Did they make 4 door trucks in these years? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChadGiles70 · 11-04-2009, 01:06 PM

I've seen some pictures of some 4 door trucks from 69-72. Did they modify a burb and if so how did they do the 4th door considering burbs didnt have that.

HuggerCST · 11-04-2009, 01:40 PM

I'll move this to the 67-72 trucks forum for you. You should get a better response there.

71tahoe · 11-04-2009, 01:57 PM

You might want to define "they".

They, the factory: No.

They, the aftermarket coach works: Yes

They, individual craftsmen: Yes

It's been done with 2 cabs and also with a Suburban.

For those that have used Suburbans, the B-pillar and 4th door was usually manufactured from scratch using pieces of multiple doors and hand fabbed pieces.

Longhorn Man · 11-04-2009, 05:39 PM

the ones built back in the day by the conversion companies and sold through GM dealers were funny looking, and considered by most to be fugly.

69GMCLonghorn · 11-04-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the ones built back in the day by the conversion companies and sold through GM dealers were funny looking, and considered by most to be fugly.

Yeah, it's kind of ironic that Ford and Dodge really had the corner on the larger-than-standard cabs and GM didn't counter for quite some time. Imagine if our trucks came with a King Cab ala Ford from the factory so it wasn't "fugly"... How awesome would that have been...

haminator · 11-04-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GMCLonghorn

Yeah, it's kind of ironic that Ford and Dodge really had the corner on the larger-than-standard cabs and GM didn't counter for quite some time. Imagine if our trucks came with a King Cab ala Ford from the factory so it wasn't "fugly"... How awesome would that have been...

Iv'e seen pictures of extended cab trucks as well as 4 door trucks that were built by some coach works company. They have all been up north or in Canada it seems. The trucks Iv'e seen in person have all been custom fabbed by an individual and have been poorly done. I don't care for the Suburban conversions, the roof is too tall. I have also seen many wide "dually" conversions done using step side fenders over fleetside fenders, usually looks sharp. I'd like to get my hands on a stock 4 door even if they are fugly. Using front doors for the rears does make them look goofy.

PanelDeland · 11-04-2009, 06:36 PM

I think that the use of the front doors for all 4 is what made them look "goofy".If one was to use the original 4 door cab and fab doors,frames and such from Burb doors,taking out the sloped front of the rear doors they would probably be able to build a pretty sharp truck from one.In fact IIRC there is a Gold and white one that way that has been in a few mags.

Wilson_ · 11-04-2009, 07:23 PM

Shyguy · 11-04-2009, 07:42 PM

This is not a 4 door but it is a nice extended cab that was built by an individual, not me.

Danny

epashhans · 11-04-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilson_

Wow. Do you have any more info on this truck? This is the first I have ever seen of it. It looks very nicely done and not "goofy" to me at all. Nice burb too.

1956cameo · 11-04-2009, 11:25 PM

The gold crew cab in the picture above was featured in Custom Classic Trucks magazine about 6 or 8 years ago. It was very nicely done. I have the issue that is was featured in but it would take forever to find. I am sure someone can give you more info. about the truck. I do know it was for sale about a year or so ago for about $45,000? I believe. Which I thought was reasonable due to the high quality of workmanship that went into it.

**special-K** · 11-05-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 69GMCLonghorn

Yeah, it's kind of ironic that Ford and Dodge really had the corner on the larger-than-standard cabs and GM didn't counter for quite some time. Imagine if our trucks came with a King Cab ala Ford from the factory so it wasn't "fugly"... How awesome would that have been...

I think they were being smart about it.The demand was low for a crew cab back then.Trucks were for cargo more than passengers.They only made sense to specific types of work with more laborers and less tools/materials.They`re only made now because trucks became so widely used in place of cars.Besides,GM made the Suburban.I always figured the big three figured there wasn`t enough demand.IH was the only one to make both a crewcab and the Travelall.

**KevsClassics** · 11-05-2009, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by epashhans

Wow. Do you have any more info on this truck? This is the first I have ever seen of it. It looks very nicely done and not "goofy" to me at all. Nice burb too.

Try this link.
http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...cab/index.html

unclewatts · 11-05-2009, 04:35 AM

Wow! Is that sweet. Nicest 4 door I've ever seen.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-05-2009, 11:29 AM

Here's a link to mine. I got it out of Phoenix. Supposedly it was a GM test vehicle, but there's no way to prove it. It was built from a truck by splitting it in half and adding 33 inches in the center. Both rear doors were cut down from front doors. I have a set of suburban doors that I will be adding to it when I start the metal work. Here's a link to the build thread and a couple of pictures.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226302

arcalderon · 11-05-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Here's a link to mine. I got it out of Phoenix. Supposedly it was a GM test vehicle, but there's no way to prove it. It was built from a truck by splitting it in half and adding 33 inches in the center. Both rear doors were cut down from front doors. I have a set of suburban doors that I will be adding to it when I start the metal work. Here's a link to the build thread and a couple of pictures.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226302

thats amazing that you could find a frame and shell in that shape...looks clean.
hope you take your time--have fun--and do it right..i know everybody will be anxious to see how it comes out.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-05-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by arcalderon

thats amazing that you could find a frame and shell in that shape...looks clean.
hope you take your time--have fun--and do it right..i know everybody will be anxious to see how it comes out.

I built a custom frame to convert it from a 3/4T long bed to a 1/2T short bed. The body has a few issues, but overall it's in really good shape. I've got all the sheet metal to get it back on the road in a nice fashion....

.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-05-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Shyguy

This is not a 4 door but it is a nice extended cab that was built by an individual, not me.

Danny

This truck is a member's on this site, Blazerman. And I think he just sold it.

PanelDeland · 11-05-2009, 08:06 PM

That's the Gold and White one I was talking about.It has exceptional work done to it.IIRC it was built specifically as a tow rig for the Burb but is at least as nice.

**kev2809** · 11-05-2009, 09:23 PM

ive seen the burb hes pullin, but never the 4 door. must be something to see those 2 going down the road at the same time. did the same guy build both?

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-05-2009, 09:58 PM

Here is another suburban cut down truck on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

ace of shades · 12-15-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by haminator

I've seen pictures of extended cab trucks as well as 4 door trucks that were built by some coach works company. They have all been up north or in Canada it seems. .......

I know that all AMERICAN Fords up to the mid 80's or so were all standard cab, all the crew cabs that were made were Canadian made. In the body shop now is a friend's 1970 Ford crewcab. It started out as a 2x4 for the state and was sold to him in '76. He fixed it up for his first wife, but after towing with a 460 and a 3 speed auto getting 150 miles on 90 gallons of gas he said piss on that and sub framed a 93 Dodge 4x4 with a cummins and a 5 speed. Even though it is a Ford it still is a really sharp clean truck *(until he gave it to his son as a graduation present) I'll see if I can snap some pics of the door badge tomorrow

capev86 · 12-16-2009, 12:06 AM

the best look for a custom built crew cab would be to use the suburban front doors with the pickup rear roof. it looks factory that way. using 2 rows of pickup doors just tips the eye off that its a custom setup and doesn't go as well with the drip rail.

Hart_rod....keep the 3/4 ton rear coils if you are staying with a coil spring suspension and not lowering the truck. the hd coils should be standard equipment on the back of the 1/2 ton. the 1/2 ton coils can't take serious loads without sag and end up permanently sagged after a few years. the stock coils on the back of my 3/4 ton burb are in great shape for 37 years old.....but i do plan to replace them some day with the 3/4 ton HD option units because i don't like ANY dip in the back when i hitch up. soft springs ride nice on the front though!

ace of shades · 12-19-2009, 12:05 AM

OH GOD DON'T BAN ME!

An up close inspection it would look like they took a set of front doors, put them in a jig and started hacking them up and making them fit

From what I have researched and have been told ALL f*rd crews from this era were made in the great nort'

crewcab67 · 12-19-2009, 01:03 AM

my 67 crewcab

11-04-2009, 01:06 PM	#1
ChadGiles70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Logan, Utah Posts: 45	Did they make 4 door trucks in these years? I've seen some pictures of some 4 door trucks from 69-72. Did they modify a burb and if so how did they do the 4th door considering burbs didnt have that.

11-04-2009, 01:40 PM	#2
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: Did they make 4 door trucks in these years? I'll move this to the 67-72 trucks forum for you. You should get a better response there. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

11-04-2009, 01:57 PM	#3
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: Did they make 4 door trucks in these years? You might want to define "they". They, the factory: No. They, the aftermarket coach works: Yes They, individual craftsmen: Yes It's been done with 2 cabs and also with a Suburban. For those that have used Suburbans, the B-pillar and 4th door was usually manufactured from scratch using pieces of multiple doors and hand fabbed pieces.

11-04-2009, 05:39 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Did they make 4 door trucks in these years? the ones built back in the day by the conversion companies and sold through GM dealers were funny looking, and considered by most to be fugly.

11-04-2009, 06:36 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Did they make 4 door trucks in these years? I think that the use of the front doors for all 4 is what made them look "goofy".If one was to use the original 4 door cab and fab doors,frames and such from Burb doors,taking out the sloped front of the rear doors they would probably be able to build a pretty sharp truck from one.In fact IIRC there is a Gold and white one that way that has been in a few mags. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 11-04-2009 at 06:37 PM.

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Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Did they make 4 door trucks in these years? This is not a 4 door but it is a nice extended cab that was built by an individual, not me. Danny Attached Images __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

11-04-2009, 11:25 PM	#11
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Did they make 4 door trucks in these years? The gold crew cab in the picture above was featured in Custom Classic Trucks magazine about 6 or 8 years ago. It was very nicely done. I have the issue that is was featured in but it would take forever to find. I am sure someone can give you more info. about the truck. I do know it was for sale about a year or so ago for about $45,000? I believe. Which I thought was reasonable due to the high quality of workmanship that went into it. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

11-05-2009, 04:35 AM	#14
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Did they make 4 door trucks in these years? Wow! Is that sweet. Nicest 4 door I've ever seen. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

11-05-2009, 11:29 AM	#15
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,856	Re: Did they make 4 door trucks in these years? Here's a link to mine. I got it out of Phoenix. Supposedly it was a GM test vehicle, but there's no way to prove it. It was built from a truck by splitting it in half and adding 33 inches in the center. Both rear doors were cut down from front doors. I have a set of suburban doors that I will be adding to it when I start the metal work. Here's a link to the build thread and a couple of pictures. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226302 Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 11-05-2009 at 11:30 AM.

11-05-2009, 08:06 PM	#19
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Did they make 4 door trucks in these years? That's the Gold and White one I was talking about.It has exceptional work done to it.IIRC it was built specifically as a tow rig for the Burb but is at least as nice. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-05-2009, 09:23 PM	#20
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12-16-2009, 12:06 AM	#23
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Did they make 4 door trucks in these years? the best look for a custom built crew cab would be to use the suburban front doors with the pickup rear roof. it looks factory that way. using 2 rows of pickup doors just tips the eye off that its a custom setup and doesn't go as well with the drip rail. Hart_rod....keep the 3/4 ton rear coils if you are staying with a coil spring suspension and not lowering the truck. the hd coils should be standard equipment on the back of the 1/2 ton. the 1/2 ton coils can't take serious loads without sag and end up permanently sagged after a few years. the stock coils on the back of my 3/4 ton burb are in great shape for 37 years old.....but i do plan to replace them some day with the 3/4 ton HD option units because i don't like ANY dip in the back when i hitch up. soft springs ride nice on the front though!

12-19-2009, 12:05 AM	#24
ace of shades NEWBIE!! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Prineville OR Posts: 114	Re: Did they make 4 door trucks in these years? OH GOD DON'T BAN ME! An up close inspection it would look like they took a set of front doors, put them in a jig and started hacking them up and making them fit From what I have researched and have been told ALL f*rd crews from this era were made in the great nort' __________________ Water is for the weak I don't like cocaine.. I just like the smell of it "Well there might be a dime up a goats ass too, but I ain't looken" - Grandpa VolksRods



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