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71Sleeper · 08-11-2011, 05:45 AM

Guys I just ran across a truck on cri@@list that the owner is claiming that the truck is factory built and is rare. Does anyone know if this is true and if so, how many were produced?
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/2532135559.html

68C15 · 08-11-2011, 06:42 AM

less than 100 left? I seriously doubt that.
I know we have a few members who own these.

**special-K** · 08-11-2011, 06:45 AM

The fact is these truck were built buy a body company and not the GM "factory". There were two companies that I know of,Scott-Bilt and Alton. They are rare. How does he know how many are left. You have to wonder where the false claims and exaggerations end with such a seller. If it's priced right,just buy it. But,don't go by anything he says. Was it owned by a little old lady who scooped up her five girlfriends once a week to play bingo?

Here's a link to Alton and an attached Scott-Bilt ad:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...-Ctrzg&cad=rja

cdowns · 08-11-2011, 08:49 AM

those trucks were in fact built in a factory but not a GM factory

LONGHAIR · 08-11-2011, 07:20 PM

Yet another one who thinks he's the expert....yet doesn't have a clue.

brad_man_72 · 08-12-2011, 01:19 AM

it's also a 2x2 so it's 2 wheel drive and has 2 wheels. Sounds super rare to me, maybe it's the harley option. Looks like an ok truck otherwise. I wouldnt believe a word the owner says. The guy ant even ount how many wheels the truck has, I hope he hasn't done any custom wiring.

VWBeamer · 08-12-2011, 04:26 PM

Yes, the fact that it's a 2X2 makes rarer than being a crew cab...LOL

Maybe he should list it as a motorcycle....oh boy...where do these guys come from??

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Originally Posted by brad_man_72

it's also a 2x2 so it's 2 wheel drive and has 2 wheels. Sounds super rare to me, maybe it's the harley option. Looks like an ok truck otherwise. I wouldnt believe a word the owner says. The guy ant even ount how many wheels the truck has, I hope he hasn't done any custom wiring.

71meangreenc10 · 08-12-2011, 02:16 PM

Yeah,
He wants too much for it and there is bondo in the roof....keep looking if I were you...

Smitty

1972RedNeck · 08-12-2011, 03:26 PM

That would be sweet with a Cummins and a Dana 60 under the front.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-12-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

That would be sweet with a Cummins and a Dana 60 under the front.

And with the front of the rear doors squared. That would be sweet! What's he asking for it any way?

71meangreenc10 · 08-12-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

And with the front of the rear doors squared. That would be sweet! What's he asking for it any way?

He told me the other day 6500 but he would take 5500 cash.....

Smitty

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-12-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

He told me the other day 6500 but he would take 5500 cash.....

Smitty

$5500 might not be real bad for it.

VA72C10 · 08-12-2011, 04:54 PM

On a side note....what was Scott-bilt thinking on that cut down short bed???

**Stocker** · 08-12-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

On a side note....what was Scott-bilt thinking on that cut down short bed???

This:

BLAZERMAN · 08-12-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

On a side note....what was Scott-bilt thinking on that cut down short bed???

These trucks werent built for looks..it was all about giving the customer what they wanted and getting it out the door as quick as possible. By shortening the bed to match the frame instead of lengthing the frame for the added cab length they could put out a truck much faster and cheaper.

BLAZERMAN · 08-12-2011, 07:45 PM

And on another side note, the Alton Company built C-40 and up crewcab trucks for GM well into 80s and I believe is still doing custom conversions.

VA72C10 · 08-12-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

These trucks werent built for looks..it was all about giving the customer what they wanted and getting it out the door as quick as possible. By shortening the bed to match the frame instead of lengthing the frame for the added cab length they could put out a truck much faster and cheaper.

I understand. From what I have read they were used by a lot of railroad and larger construction companies...so function over form......

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

And on another side note, the Alton Company built C-40 and up crewcab trucks for GM well into 80s and I believe is still doing custom conversions.

Cool info!

*Shane* · 08-13-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

These trucks werent built for looks ...

You said a mouthful there.

72freak · 08-13-2011, 08:18 PM

Im not sure its still listed but a board member had one for sale in texas for $1800.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-12-2011, 05:01 PM

My thoughts exactly!

71Sleeper · 08-12-2011, 10:18 PM

WOW!!! I knew I liked this site. There is always a member here that can supply a correct and useful information on just about anything with these trucks.

I think owning this truck would be great just to have something unique for conversation. But I agree what were they thinking on the rear doors. The design is definitely not very appealing.

This truck would look bada@# sitting up on some 44s.

1972RedNeck · 08-12-2011, 10:41 PM

To bad they wouldn't have lengthened the frame 6 more inches and put a longhorn box on it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-12-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

To bad they wouldn't have lengthened the frame 6 more inches and put a longhorn box on it.

Now that's what I'm talking about!

**Tim Christian** · 08-13-2011, 12:40 PM

I don't mean to be rude or anything but you guys need to borrow my Glasses those trucks are UGLY!!!!!

08-11-2011, 05:45 AM	#1
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	4 Door 72 GMC Fact or Fiction Guys I just ran across a truck on cri@@list that the owner is claiming that the truck is factory built and is rare. Does anyone know if this is true and if so, how many were produced? http://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/2532135559.html __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

08-11-2011, 06:42 AM	#2
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: 4 Door 72 GMC Fact or Fiction less than 100 left? I seriously doubt that. I know we have a few members who own these. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

08-11-2011, 06:45 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 4 Door 72 GMC Fact or Fiction The fact is these truck were built buy a body company and not the GM "factory". There were two companies that I know of,Scott-Bilt and Alton. They are rare. How does he know how many are left. You have to wonder where the false claims and exaggerations end with such a seller. If it's priced right,just buy it. But,don't go by anything he says. Was it owned by a little old lady who scooped up her five girlfriends once a week to play bingo? Here's a link to Alton and an attached Scott-Bilt ad: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...-Ctrzg&cad=rja Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 08-11-2011 at 07:13 AM.

08-11-2011, 08:49 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 4 Door 72 GMC Fact or Fiction those trucks were in fact built in a factory but not a GM factory __________________ 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

08-12-2011, 01:19 AM	#6
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: 4 Door 72 GMC Fact or Fiction it's also a 2x2 so it's 2 wheel drive and has 2 wheels. Sounds super rare to me, maybe it's the harley option. Looks like an ok truck otherwise. I wouldnt believe a word the owner says. The guy ant even ount how many wheels the truck has, I hope he hasn't done any custom wiring.

08-12-2011, 02:16 PM	#8
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08-12-2011, 04:54 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 4 Door 72 GMC Fact or Fiction On a side note....what was Scott-bilt thinking on that cut down short bed??? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-12-2011, 07:45 PM	#16
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: 4 Door 72 GMC Fact or Fiction And on another side note, the Alton Company built C-40 and up crewcab trucks for GM well into 80s and I believe is still doing custom conversions. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

08-13-2011, 08:18 PM	#19
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 4 Door 72 GMC Fact or Fiction Im not sure its still listed but a board member had one for sale in texas for $1800. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

08-12-2011, 05:01 PM	#20
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 4 Door 72 GMC Fact or Fiction My thoughts exactly! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-12-2011, 10:18 PM	#21
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: 4 Door 72 GMC Fact or Fiction WOW!!! I knew I liked this site. There is always a member here that can supply a correct and useful information on just about anything with these trucks. I think owning this truck would be great just to have something unique for conversation. But I agree what were they thinking on the rear doors. The design is definitely not very appealing. This truck would look bada@# sitting up on some 44s. __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

08-13-2011, 12:40 PM	#24
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: 4 Door 72 GMC Fact or Fiction I don't mean to be rude or anything but you guys need to borrow my Glasses those trucks are UGLY!!!!!



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