This 1918 Chevrolet 490 Light Delivery chassis cowl was the first truck model Chevrolet built. The chassis cowl consists of the painted metal parts. The wooden cab and pickup-type body were purchased from an aftermarket manufacturer. It was rated for a payload capacity of 1,000lbs. and sold for $595 retail. (Photo: Tom Snively)

The other new truck from Chevrolet in 1918 was the one-ton Model T "Ton Truck". It had a payload capacity rating of 2,000lbs and sold for $1245 retail. Chevrolet built only the chassis cowl and the buyer purchased a body from a manufacturer. A 1920 model is shown at left. This body was called a Covered Flareboard In the center is a 1925 Ford TT one-ton stake and on the right is a 1955 Chevrolet 1 1/2 ton chassis cab with Farm Body. (Photo: Everett Nebergall)

The customer was expected to provide his own cab and body. Cabs and bodies in those days were constructed of wood. Often times the buyer would build his own body, usually without a cab, but most truck buyers purchased bodies and cabs from an outside independent body company.

The 490 was powered by a four cylinder overhead valve engine displacing 171 cubic

This 1921 Chevrolet 490 Roadster Pickup's cargo box is an aftermarket item. Its interesting to note that the Roadster without a box sold for only $625, the Light-Delivery without a cab or body sold for $560. The Roadster was considered by many buyers to be a better value because it was an ideal dual-purpose vehicle. (Photo: Don Bunn)

The 1927 Superior Model one-ton Utility Express was the first truck Chevrolet offered with a factory cab. The base truck sold for $495, the cab was $115. (Photo: Mike Larson)

Chevrolet's other new truck in 1918 was the Model T one-ton chassis cowl. It was a modified Model FA passenger car chassis, but it was beefed up a bit for commercial service. Its OHV four-cylinder engine displaced 224 cubic-inches and produced 21.7 net horsepower. It rode on a 125 inch wheelbase. Its list price was $1125. The one-ton featured a worm drive rear end, a half floating rear axle, 31x4 front balloon tires and 32x4 solid rubber rears, eight leaf front springs and 12 leaf rear springs and was rated for a maximum GVW of 2000 pounds.

The 490 Light Delivery and one-ton Model T remained in production through the 1922 model year. A 3/4 ton chassis cowl Model G was added in 1921 but it only lasted through 1922. The Light Delivery chassis and the one-ton trucks were renamed the Superior Series in 1922 (the same as Chevrolet Cars), this name lasted through the 1927 model year. The Series name was changed to Capitol for both trucks in 1927 which lasted through 1928 - the last year for the four cylinder era. It is interesting to note that for the one-ton model only a cab, stake body and panel body became available in 1927 only. Truck buyers could and did purchase and install aftermarket pickup bodies during this time. The cab returned for 1928 but the bodies didn't. No factory built pickups were built between 1918 and 1928, Chevrolet provided only the chassis and cowl

Chevrolet's engineers shook up the truck industry with the introduction of an OHV six-cylinder engine in 1929. The 194 cubic inch six developed 56 brake horsepower. Shown is a 1929 Chevrolet International Model Series LQ 1 1/2-ton chassis cab with running boards and rear fenders with an aftermarket pickup body. (Photo: Don Bunn)

Quality features of the new six included overhead valves, cast-iron pistons, an efficient cooling system and a non pressurized engine lubrication system.

The new six-cylinder powered half-ton chassis cowl was designated the International Light Delivery Chassis with Cowl. The 107-inch wheelbase Light Delivery was rated for a maximum payload of 1,000 pounds. It was equipped with rear fenders and a spare rim for only $400 list. The sixes higher speeds allowed deliverymen and salesmen to make more stops per day

Shown is the left side of the new 1929 Chevrolet six cylinder engine. Note its updraft carburetor. (Photo: Don Bunn)

The first year for a factory built Chevrolet half-ton pickup was 1931, shown. The Roadster pickup seen here has an aftermarket canopy cover installed. The open cab Series LT pickup sold for only $440 with spare rim included. (Photo: David Russell)

The Independence Series of 1931 Chevrolet trucks were historically important in that this was the first year for a factory-built Chevrolet pickup and the 1 1/2-ton Utility trucks were offered in two wheelbases-- 131- and 157-inches--with single or dual rear wheels. A new Commercial chassis with open cab and pickup box cost only $440. The Commercial rode on a 109-inch wheelbase (108 9/16) up from 107-inches in 1930. Maximum GVW continued at 4,000 pounds. Chevrolet offered four Commercial bodies in 1931--pickup, panel, sedan delivery and canopy. The cab was redesigned with a one-piece steel roof, at last the former structure of wood and fabric was history. The cab was wider and the seats were also wider and more comfortable; the doors were considerably larger for easier entry and a rubber floor mat was furnished.

Chevrolet engineers continued to improve the 1933 Series CB Master Commercial models by increasing piston displacement to 207 cubic-inches and thereby increasing horsepower to 56 at 2750 rpm and maximum torque to

Have you seen a prettier pickup than this 1932 Chevrolet Confederate Model Series BB closed cab? This pickup sold for only $440, the open cab pickup sold for $10 less. (Photo: Dale Larrivy)

Chevrolet reached a major milestone in 1933 when it produced its first millionth commercial model. This truck carried over pretty much unchanged from 1932. Note its attractive wire wheels and left front fender spare tire carrier. (Photo: David Russell)

The new 1934 Chevrolet Series DB Master Commercial truck line was completely revised. For the first time trucks featured a unique appearance, no longer did they share front end sheet metal with autos. The half-ton trucks' wheelbase was stretched to 112-inches. Its frame was entirely new, heavier and stronger than the passenger car frames of the past. Subsequently, its GVW rating increased to 4400 pounds from 4100 pounds. Horsepower increased to 60 at 3000 rpm from 56 at 2750 but maximum torque was unchanged. Body offerings remained at four--canopy, panel, pickup, and sedan delivery.

The 1936 Chevrolet Series FB Master Commercial models featured minor styling and engineering improvements but the basic truck carried over from 1935 pretty much as was. Even though the engine's cubic inch displacement was unchanged maximum horsepower increased by 3 1/2 to 72 at 3200 rpm. and torque was up by five to 155 at 900 to 1500 rpm. Full-length engine water jackets around the cylinders

The wheelbase of this 1934 Series dB Master Commercial closed cab pickup was 112-inches. The standard closed cab half-ton pickup sold for only $465, a spare wheel was included.

This 1936 Chevrolet Series FB Master Commercial half-ton pickup was driven to an old tractor show pulling the heavy trailer shown. Note how the rear of the pickup is squatting under the trailer's weight. This photo was taken in 1986. I saw the same truck again at the 1999 tractor show and it still looks well. (Photo: Don Bunn)

Way back in 1921 and 1922 Chevrolet built a 3/4-ton chassis cowl only. No bodies were offered to say nothing of a pickup. It was not until 1937 that Chevrolet began to offer 3/4- and one-ton models as standard models -- pickups, chassis cabs, stakes, panels, etc. Shown is a 1937 GC Master 3/4-ton pickup. Wheelbase length was 122 1/4-inches and its engine was the new 216.5 cubic inch six. (Photo: Arnold Paradis)

Available bodies included pickup, stake, and platform. The new pickup body had an inside length of 78-inches, an inside width of 45 3/4-inches and an inside height of 14-inches. Its capacity was 32.2 cubic feet or an increase of 13 percent over the 1/2-ton model.

The 1938 models carried over with only minor styling changes. Although minor, the changes to the grille and hood sides greatly enhanced the truck's appearance. The other styling change of note was a new front bumper. The 1938 bumper was wider with a recess running down its center and it was tapered on the ends. New models for 1938 included the 3/4- and one-ton panels.

The 1939-1940 Chevrolet trucks received a restyled and reengineered cab and front sheet metal. These new trucks were by far the best looking trucks in Chevrolet Division's history.

Seat backs in the cabs were made nearly three-inches lower and the cab provided more headroom. Softer seat springs had about two-inches of "give" to get the additional headroom. Seats were made three-inches wider, which enabled three men to sit abreast.

All 1939 models had longer wheelbases: 113 1/2-inches for the half-ton; 123 3/4-inches for the 3/4- and one-tons and 133 and 158 1/2-inches for the heavy models.

The 1939 Chevrolet Series JC Master half-ton pickup was built on a 113 1/2-inch wheelbase chassis. Chevrolet called it a "Cab and Box". It sold for only $572 list. Road ready it weighed 2,925 pounds. (Photo: Don Bunn)

The surest way to identify a 1940 Chevrolet pickup is to look at its topmost grille bar. It is higher than that of the 1939 model and has a large Chevrolet name written in red script letters. The 1940 half-ton pickup was the Series KC Light Delivery model, which sold for only $572, or the same as the 1939 model. (Photo: Don Bunn)

The 1940 cab remained the same but the instrument panel was curved with a rectangular gauge cluster taken from the passenger cars. Sealed beam headlights were also new for 1940 which caused the designers to give the trucks a separate parking light mounted on top of the front fenders. The best styling clue to differentiate a 1939 from a 1940 is to look at the top of the grille. The 1940's grilled had a wider chrome strip at the very top with the Chevrolet name written in script letters.

The 1941 3/4-ton Chevrolet pickup was built on a 125 1/4-inch wheelbase chassis. Series AL 3/4-ton trucks were equipped with 15-inch wheels and tires. This truck sold for $655 retail. (Photo: AAMA)

to get just the right look of massiveness and ruggedness in the truck's grille, front bumper and front fenders. I'm not so sure that the ruggedness and massiveness have stood the test of time for the 1941-1946 Chevrolet pickups. It was my good friend John Gunnell who coined the term "Wurlitzer" for these trucks, which is a wonderfully descriptive term. I think the point is clear: these are attractive trucks but maybe not all that massive. We must admit that it is hard to miss all that bright chrome, however I tip my hat to the Chevrolet designers for their work, which has stood the test of time.

The new half-ton was built on a 115-inch wheelbase. Body offerings included a pickup, panel, canopy and Suburban. The 3/4-ton had a 125 1/4-inch
wheelbase and included a pickup, platform, stake and panel bodies. The one-ton series (now designated as medium-duty models) had the long 134 1/2-inch wheelbase and included a pickup, panel, canopy and stake. The automobile based Commercial cars, the Sedan Delivery, Coupe-Pickup and wooden-bodied Station Wagon also continued.	Chevrolet pickup's styling during the Art-Deco Era didn't change to my knowledge. The 1942 models like this 1942 half-ton pickup's body trim had paint in place of chrome, however. The truck shown is all-original and has only been driven a total of 9,000 miles. (Photo: D.E. Short)
The 1942 Chevrolet pickups were essentially unchanged from 1941. Because America entered World War II in December 1941 the government halted all civilian truck production early in 1942. Chevrolet ceased building civilian models on January 30, 1942. Rationing of commercial vehicles commenced
on March 9, 1942. Between then and July 31, 1945 the Office of Defense Transportation released a total of only 56,128 light-duty trucks. I think its safe to say most of the lights were pickups. Totals for medium trucks was 205,293 and heavy trucks was 64,943 (all figures are for the entire truck industry). Chevrolet resumed production of civilian trucks for the general market on August 20, 1945. The government allowed Chevrolet to build civilian heavy-duty chassis cabs for qualified essential users in both 1944 and 1945 and the half-ton 115-inch wheelbase pickup in 1945 for qualified essential civilian users. Chevrolet	The post war Chevrolet trucks again had chrome trim. This 1946 3/4-ton pickup was powered by the famous Chevrolet 216.5 cubic inch OHV six. (Photo: Vincent Cahill) This 1947 Chevrolet half-ton pickup is all dressed up. Note its white sidewall tires, rear fender skirts and fancy oak sideboards. (Photo: Don Bunn)
advertised it as the nation's "Most Popular Pickup Truck." It was basically the same truck as the 1942 model but with several engineering improvements.

Chevrolet brought to market a full line (100 models on 9 wheelbases) of light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks on May 1, 1946 complete with chrome trim. All prewar models except the Coupe Pickup returned. The light-duty engine was the same as the prewar engine. These trucks stayed in production until about May 1, 1947 when the Advanced Design trucks entered production

The Advanced Design 1947 pickups went on sale on Saturday June 28, 1947. Shown is a 1947 3/4-ton Model ER pickup. Power came from the historic Chevrolet 216.5 cubic-inch Overhead Valve six cylinder engine. This 3/4-ton pickup is rather unusual because it has all the deluxe trim items offered in 1947 - a chrome grille, chrome window trim and rear quarter windows. Usually this equipment is found on half-ton pickups. (Photo: AAMA)

more than a year later than the new trucks. GM was the first manufacturer to release the new-look post War trucks late in the 1947 model year as 1947 models. They were announced at Chevrolet dealer showrooms on Saturday June 28, 1947.

There is so much that could be said about the new Chevrolet pickups that we could fill a small book. For lack of space we will stick to the basics. Truck engineers typically began development work on a new series by surveying truck users. Personal interviews with business owners revealed the number one

A new larger windshield and bigger side and rear window glass and optional rear-quarter windows vastly improved safety and driveability. Higher and wider

Chevrolet's largest 1950 pickup was the model 3800 one-ton which was built on a 137-inch chassis. Its cargo box's inside measurements were 108 1/4-inches long by 50-inches wide. A four-speed transmission was standard as was its 216.5 cubic inch Thrift-Master engine. (Photo: Don Bunn)

cab doors made entry and exit easier. Another new feature which further contributed to driver comfort and safety was a fresh-air heater/defroster system which brought fresh outside air into the cab and forced used air out through vents at the rear of the cab.

Chevrolet engineers designed the new cab's construction to be entirely welded, as opposed to partly bolted together as in the past. Consequently the new cab was much stronger and featured a three-point type of suspension, which contributed to a softer ride.

Chevrolet engineers included three pickup truck types in the new Advanced Design Series in three-sizes, half-, 3/4- and one-tons (models 3104, 3604 and 3804 respectively) with cargo boxes 78 inches, 87 inches and 108 inches long.

In addition to pickups, the Advanced Design light-duty truck's with body line continued to include half- and one-ton panels and canopy expresses; 3/4- and one-ton stake trucks; the Carryall Suburban and the automobile based on the Sedan Delivery.

Advanced Design pickups continued through 1953 with only minor engineering and styling upgrades. For example, in 1948 the four-speed transmission's gear shift lever was moved to the steering column from the floor and the parking brake was changed from a floor mounted lever to a foot actuated pedal on the driver's far left. These changes cleared the floor of obstructions for the convenience and comfort of the passenger seated in the middle. The former four-speed spur-type transmission was changed to a synchromesh unit to eliminate double clutching.

This amazing 1954 Chevrolet Series 3800 one-ton pickup looked almost as good as new when photographed in October 1999. These big pickups were worked so hard they usually didn't survive (Photo: Don Bunn)

Chevrolet's management dubbed the 1955 trucks their "Task-Force" line. Task-Force is a naval term. "Task" refers to a specific job or series of jobs the Task Force is to accomplish and "Force" is the inherent power with which they accomplish their tasks.

New features for driver convenience and ease of operation included power steering, power brakes, overdrive for half-ton pickups, key-turn starts, tubeless tires, a 12-volt electrical system and a four speed automatic transmission on Series 3000 pickups.

A new level of glamour for pickups was set in 1955 by Chevrolet's beautiful new Model 3124 Cameo Carrier pickup, shown. Cameo was designed to attract attention and to create favorable impressions for its owner. Cameo was more than just beautiful it was also practical. Chevrolet engineers built it for work the same as every Chevrolet pickup. (Photo: Don Bunn)

The Model 3604 3/4-ton pickup had a 123 1/4-inch wheelbase chassis and carried the same cargo box as the long box halt-ton. It was rated for a GVW of 6,900 pounds. Model 3604 was offered with the same engine and transmission options as that of the half-ton except an overdrive was not available. It had, of course, heavier or larger springs, axles, brakes, wheels and tires to give the extra load carrying capability.

Chevrolet Trucks dropped a bombshell on the industry with the intro of its famous limited production Model 3124 Cameo Carrier. Its cab and front sheet metal were the same as other 1955 models, but its big plastic rear fenders gave the impression that its cargo box was cab wide. Its GVW rating at 5,000 pounds was the same as the other half-

For the first time Chevrolet offered a cab wide steel cargo box, named the Fleetside, which replaced the Cameo Carrier. A 1958 Chevrolet half-ton 31 Apache Stepside is shown. All 1958 models featured a new grille design and dual headlights. (Photo: AAMA)

This was the last year for the Early V8 Pickups Era and for that reason very few changes were made to either their appearance or engineering features. The only styling changes of note was that the front hood emblem and fender side emblems on 1959 pickups were given a look distinct from the 1958 trucks. A 1959 Chevrolet half-ton Apache 31 Stepside pickup is shown. (Photo: Don Bunn)

Chevrolet engineers and designers made numerous changes to the early V8 pickups for model years 1956 to 1959, we will highlight the most important changes. The 265 cubic inch Trademaster V8 was given an optional four-barrel carburetor which increased its horsepower output to 205. Fairly significant additions and improvements occurred with the 1957 pickups. First of all there was a new grille design which featured a large elongated oval shape floating in the grille's center. A Low-Hub steering wheel had its hub depressed three inches below the pane of the steering wheel's rim for added driver safety and better viewing of the instruments. The Trademaster V8 engine was increased from 265 cubic inches to 283 and its horsepower rating was up to 160 and gross torque was up to 270 ft-LB As a mid year introduction Chevrolet engineers released their first ever production 4WD pickups in half-, 3/4- and one-ton sizes.

The 1958 models featured a new grille and dual headlights. As a midyear model Chevrolet introduced its first cab wide (75-inches) Fleetside pickup box. The Cameo Carrier was discontinued when the Fleetside was introduced. The all-new El Camino pickup was introduced in 1959, the last year of the Early V8 Pickup Era but we will cover this truck in a later segment. The 283 cubic inch Trademaster V8s name was changed to Turbo-Fire in 1959 and a Super Turbo-Fire 283 cubic-inch V8, boasting of 230 horsepower and 300 ft-LB of torque, was introduced for the Sedan Delivery and El Camino only.

Chevrolet pickups led all other manufacturers in sales every year of the Early V8 Pickup Era

Model Series designations for 1960 were completely revised. The new system began with a letter prefix. For example, a "C" prefix indicated a conventional cab; a "K" indicated a 4 wheel drive model; a "P" model was forward control; an "L" was a low cab forward; an "S" was a school bus and an "M" was a tandem.

A half-ton pickup was now either a model C1404 or C1434. The "C" designated a conventional cab; the "1" half-ton; the "4" a 6 1/2-foot body and the "04" and "34" were for Stepside or Fleetside body types.

The C/K designation became well known over the years and continued in use through the 1997 model year.

The half-ton and 3/4-ton cab models utilized a new, drop-center, X-type frame assembly. This construction was necessary to beef up the frame because of the new four-wheel independent suspension system, especially for the front torsion bars. The new frame construction coupled with the new cab styling, which was 3.88-inches lower than the previous cab, reduced overall vehicle height by up to seven inches. This substantial reduction in height provided a lower center of gravity and improved vehicle stability. A second benefit of the reduced height was the lower seat-to-ground dimension, which made the cab entrance and exit easier.

The new cab dimensions resulted in greater driver and passenger comfort. Cab width (hip room) was increased by 5.8 inches; shoulder room by 5.1 inches; interior height by 1.3-inches and legroom by 1.9-inches. For all-around visibility for easier, safer driving Chevrolet engineers offered an extra-large rear window as an option on all pickups. The "dog leg" windshield returned for 1960 except that it was wider and higher. Total glass area was increased 263 square inches. Side door glass and ventipanes were reduced because of the new styling.

Chevrolet pickups were given a restyled grille for 1964. It's a little difficult to detect in this photo but its top grille bar has the Chevrolet name displayed in black block letters. This grille continued through 1966. One has to distinguish between model years by the location of the model numberplate seen here on the lower section of the front fenders. A 1964 model C1534 half-ton Fleetside pickups is shown. (Photo: AAMA)

All 1960 Chevrolet trucks, including mediums and heavy-duties, featured new independent front suspensions with the exception of 4 wheel drive and forward control models. The pickup's front springing was by extra heavy and durable torsion bars while rear springing for half- and 3/4-ton pickups employed coil springs. One-ton pickups retained the use of leaf springs in the rear but with torsion bars in the front.

For 1961 Chevrolet introduced the Corvair 95 lie of short wheelbase, rear engine light-duty trucks. The line included a van, wagon and two pickups - with or without a swing-down side ramp called a 'Ramp-Side'. Corvair pickups were designed for light and bulky loads. In no sense were they expected to replace the hard working conventional half-ton pickups.

The 1962 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Loadside pickup, shown, was one of two Corvair pickups. The other was the Rampside. It had a side gate with a hinge, which doubled as a ramp when opened. Corvair's load height was only 16 1/4-inches. The 95 in its name comes from its 95-inch wheelbase. Corvair pickups had a huge cargo area in terms of cubic capacity but is maximum payload was limited to 1850 lbs.

The 1962 Chevrolet pickups featured a new hood and grille style. An optional alternator and directional signals were made standard equipment in all but one series. The pickup line continued to consist of the Corvair, 6 1/2- and 8-foot Fleetsides and Stepsides, the 8-foot Stepside 3/4-ton and the 9 foot Stepside one-ton. Engine options for Series C10 through C30 included the standard 235.5 cubic inch six and the optional 283 cubic inch 160 horsepower V-8.

Major engineering changes for 1963 included replacing the light-duty model's torsion bar front suspension with coil springs and replacing the former standard six cylinder engine family with all new 230 cubic inch and 292 cubic inch sixes. The former 235.5 and 261 cubic inch sixes remained the standard engines for K10 and K20 pickups only. A restyled grille freshened up all pickup's front appearances.

The 1964 models continued through 1966 without any changes worth noting. The Corvair 95 pickups were discontinued after 1964 when the new front engine Chevrolet van replaced the Corvair vans. The El Camino pickups continued as a staple of the Chevrolet line. Chevrolet continued to be America's favorite pickups throughout the years 1960 to 1966. Chevrolet sold 588,320 trucks in 1966, which was its biggest year ever.

It was in the Glamour Pickup Era that Chevrolet pickups made the major transition from being merely utilitarian to high-styled "personalized" pickups. For the first time ever in 1967, for the industry in total, V8 engines outsold six cylinder engines. Chevrolet, on the other hand, still sold slightly more sixes than V8s, which is easy to understand, because Chevrolet historically had been the industry's six cylinder engine leader (in 1968 Chevrolet sold more V8s than

The Glamour pickups are easy to keep track of because they consist of only six model years made up of three sets of two. Years 1967 and 1968 have the same style, as do years 1969 and 1970, and years 1971 and 1972 made up the third set. Shown is a 1968 Series 20 Model 20934 3/4-ton Fleetside pickup. The standard engines for this pickup were the 250 six and 283 V8; optional engines were the 292 six and 327 V8. The three-speed manual transmission was standard equipment and the four-speed manual, Powerglide and Turbo-Hydramatic were options (Photo: Bob Bray)

The new 1967 Chevrolet pickups were referred to as "a new concept in personalized pickups." Chevrolet pickups featured a great new shape for '67, a new lower height for easier entry and more comfortable cab interiors, new power, new lower height for easier entry and more comfortable cab interiors, new power, an upscale Custom Sport Truck (CST) model, which featured the comfort and appearance of a passenger car and an all-new 4WD system.

The 6 1/2 foot short box C10 half-ton's wheelbase was 115 inches, the eight foot long half- and C20 3/4-ton's box was 127 inches and the C30 nine foot one-ton box was 133 inch wheelbase. The nine foot box was only offered as a Stepside. The Fleetside cargo box was available only on half- and 3/4-ton pickups. Fleetside pickup boxes continued to be available with either steel floors or with optional wood floors protected with recessed steel skid strips.

Chevrolet's camper pickup line was enhanced for 1967 by the addition of the CST luxury cab interior package and Custom Camper packages for Series 10, 20

The 1970 Chevrolet 3/4-ton Series C20 Fleetside pickup Model 20934 shown was one of the second of the three sets of Glamour pickups. Note how the front of this truck had been restyled to give it a more aggressive appearance than that of the 1967 and 1968 trucks. Other than that the 1969 and 1970 trucks were basically the same as the 1967 and 1968 models. The engine lineup changed but the transmission lineup didn't. Standard engines for 1970 included the 250 six and the 307 V8; optional were the 292 six and the new 350 V8. (Photo: Don Bunn)

Chevrolet's 4WD pickups for 1967 had a lower look because engineers redesigned their powertrain components to reduce the overall height of the truck while still retaining a transfer case to ground height of 12 1/2 inches. They did this by relocating the transfer case to a higher position and by attaching it directly to the transmission. The overall height of the truck was lowered by five inches. 4WD pickups were only offered as half- and 3/4-ton model but as either Stepsides or Fleetsides.

Chevrolet's light-duty engine lineup for 1967 consisted of the 250 and 292 sixes and the 283 V8 and the 220 gross horsepower 327 V8. The 250 and 283 were standard equipment for all 2WD and 4WD pickups and the 292 and 327 were options for all pickups. The 4WD option was only available for half- and 3/4-ton pickups. Gross horsepower and gross torque numbers for the four engines in order by size were: 155, 170, 175 and 220 and 235, 275, 275 and 320.

The 1968 pickups carried over with only minor changes except for two issues: one, Chevrolet designers added a new Custom Comfort and Convenience cab option slotting it in between the Standard cab and the CST cab. Secondly, the 307 V8 engine replaced the 283 as the standard V8 and the 396 V8 was added as an optional V8. The 327 V8 also continued as an option.

1968 was Chevrolet's 50th Anniversary as a truck manufacturer.

The 1969 pickups had a redesigned grille featuring a wide, horizontal aluminum grille bar with the Chevrolet name prominently displayed. The only new pickup model was the one-ton Fleetside. It featured a 133 inch wheelbase chassis and a nine foot box (104 inches inside length). Fleetside pickups continued to offer either steel or wood floors. The engine

Chevrolet engineers invented the Longhorn pickup for the big slide-on camper. It would take camper bodies up to 12 feet long. The Longhorn's 8 1/2 foot cargo box was engineered for extra support along its entire length. A 1971 C20 Longhorn is shown. Note the vertical line on the Fleetside's box just behind the cab; that's how much extra length was added to the regular 3/4-ton's box. Most buyers opted for one of the two optional V8s -- the 350 or 400. (Photo: Tom Brownell)

Chevrolet's 1970 pickups continued without appearance changes. The one new pickup was the 3/4 ton Longhorn. It was built on the 133 inch wheelbase and featured an 8 1/2 foot box and was capable of carrying camper bodies up to 12 feet in length. The 396 V8 was replaced by the 400 V8 (402 ci), this was the only engine change.

The 1971 models received yet another new grille design. Most Chevrolet aficionados feel this is the most attractive Chevrolet of all time. The 1972 model was similar but some Chevrolet lovers say it may be even better looking. In

Most Chevrolet pickup aficionados agree that the 1972 Fleetside pickup, like the one shown, has the finest appearance of all pickups Chevrolet ever built. The C10 Series truck shown has been very carefully restored. (Photo: Don Bunn)

Chevrolet continued to be the industry's leading manufacturer of pickups throughout the Glamour Pickup years.