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bobs409 · 08-10-2004, 07:37 PM

Finding an almost rust free 67-72 cab here in Pa. is about the same odds as getting struck by lightning. But I found one. Check out this hack job on one of the finest cabs I've ever seen in one of our junkyards. This truck is virgin and even had the original working T-3 headlights! Low mileage too. Box was missing in action before it arrived and someone bought the doors and seat. (I'll just bet them doors were rust free!)

This is a 1968 C-20 that has (had) a beautiful cab. The floors are rust free, it still has the original rockers and cab corners all of which are rust free with no holes or bondo to be found, and wouldn't you just know it, some knucklehead hacked the whole rear section out of it!

In the first pic, we see the back. Rear window was removed and a huge opening was cutout, then the rest of the window area was patched over with sheetmetal and screws.

The second pic shows this horrifying "monster garage" hack job from the inside. What was this person doing? I haven't a clue. Note the rear floor area. I've never seen a rear floor with no rust/holes before.

Pic #3 shows the nice original rockers and cab corner and some of the floor.

I have given thought to buying this and grafting in a rear section from another truck but it's alot of work.

Anyone in the Pa area want to rescue this? I'll give directions.

bobs409 · 08-10-2004, 07:40 PM

This is pic #2

bobs409 · 08-10-2004, 07:42 PM

This is pic #3

CHEVYE · 08-10-2004, 07:45 PM

i bought a frame from a guy that did that. he took a perfect truck and had this bright idea to miniaturize it. he sliced a 4 inch section right down the middle of the cab so it would fit on an s10 frame. dude was an idiot and messed it all up too. i don`t know about some people.

Primered_69 · 08-10-2004, 07:46 PM

Maybe it was a mobile rv conversion on back that they took off

CHEVYE · 08-10-2004, 07:50 PM

that`s what it looks like with that window welded up

cdowns · 08-10-2004, 07:52 PM

i remember in the early 80's seeing alot of hack type jobs like that , even hotrod magazines had howto's on the subject. the theory???was havin a pickup with a cap so you could have the advantages of a van but still have a pickup . didn't make sence to me then and makes less sence to me now!!!!

norville · 08-10-2004, 08:06 PM

Hey Bob

Head to harry's u pull in hazleton. There's a small window 67/68?? 20 with the best frame I've ever seen most of it's there The inter is gutted, no motor/trans and the box is missin a 2foot section. But actualy a solid vehicle well that was 2 weeks ago. Eaton rear.

norv

08-10-2004, 07:37 PM	#1
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Enough to make a grown truck guy cry. :( Finding an almost rust free 67-72 cab here in Pa. is about the same odds as getting struck by lightning. But I found one. Check out this hack job on one of the finest cabs I've ever seen in one of our junkyards. This truck is virgin and even had the original working T-3 headlights! Low mileage too. Box was missing in action before it arrived and someone bought the doors and seat. (I'll just bet them doors were rust free!) This is a 1968 C-20 that has (had) a beautiful cab. The floors are rust free, it still has the original rockers and cab corners all of which are rust free with no holes or bondo to be found, and wouldn't you just know it, some knucklehead hacked the whole rear section out of it! In the first pic, we see the back. Rear window was removed and a huge opening was cutout, then the rest of the window area was patched over with sheetmetal and screws. The second pic shows this horrifying "monster garage" hack job from the inside. What was this person doing? I haven't a clue. Note the rear floor area. I've never seen a rear floor with no rust/holes before. Pic #3 shows the nice original rockers and cab corner and some of the floor. I have given thought to buying this and grafting in a rear section from another truck but it's alot of work. Anyone in the Pa area want to rescue this? I'll give directions. Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-10-2004, 07:45 PM	#4
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	i bought a frame from a guy that did that. he took a perfect truck and had this bright idea to miniaturize it. he sliced a 4 inch section right down the middle of the cab so it would fit on an s10 frame. dude was an idiot and messed it all up too. i don`t know about some people. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

08-10-2004, 07:46 PM	#5
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Maybe it was a mobile rv conversion on back that they took off __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

08-10-2004, 07:50 PM	#6
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	that`s what it looks like with that window welded up __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

08-10-2004, 07:52 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i remember in the early 80's seeing alot of hack type jobs like that , even hotrod magazines had howto's on the subject. the theory???was havin a pickup with a cap so you could have the advantages of a van but still have a pickup . didn't make sence to me then and makes less sence to me now!!!! __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-10-2004, 07:40 PM	#2
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	pic #2 This is pic #2 Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-10-2004, 07:42 PM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Pic #3 This is pic #3 Attached Images __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

08-10-2004, 08:06 PM	#8
norville Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mountain Top, Pa Posts: 323	Hey Bob Head to harry's u pull in hazleton. There's a small window 67/68?? 20 with the best frame I've ever seen most of it's there The inter is gutted, no motor/trans and the box is missin a 2foot section. But actualy a solid vehicle well that was 2 weeks ago. Eaton rear. norv __________________ 1986 C10 Scottsdale 5.3, TH400

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