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please 67 LWB stock suspension and wheels, and the tires are fairly close to stock height I believe. __________________ -j-rod '06 3500 LWB CC 4wd, 8.1 Allison

08-07-2013, 05:22 PM	#24
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please Stock 67 C20 LWB with HD Coil Springs in back. Springs are probably a little tired though. Attached Images __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L



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08-07-2013, 06:17 PM	#25
Daner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wildrose, North Dakota Posts: 300	Re: Pic Request Non lowered trucks Please Here are 2 pics one with 31" tires and the other with 29" both on 16"rims HD front and rear coils __________________ Dane 67 Chevy Fleet 250/4 speed 1/2 ton 68 Chevy 250/4 speed 1/2 ton for parts 49 GMC Grain truck 235 1 1/2 ton 76 Chevy 350/4 speed 1/2 ton

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