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burlapen · 10-21-2019, 08:05 PM

Hey Guys,

I don’t know that much about anything bigger than half ton trucks. I picked this thing up recently but I’m not completely sure on the year. I assumed it was 63 due to the grill but it’s torsion bar suspension. Were coil springs only in 1/2 tons for 63?
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350TacoZilla · 10-21-2019, 10:55 PM

vin number will give you most info. If I remember right that should be a late 62 or 63.

**Captainfab** · 10-21-2019, 11:58 PM

The grille is a '64-5-6. The emblems on the cowl corners say it is a '62 as does the wrap around windshield. The '60-'62 (Apache)C10-20 & 30's had torsion bar front suspensions. 1963 was the first year for the new coil spring front suspension as well as the new designed frame. I would say that you have a 1962 C30. I agree that the VIN will tell you the year, the GVW rating and the wheelbase.

burlapen · 10-22-2019, 02:04 AM

Ah...that makes sense. Per the first digit of the VIN it’s a 62. I was getting confused because the 4th and 5th position of the vin happen to be 63. Couldn’t remember which vin position was year on the oldies. Now....what to do with this monster. The flatbed is super long. Probably too light duty for a ramp truck though.

burlapen · 10-22-2019, 02:05 AM

Thanks for the input BTW.

10-21-2019, 08:05 PM	#1
burlapen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Clovis, Ca Posts: 134	One ton identification Hey Guys, I don’t know that much about anything bigger than half ton trucks. I picked this thing up recently but I’m not completely sure on the year. I assumed it was 63 due to the grill but it’s torsion bar suspension. Were coil springs only in 1/2 tons for 63? Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images Last edited by burlapen; 10-21-2019 at 09:00 PM.

10-21-2019, 10:55 PM	#2
350TacoZilla Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hancock Md Posts: 421	Re: One ton identification vin number will give you most info. If I remember right that should be a late 62 or 63.

10-21-2019, 11:58 PM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: One ton identification The grille is a '64-5-6. The emblems on the cowl corners say it is a '62 as does the wrap around windshield. The '60-'62 (Apache)C10-20 & 30's had torsion bar front suspensions. 1963 was the first year for the new coil spring front suspension as well as the new designed frame. I would say that you have a 1962 C30. I agree that the VIN will tell you the year, the GVW rating and the wheelbase. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-22-2019, 02:04 AM	#4
burlapen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Clovis, Ca Posts: 134	Re: One ton identification Ah...that makes sense. Per the first digit of the VIN it’s a 62. I was getting confused because the 4th and 5th position of the vin happen to be 63. Couldn’t remember which vin position was year on the oldies. Now....what to do with this monster. The flatbed is super long. Probably too light duty for a ramp truck though. __________________ 63 Chevy C-10 My build thread

10-22-2019, 02:05 AM	#5
burlapen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Clovis, Ca Posts: 134	Re: One ton identification Thanks for the input BTW. __________________ 63 Chevy C-10 My build thread

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