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62k10&84k20burb · 10-14-2013, 10:05 AM

anyone have 67-72 3/4 tons? my grandpa had a 68 with a 250 i-6 a sm465 4spd and a eaton ho52 or 72 rear end. the old sixes dont get much love these days. that was the most reliable truck ever. drove it to 389,000 on the original motor, replaced that with another 250 and drove it for another 100,000. original tranny, clutch, and rear end. replaced the locker once. anone have anything similar? any good stories?

Richardwa · 10-14-2013, 10:23 AM

Here's mine, it gets used like a truck and it's fun to drive! Now I just need to do a little body work and a paint job

62k10&84k20burb · 10-14-2013, 10:32 AM

shes a beauty! motor/tranny?

Richardwa · 10-14-2013, 11:54 AM

just a 350 with a th350 that my Dad rebuilt years ago for His truck. He can't remember exactly what He did to it, (He is 94 years old) but it runs good, has a slight lope and will knock your head against back of the cab when it grabs 2nd!

MSHax · 10-14-2013, 01:51 PM

not a "good" story, but I bought mine off the original owner. Guy bought it and used it as a work truck, then when he didn't want to work anymore, his son drove it as a work truck. I bought it complete with giant bed rack, and damaged floor. I actually bribed them to take it off.

me: "soo...what about the rack?"
seller: "Yup, comes with it. I wanted to keep it, but it's a lot of work to take it off, so I figured I'd just give the new buyer a sweet deal and throw in a free rack."
me: "Ah...well......If I threw you like $50 extra, would you take it off and keep it?"
seller: "

uh...sure, I can do that!"

True story

I'm sure the old man I bought it from would die if he knew I put 22s and air ride on it. I know he'd like the cushy heated leather seats and power windows, but this 80 year old didn't seem like the "dropped and bagged" type.

Currently has the 350/350 combo, with the eaton HO52 rear end. I have an LS/4L60e sitting in the garage waiting to be put in. Keeping the eaton, just going to tub it with some 33" tires

As it sits, I drive my truck about 3-4 times a week which includes 65+ mile trips to work and back (even drove it today). Hauls the quads/bikes on the weekends, and if I could ever get the space in my garage to pull the engine, it should haul A*S with the LS in it.

BIG69GMC · 10-14-2013, 02:03 PM

Here ya go, hopefully it posts the pic i attached, im still learning how to post pics haha!

BIG69GMC · 10-14-2013, 02:06 PM

yesss! heres another

Stu Pidd · 10-14-2013, 02:10 PM

Earning its keep since 1968:

Stu Pidd · 10-14-2013, 02:13 PM

This 1971 K20 has been in the family since day one. Purchased new by my Dad, currently belongs to a cousin.

quick60 · 10-14-2013, 02:32 PM

Cool is there a hole in the roof to climb up into the camper?!?!?!?! Thats sweet.

Saclandman · 10-14-2013, 02:35 PM

Here's my C20 long step. Just rebuilt the carb and hoping to fire it up again this week sometime.

Stu Pidd · 10-14-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by quick60

Cool is there a hole in the roof to climb up into the camper?!?!?!?! Thats sweet.

No. Noticably smoother ride with that air cushion acting as a shock absorber between cab and box.

That truck is still very original, and has low miles, but they have been some hard miles. Lotsa poorly-maintained Forest Service roads up in the mountains, sometimes in very deep snow.

chevytruckguy70 · 10-14-2013, 04:02 PM

Here's mine. 15,000 original mi retired fire truck. About to be off the frame restored.

*Mister-B* · 10-14-2013, 04:13 PM

harrydunn · 10-14-2013, 04:24 PM

Purchased new by my grandparents. I've had it since December 2010.

sboris · 10-14-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by harrydunn

Purchased new by my grandparents. I've had it since December 2010.

Sweet truck Harry!

Sicklajoie · 10-14-2013, 05:32 PM

My 69'er

**FirstOwner69** · 10-14-2013, 05:48 PM

Here's my 69 CST/20. Just completed a frame-off. I put the bumper on after I took this pic. Factory bucket seat and A/C truck. I'm the original owner.

Sicklajoie · 10-14-2013, 06:06 PM

^^^ Wow, beautiful truck!

62k10&84k20burb · 10-14-2013, 06:08 PM

some beautiful trucks here! who has 4spds? 3spds? auto? i-6's? v8s? give me some details here!!

**FirstOwner69** · 10-14-2013, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

^^^ Wow, beautiful truck!

Thanks. Yours is as well.

BIG69GMC · 10-14-2013, 06:40 PM

Sorry about that, 4spd, lil 307 thats been blue printed so i guess you can call it a 350 lol. Dana 44's, 6" suspension lift along with a 3" body lift, running 35" bfg's for now. Looking to go to 36" tires, had 40" hedge hogs and this thing was just too unsafe.

Greasemonkey327 · 10-14-2013, 07:33 PM

just picked this up, gonna lower it some more

quick60 · 10-14-2013, 08:27 PM

67 3/4 ton, I6 250 3 speed on the column, Dana 60 rear end on leaf springs. No power anything. I love this truck cant wait to get it going reliably.

JustinC · 10-14-2013, 08:28 PM

here is mine, it looks ok... just dont look too close. Name: photo5.jpg
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10-14-2013, 10:05 AM	#1
62k10&84k20burb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: owls head, new york Posts: 81	lets see some 3/4 tons!! anyone have 67-72 3/4 tons? my grandpa had a 68 with a 250 i-6 a sm465 4spd and a eaton ho52 or 72 rear end. the old sixes dont get much love these days. that was the most reliable truck ever. drove it to 389,000 on the original motor, replaced that with another 250 and drove it for another 100,000. original tranny, clutch, and rear end. replaced the locker once. anone have anything similar? any good stories?

10-14-2013, 10:23 AM	#2
Richardwa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Selah Wa Posts: 151	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! Here's mine, it gets used like a truck and it's fun to drive! Now I just need to do a little body work and a paint job

10-14-2013, 10:32 AM	#3
62k10&84k20burb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: owls head, new york Posts: 81	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! shes a beauty! motor/tranny?

10-14-2013, 11:54 AM	#4
Richardwa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Selah Wa Posts: 151	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! just a 350 with a th350 that my Dad rebuilt years ago for His truck. He can't remember exactly what He did to it, (He is 94 years old) but it runs good, has a slight lope and will knock your head against back of the cab when it grabs 2nd!

10-14-2013, 01:51 PM	#5
MSHax Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oakland, Ca. Posts: 135	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! not a "good" story, but I bought mine off the original owner. Guy bought it and used it as a work truck, then when he didn't want to work anymore, his son drove it as a work truck. I bought it complete with giant bed rack, and damaged floor. I actually bribed them to take it off. me: "soo...what about the rack?" seller: "Yup, comes with it. I wanted to keep it, but it's a lot of work to take it off, so I figured I'd just give the new buyer a sweet deal and throw in a free rack." me: "Ah...well......If I threw you like $50 extra, would you take it off and keep it?" seller: " uh...sure, I can do that!" True story I'm sure the old man I bought it from would die if he knew I put 22s and air ride on it. I know he'd like the cushy heated leather seats and power windows, but this 80 year old didn't seem like the "dropped and bagged" type. Currently has the 350/350 combo, with the eaton HO52 rear end. I have an LS/4L60e sitting in the garage waiting to be put in. Keeping the eaton, just going to tub it with some 33" tires As it sits, I drive my truck about 3-4 times a week which includes 65+ mile trips to work and back (even drove it today). Hauls the quads/bikes on the weekends, and if I could ever get the space in my garage to pull the engine, it should haul A*S with the LS in it. Attached Images __________________ I stopped adding up how much I spend on my builds, it only makes me doubt my sanity knowing I've spent more than 9 times it's original value new.

10-14-2013, 02:03 PM	#6
BIG69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 101	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! Here ya go, hopefully it posts the pic i attached, im still learning how to post pics haha! Attached Images

10-14-2013, 02:06 PM	#7
BIG69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 101	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! yesss! heres another Attached Images

10-14-2013, 02:10 PM	#8
Stu Pidd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fox Island, WA Posts: 135	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! Earning its keep since 1968: Attached Images

10-14-2013, 02:13 PM	#9
Stu Pidd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fox Island, WA Posts: 135	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! This 1971 K20 has been in the family since day one. Purchased new by my Dad, currently belongs to a cousin. Attached Images

10-14-2013, 02:32 PM	#10
quick60 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 233	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! Cool is there a hole in the roof to climb up into the camper?!?!?!?! Thats sweet.

10-14-2013, 02:35 PM	#11
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! Here's my C20 long step. Just rebuilt the carb and hoping to fire it up again this week sometime. 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

10-14-2013, 04:02 PM	#13
chevytruckguy70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lanesville, IN Posts: 104	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! Here's mine. 15,000 original mi retired fire truck. About to be off the frame restored. Attached Images __________________ Only Two...... Only two have laid down their lives for you, Jesus Christ and the American GI. 2007 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax 1970 Chevy K20 (SOLD) 1972 Chevy C15 (1/2 C10, 1/2 c20) 1970 Chevy C10 (parting out)

10-14-2013, 04:13 PM	#14
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!!

10-14-2013, 04:24 PM	#15
harrydunn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 256	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! Purchased new by my grandparents. I've had it since December 2010. __________________ 1972 GMC 2500 Custom, 96K miles, Purchased New By My Grandparents 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Off-Road SR5 1993/2003/2005 Toyota Land Cruisers 2004 Corvette Z06 / 2000 Covette Coupe 2006 Ducati Multistrada 2014 BMW X3 XDrive35i M Sport

10-14-2013, 05:32 PM	#17
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,491	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! My 69'er Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/



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10-14-2013, 05:48 PM	#18
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,839	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! Here's my 69 CST/20. Just completed a frame-off. I put the bumper on after I took this pic. Factory bucket seat and A/C truck. I'm the original owner. Attached Images

10-14-2013, 06:06 PM	#19
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,491	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! ^^^ Wow, beautiful truck! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

10-14-2013, 06:08 PM	#20
62k10&84k20burb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: owls head, new york Posts: 81	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! some beautiful trucks here! who has 4spds? 3spds? auto? i-6's? v8s? give me some details here!!

10-14-2013, 06:40 PM	#22
BIG69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 101	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! Sorry about that, 4spd, lil 307 thats been blue printed so i guess you can call it a 350 lol. Dana 44's, 6" suspension lift along with a 3" body lift, running 35" bfg's for now. Looking to go to 36" tires, had 40" hedge hogs and this thing was just too unsafe.

10-14-2013, 07:33 PM	#23
Greasemonkey327 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: blackwood nj Posts: 18	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! just picked this up, gonna lower it some more

10-14-2013, 08:27 PM	#24
quick60 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 233	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! 67 3/4 ton, I6 250 3 speed on the column, Dana 60 rear end on leaf springs. No power anything. I love this truck cant wait to get it going reliably. Attached Images

10-14-2013, 08:28 PM	#25
JustinC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1	Re: lets see some 3/4 tons!! here is mine, it looks ok... just dont look too close.

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