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**special-K** · 09-02-2021, 09:51 PM

Either it's the whole 1/2t with the 1t axle and front end swapped under or it's a 1t chassis that was shortened to 127" WB. I think it's the first choice. Can you see evidence of the frame being cut and welded? EDIT: Oops. Forgot this is an old thread.

mr48chev · 09-03-2021, 09:24 PM

It looks like the OP was only on here for 2 days in 2017.

I have to agree that it is a 1/2 ton long bed truck that someone hung 1 ton running gear under. The front end is just unbolt and bolt The rear axle would have to be narrowed to put the dual wheels inside the fenders.
I've seen guys go both ways between 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton running gear under 67/72 trucks. The 3/4 to 1/2 ton because he had a great looking 3/4 ton and wanted to run 5 lug wheels and the 1/2 to 3/4 because he had a camper that was too heavy for the 1/2 ton and his buddy had a banged up 3/4 the same year with good running gear and springs.
They did that one in a weekend and it turned out pretty nice.

**Palf70Step** · 09-04-2021, 08:16 AM

That's the one I let slip away.

**LockDoc** · 09-04-2021, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

That's the one I let slip away.

I talked to him about it too Bill. I was just a little too far away.

LockDoc

09-02-2021, 09:51 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? Either it's the whole 1/2t with the 1t axle and front end swapped under or it's a 1t chassis that was shortened to 127" WB. I think it's the first choice. Can you see evidence of the frame being cut and welded? EDIT: Oops. Forgot this is an old thread. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-03-2021, 09:24 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,349	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? It looks like the OP was only on here for 2 days in 2017. I have to agree that it is a 1/2 ton long bed truck that someone hung 1 ton running gear under. The front end is just unbolt and bolt The rear axle would have to be narrowed to put the dual wheels inside the fenders. I've seen guys go both ways between 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton running gear under 67/72 trucks. The 3/4 to 1/2 ton because he had a great looking 3/4 ton and wanted to run 5 lug wheels and the 1/2 to 3/4 because he had a camper that was too heavy for the 1/2 ton and his buddy had a banged up 3/4 the same year with good running gear and springs. They did that one in a weekend and it turned out pretty nice. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-04-2021, 08:16 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,725	Re: Factory 1/2 ton dually??? That's the one I let slip away. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!



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