trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jeremy martin · 01-04-2008, 09:20 PM

I am really considering buying a 68 3/4 ton 2wd with a utility bed for work. I do construction and have always thought that it would be cool to have one of these trucks with a utility bed on it to work from. Anybody out there have pics of any 67-72 with a utility bed. I just would like to see what others have done with thiers. Thanks

Olden Days · 01-05-2008, 07:29 AM

Heres mine

**uncle** · 01-05-2008, 08:15 AM

I was in Sacramento in March and there was a plumbing company(I think) that still had quite a few of those in use. I believe it was on Power something drive. You might check with them also.PM sent.

**special-K** · 01-05-2008, 12:13 PM

I really like that gold one.This is all I have on file...

11' low-profile:

8' standard:

jeremy martin · 01-05-2008, 12:54 PM

Those are all pretty nice trucks. The jury is still out to whether I am going to get the one I am interested in as I am still waiting for some more pics before I drive up and take a look at it. Please keep the pics coming.

retodd7711 · 01-05-2008, 01:50 PM

here's one I looked at today. Don't know if I'm gonna buy it or not...

MercPowered · 01-05-2008, 04:26 PM

I wish I'd had the money for this...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=110202877244

68shortstep · 01-06-2008, 06:57 AM

Here's another option from my photo files (not my truck).

Stepside with utility boxes instead of fenders:

MercPowered · 01-06-2008, 07:21 AM

That was a very creative option.

72BlckButy · 01-06-2008, 08:42 AM

GREASEMONKEY72 · 01-06-2008, 09:11 AM

ditch the cap and ill take it

68shortstep · 01-06-2008, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

ditch the cap and ill take it

Photos came from a truck listing that was sold on eBay a couple years ago, I think. I liked it too, so I saved the pix.

I agree. Lose the cap.

The original bed wood inside the bed was near-virgin, from having had that topper over it all of its' lifetime.

bad_turbo · 01-06-2008, 02:18 PM

I have a '71 with a utility bed, just no pics of it. Pretty ugly anyways, but here is a link to one for sale in socal. Been for sale for a while:

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/car/525697939.html

MercPowered · 01-06-2008, 03:05 PM

"here is a link to one for sale in so cal."

That was the one I was looking for before I sunk all my funds in a 93 C3500 6.5 TD

"Been for sale for a while:"

There must be a real glut of decent trucks in CA.

Americanrider · 01-06-2008, 07:38 PM

This truck sold here on the board a few months back.

**El Jay** · 01-06-2008, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremy martin

I am really considering buying a 68 3/4 ton 2wd with a utility bed for work. I do construction and have always thought that it would be cool to have one of these trucks with a utility bed on it to work from. Anybody out there have pics of any 67-72 with a utility bed. I just would like to see what others have done with thiers. Thanks

Jeremy,
I don't want to rain on your parade, but if you run up & down Hwy 80 w/ a utility bed, you'll probably have to got thru the Antelope scales, & any other scales you pass. That'll make you eliegible to be pulled over for an inspection.
The only reason I know this is the mechanic where I work unkowingly "blew" the Cordelia scales while driving the co. service truck; & a CHP dude down the road nailed him for not pulling in.
I don't know what the citation cost him. But whatever the fine was, he'd have been money ahead just staying @ home that day.

That's just my .02. I don't want to see anybody catch unwanted grief.

Or, you may just want to check w/ the CHP 1st.

**special-K** · 01-07-2008, 04:46 AM

As long as you`re under 10,000 GVW you should be fine...single wheel.Technically all dual wheel pickups should pass through the scales.
I`m a big fan of utility beds.I ordered low-profile ones when I could afford them.The medium olive 4wd was converted from an enclosed walk-in body and is a standard height utility bed.All mine were Reading.

Olden Days · 01-07-2008, 08:34 AM

Was it possible your friend had a truck bigger than a one ton or was hauling or doing something on the questionable side?. I never stop for scales and have never been hassled. I just can't see it happening.

'71c204x4454 · 01-08-2008, 07:56 AM

Here is one that I like that is in my home town and it happens to be for sale. http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/529235077.html

**special-K** · 01-08-2008, 08:03 AM

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**El Jay** · 01-08-2008, 06:38 PM

That old service truck has since been replaced; but I'm pretty sure, if memory serves, that it was not a dually.
I do know that the kid got stopped for "blowing" the scales though.
I just threw that previous anecdote out there because I'd hate to see anybody, much less a board member, get racked for a similar problem.

Phone calls are free, tickets cost money.

72ChevyAZ · 01-08-2008, 09:39 PM

Found this on Craigslist today....

http://http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/528893134.html

bad_turbo · 01-09-2008, 12:19 PM

heres my '71 beater:

**Palf70Step** · 01-09-2008, 03:16 PM

Here is what Krue's looked like when he bought it.

richards72chevy · 06-18-2011, 04:26 PM

My 66

01-04-2008, 09:20 PM	#1
jeremy martin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 60	trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) I am really considering buying a 68 3/4 ton 2wd with a utility bed for work. I do construction and have always thought that it would be cool to have one of these trucks with a utility bed on it to work from. Anybody out there have pics of any 67-72 with a utility bed. I just would like to see what others have done with thiers. Thanks __________________ 70 lwb 2wd 64 bug 00 silverado 4x4 00 Impala "SECOND PLACE IS JUST THE FIRST LOSER"

01-05-2008, 07:29 AM	#2
Olden Days Living In The Past Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 709	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) Heres mine Attached Images

01-05-2008, 08:15 AM	#3
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,283	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) I was in Sacramento in March and there was a plumbing company(I think) that still had quite a few of those in use. I believe it was on Power something drive. You might check with them also.PM sent.

01-05-2008, 12:13 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) I really like that gold one.This is all I have on file... 11' low-profile: 8' standard: __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-07-2008 at 04:52 AM.

01-05-2008, 12:54 PM	#5
jeremy martin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 60	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) Those are all pretty nice trucks. The jury is still out to whether I am going to get the one I am interested in as I am still waiting for some more pics before I drive up and take a look at it. Please keep the pics coming. __________________ 70 lwb 2wd 64 bug 00 silverado 4x4 00 Impala "SECOND PLACE IS JUST THE FIRST LOSER"

01-05-2008, 01:50 PM	#6
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) here's one I looked at today. Don't know if I'm gonna buy it or not... Attached Images __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

01-05-2008, 04:26 PM	#7
MercPowered Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St.Louis Mo Posts: 10	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) I wish I'd had the money for this... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=110202877244

01-06-2008, 06:57 AM	#8
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) Here's another option from my photo files (not my truck). Stepside with utility boxes instead of fenders: Attached Images

01-06-2008, 07:21 AM	#9
MercPowered Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St.Louis Mo Posts: 10	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) That was a very creative option.

01-06-2008, 08:42 AM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-06-2008, 09:11 AM	#11
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) ditch the cap and ill take it __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

01-06-2008, 02:18 PM	#13
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) I have a '71 with a utility bed, just no pics of it. Pretty ugly anyways, but here is a link to one for sale in socal. Been for sale for a while: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/car/525697939.html __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

01-06-2008, 03:05 PM	#14
MercPowered Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St.Louis Mo Posts: 10	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) "here is a link to one for sale in so cal." That was the one I was looking for before I sunk all my funds in a 93 C3500 6.5 TD "Been for sale for a while:" There must be a real glut of decent trucks in CA.

01-06-2008, 07:38 PM	#15
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) This truck sold here on the board a few months back. Attached Images

01-07-2008, 04:46 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) As long as you`re under 10,000 GVW you should be fine...single wheel.Technically all dual wheel pickups should pass through the scales. I`m a big fan of utility beds.I ordered low-profile ones when I could afford them.The medium olive 4wd was converted from an enclosed walk-in body and is a standard height utility bed.All mine were Reading. __________________ "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 ~



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01-07-2008, 08:34 AM	#18
Olden Days Living In The Past Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 709	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) Was it possible your friend had a truck bigger than a one ton or was hauling or doing something on the questionable side?. I never stop for scales and have never been hassled. I just can't see it happening.

01-08-2008, 07:56 AM	#19
'71c204x4454 '71k204x4454 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hood River Or. Posts: 137	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) Here is one that I like that is in my home town and it happens to be for sale. http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/529235077.html __________________ 1971 K20 4x4 1964 buick skylark convertible

01-08-2008, 08:03 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ "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 ~

01-08-2008, 06:38 PM	#21
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) That old service truck has since been replaced; but I'm pretty sure, if memory serves, that it was not a dually. I do know that the kid got stopped for "blowing" the scales though. I just threw that previous anecdote out there because I'd hate to see anybody, much less a board member, get racked for a similar problem. Phone calls are free, tickets cost money. Last edited by El Jay; 01-08-2008 at 06:39 PM. Reason: forgotten wording

01-08-2008, 09:39 PM	#22
72ChevyAZ LWB Club Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 114	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) Found this on Craigslist today.... http://http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/528893134.html __________________ 72 Chevy Custom LWB

01-09-2008, 12:19 PM	#23
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) heres my '71 beater: Attached Images __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

01-09-2008, 03:16 PM	#24
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,644	Re: trucks with utility beds (pics wanted) Here is what Krue's looked like when he bought it. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-18-2011, 04:26 PM	#25
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