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Old 02-22-2015, 01:57 AM   #111
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Re: '72 C3500 GMC flatbed project

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Originally Posted by rs74 View Post
Thanks. Still kicking around the idea. Sounds like it would be easier to find a K20 chassis and then stick the one ton axles underneath. The only thing I am not sure on these year trucks (67-72) are how much heavier the 30 series is over the 20 series. I have come across an 85 k30 chassis that I could get the axles off of but would have to find a hydroboost set up. It's coming down whether I want to sell my 86 K30 to fund the project.
Just ran across this post in 7dee2's project thread the other day:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75&postcount=9

There is a surprising difference in the strength of the frames, even though they are visually very similar. More food for thought. Depends on what you're going to use the truck for. This truck was built to WORK
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