12 foot fleetside bed pickups - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Beausoleil Racing · 08-15-2004, 09:51 PM

Does anyone own one of these monstrosities?

Anyone have pics of one?

I've seen a few in magazines but never seen one in person.

Thanks
Jay

patgizz · 08-15-2004, 10:00 PM

was it a factory thing? sounds cool, i've still got it in my brain to find a crewcab long bed chassis and put a regular cab on it and combine 2 beds together to make up the rest of the room behind the cab.

Beausoleil Racing · 08-15-2004, 10:16 PM

Yes, they were... I know that screen name from somewhere...

Are/were you into Pontiacs at some point? Or maybe the Lumina from when I had my 1988 Regal... W-body forums possibly?

bigblock73 · 08-15-2004, 10:19 PM

GM never built 12 foot fleetside beds...at least to the best of my knowledge. I have seen pics of some looong beds though...but I am pretty sure they were fabricated by the owner or conversion companies.

Beausoleil Racing · 08-15-2004, 10:24 PM

That looks right... There was a 1977 for sale in Cars & Parts magazine about 12-15 years ago and the ad said they were factory built, but like 15-17 built in 1977. There was another magazine (Chevy truckin'?) that had a small blurb on one as well. It said they were based on the 3/4 ton chassis. I will have to see if I can dig out the magazines when I go back to Ohio.

Excellent website you have as well.

bigblock73 · 08-15-2004, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beausoleil Racing

That looks right... There was a 1977 for sale in Cars & Parts magazine about 12-15 years ago and the ad said they were factory built, but like 15-17 built in 1977. There was another magazine (Chevy truckin'?) that had a small blurb on one as well. It said they were based on the 3/4 ton chassis. I will have to see if I can dig out the magazines when I go back to Ohio.

Excellent website you have as well.

I am sure they were built by a coach or conversion company...I am 99.9% positive GM never built them.

Thanks for the nice words on the site, it is alot of work, but if others enjoy it as much as I do...then it is worth it.

Beausoleil Racing · 08-15-2004, 10:34 PM

Hopefully I can find out something as I had been fascinated by them when I saw that ad (I was only 12 and didn't have the $7500 they were asking for it

).

And you're welcome, I learned a lot about these great trucks. Keep up the good work!

Oh, and don't forget the 1973 GMC wrecker in Smokey And The Bandit!!

- My favorite movie -

cliffsta · 08-15-2004, 11:09 PM

oh on the topic of famous 73-87 trucks Bigblock73, in Star Trek: the voyage home (it was the 4th one) the whale lady is driving an early-mid 70s fleetside in blue, pretty sure it didn't have new style gas cap.

Beausoleil Racing · 08-16-2004, 09:53 AM

What about that custom '73-74 Blazer Charlton Heston drove in the 1974 movie Earthquake? With six forward speeds and two reverse?!? :p

**Captkaos** · 08-16-2004, 11:17 AM

GM didn't produce one from the factory, as Jeff said, it was a custom made truck.

the baron · 08-16-2004, 11:23 AM

I love them long , definitly...

BTW , can someone tell me what were all the standard wheelbases available for our trucks ( Burbs & Blazers included ? ) , or point me a site where all those informations could be available ?

thanks

the Baron

**Captkaos** · 08-16-2004, 12:44 PM

Blazer Wheelbase = 106.5"
C/K-10 Wheelbase = 6' bed = 117.5"
C/K-10/20/30 Wheelbase = 8' bed = 131.5"
C/K30 Wheelbase Crew cab = 164.5"
Suburban Wheelbase = 129.5"

the baron · 08-16-2004, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

C/K30 Wheelbase Crew cab = 164.5"

THX Captkaos ,

I presume the Crew Cabs did have the 8' beds , right ?

the Baron

Beausoleil Racing · 08-16-2004, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the baron

THX Captkaos ,

I presume the Crew Cabs did have the 8' beds , right ?

the Baron

Correct... Although! Yet another oddity has surfaced. A shortbed mid 80's crew cab used by the Ohio DOT had been spotted at one time.

bigblock73 · 08-16-2004, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beausoleil Racing

Correct... Although! Yet another oddity has surfaced. A shortbed mid 80's crew cab used by the Ohio DOT had been spotted at one time.

Another custom built rig. Some others have posted pictures of similar trucks here in the past. They are neat looking, but definately not GM made.

**Captkaos** · 08-16-2004, 11:36 PM

Just as Jeff said, the Short Bed Crews were custom also. I used to know the name of the company, but I can't remember now.....

bigblock73 · 08-16-2004, 11:49 PM

Chris, I think the company was based in Texas...if that helps. I can't think of it either.

Here are a few pics of extended cab shortbeds, and a cc short bed...all of which are custom built trucks.

kevinr1970 · 08-17-2004, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Another custom built rig. Some others have posted pictures of similar trucks here in the past. They are neat looking, but definately not GM made.

I own a 1998 CrewCab SWB 4x4 that according to NADA doesn't exist. From what I've seen on autotrader 1999 was the first year. When I went to refinance the '98 I found out I owned a 1998 2500 Ext cab 2wd??? When I went digging through the paper work I got with the truck originaly I found a book and a sticker from Centurion Conversions. I guess this is pretty common for them.
If I could find an 80's CC SWB 4x4 I would be all over it!!!

08-15-2004, 09:51 PM	#1
Beausoleil Racing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 31	12 foot fleetside bed pickups Does anyone own one of these monstrosities? Anyone have pics of one? I've seen a few in magazines but never seen one in person. Thanks Jay

08-15-2004, 10:19 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	GM never built 12 foot fleetside beds...at least to the best of my knowledge. I have seen pics of some looong beds though...but I am pretty sure they were fabricated by the owner or conversion companies. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-15-2004, 10:24 PM	#5
Beausoleil Racing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 31	That looks right... There was a 1977 for sale in Cars & Parts magazine about 12-15 years ago and the ad said they were factory built, but like 15-17 built in 1977. There was another magazine (Chevy truckin'?) that had a small blurb on one as well. It said they were based on the 3/4 ton chassis. I will have to see if I can dig out the magazines when I go back to Ohio. Excellent website you have as well. Last edited by Beausoleil Racing; 08-15-2004 at 10:27 PM.

08-15-2004, 11:09 PM	#8
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	oh on the topic of famous 73-87 trucks Bigblock73, in Star Trek: the voyage home (it was the 4th one) the whale lady is driving an early-mid 70s fleetside in blue, pretty sure it didn't have new style gas cap. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

08-16-2004, 11:17 AM	#10
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	GM didn't produce one from the factory, as Jeff said, it was a custom made truck. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-15-2004, 10:00 PM	#2
patgizz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 429	was it a factory thing? sounds cool, i've still got it in my brain to find a crewcab long bed chassis and put a regular cab on it and combine 2 beds together to make up the rest of the room behind the cab.

08-15-2004, 10:16 PM	#3
Beausoleil Racing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 31	Yes, they were... I know that screen name from somewhere... Are/were you into Pontiacs at some point? Or maybe the Lumina from when I had my 1988 Regal... W-body forums possibly?

08-15-2004, 10:34 PM	#7
Beausoleil Racing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 31	Hopefully I can find out something as I had been fascinated by them when I saw that ad (I was only 12 and didn't have the $7500 they were asking for it ). And you're welcome, I learned a lot about these great trucks. Keep up the good work! Oh, and don't forget the 1973 GMC wrecker in Smokey And The Bandit!! - My favorite movie -

08-16-2004, 09:53 AM	#9
Beausoleil Racing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 31	What about that custom '73-74 Blazer Charlton Heston drove in the 1974 movie Earthquake? With six forward speeds and two reverse?!? :p

08-16-2004, 11:23 AM	#11
the baron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liège , Belgium Posts: 263	I love them long , definitly... BTW , can someone tell me what were all the standard wheelbases available for our trucks ( Burbs & Blazers included ? ) , or point me a site where all those informations could be available ? thanks the Baron Attached Images __________________ 1982 Suburban 2WD , 260ci Olds engine,TH400 , will get a 1979 front clip , might be ready in ... 2016 1985 Chevy Van ( 305/350 ) , "Kellogg" equipped , my actual D.D. 1960 Girl Friend , frame still good , body has some dents

08-16-2004, 12:44 PM	#12
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Blazer Wheelbase = 106.5" C/K-10 Wheelbase = 6' bed = 117.5" C/K-10/20/30 Wheelbase = 8' bed = 131.5" C/K30 Wheelbase Crew cab = 164.5" Suburban Wheelbase = 129.5" __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-16-2004, 11:36 PM	#16
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Just as Jeff said, the Short Bed Crews were custom also. I used to know the name of the company, but I can't remember now..... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-16-2004, 11:49 PM	#17
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Chris, I think the company was based in Texas...if that helps. I can't think of it either. Here are a few pics of extended cab shortbeds, and a cc short bed...all of which are custom built trucks. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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