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Iron Hauler · 03-23-2011, 09:29 PM

hello all, I'm new to the board and own a 71 3/4 ton truck. I was going to lower it and i have all the drop suspension parts. I have always loved the 60 to 66 trucks and found this c/30 on ebay, my question is will my suspension parts fit this truck?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...mZ230600330945

**LockDoc** · 03-23-2011, 09:56 PM

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I can't help you with your question but welcome from another Iowa boy...

I'm not up on my earlier trucks, what year is that?

LockDoc

674x4ton · 03-23-2011, 10:02 PM

9 foot bed-- very cool

Iron Hauler · 03-23-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I can't help you with your question but welcome from another Iowa boy...

I'm not up on my earlier trucks, what year is that?

LockDoc

thanks lockdoc, its a 66 with the rare 9ft bed, i see lots of 67 to 72 8ft stepside trucks, mostly 4x4s but want something different

Iron Hauler · 03-23-2011, 10:38 PM

my drop spindles and springs are made by mc gaughy's, i just reread the ebay ad and guess this truck has rear leafs springs so i would have to do something different on the rear.

**LockDoc** · 03-24-2011, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Iron Hauler

thanks lockdoc, its a 66 with the rare 9ft bed, i see lots of 67 to 72 8ft stepside trucks, mostly 4x4s but want something different

That would be it. I like it... I think the '66 and '67-'72 1/2 ton frames are pretty much the same but I just don't know about the 1 tons. There may be some info over on the '60-'66 forum too.

You might want to check the IOWA forum out. It's not real busy but we post there if we have anything going on.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...prune=-1&f=158

LockDoc

**special-K** · 03-24-2011, 06:42 AM

Welcome to the board!!!
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I hope you don't think I'm being rude but,I would leave that one be. It's just too darned cool and a rarely seen model. Add to that the fact that it has survived unmolested for 45 years...that's Chevy Truck history right there.
So,to answer your question...I sure hope not.

Roadmarks · 03-24-2011, 07:22 AM

Man, that is one unusual truck! I know where there is a '57 set up the same way with 4spd/261 engine/trans. that thing would be oh so cool with an early 292! That's one I'd keep stock. Best wishes,

Les

03-23-2011, 09:29 PM	#1
Iron Hauler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Shenandoah Iowa Posts: 186	C/30 truck hello all, I'm new to the board and own a 71 3/4 ton truck. I was going to lower it and i have all the drop suspension parts. I have always loved the 60 to 66 trucks and found this c/30 on ebay, my question is will my suspension parts fit this truck? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...mZ230600330945 Attached Images

03-23-2011, 09:56 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,853	Re: C/30 truck - I can't help you with your question but welcome from another Iowa boy... I'm not up on my earlier trucks, what year is that? LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 03-23-2011 at 09:57 PM.

03-23-2011, 10:02 PM	#3
674x4ton Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: st.joseph mo. Posts: 116	Re: C/30 truck 9 foot bed-- very cool

03-23-2011, 10:38 PM	#5
Iron Hauler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Shenandoah Iowa Posts: 186	Re: C/30 truck my drop spindles and springs are made by mc gaughy's, i just reread the ebay ad and guess this truck has rear leafs springs so i would have to do something different on the rear.

03-24-2011, 06:42 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: C/30 truck Welcome to the board!!! <<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>> I hope you don't think I'm being rude but,I would leave that one be. It's just too darned cool and a rarely seen model. Add to that the fact that it has survived unmolested for 45 years...that's Chevy Truck history right there. So,to answer your question...I sure hope not. __________________ "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 ~

03-24-2011, 07:22 AM	#8
Roadmarks Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 157	Re: C/30 truck Man, that is one unusual truck! I know where there is a '57 set up the same way with 4spd/261 engine/trans. that thing would be oh so cool with an early 292! That's one I'd keep stock. Best wishes, Les



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