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**special-K** · 05-05-2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

He didn't say short bed, short body. (127" WB) His spid is posted above and i think it is the truck in his avatar.

I believe what he meant by short bed is it has the factory flatbed that would normally come on the shorter (133") cab`n`chassis C/30s since it`s dual wheel.

Maybe not weird,but I had a`70 Custom Camper/30 with Custom equipment,402/TH400.The transmissions for 1t trucks came with no park back then.It had all the options you`d want in any CST but was the 157" truck.It was Medium Gold Poly to match the Winnebago W-stripe with a Parchment interior.Winne changed the cloth in the seat to a gold.I had the west coast mirrors chromed and installed chrome Budd wheels.That thing was nice and very uncommon for a 1t.

**slomotion** · 05-05-2010, 08:19 AM

Capev86, I'll meet you in the Saco, Biddeford area, (halfway between us) and show you the truck, the original bill of sale, and the spid. I'll even buy lunch

! This isn't a "built" truck, it's a factory short body flatbed (127" WB) with the dual rear wheels. I contacted the GM restoration office in Mich. and they said there were 1103 short wheel base single rear wheel C20 flatbeds ordered in '68. They also said GM didn't keep track (records) of anything that was less then 1% of a given production run. Based on those numbers, mine is one of eleven or less.

Too Much Stuff, sorry about the hijack!

Jobe72 · 05-05-2010, 11:49 AM

Awesome truck!

**DANTIP** · 05-05-2010, 12:21 PM

"Already Gone" Pink truck is pretty rare!

Also "ORIGINAL" SWB/Fleetside wood beds are unusual.

Nice Topic!

Ackattack · 05-05-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Well I think this truck was ordered weird and I'm sure it was a factory order as I couldn't see a dealer ordering a truck this way for stock inventory.

Its a Cheyenne, two tone, A/C and I even see a factory tach. with a granny 4 speed. Its for sale locally on Kijiji right now.

I would really question if that is a original factory tach. The other gauge needles are faded WAY more than the tach. I think someone added it later.

Lemield · 05-05-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I had front posi in a`71 Blazer.My`72 K/20 Highlander is the only one I`ve seen and it was a Custom Camper,too.I had a`69 K/10 Custom Camper which is the only one I`ve ever seen.That was back in`81 or`82.It had the wide wheels from factory and other nice options such as`69-only maroon w/red interior,silver pinstripe,wood bed,manual throttle,CST bucket seat,and a Ramsey winch.

How about the rear-mounted auxilary gas tank in`70?

I got one of the factory aux tanks in my 70 C20.

Longhorn Man · 05-05-2010, 04:00 PM

DRW option was in fact availble on a 3/4 ton... even on a coil spring truck. Just not with a fleet or step box.

**slomotion** · 05-05-2010, 04:16 PM

Thank you Longhorn Man. I bagged the rear end to maintain deck height, but it came from the factory with the HD coils.

Longhorn Man · 05-05-2010, 07:14 PM

they are far and few between, but someone here showed me a SPID a while ago, then I saw one in a wrecking yard witht he SPID and all.

25872burb · 05-13-2010, 12:56 PM

I have a 1972 GMC half ton 4x4 suburban with the factory manual throttle in the dash. I was thinking it was there for running a winch and letting the truck warm up with a higher idle. It is an original california truck. It doesn't work, but It would be neat to make it work.

hounddogs! · 05-13-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by slomotion

Capev86, I'll meet you in the Saco, Biddeford area, (halfway between us) and show you the truck,
Too Much Stuff, sorry about the hijack!

If Saco is 1/2way to Portland Head, you can't be too far from a former residence of mine; Oak St in Kennebunk.

Sorry 'bout the other hijack!

leh72super1500 · 05-13-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 25872burb

I have a 1972 GMC half ton 4x4 suburban with the factory manual throttle in the dash. I was thinking it was there for running a winch and letting the truck warm up with a higher idle. It is an original california truck. It doesn't work, but It would be neat to make it work.

I agree I would like to make mine work as well. See my earlier post. I can see them being on a bigger truck to run a PTO or something. I think it would be a little dangerous to use it as a cruise control though. There seems to be very little information or parts to restore it to working order.

leh72super1500 · 05-13-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by txriverrat

The original idea behind the manual throttle was for use with a PTO for a dump bed, winch, etc. It is definitely strange to see it on a 1/2 ton; however, I have seen it before.

A friend with a 1951 International KB-5 had a factory manual throttle on his truck. He said it was there so a farmer could put the truck in low gear, bailing wire the steering wheel to hold straight, and throttle the truck to creep while he walked next to it throwing square hay bales on it and a trailer.

I can see that working on a manual transmission with a granny low. On an automatic like mine I don't see that working so well.
Thanks

1969 GMC · 05-13-2010, 09:36 PM

my '69 has the roof marker lights, not that rare, but they aren't too common either. definitely look badass.

i wonder if anyone on here has a factory 5.13/5.14 geared K20. i have seen one before.

**too much stuff** · 05-13-2010, 09:37 PM

Another oddball item i just ran across... a 16.5 x 9.75 6 lug wheel.

tcb-1 · 05-13-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Another oddball item i just ran across... a 16.5 x 9.75 6 lug wheel.

talk about a "flotation" option!

brian26 · 05-13-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Another oddball item i just ran across... a 16.5 x 9.75 6 lug wheel.

We got ours from a trailer place in the early '70s. They looked stock.

KrazyRay · 07-01-2010, 09:46 PM

I just dragged in another truck today and noticed option Z 52 full foam seat. Has anybody seen that option? Its on a 71 1/2 ton long bed that I'll be parting out soon.

70c10-08 · 07-01-2010, 10:45 PM

ive got full foam in my bench seat im not sure i think they might be more desired than the one with springs but i also think they are common as well someone will chime in and tell us if im correct or not

67-72trucks · 07-01-2010, 11:26 PM

over drive is awesome

Mt Man Chad · 07-02-2010, 12:36 AM

My 3 three on the tree with over drive handle is chrome.
I also have a original lighter with a ring style light around, I'll post some pic's.

What else is out there?

skoffice · 07-02-2010, 02:11 AM

My buddy has a 70 that has the proportioning valve mounted on the frame rail with a bracket that uses factory frame rivets. Anyone see this before? Also his cab has a hole in the inside corner above and behind your head, like there was once a map light or something.. and it is factory-style with rolled edges.

LONGHAIR · 07-02-2010, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by slomotion

They also said GM didn't keep track (records) of anything that was less then 1% of a given production run.

How would they know what percentage it was with-out keeping records? It's not like all of the year's production is ordered at one time.

cam.man67 · 07-02-2010, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I think the OD was only available on the 3 speed manual until 69 and i believe it could only be had on the smaller engines.

And so how did the OD work? It wasn't another gear inside the transmission case, was it? I'd like to keep my three-speed, but the overdrive would be a really nice thing to have, so any info I can get on this would be appreciated.

*sharpie1972* · 07-02-2010, 09:27 AM

Hey Eric, what about the elusive 296 Big Block option (SPID typo). We need pics! Sharpie

05-05-2010, 08:19 AM	#27
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: Weird factory options?????? Capev86, I'll meet you in the Saco, Biddeford area, (halfway between us) and show you the truck, the original bill of sale, and the spid. I'll even buy lunch ! This isn't a "built" truck, it's a factory short body flatbed (127" WB) with the dual rear wheels. I contacted the GM restoration office in Mich. and they said there were 1103 short wheel base single rear wheel C20 flatbeds ordered in '68. They also said GM didn't keep track (records) of anything that was less then 1% of a given production run. Based on those numbers, mine is one of eleven or less. Too Much Stuff, sorry about the hijack! Attached Images __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve." Last edited by slomotion; 05-05-2010 at 11:21 AM.

05-05-2010, 11:49 AM	#28
Jobe72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 299	Re: Weird factory options?????? Awesome truck! __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra LWB (Aquafresh) 1962 Cadillac Convertible 1962 Cadillac Sedan project

05-05-2010, 12:21 PM	#29
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,880	Re: Weird factory options?????? "Already Gone" Pink truck is pretty rare! Also "ORIGINAL" SWB/Fleetside wood beds are unusual. Nice Topic!

05-05-2010, 04:00 PM	#32
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Weird factory options?????? DRW option was in fact availble on a 3/4 ton... even on a coil spring truck. Just not with a fleet or step box.

05-05-2010, 04:16 PM	#33
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: Weird factory options?????? Thank you Longhorn Man. I bagged the rear end to maintain deck height, but it came from the factory with the HD coils. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

05-05-2010, 07:14 PM	#34
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Weird factory options?????? they are far and few between, but someone here showed me a SPID a while ago, then I saw one in a wrecking yard witht he SPID and all.

05-13-2010, 12:56 PM	#35
25872burb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: martinez,california Posts: 22	Re: Weird factory options?????? I have a 1972 GMC half ton 4x4 suburban with the factory manual throttle in the dash. I was thinking it was there for running a winch and letting the truck warm up with a higher idle. It is an original california truck. It doesn't work, but It would be neat to make it work.

05-13-2010, 09:36 PM	#39
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: Weird factory options?????? my '69 has the roof marker lights, not that rare, but they aren't too common either. definitely look badass. i wonder if anyone on here has a factory 5.13/5.14 geared K20. i have seen one before. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

05-13-2010, 09:37 PM	#40
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,710	Re: Weird factory options?????? Another oddball item i just ran across... a 16.5 x 9.75 6 lug wheel. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

07-01-2010, 09:46 PM	#43
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: Weird factory options?????? I just dragged in another truck today and noticed option Z 52 full foam seat. Has anybody seen that option? Its on a 71 1/2 ton long bed that I'll be parting out soon.

07-01-2010, 10:45 PM	#44
70c10-08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairmont, Nebraska Posts: 546	Re: Weird factory options?????? ive got full foam in my bench seat im not sure i think they might be more desired than the one with springs but i also think they are common as well someone will chime in and tell us if im correct or not

07-01-2010, 11:26 PM	#45
67-72trucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 530	Re: Weird factory options?????? over drive is awesome

07-02-2010, 12:36 AM	#46
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Weird factory options?????? My 3 three on the tree with over drive handle is chrome. I also have a original lighter with a ring style light around, I'll post some pic's. What else is out there? __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 07-02-2010 at 12:46 AM.

07-02-2010, 02:11 AM	#47
skoffice Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 375	Re: Weird factory options?????? My buddy has a 70 that has the proportioning valve mounted on the frame rail with a bracket that uses factory frame rivets. Anyone see this before? Also his cab has a hole in the inside corner above and behind your head, like there was once a map light or something.. and it is factory-style with rolled edges. __________________ 1964 C10 Shortened Shortbed Cammed LQ9 P&P 1967 C10 Trophy Truck BB 438 (soon to be worked on again)

07-02-2010, 09:27 AM	#50
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	Re: Weird factory options?????? Hey Eric, what about the elusive 296 Big Block option (SPID typo). We need pics! Sharpie



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