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1969 Custom 30 wrecker
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Pottsville, Pa
Posts: 2,611
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Enough to make a grown truck guy cry. :(
Finding an almost rust free 67-72 cab here in Pa. is about the same odds as getting struck by lightning. But I found one. Check out this hack job on one of the finest cabs I've ever seen in our junkyards. This truck is virgin and even had the original working T-3 headlights! Low mileage but box is missing in action and someone bought the doors and seat. (I'll just bet them doors were rust free!)
![]() This is a 1968 C-20 that has (had) a beautiful cab. The floor are rust free, it still has the original rockers and cab corners all of which are rust free with on holes to be found, and wouldn't you just know it, some knucklehead hacked the whole rear section out of it! This could have another section welded back into it I guess... In the first pic, we see the back. Rear window was removed and a huge opening was cutout, then the rest of the window area was patched over with sheetmetal and screws. The second pic shows this horrifying "monster garage" hack job from the inside. Note the floor. I've never seen a rear floor with no rust/holes before.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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That was probably cut from the company that put a camper on the back. That would explain the lack of rust and the low miles it apears to have.
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1969 Custom 30 wrecker
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Pottsville, Pa
Posts: 2,611
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Wow, sorry for the double post. Not sure how that happened.
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Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10 |
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love my truck
Join Date: May 2001
Location: aylmer QC
Posts: 648
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im lost, no duble post here.
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: kalamazoo, mi
Posts: 397
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That has to be the easiest cab to fix of all that I have seen.
I was lucky with my truck, the previous owner had repaired all the rust for me, and did it the right way! I know because he took pictures the entire way.... Grab that cab and fix it, I would think the back could be easily replaced.
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JB-80 "Twice as Good"
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Central, MN
Posts: 354
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Good find-patch er on up!
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#7 |
its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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Ignore the red lettering...
Fine69 has this camper at his place, I think the whole back is ripped off by now, bigger and better plans, but the back of the cab has the exact same treatment done to it. I just wouldn't have guessed they'd do it to a 3/4 ton truck. I had figured it was a one ton only conversion. |
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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Looking at your pics again, som,e one ripped the camper off of that ruck and used it as a truck...like with a flat bed or something.
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#9 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,686
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Nah Campers are rigged on like that too I never liked flatbeds ubolted down with a 4x4 as a spacer I like the channel iron standoffs bolted the frame and welded to the bed .
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Senior Member
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Location: Independence MO.
Posts: 7,698
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I have a 68 1 ton that was cut like that. It was an easy fix. Way easier than fixing rust. You can see in the pics how we repaired it. Now go out and get that cab now!! Hurry!!
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Location: Independence MO.
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Opps, wrong pic first!!!
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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 |
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#12 |
1969 Custom 30 wrecker
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Pottsville, Pa
Posts: 2,611
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I would get the cab but a few reasons why I don't. 1) I really have no way of getting it home. 2) I already repaired the cabs on my 2 trucks, 1 is a high hump and this is the small hump so I really don't need it. 3) While it would be a money maker to buy, repair and sell, it would probably cost at least $150+? and that's money I really shouldn't tie up right now. (not a good time)
With that said, it deserves to go to someone else that can rescue it and use it. If anyone wants this cab, let me know and I'll give directions. P.S. Im very surprised to learn that a company would do such a hackjob. Those metal panels to fill in the rear window are held in with phillips screws and you can see how badly the hole was hacked out. yeck! I thought for sure this was the work of a redneck farmer. ![]() Was thinking, would this truck most likely have had bucket seats? How else would you walk through the opening? Sure would have liked to get those if it did! BTW, this is a 3 speed on the column 6 cylinder truck. Probably not the best running gear for a camper. ???
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Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10 |
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Ringtown,PA
Posts: 555
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hello, i would definatly be interested in it. pm me with the info please. or what yard its in. Thanks, Devin
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68 chevy 406 small block, budget drag racer, new best e.t 11.91 @112 67 nova numbers matching 327 4 speed 13.6 @ 102mph 70 longhorn c-30 402/4 speed 70 c-10 swb 402, muncie 4 speed 94 s-10 350/th350 3:73 posi 71 c-20 402/th400 towrig for racetruck. 72 4wd lifted on 35's 72 350/3 speed winter beater |
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1969 Custom 30 wrecker
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Pottsville, Pa
Posts: 2,611
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I sent a PM your way.
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Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10 |
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#15 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Butler PA
Posts: 3,034
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me too how far is it from ohio line?
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Senior Member
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Location: Hampstead, NC
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I might be interested depending on where in PA it is located, that is if previous board members pass.
Thanks. Scott |
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#17 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Ringtown,PA
Posts: 555
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i called, $200, im gonna go check it out tomorrow or friday. Thanks alot, Devin
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68 chevy 406 small block, budget drag racer, new best e.t 11.91 @112 67 nova numbers matching 327 4 speed 13.6 @ 102mph 70 longhorn c-30 402/4 speed 70 c-10 swb 402, muncie 4 speed 94 s-10 350/th350 3:73 posi 71 c-20 402/th400 towrig for racetruck. 72 4wd lifted on 35's 72 350/3 speed winter beater |
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1969 Custom 30 wrecker
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Pottsville, Pa
Posts: 2,611
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I thought that's what they might charge for a cab. Was thinking he might knock some off since it has the big "cave hole" in it.
![]() Looks like you get first crack since you asked first. Have to be fair. If you don't want it, post here and I'll tell the next person in line. ![]()
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Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10 |
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Ringtown,PA
Posts: 555
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no cheaper with the custom air conditioning, lol, i'll let you know how it goes. i asked how bad it was hacked, of course he said "oh its not that bad at all" i asked about rust but he didn't know he said he didn't look that close. Thanks, Dev.
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68 chevy 406 small block, budget drag racer, new best e.t 11.91 @112 67 nova numbers matching 327 4 speed 13.6 @ 102mph 70 longhorn c-30 402/4 speed 70 c-10 swb 402, muncie 4 speed 94 s-10 350/th350 3:73 posi 71 c-20 402/th400 towrig for racetruck. 72 4wd lifted on 35's 72 350/3 speed winter beater |
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#20 |
its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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The camper trucks did have bucket seats, and with no console or anything in the center of the cab. They put trim and plastic and sturr to cover the hack job of the door, and I really don't remember what was done to hide the window filler...I never really noticed that when looking at mike's.
Here is a shot of his as sitting in the doorway at the back of the cab. |
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: The Rubber City
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I have only seen one camper conversion...on a '69 CST/30...it had what appeared to be a leather boot that acted like an o-ring between the cab and camper body.
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#22 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
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is that steering wheel nice?? im interested in it if you want to sell it if you get the truck if it is nice. thanks
matt
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1969 Custom 30 wrecker
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Pottsville, Pa
Posts: 2,611
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Matt,
There are a few hairline cracks near the lower spoke area. I don't recall any cracks in the outer rim. This is just by memory. Bob
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Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10 |
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