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BLAZERMAN · 07-02-2006, 12:12 AM

I found an interesting peice of literature, its a brochure from GM of Argentina, it has a hand written date of 1971. The first truck shown is clearly a crewcab made from a suburban, makes you wonder why they didnt offer them for the U.S.
You can also see the different rear body lines and lack of side markers.
Dont know which conversion company did these for GM but it looks like they were ahead of there time.

wibilly · 07-02-2006, 12:38 AM

i like the rear body lines on the american versions much better. that crewcab sure looks to be a predasessor to the avalanch. i don't like the old and realy despise the new

**Bob B.** · 07-02-2006, 12:54 AM

Those were not converted, they were built by G.M. Argentina. In this country, International Harvester built something called the Travellette. This was the Suburban-like Travelall, with the roof cut back over the cargo area, giving about a 4.5' pickup bed. Needless to say, it wasn't a big seller.

oscareltemblo · 07-02-2006, 01:21 AM

Dam that was the first avalanch.

**special-K** · 07-02-2006, 07:45 AM

Bob beat me to it.It`s like a Travelette.It`s funny how times change,because obviously it would be a big seller,now(H2,Avalanche,Ridgeline,4dr Nissans,Toyotas,S10,Baja...)I like the van bodies.

longhorn70gmc · 07-03-2006, 02:28 AM

I bet Longhornman would love this info. You should PM him. Good info.
Billy

**special-K** · 07-03-2006, 06:13 AM

That,and there`s a "Show Us Your Lits" thread recently.

Joe67 · 07-03-2006, 08:49 AM

Almost, I don't see a removable rear cab access panel on that one

Cool find though

07-02-2006, 12:12 AM	#1
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	The first Avalanche? I found an interesting peice of literature, its a brochure from GM of Argentina, it has a hand written date of 1971. The first truck shown is clearly a crewcab made from a suburban, makes you wonder why they didnt offer them for the U.S. You can also see the different rear body lines and lack of side markers. Dont know which conversion company did these for GM but it looks like they were ahead of there time. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

07-02-2006, 12:38 AM	#2
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: The first Avalanche? i like the rear body lines on the american versions much better. that crewcab sure looks to be a predasessor to the avalanch. i don't like the old and realy despise the new __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

07-02-2006, 12:54 AM	#3
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,369	Re: The first Avalanche? Those were not converted, they were built by G.M. Argentina. In this country, International Harvester built something called the Travellette. This was the Suburban-like Travelall, with the roof cut back over the cargo area, giving about a 4.5' pickup bed. Needless to say, it wasn't a big seller. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90. Last edited by Bob B.; 07-02-2006 at 12:54 AM.

07-02-2006, 01:21 AM	#4
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Re: The first Avalanche? Dam that was the first avalanch. __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844

07-02-2006, 07:45 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The first Avalanche? Bob beat me to it.It`s like a Travelette.It`s funny how times change,because obviously it would be a big seller,now(H2,Avalanche,Ridgeline,4dr Nissans,Toyotas,S10,Baja...)I like the van bodies. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-03-2006, 02:28 AM	#6
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: The first Avalanche? I bet Longhornman would love this info. You should PM him. Good info. Billy __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

07-03-2006, 06:13 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The first Avalanche? That,and there`s a "Show Us Your Lits" thread recently. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-03-2006, 08:49 AM	#8
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