Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

veinbar · 05-27-2008, 11:08 AM

Not certain of the year, but I know they were only offered for a limited time. I haven't had time to investigate the truck, but I plan on locating the owner this week. I'll ask him if it's alright to snap a few pictures, and get pertinent info to share with you guys. It's definitely rough, but workable. How rare is a SWB Chevrolet Bonanza Big 10? Upon inspection, I want to make this guy an offer. It looks like it will stay where it sits unless someone buys it.

**N2TRUX** · 05-27-2008, 04:16 PM

Pretty rare considering they didn't make a SWB Big 10. I'll let the experts here confirm that, but as far as I know GM didn't build it.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-27-2008, 05:55 PM

im going to agree with Ken on that one ive never heard or seen a SWB big ten but ive been wrong before .. in addition to pics of the pickup id like to see pics of the van in the avitar .. years back i used to have one and i could tell ya stories about that thing but we would have to move the thread to shop talk lol

dswancutt · 05-27-2008, 07:09 PM

Big-10 was available on the short bed in both fleet and step sides according to the brouchure.

Square84 · 05-27-2008, 07:52 PM

back in 1984 my mom had a avacado green 76-77 swb big ten with a white camper on it.

f.monroe · 05-27-2008, 07:56 PM

Her you go . Frank

veinbar · 05-27-2008, 08:01 PM

No, I'm certain they offer a SWB Big 10. I've been lucky enough to see 3 in Austin, TX. Two of them are on the road as daily drivers. Besides, I'm not sure if a BIG 10 clone would be very valuble. Eh, who knows? I've seen stranger things. I've just never seen a SWB Bonanza Big 10. I'll get some pictures if I can.

veinbar · 05-27-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

in addition to pics of the pickup id like to see pics of the van in the avitar .. years back i used to have one and i could tell ya stories about that thing but we would have to move the thread to shop talk lol

Yes, my van is a '76 SWB. It's the best vehicle I have ever owned. A million and one uses, everyone gets a kick out of it, and it does great on gas.

**N2TRUX** · 05-28-2008, 02:00 AM

Sorry, my bad. I was thinking of Heavy Half not Big 10....

ElGracho · 05-28-2008, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Sorry, my bad. I was thinking of Heavy Half not Big 10....

The Heavy Half was also available in SWB. Only difference between Big 10 and Heavy Half is Chevrolet vs GMC .

The 1979 GMC Pickups Brochure has a picture of a short fenderside Heavy Half.

http://brochures.slosh.com/1979/gmcpickups4.jpg
http://brochures.slosh.com/1979/gmcpickups5.jpg

**N2TRUX** · 05-28-2008, 06:58 AM

Never mind....

mccollum23 · 01-02-2013, 05:06 PM

Are all the Bonanzas big tens? Or would it say big ten on the bed if it was?

**special-K** · 01-02-2013, 05:16 PM

They made big 10 shortbeds,they were the smaller Big 10s

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Originally Posted by mccollum23

Are all the Bonanzas big tens? Or would it say big ten on the bed if it was?

All Big Tens had a sticker on the rear of the bedside. Bonanza was a trim level,just like Custom Deluxe,etc. and separate from the Big Ten option.

GM-power · 01-02-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mccollum23

Are all the Bonanzas big tens? Or would it say big ten on the bed if it was?

The F44 heavy duty chassis was a factory order option; so you could it it on any trim level.
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mccollum23 · 01-03-2013, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by GM-power

The F44 heavy duty chassis was a factory order option; so you could it it on any trim level.
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I have a 79 C10 how can I tell if it is a big 10?

**special-K** · 01-03-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mccollum23

I have a 79 C10 how can I tell if it is a big 10?

If it has the F44 option it's a Big 10

darush01 · 01-04-2013, 01:13 AM

I want one, i love swb and id love to have the weight capacity of a big 10, and special k you are all over this site lol, i thought i was the only one who liked all years of these trucks
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cherokeelighthorse · 03-04-2013, 12:01 AM

hay just so u know i use to own a big 10 swb from what i undrstand only chevy did theres in a swb

GM-power · 03-04-2013, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cherokeelighthorse

hay just so u know i use to own a big 10 swb from what i undrstand only chevy did theres in a swb

GMC made swb heavy halfs.
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**78 Big10 454** · 03-04-2013, 03:12 AM

My 78 Big 10 is a SWB. I'm the original owner.

SamsAutoParts73-87 · 03-04-2013, 07:13 PM

If the RPO sticker is missing, check the vin on a 73-80 if it is a F44 truck, it should have a "4" in the 4th place, .

zook · 03-04-2013, 09:45 PM

here is another

05-27-2008, 11:08 AM	#1
veinbar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 292	Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 Not certain of the year, but I know they were only offered for a limited time. I haven't had time to investigate the truck, but I plan on locating the owner this week. I'll ask him if it's alright to snap a few pictures, and get pertinent info to share with you guys. It's definitely rough, but workable. How rare is a SWB Chevrolet Bonanza Big 10? Upon inspection, I want to make this guy an offer. It looks like it will stay where it sits unless someone buys it.

05-27-2008, 04:16 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 Pretty rare considering they didn't make a SWB Big 10. I'll let the experts here confirm that, but as far as I know GM didn't build it. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-27-2008, 05:55 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 im going to agree with Ken on that one ive never heard or seen a SWB big ten but ive been wrong before .. in addition to pics of the pickup id like to see pics of the van in the avitar .. years back i used to have one and i could tell ya stories about that thing but we would have to move the thread to shop talk lol __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-27-2008, 07:09 PM	#4
dswancutt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Franklin, NE Posts: 387	Re: Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 Big-10 was available on the short bed in both fleet and step sides according to the brouchure.

05-27-2008, 07:52 PM	#5
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 back in 1984 my mom had a avacado green 76-77 swb big ten with a white camper on it. __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

05-27-2008, 07:56 PM	#6
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 Her you go . Frank Attached Images __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !

05-27-2008, 08:01 PM	#7
veinbar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 292	Re: Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 No, I'm certain they offer a SWB Big 10. I've been lucky enough to see 3 in Austin, TX. Two of them are on the road as daily drivers. Besides, I'm not sure if a BIG 10 clone would be very valuble. Eh, who knows? I've seen stranger things. I've just never seen a SWB Bonanza Big 10. I'll get some pictures if I can.

05-28-2008, 02:00 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 Sorry, my bad. I was thinking of Heavy Half not Big 10.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-28-2008, 06:58 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 Never mind.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-02-2013, 05:06 PM	#12
mccollum23 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Van Buren Posts: 4	Re: Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 Are all the Bonanzas big tens? Or would it say big ten on the bed if it was?

01-04-2013, 01:13 AM	#17
darush01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 398	Re: Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 I want one, i love swb and id love to have the weight capacity of a big 10, and special k you are all over this site lol, i thought i was the only one who liked all years of these trucks Posted via Mobile Device

03-04-2013, 12:01 AM	#18
cherokeelighthorse Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: newboston Posts: 10	Re: Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 hay just so u know i use to own a big 10 swb from what i undrstand only chevy did theres in a swb

03-04-2013, 03:12 AM	#20
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 My 78 Big 10 is a SWB. I'm the original owner. __________________ 1978 Chevy SWB C-10 2WD 454/400

03-04-2013, 07:13 PM	#21
SamsAutoParts73-87 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Rome PA Posts: 340	Re: Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 If the RPO sticker is missing, check the vin on a 73-80 if it is a F44 truck, it should have a "4" in the 4th place, .

03-04-2013, 09:45 PM	#22
zook Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: overland park, ks Posts: 167	Re: Found: SWB Bonanza Big 10 here is another Attached Images



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