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68chevycst · 01-24-2014, 11:49 PM

My brother bought this 68 chevy crew cab today. Need some info on it. The front is off a blazer right now and the bed has been changed. The story is the guy my brother bought it from said that the original owner wanted two crew cab trucks in 1968 and contacted GM. GM told him to contact a guy in Mississippi. So he did and had two trucks built. Anyone know anything about this builder?

68chevycst · 01-25-2014, 12:09 AM

It's not a suburban look at the roof.

68chevycst · 01-25-2014, 02:22 AM

Here is the drivers side.

72 Copper C-10 · 01-25-2014, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 68chevycst

My brother bought this 68 chevy crew cab today. Need some info on it. The front is off a blazer right now and the bed has been changed. The story is the guy my brother bought it from said that the original owner wanted two crew cab trucks in 1968 and contacted GM. GM told him to contact a guy in Mississippi. So he did and had two trucks built. Anyone know anything about this builder?

I have no info on that sorry, but I would buy that truck in a heartbeat!!!!!! I know how i would build it also. great find!

68chevycst · 01-26-2014, 02:44 AM

So we found out more about the crew cab. My brother contacted the guy that was the previous owner before he sold it 10 years ago. He said that he purchased it in the 80's and it was missing the bed and the front end. I guess the last guy was miss informed about a builder in Mississippi. He is not sure where the truck came from. He thinks it may have been an navy or coast guard truck but not sure. Any ideas of the builder or if it was a prototype?

YBNORML · 01-26-2014, 02:47 AM

I don't have any info, but it is the best looking period crewcab I have seen.

SS Tim · 01-26-2014, 03:18 AM

Based on the conversions I know of or have seen I'd say it could be a Stageway Conversion. They did really nice squared cab conversions on Power Wagons. Their eight-door, truck based, airport limos would suggest a four-door pickup would be easy for them.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-26-2014, 03:43 AM

It very likely did start out as a suburban, even if it was built in 1968. The roof line looks a little odd (burbs have high roof lines, trucks have low ones) it looks higher in the front than in the back. It just looks too much like a 'burb to not be one. There was no other way to get the square doors back then.

Does the 4th door on the driver's side actually open?

Very cool truck. Check this one out too:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...project+donkey

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-03-2015, 01:32 PM

I may have dug up the history on this crew over at the dieselplace. Trevor

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-03-2015, 01:43 PM

Here are the pics from that thread. Appears to be same truck from white cst cab and long bed. Trevor

In The Ten Ring · 01-03-2015, 02:12 PM

Looks a bit funky but I like it.

Imagine: a truck of our vintage that you can actually carry more people and junk in.

**Joesjunk** · 01-03-2015, 03:22 PM

That's the best looking crew cab I have seen. What are the plans?

68chevycst · 01-05-2015, 10:15 PM

Ya let me know what you find out! Thanks

ole dollor · 01-05-2015, 11:00 PM

I will hang around and see where this goes, love them 4 door cabs.

67c10rustbuket · 01-05-2015, 11:49 PM

I want one of those !

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Originally Posted by 68chevycst

Ya let me know what you find out! Thanks

You can't just drop a line after a year without pics man, we want pics!

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-03-2015, 10:07 PM

Looks like you have to literally ''reverse engineer'' Door No. 4 out of a donor Door #3.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-03-2015, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Looks like you have to literally ''reverse engineer'' Door No. 4 out of a donor Door #3.

Actually, out of a door #1 and #2 and fab work.

. Then you have to mirror image a pillar to make it swing.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-03-2015, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Actually, out of a door #1 and #2 and fab work.

. Then you have to mirror image a pillar to make it swing.

Pure wizardry, Man.

Ft.ValloniaStreaker · 01-03-2015, 10:12 PM

I know where there's a 67 Navy Surplus crew in a junkyard. I'll try to get over there and snap a few pics someday, but I'll tell you it has a V between the doors. And before everybody wants me to go buy it, "everything", they have is outrageously priced. But just for giggles, I'll ask if I get the chance. I like this style a lot better.

68shortwide · 01-04-2015, 01:33 AM

That's exactly what I want to build. A crew cab longbed 4x4. Except in 67 model. Would be awesome. I need some donor cabs....ima make some calls in the morning

flashed · 01-04-2015, 10:38 AM

That is a great looking truck ,cant wait to see what you do with it .

praisegeetarman · 01-04-2015, 06:35 PM

There is a guy in Spokane, Washington that has done a few and they are first rate. Look very factory when he finishes with them. 15K for an unpainted finished cab only. Lot of money, but there is a lot of work involved.

slow-1 · 01-04-2015, 09:43 PM

Was there any info to go with those pics you found Trevor?

I agree with the others, that's the best looking 4 door 67-72 I've seen.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-04-2015, 10:00 PM

Yes he said his dad had it built for his family.

C20ELEPHANT · 01-05-2015, 11:04 AM

The truck Trevor posted was the family truck purchased new in 1968 or 1969 and remained in the family til around 1978. If memory serves me correctly and still looking for a picture of it in two door form. Purchased from Midway Chevrolet just north of Van Buren on Grand Ave. in Phoenix, Az.

The City of Phoenix had a number of these trucks used in daily operations throughout the valley and believe that is where my father got the idea, just do not remember who modified the truck, but hey I was in third grade and do remember alot so far.

I have posted another picture and I think it came with 16.5 split rims and if you look at some of the pictures posted my father them replaced with a 8" or 10" wide wheel with a Cooper tire, real wide ones.

Now comes the fun part of this site, reminiscing about some of the trucks that family or friends had while I was growing up.

My sister owned the two following trucks, the first was the 1962 and her first vehicle

1962 C10 short bed with a 235 L6 three on the tree til it was converted to the floor and the BIG rear window.

The second was a 1972 C10 4x4 350 cu. with the 4 speed granny, I loved that truck but she would rarely if ever let me drive it like I did her 1962...

A friend of ours Kevin worked at wrecking yards and was always switching vehicles, several notables.

1965 Carryall/Surburban he eventually put a 396 in it but with the 4 speed granny transmission was kinda of slug

He also owned a 1964 GMC shortbed stepside with the godawful looking hood.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...419525&page=19

One other notable was a 1960? GMC 1/2ton truck long bed with the boat anchor of a v6 motor, that thing was like the energizer bunny, it just kept going.

Take a look at the pictures I believe the wheels were a split rim, ya I'm one of the little terrors in the picture and my two older brothers and a cousin from Nebraska. I'm the one in the middle on my Schwinn..

You guys have room for my Elephant, had her for around 20 years..

Mike

01-26-2014, 02:44 AM	#5
68chevycst Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 82	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab So we found out more about the crew cab. My brother contacted the guy that was the previous owner before he sold it 10 years ago. He said that he purchased it in the 80's and it was missing the bed and the front end. I guess the last guy was miss informed about a builder in Mississippi. He is not sure where the truck came from. He thinks it may have been an navy or coast guard truck but not sure. Any ideas of the builder or if it was a prototype? __________________ 68 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy Short Bed 4X4, 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 4X4, 72 GMC 1/2 Ton 4x4 Sierra Grande, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Big Block Suburban Highlander, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton 4x4 Suburban, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Cheyenne Super, 72 C50 Custom, 69 Chevy CST C30 tow truck, 71 Chevy Big Block C30

01-26-2014, 02:47 AM	#6
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab I don't have any info, but it is the best looking period crewcab I have seen. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-26-2014, 03:18 AM	#7
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab Based on the conversions I know of or have seen I'd say it could be a Stageway Conversion. They did really nice squared cab conversions on Power Wagons. Their eight-door, truck based, airport limos would suggest a four-door pickup would be easy for them. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

01-26-2014, 03:43 AM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab It very likely did start out as a suburban, even if it was built in 1968. The roof line looks a little odd (burbs have high roof lines, trucks have low ones) it looks higher in the front than in the back. It just looks too much like a 'burb to not be one. There was no other way to get the square doors back then. Does the 4th door on the driver's side actually open? Very cool truck. Check this one out too: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...project+donkey Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-26-2014 at 03:55 AM.

01-03-2015, 01:32 PM	#9
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab I may have dug up the history on this crew over at the dieselplace. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-24-2014, 11:49 PM	#1
68chevycst Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 82	Need info on 68 chevy crew cab My brother bought this 68 chevy crew cab today. Need some info on it. The front is off a blazer right now and the bed has been changed. The story is the guy my brother bought it from said that the original owner wanted two crew cab trucks in 1968 and contacted GM. GM told him to contact a guy in Mississippi. So he did and had two trucks built. Anyone know anything about this builder? Attached Images __________________ 68 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy Short Bed 4X4, 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 4X4, 72 GMC 1/2 Ton 4x4 Sierra Grande, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Big Block Suburban Highlander, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton 4x4 Suburban, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Cheyenne Super, 72 C50 Custom, 69 Chevy CST C30 tow truck, 71 Chevy Big Block C30

01-25-2014, 12:09 AM	#2
68chevycst Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 82	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab It's not a suburban look at the roof. Attached Images __________________ 68 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy Short Bed 4X4, 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 4X4, 72 GMC 1/2 Ton 4x4 Sierra Grande, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Big Block Suburban Highlander, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton 4x4 Suburban, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Cheyenne Super, 72 C50 Custom, 69 Chevy CST C30 tow truck, 71 Chevy Big Block C30

01-25-2014, 02:22 AM	#3
68chevycst Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 82	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab Here is the drivers side. Attached Images __________________ 68 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy Short Bed 4X4, 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 4X4, 72 GMC 1/2 Ton 4x4 Sierra Grande, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Big Block Suburban Highlander, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton 4x4 Suburban, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Cheyenne Super, 72 C50 Custom, 69 Chevy CST C30 tow truck, 71 Chevy Big Block C30

01-03-2015, 01:43 PM	#10
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab Here are the pics from that thread. Appears to be same truck from white cst cab and long bed. Trevor Attached Images __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-03-2015, 02:12 PM	#11
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab Looks a bit funky but I like it. Imagine: a truck of our vintage that you can actually carry more people and junk in.

01-03-2015, 03:22 PM	#12
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab That's the best looking crew cab I have seen. What are the plans? __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-05-2015, 10:15 PM	#13
68chevycst Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 82	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab Ya let me know what you find out! Thanks __________________ 68 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy CST Short Bed, 70 Chevy Short Bed 4X4, 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 4X4, 72 GMC 1/2 Ton 4x4 Sierra Grande, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Big Block Suburban Highlander, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton 4x4 Suburban, 72 Chevy 1/2 Ton Cheyenne Super, 72 C50 Custom, 69 Chevy CST C30 tow truck, 71 Chevy Big Block C30

01-05-2015, 11:00 PM	#14
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab I will hang around and see where this goes, love them 4 door cabs.

01-03-2015, 10:07 PM	#16
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,517	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab Looks like you have to literally ''reverse engineer'' Door No. 4 out of a donor Door #3. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

01-03-2015, 10:12 PM	#19
Ft.ValloniaStreaker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 160	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab I know where there's a 67 Navy Surplus crew in a junkyard. I'll try to get over there and snap a few pics someday, but I'll tell you it has a V between the doors. And before everybody wants me to go buy it, "everything", they have is outrageously priced. But just for giggles, I'll ask if I get the chance. I like this style a lot better.



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01-04-2015, 01:33 AM	#20
68shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,427	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab That's exactly what I want to build. A crew cab longbed 4x4. Except in 67 model. Would be awesome. I need some donor cabs....ima make some calls in the morning __________________ Jack 1968 swb on air

01-04-2015, 10:38 AM	#21
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab That is a great looking truck ,cant wait to see what you do with it .

01-04-2015, 06:35 PM	#22
praisegeetarman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Harrah, Washington Posts: 323	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab There is a guy in Spokane, Washington that has done a few and they are first rate. Look very factory when he finishes with them. 15K for an unpainted finished cab only. Lot of money, but there is a lot of work involved. __________________ 71 Blazer 4X4 (unmolested, all original (including paint) 74,000 mile barn find) 67 Camaro RS SS (unmolested, all original (including paint) 81,000 mile barn find) Keith Riel

01-04-2015, 09:43 PM	#23
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab Was there any info to go with those pics you found Trevor? I agree with the others, that's the best looking 4 door 67-72 I've seen. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

01-04-2015, 10:00 PM	#24
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab Yes he said his dad had it built for his family. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-05-2015, 11:04 AM	#25
C20ELEPHANT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Phoenix Posts: 29	Re: Need info on 68 chevy crew cab The truck Trevor posted was the family truck purchased new in 1968 or 1969 and remained in the family til around 1978. If memory serves me correctly and still looking for a picture of it in two door form. Purchased from Midway Chevrolet just north of Van Buren on Grand Ave. in Phoenix, Az. The City of Phoenix had a number of these trucks used in daily operations throughout the valley and believe that is where my father got the idea, just do not remember who modified the truck, but hey I was in third grade and do remember alot so far. I have posted another picture and I think it came with 16.5 split rims and if you look at some of the pictures posted my father them replaced with a 8" or 10" wide wheel with a Cooper tire, real wide ones. Now comes the fun part of this site, reminiscing about some of the trucks that family or friends had while I was growing up. My sister owned the two following trucks, the first was the 1962 and her first vehicle 1962 C10 short bed with a 235 L6 three on the tree til it was converted to the floor and the BIG rear window. The second was a 1972 C10 4x4 350 cu. with the 4 speed granny, I loved that truck but she would rarely if ever let me drive it like I did her 1962... A friend of ours Kevin worked at wrecking yards and was always switching vehicles, several notables. 1965 Carryall/Surburban he eventually put a 396 in it but with the 4 speed granny transmission was kinda of slug He also owned a 1964 GMC shortbed stepside with the godawful looking hood. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...419525&page=19 One other notable was a 1960? GMC 1/2ton truck long bed with the boat anchor of a v6 motor, that thing was like the energizer bunny, it just kept going. Take a look at the pictures I believe the wheels were a split rim, ya I'm one of the little terrors in the picture and my two older brothers and a cousin from Nebraska. I'm the one in the middle on my Schwinn.. You guys have room for my Elephant, had her for around 20 years.. Mike Attached Images Last edited by C20ELEPHANT; 01-05-2015 at 11:12 AM.

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