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WHYBYNU when old will do
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Anybody have any to post. someone posted a pic of their ideal dream ride.I just need to get my fix of the coolest truck to grace the pages of a truck mag. They just have'nt shown any like that in a while..
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------------------ 68C10 1968 C10 SWB No Options but 40K original miles 1967 K20 LWB 283 4-speed South Plainfield, NJ
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WHYBYNU when old will do
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The pic came out perfect I saved them on a disk so I can get my fix when needed.
Thank you very much.
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67-72 parts collector,…
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
Bringing this old thread to the top.
Anyone else remember this Magazine truck project from the 80's? I wish StreetTrucks or someone would resurrect this truck project.
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
Yep, remember it well. Jim Aust was the owner right?
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
Keith... do you think it's the '68 currently for sale on Ebay? (painted in 50th colors)
Sorry I don't have a link; maybe someone can add it. It's the same truck that was featured in Truck Builder about two years ago.
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
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It's on the HubGarage. Listed under Circus Wagon Garage. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/ci...vehicles/55243.
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Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 03-11-2010 at 01:11 PM. |
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
Wow! This is an oldie. Yeah, I remember the truck well. That truck totally fueled the fire for my 67-68 passion.
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
One of my all time favorites! The right wheels and the right stance can transform any ugly duckling. Does anyone recall if those were 18s and 20s?
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67-72 parts collector,…
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
Here's a picture with the stepside bed still on it.
I don't know if any of the picture are current,... or if the truck still even exists.
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
2002??? wow you guys. good stance on that truck!!
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
If I remember correctly it was the late 90's. Yes, Jim Aust was the owner and was writing about it in Sport Truck magazine. It had a very early AirRide Technologies kit on it (1/4" lines), 18/20 wheel combo, new at the time Toyo Proxes S/T tires. In a later issue they upgraded the air ride to larger lines and valves.
A lot of the pics posted are new to me! I kept up with the truck as much as possible at the time. I fell in love with it and a few years later started on my project. Jim was a member on here, user name CircusWagon, but he hasn't been active in 2 years. I sent him a PM a few years ago to let him know how the Circus Wagon had influenced me, this was his response: "Super cool! Good looking truck- I sure miss mine. Thanks Jim". |
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
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That would be a cool one to find, I know Streettrucks has been talking quite a bit about resurrecting famous older trucks lately, that would be a great canidate. Quote:
I think Jim Aust opened up a SoCal Speed Shop, so his internet time is probably devoted to the HAMB.
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
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For some reason I had it in my head it was 1980's in Popular Hot Rodding magazine. Thanks for clearing things up. So,... the real question is,... where is this truck today?
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
I agree, it'd be nice to know what happened. It's a shame when a project that was quite cutting-edge and obviously pretty popular just disappears. While it's not a unique concept now, it was certainly a pioneer.
I'd post some scans of the articles, but they're in storage with all of my stuff (and my truck) out west. Won't have them in hand until July. ... of course I could just bring this thread back to the top then ![]() |
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
A few years ago I PM'd him on the HAMB. His name over there is Jim A. He told me he had no pictures of the truck. I must have caught him at a bad time because he wasn't very friendly.
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
I too pm'd him questioning what happened to the truck. The reply I got was that it had been sold and taken into a direction that he didn't care for. I took from him that it was never intended to be turned into a show truck which it sound as if the new owner did. I fell in love with a 67 short step about the time he start writing about the circus wagon in sport truck 99-2k. Still think it was the best magazine rides ever done. He nailed it.
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
Sorry about that- I did go through a lot of rough times before getting divorced and closing my business. Everyone who knows me knows I will talk cars or trucks all day with anyone. All my pictures were and are still in storage- and there was a time when I was very sad about losing that truck and it's ultimate demise.
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
I too was bit by the 67-72 truck bug following the build of this truck. I think Jim will always look back fondly on that truck and add it to the list of "wish I still had that one" Welcome back!
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
The thing about that truck was it truly was a ton of fun building it from trash no one wanted. The truck and the engine were both on their way to scrap and I had to fight to save them- they didn't think it was worth saving, but I was broke and free fit my budget
![]() What the readers couldn't experience was how FAST it was and how good the Sanderson headers into single 3-inch exhaust sounded. Again my friends thought I was CRAZY not running duals- but when they heard it no one talked any trash! Do I miss it- hell yes! But it was part of a whole different life for me. My new truck will hopefully be filled with even better memories as I start a whole new life. Thanks Jim |
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
My fav pic of THE CIRCUS WAGON. A true swapmeet truck
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
Does anybody know how low they went 4/6?
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
actually, since they mentioned it was air ride and judging by the stance and wheel/tire combo it would be more like a 6.5-7" front and 9-9.5" rear drop and only achieved with bags as driving that low static leads to issues including turning and of course ground clearance.
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Re: Circus wagon pics ?
yeah after i posted that question i noticed they mentioned air ride already my bad
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