Were any 72 C20 short beds made? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 08-27-2004, 11:53 PM

I'm considering buying a 72 C20 which I can only view via pictures (distance problem, as usual). There is no bed on it as PO was gonna make it into a flat bed, so it's hard for me to tell if it's a long or short bed truck. I don't recall seeing any 3/4 ton short beds, but then there are a lot of things I miss these days.

Also can I tell anything from the vin?

As always everyone's help and information is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

1969 GMC · 08-27-2004, 11:54 PM

no short bed 3/4 tons

**ScottH** · 08-28-2004, 12:00 AM

Adam, thanks. Do u know how I can tell from the vin it is a 3/4 ton?

*dtlilly* · 08-28-2004, 12:29 AM

67-72 Truck ID based on Vin #

1st digit Chasis ID C= 2wd, K= 4X4
2nd Engine S= 6 cyl E= 8 cyl
3rd GVW 1= 1/2 ton, 2= 3/4 ton, 3= 1 ton
4th Model 4= cab and stepside, 34= cab and fleetside
5th year 7= 67, 8= 68, 9= 69, 0= 70, 1= 71, 2= 72
6th assembly plant code

If Glove box door is there...

1st Chasis type C= 2wd, K= 4X4
2nd Engine S= 6 cyl, E= 8 Cyl
3rd GVR 1= 1/2 ton, 2= 3/4 ton, 3= 1 ton
4th Cowl to axel dimension 7= 42", 8= 48-53", 9= 54-59", 10= 60-65", 12= 72-77", 13= 78-83"
5th digit: model type 4= stepside, 34= fleetside

**tnblazerk5** · 08-28-2004, 09:56 AM

i thought they made sum 3/4ton 4x4s for the forestry service in short beds?or was the ones i seen been change by sumbody for the forestry service ?

Longhorn Man · 08-28-2004, 07:17 PM

They were modified after production.

super-k · 08-29-2004, 09:36 AM

I tryed to order one(K20).The salesman asked,"why would you want that?"My answer now,"I dunno,guess I`m just ahead of the times".You know what I mean?Now you have Dually short beds and they`re puttin` Dana 60/70s and 14bolts in Jeeps & Toyotas(non-factory).Now I want Rockwells!

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-29-2004, 09:47 AM

Aren't All 3/4 Tons 8 Lug ???

Longhorn Man · 08-29-2004, 10:57 AM

Wih the exception of some light duty 3/4 ton trucks of recent years...yes, all 3/4 ton trucks were 8 lug.

08-27-2004, 11:53 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,191	Were any 72 C20 short beds made? I'm considering buying a 72 C20 which I can only view via pictures (distance problem, as usual). There is no bed on it as PO was gonna make it into a flat bed, so it's hard for me to tell if it's a long or short bed truck. I don't recall seeing any 3/4 ton short beds, but then there are a lot of things I miss these days. Also can I tell anything from the vin? As always everyone's help and information is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

08-27-2004, 11:54 PM	#2
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	no short bed 3/4 tons __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

08-29-2004, 09:36 AM	#7
super-k Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mt.Airy,MD Posts: 123	I tryed to order one(K20).The salesman asked,"why would you want that?"My answer now,"I dunno,guess I`m just ahead of the times".You know what I mean?Now you have Dually short beds and they`re puttin` Dana 60/70s and 14bolts in Jeeps & Toyotas(non-factory).Now I want Rockwells! __________________ 72CheyenneSuperK20CustomCamper350/TH350,A/C 72SierreGrandeK2500350/TH350,A/C 72CustomDeluxeK20CustomCamperSB400/4SPD.A/C 72CustomC10SWB,TH400,project

08-29-2004, 09:47 AM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Aren't All 3/4 Tons 8 Lug ??? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-28-2004, 12:00 AM	#3
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,191	Adam, thanks. Do u know how I can tell from the vin it is a 3/4 ton?

08-28-2004, 12:29 AM	#4
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	67-72 Truck ID based on Vin # 1st digit Chasis ID C= 2wd, K= 4X4 2nd Engine S= 6 cyl E= 8 cyl 3rd GVW 1= 1/2 ton, 2= 3/4 ton, 3= 1 ton 4th Model 4= cab and stepside, 34= cab and fleetside 5th year 7= 67, 8= 68, 9= 69, 0= 70, 1= 71, 2= 72 6th assembly plant code If Glove box door is there... 1st Chasis type C= 2wd, K= 4X4 2nd Engine S= 6 cyl, E= 8 Cyl 3rd GVR 1= 1/2 ton, 2= 3/4 ton, 3= 1 ton 4th Cowl to axel dimension 7= 42", 8= 48-53", 9= 54-59", 10= 60-65", 12= 72-77", 13= 78-83" 5th digit: model type 4= stepside, 34= fleetside

08-28-2004, 09:56 AM	#5
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	i thought they made sum 3/4ton 4x4s for the forestry service in short beds?or was the ones i seen been change by sumbody for the forestry service ?

08-28-2004, 07:17 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	They were modified after production.

08-29-2004, 10:57 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Wih the exception of some light duty 3/4 ton trucks of recent years...yes, all 3/4 ton trucks were 8 lug.



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