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Eagle Kammback · 01-22-2018, 03:15 PM

Anybody know of any odd options that were available on these trucks? I've seen pictures of ones that came with A-Pillar spotlights, and a guy I work with told me that tow hooks were an option. What was available for these that would be considered odd?

**dennislbrooks** · 01-22-2018, 04:36 PM

3 speed manual with overdrive, power takeoff on rear of transfer case on at least a 67, probaly 67-70.

demian5 · 01-22-2018, 05:38 PM

ejection seat

**Boog** · 01-22-2018, 06:06 PM

That one’s the shiz.

Alex V. · 01-22-2018, 06:27 PM

Saw "high energy delete" on a '73 Cheyenne Super K10 I had. Originally a red/white 2-tone with air, HD shocks, cab lights, and 454/TH350.

truckster · 01-22-2018, 06:28 PM

Factory Corvette engine - rare but very desirable.

**Canuckvetter** · 01-22-2018, 07:11 PM

RPO V60 foot operated tire pump.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-22-2018, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Factory Corvette engine - rare but very desirable.

I see those on CL all the time. Everybody seems to have one.

fotyfobravo · 01-22-2018, 08:04 PM

My 70 GMC with 350 came with valve cover decals....Invader 350

They deteriorated but I actually found repos a few years ago.

What is that? Invader 350 ??

**Steeveedee** · 01-22-2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fotyfobravo

My 70 GMC with 350 came with valve cover decals....Invader 350

They deteriorated but I actually found repos a few years ago.

What is that? Invader 350 ??

That's a real thing. It's what they called the engine on the GMC side, IIRC.

fotyfobravo · 01-22-2018, 09:12 PM

Thanks Steeveedee ....

**Steeveedee** · 01-22-2018, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Factory Corvette engine - rare but very desirable.

I worked on and off for a couple of Chevy dealers from '70 until '72. I tried to get a Nova with an LT-1, but they wouldn't go for it. It could have been done, the boss knew what to put on the order. Think just how rare that would have been.

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-22-2018, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I worked on and off for a couple of Chevy dealers from '70 until '72. I tried to get a Nova with an LT-1, but they wouldn't go for it. It could have been done, the boss knew what to put on the order. Think just how rare that would have been.

I have often wondered how tough it would be to get one of the special order cars back then. I see these cars on Barrett Jackson and such. So somebody did it. For example, station wagons with a big block and a four speed, or some other unusual combinations.

truckster · 01-22-2018, 10:18 PM

Just in case any of the newer board members didn't get it- the Corvette comment was a joke. As Fleetside Paul said, there have been a lot of guys who claimed to have one, but not one has ever been documented. It's kind of a running joke around here.

**Boog** · 01-22-2018, 10:35 PM

Legend has it.

**Steeveedee** · 01-22-2018, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I have often wondered how tough it would be to get one of the special order cars back then. I see these cars on Barrett Jackson and such. So somebody did it. For example, station wagons with a big block and a four speed, or some other unusual combinations.

Yup, it's on the order sheet, so it's possible. You want rare? One could order a Cadillac Calais coupe with a 4 speed. If any were actually purchased, I wonder how many are left?

srt · 01-22-2018, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagle Kammback

Anybody know of ... options that were available on these trucks? ...

Here is a pdf <-click of the order criteria for all the light trucks (of 1970).
Needless to say dealers or specialty truck outfitters (L.E., Military, etc.) could have added equipment.
Go by the pdf and you'll see some interesting stuff (but no corvette engines

).

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-23-2018, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Just in case any of the newer board members didn't get it- the Corvette comment was a joke. As Fleetside Paul said, there have been a lot of guys who claimed to have one, but not one has ever been documented. It's kind of a running joke around here.

I've got one I could sell you.

And it's got chrome valve covers on it..That makes it go faster.

Trackbar · 01-23-2018, 01:35 AM

So did the Corvette engines come with a 3/4 cam?

I joke... But my 70 C-10 came stock with "RED paint", 307, 3 on the tree, no radio, no PS, no cig lighter, no AC.... but had "BLUE interior".

**70cst** · 01-23-2018, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Eagle Kammback

Anybody know of any odd options that were available on these trucks? I've seen pictures of ones that came with A-Pillar spotlights, and a guy I work with told me that tow hooks were an option. What was available for these that would be considered odd?

I wouldn't say Weird options but - Factory GM 8 track, Cruise Control.

**special-K** · 01-23-2018, 07:49 AM

Let's not confuse factory options with GM accessories. The pillar mount spot lamp was an accessory. The tow hooks were a regular option. Not odd at all, butnot an option most got.

And example of an odd option in my mind would be like Slomotion's '68 C/20 cab & chassis with dual rear wheel option with coil rear suspension. Not odd, but adds to the uniqueness of the truck was the factory flatbed added to all that. There are rare options and there are odd options. I consider this odd to go through specially outfitting a 3/4t to have the dual wheels and a flatbed while not upgrading the rear suspension to leaf when you could just buy a 1t with heavier frame and suspension.

There aren't really any options I'd consider odd (that I can think of), more like odd combos. That is where my interests lay with these trucks.

**Steeveedee** · 01-23-2018, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I've got one I could sell you.

And it's got chrome valve covers on it..That makes it go faster.

We had a saying when I was younger, "If it don't go, chrome it!"

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Originally Posted by Trackbar

So did the Corvette engines come with a 3/4 cam?

I joke... But my 70 C-10 came stock with "RED paint", 307, 3 on the tree, no radio, no PS, no cig lighter, no AC.... but had "BLUE interior".

Yeah, what's going to open and close the valves for the other two cylinders?

Also, we had some weird combinations like a red truck with a blue interior near the end of the model year in '71. I asked the new car sales manager what that was about, and he said they were just working down the inventory, using what was on hand. It was just pushed to the dealer, it wasn't ordered by anyone.

harpo231 · 01-23-2018, 12:51 PM

Another know it all anal-ysis

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-23-2018, 01:54 PM

This truck always struck me as odd. I saw it at Pomona. It was claimed to be all original and it looked it.

It had the upper trim, but no lower trim. I've never seen that before.

palallin · 01-23-2018, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

This truck always struck me as odd. I saw it at Pomona. It was claimed to be all original and it looked it.

It had the upper trim, but no lower trim. I've never seen that before.

My '69 came that way.

01-22-2018, 03:15 PM	#1
Eagle Kammback Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 25	Weird options Anybody know of any odd options that were available on these trucks? I've seen pictures of ones that came with A-Pillar spotlights, and a guy I work with told me that tow hooks were an option. What was available for these that would be considered odd? __________________ 1972 GMC C25 350 Muncie 465 - Daily Driver 1979 AMC AMX 304 4 Speed -Mechanic Special 1983 AMC Eagle - The Eternal Project

01-22-2018, 04:36 PM	#2
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,801	Re: Weird options 3 speed manual with overdrive, power takeoff on rear of transfer case on at least a 67, probaly 67-70. __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T

01-22-2018, 05:38 PM	#3
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,178	Re: Weird options ejection seat Attached Images __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

01-22-2018, 06:06 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,567	Re: Weird options That one’s the shiz. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-22-2018, 06:27 PM	#5
Alex V. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Campbellsville, KY Posts: 888	Re: Weird options Saw "high energy delete" on a '73 Cheyenne Super K10 I had. Originally a red/white 2-tone with air, HD shocks, cab lights, and 454/TH350. __________________ Alex V. ------ 1967 C10 Suburban, 350/NP435, Green/Green, PS, PB, HD cooling, charging, shocks, and springs. 1985 GMC C3500 SRW, Sierra Classic, 454/TH400, white/blue.

01-22-2018, 06:28 PM	#6
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,998	Re: Weird options Factory Corvette engine - rare but very desirable. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

01-22-2018, 07:11 PM	#7
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,053	Re: Weird options RPO V60 foot operated tire pump. __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

01-22-2018, 08:04 PM	#9
fotyfobravo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Waleska, Ga Posts: 20	Re: Weird options My 70 GMC with 350 came with valve cover decals....Invader 350 They deteriorated but I actually found repos a few years ago. What is that? Invader 350 ??

01-22-2018, 09:12 PM	#11
fotyfobravo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Waleska, Ga Posts: 20	Re: Weird options Thanks Steeveedee ....

01-22-2018, 10:18 PM	#14
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,998	Re: Weird options Just in case any of the newer board members didn't get it- the Corvette comment was a joke. As Fleetside Paul said, there have been a lot of guys who claimed to have one, but not one has ever been documented. It's kind of a running joke around here. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

01-22-2018, 10:35 PM	#15
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,567	Re: Weird options Legend has it. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-23-2018, 01:35 AM	#19
Trackbar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Princeton Texas Posts: 40	Re: Weird options So did the Corvette engines come with a 3/4 cam? I joke... But my 70 C-10 came stock with "RED paint", 307, 3 on the tree, no radio, no PS, no cig lighter, no AC.... but had "BLUE interior".

01-23-2018, 07:49 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Weird options Let's not confuse factory options with GM accessories. The pillar mount spot lamp was an accessory. The tow hooks were a regular option. Not odd at all, butnot an option most got. And example of an odd option in my mind would be like Slomotion's '68 C/20 cab & chassis with dual rear wheel option with coil rear suspension. Not odd, but adds to the uniqueness of the truck was the factory flatbed added to all that. There are rare options and there are odd options. I consider this odd to go through specially outfitting a 3/4t to have the dual wheels and a flatbed while not upgrading the rear suspension to leaf when you could just buy a 1t with heavier frame and suspension. There aren't really any options I'd consider odd (that I can think of), more like odd combos. That is where my interests lay with these trucks. __________________ "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 ~

01-23-2018, 12:51 PM	#23
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: Weird options Another know it all anal-ysis __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone

01-23-2018, 01:54 PM	#24
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: Weird options This truck always struck me as odd. I saw it at Pomona. It was claimed to be all original and it looked it. It had the upper trim, but no lower trim. I've never seen that before. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.



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