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sactoC10 · 12-23-2003, 05:03 PM

Last weekend I was running my son out to see the trains at the HUGE railyard in Roseville California. While out there I saw this 69-70 orange Chevy truck "thing" that first looked like a Blazer, but low and behold it was an actual AMBULANCE. Of course it was not in service, but it looked all original...like it would have been nearly 30+ years ago.

It was VERY cool to see. I couldn't wave the driver down or I would have for a closer peek. I am sure such a thing is VERY rare. Probably more Elvis sightings!

**old Rusty C10** · 12-23-2003, 05:19 PM

theres a place here in ny that has some they use for films. theyre very cool to see close up

J.Lance · 12-23-2003, 06:10 PM

I know a guy who had bought a Suburban ambulance from a small town fire rescue here in Colorado. It was a '70 with a big block, A/C, tilt, and tach. Very cool. It had a raised roof and all the lights. The side windows were sandblast etched with the cross and snake (medical symbol). Completely rust free tub. It was a 3/4 ton and had factory 15" 8 lug wheels. I know I'll never see that again! Unfortunately, he yanked the big block and parted the rest.

ckhd · 12-23-2003, 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by J.Lance
The side windows were sandblast etched with the cross and snake (medical symbol).

you mean a caducis?

J.Lance · 12-23-2003, 06:50 PM

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Originally posted by ckhd

you mean a caducis?

Anything you say, sure. At least I didn't say skull and cross bones! Would look like something out of animal house.

72shadetree · 12-23-2003, 07:53 PM

i used to be a jr member at the local squad about 16 yrs ago and it was one there that was bought new i cant rember alot about it because i was into mini trks then.it was a 4wd with snow plow and in real nice shape they decided several years ago that it was only used for plowing the paking lots they didnt need it sold it with plow $2000 i still kick my self everytime i think about it.ill see if i have any old pics of it.

the local FD has a early 50s panel that was bought new it has about 60000 orginal miles.garage kept they use it for parades and stuff now

grebus1 · 12-23-2003, 07:58 PM

Here is a link to pictures from a guy who selling his ambulance, not sure if it's still available. He had it posted on the Suburban board.

http://www.msnusers.com/JAMBULANCE/shoebox.msnw

dinnut · 12-23-2003, 10:09 PM

this ones custom

*Randy70C-10* · 12-23-2003, 10:27 PM

One of our board members had one, can't remember who.

724x4a/cchevy · 12-23-2003, 10:30 PM

pretty cool lookin. Ive never seen one of those.

useRc10 · 12-24-2003, 12:05 AM

i'd like to get one and paint it like teh one's my squad used to have...maybe in the future, no money now

robby · 12-24-2003, 12:39 AM

caduceus-used as a symbol of the medical profession.

1969 GMC · 12-24-2003, 01:27 AM

actually i think someone joined the board for a t least a short amount of time and had a 4x4 ambulance, but it looked pretty beat. not sure who though.

12-23-2003, 05:03 PM	#1
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	saw the darndest thing... Last weekend I was running my son out to see the trains at the HUGE railyard in Roseville California. While out there I saw this 69-70 orange Chevy truck "thing" that first looked like a Blazer, but low and behold it was an actual AMBULANCE. Of course it was not in service, but it looked all original...like it would have been nearly 30+ years ago. It was VERY cool to see. I couldn't wave the driver down or I would have for a closer peek. I am sure such a thing is VERY rare. Probably more Elvis sightings!

12-23-2003, 05:19 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	theres a place here in ny that has some they use for films. theyre very cool to see close up __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-23-2003, 06:10 PM	#3
J.Lance Too many is never enough! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 455	ambulance I know a guy who had bought a Suburban ambulance from a small town fire rescue here in Colorado. It was a '70 with a big block, A/C, tilt, and tach. Very cool. It had a raised roof and all the lights. The side windows were sandblast etched with the cross and snake (medical symbol). Completely rust free tub. It was a 3/4 ton and had factory 15" 8 lug wheels. I know I'll never see that again! Unfortunately, he yanked the big block and parted the rest. __________________ Jason 1968 K10 SWB Fleetside 1971 K2500 GMC LWB 1968 K20 (later frame, donor body) 1972 C20 LWB parts truck 1993 K2500 Suburban, tow rig, 454, 4L80E NEW!! 18' Siem's car hauler 2004 Honda Odyssey (family man!)

12-23-2003, 07:53 PM	#6
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	i used to be a jr member at the local squad about 16 yrs ago and it was one there that was bought new i cant rember alot about it because i was into mini trks then.it was a 4wd with snow plow and in real nice shape they decided several years ago that it was only used for plowing the paking lots they didnt need it sold it with plow $2000 i still kick my self everytime i think about it.ill see if i have any old pics of it. the local FD has a early 50s panel that was bought new it has about 60000 orginal miles.garage kept they use it for parades and stuff now __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

12-23-2003, 07:58 PM	#7
grebus1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 322	Here is a link to pictures from a guy who selling his ambulance, not sure if it's still available. He had it posted on the Suburban board. http://www.msnusers.com/JAMBULANCE/shoebox.msnw __________________ '72 Chevy Suburban Custom Deluxe 10, 402/TH400

12-23-2003, 10:09 PM	#8
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	this ones custom Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-23-2003, 10:27 PM	#9
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	One of our board members had one, can't remember who.

12-23-2003, 10:30 PM	#10
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	pretty cool lookin. Ive never seen one of those. __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

12-24-2003, 12:05 AM	#11
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	i'd like to get one and paint it like teh one's my squad used to have...maybe in the future, no money now __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

12-24-2003, 12:39 AM	#12
robby Semper Fidelis Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 654	caduceus-used as a symbol of the medical profession. __________________ 72 Chevy C 20 with 402 For sale 85 GMC K2500 83 Trans Am Cedar City, Utah (Missouri Native)

12-24-2003, 01:27 AM	#13
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	actually i think someone joined the board for a t least a short amount of time and had a 4x4 ambulance, but it looked pretty beat. not sure who though. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

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