1969 Chevrolet C40

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https://gmauthority.com/blog/2020/09/unique-1969-chevrolet-c40-offered-for-sale-by-barrett-jackson/

[Smoke Wagon]

They say “C40” but they also say “off-roader”. Can’t have both. 

[Plowboy]

To me, it doesn't look right as a SRW. With it being a "C/40", it should be a dually with dually style wheels and more narrow aggressive tires. Add stepside fenders to the bed and eliminate the fender flares. Also don't like the rear bumper.   

[Oldcarfan27]

On 12/2/2022 at 8:23 PM, Smoke Wagon said:

They say “C40” but they also say “off-roader”. Can’t have both. 

He's right. Should say K40 if it's 4x4. But then it wouldn't sound as cool.

[Plowboy]

Has anyone ever seen a '72 Chevy K/10 or K/20 badge? I never have. Same for the '73-'87s. I remember the C and K being on the 1500, 2500 and 3500. But, not before that.

[Smoke Wagon]

40 minutes ago, Plowboy said:

 

Has anyone ever seen a '72 Chevy K/10 or K/20 badge? I never have. Same for the '73-'87s. I remember the C and K being on the 1500, 2500 and 3500. But, not before that.

 

Fair point on the badging, but the nomenclature was there nonetheless. They called the Blazer “K5” for a reason. 

[Plowboy]

15 minutes ago, Smoke Wagon said:

Fair point on the badging, but the nomenclature was there nonetheless. They called the Blazer “K5” for a reason. 

The 2WD Blazers were also badged K/5. 

 

[Can-Con]

I think since it's a custom build, not a restoration of an original truck, whatever badging and what they want to call it is irrelevant.  🤨

[Smoke Wagon]

1 hour ago, Plowboy said:

The 2WD Blazers were also badged K/5

You have yourself a good rest of your day.

[Smoke Wagon]

7 hours ago, Can-Con said:

I think since it's a custom build, not a restoration of an original truck, whatever badging and what they want to call it is irrelevant.  🤨

Fair enough. 

[Aaronw]

On 12/4/2022 at 10:49 AM, Plowboy said:

Has anyone ever seen a '72 Chevy K/10 or K/20 badge? I never have. Same for the '73-'87s. I remember the C and K being on the 1500, 2500 and 3500. But, not before that.

 

Same with Ford, diesels were supposed to be 000 series instead of 00 series, but I've never actually seen a Ford badged like that. I think some of this is just on paper / vin vs badging.

Edited December 7, 2022 by Aaronw

[Oldcarfan27]

On 12/4/2022 at 11:49 AM, Plowboy said:

The 2WD Blazers were also badged K/5. 

 

Did they even build 2 wheel drive Blazers originally? I thought they were all 4x4.

[Can-Con]

48 minutes ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

Did they even build 2 wheel drive Blazers originally? I thought they were all 4x4.

Just the first year ['69]. '70 and later you could get them either way but they seem to be quite rare.

I've only ever seen one 2 wheels drive '70-'72 in person.