extended crew cab conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BLE 'BURBAN · 10-03-2007, 01:14 AM

Ok gang This weekend I saw something that had me wondering WTFO?. What it was, (and I wish I had a camera with me to take some pics of it but no) was a mid '80's -'91 crew cab that the rear wall had been moved back about 18-24" with a diamond plate fuel tank and a custom built diamond plate flat bed set up with a receiver like you'd see on an 18 wheeler. The cab extension even had opening vent windows like those on the '88-'98 extended cabs. Now my question......Has anyone else ever seen one of these? If so how's about some pics please?

Pyrotechnic · 10-03-2007, 01:29 AM

Western Hauler is what they were called. Meant for serious towing. I think the extended cab was so the seat could fold down and make a bed.

xtreme80 · 10-03-2007, 01:51 AM

You mean something like this?

Obviously what you're talking about is quite a bit older, but same concept.

BLE 'BURBAN · 10-03-2007, 02:18 AM

Yes that's the bed style but as you stated it was in the '73-'91 crew cab square body.

10-03-2007, 01:14 AM	#1
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	extended crew cab conversion Ok gang This weekend I saw something that had me wondering WTFO?. What it was, (and I wish I had a camera with me to take some pics of it but no) was a mid '80's -'91 crew cab that the rear wall had been moved back about 18-24" with a diamond plate fuel tank and a custom built diamond plate flat bed set up with a receiver like you'd see on an 18 wheeler. The cab extension even had opening vent windows like those on the '88-'98 extended cabs. Now my question......Has anyone else ever seen one of these? If so how's about some pics please? __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

10-03-2007, 01:29 AM	#2
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: extended crew cab conversion Western Hauler is what they were called. Meant for serious towing. I think the extended cab was so the seat could fold down and make a bed.

10-03-2007, 01:51 AM	#3
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: extended crew cab conversion You mean something like this? Obviously what you're talking about is quite a bit older, but same concept.

10-03-2007, 02:18 AM	#4
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: extended crew cab conversion Yes that's the bed style but as you stated it was in the '73-'91 crew cab square body. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.