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**nbrfd007** · 10-30-2012, 09:38 PM

I looked at a 60-61 Chevy 1 ton today, sorry no pics. This truck caught my eye as how it set up, I thought it was a 4x4. Got into the weeds looking at it it has a leaf spring front and rear, large 5 bolt 17' bud wheels on front and back. The front spring mounts look factory, has a big stack of rear springs, plus massive overloads. Any Ideas?

**Captainfab** · 10-31-2012, 01:01 AM

That sounds more like a C40. Did the front fenders have the 'flared' openings?

**nbrfd007** · 11-01-2012, 10:40 PM

Brought it home today, no fender flares, I wish. The cab and fenders have been replaced with a 1/2 ton flat floorboard cab. Took pictures, I am in a middle of a move, can't find my camera cable, Will post pics when find cable. Truck sets up like a Bulldog. I am thinking a HD 1 ton 4x4 build. Does a C 40 use regular fenders or are they in the style of a C 60?
Tim

**Captainfab** · 11-02-2012, 12:33 AM

The one C40 I have seen had the fenders similar to a C60.

**nbrfd007** · 11-06-2012, 12:03 AM

Here some picture of the 1 ton.

**nbrfd007** · 11-06-2012, 12:05 AM

Few more pics.

ACK · 11-06-2012, 12:16 AM

Looks kinda like the C30s on this site http://www.trucksplanet.com/catalog/model.php?id=1202

Twiztid_66c10 · 11-06-2012, 12:58 AM

Looks like it has the rare trim or parts of it to bad don't have it all and bed trim also but nice truck
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**Captainfab** · 11-06-2012, 01:08 AM

Hmmm that's interesting. I wonder if it is original, or if someone built it that way?

jdl71 · 11-06-2012, 02:36 PM

Has the frame been bobbed or is the rear axle just sitting farther back than normal? 2nd to last pic makes it look really short for some reason. Nice find.

padresag · 11-06-2012, 03:07 PM

what is the vin nbr. that will help to identify it
ron

**nbrfd007** · 11-10-2012, 02:08 PM

The frame has been bobbed at the back. The cab has a flat floorboard and Apachce 10 embelms, not original cab. I notice in the truck brochure they showed the bus as a c40 with regular front sheetmetal.

63burban · 11-10-2012, 07:41 PM

Looks like it may have been a 4x4 and someone turned it into a two wheeler.
Front wheel bolt pattern looks wrong, should be an eight lug, looks like 5 or6. Maybe I'm wrong.

**MusicMan70** · 11-10-2012, 09:28 PM

Could it be a Cousin to this short-lived GMC 3000?

http://www.6066gmcguy.org/GMC3000.htm

padresag · 11-10-2012, 09:54 PM

put up the ser #. I believe that there was anothr model in there was was discontinued in 62. it was a little larger than a 1 ton similiar to what Henry is talking about
ron

factorystock · 11-11-2012, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nbrfd007

Any Ideas?

Chevy cab mounted on International frame.

63burban · 11-11-2012, 04:36 PM

We had a 46 and 52 Chevy trucks on the farm years ago, large stake trucks.
Both trucks used the 10/5 bolt combo, same wheels on both ends. The idea was you are carrying more weight in the rear. A friend just sold a 57 stake truck with the same wheel combo. The large truck through the 60s did the same thing. I think they started with the 50 series trucks.

sir_talk_alot · 02-23-2013, 03:41 PM

tim whats it going to take for me to get that truck from you? i have fallen in love with it. whats its powerplant and trans?

**joedoh** · 02-23-2013, 04:27 PM

love it! thats got a cool look, whatever it is.

Grizz1963 · 02-23-2013, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

love it! thats got a cool look, whatever it is.

What he said......

10-30-2012, 09:38 PM	#1
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? I looked at a 60-61 Chevy 1 ton today, sorry no pics. This truck caught my eye as how it set up, I thought it was a 4x4. Got into the weeds looking at it it has a leaf spring front and rear, large 5 bolt 17' bud wheels on front and back. The front spring mounts look factory, has a big stack of rear springs, plus massive overloads. Any Ideas?

10-31-2012, 01:01 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? That sounds more like a C40. Did the front fenders have the 'flared' openings? __________________ 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

11-01-2012, 10:40 PM	#3
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? Brought it home today, no fender flares, I wish. The cab and fenders have been replaced with a 1/2 ton flat floorboard cab. Took pictures, I am in a middle of a move, can't find my camera cable, Will post pics when find cable. Truck sets up like a Bulldog. I am thinking a HD 1 ton 4x4 build. Does a C 40 use regular fenders or are they in the style of a C 60? Tim Last edited by nbrfd007; 11-01-2012 at 10:41 PM. Reason: s

11-02-2012, 12:33 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? The one C40 I have seen had the fenders similar to a C60. __________________ 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

11-06-2012, 12:03 AM	#5
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? Here some picture of the 1 ton. Attached Images

11-06-2012, 12:05 AM	#6
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? Few more pics. Attached Images

11-06-2012, 12:16 AM	#7
ACK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 540	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? Looks kinda like the C30s on this site http://www.trucksplanet.com/catalog/model.php?id=1202 __________________ My truck ain't dead, it just smells funny.

11-06-2012, 12:58 AM	#8
Twiztid_66c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Dalles Oregon Posts: 191	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? Looks like it has the rare trim or parts of it to bad don't have it all and bed trim also but nice truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C-10 long wide- currently with 2 3/4 sectioned crossmember, 3 inch cupped a arms with 2700 bags, 67 master cylinder, in the middle of a v8 swap, soon custom rear wishbone set up and bags 1942 chevy/divco ambulance 1937 chevy truck

11-06-2012, 01:08 AM	#9
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? Hmmm that's interesting. I wonder if it is original, or if someone built it that way? __________________ 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

11-06-2012, 02:36 PM	#10
jdl71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eldon, MO Posts: 1,753	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? Has the frame been bobbed or is the rear axle just sitting farther back than normal? 2nd to last pic makes it look really short for some reason. Nice find.

11-06-2012, 03:07 PM	#11
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? what is the vin nbr. that will help to identify it ron

11-10-2012, 02:08 PM	#12
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? The frame has been bobbed at the back. The cab has a flat floorboard and Apachce 10 embelms, not original cab. I notice in the truck brochure they showed the bus as a c40 with regular front sheetmetal.

11-10-2012, 07:41 PM	#13
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? Looks like it may have been a 4x4 and someone turned it into a two wheeler. Front wheel bolt pattern looks wrong, should be an eight lug, looks like 5 or6. Maybe I'm wrong.

11-10-2012, 09:28 PM	#14
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? Could it be a Cousin to this short-lived GMC 3000? http://www.6066gmcguy.org/GMC3000.htm __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

11-10-2012, 09:54 PM	#15
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? put up the ser #. I believe that there was anothr model in there was was discontinued in 62. it was a little larger than a 1 ton similiar to what Henry is talking about ron



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11-11-2012, 04:36 PM	#17
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? We had a 46 and 52 Chevy trucks on the farm years ago, large stake trucks. Both trucks used the 10/5 bolt combo, same wheels on both ends. The idea was you are carrying more weight in the rear. A friend just sold a 57 stake truck with the same wheel combo. The large truck through the 60s did the same thing. I think they started with the 50 series trucks.

02-23-2013, 03:41 PM	#18
sir_talk_alot Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mayflower,AR Posts: 802	Re: 60-61 Heavy Duty 1 Ton??? tim whats it going to take for me to get that truck from you? i have fallen in love with it. whats its powerplant and trans? __________________ -Mike- '94 GMT 400 ext z71 3" body, 3 in rough country, hd mirrors, 20" motometals on 35s

02-23-2013, 04:27 PM	#19
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