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factorystock · 03-19-2022, 09:59 AM

IMO, one of the most interesting models in GMC history was on the lighter - medium end. The 3000 series ( '60-'62 GMC or Chevy C 40) was heavier than a 1 ton but lighter than a 1 1/2 ton, making it a 1 1/4 ton. They had the same 5-10 lug system used in 1 1/2 tons. It disappeared between '63-'67. It reappeared between '68-72 as HD 3500 or HD C 30. In '73, disappeared again for good. GM gave up on this weight class, today it is dominated by Ford and Dodge. Hard to beat the curves of the 60's.

03-19-2022, 09:59 AM	#19
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,356	Re: GMC history IMO, one of the most interesting models in GMC history was on the lighter - medium end. The 3000 series ( '60-'62 GMC or Chevy C 40) was heavier than a 1 ton but lighter than a 1 1/2 ton, making it a 1 1/4 ton. They had the same 5-10 lug system used in 1 1/2 tons. It disappeared between '63-'67. It reappeared between '68-72 as HD 3500 or HD C 30. In '73, disappeared again for good. GM gave up on this weight class, today it is dominated by Ford and Dodge. Hard to beat the curves of the 60's. Attached Images Last edited by factorystock; 03-19-2022 at 10:07 AM.