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**special-K** · 09-28-2008, 02:47 PM

So did this guy.It`s a workin progress:

Check out my thread in Event Coverage for the antique truck show coverage.I`m talkin`"Real" trucks.

Here`s one that left the factory with a big diesel:

468BIGBLOCK · 09-28-2008, 03:48 PM

CAN you imagine sitting in that crazy thing let alone driving it down the road. a pickup cab on a diesel truck frame. pretty dern neat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-28-2008, 05:03 PM

Thats pretty cool.

thirdstreettito · 09-28-2008, 05:32 PM

AWESOME! SWEET! COOL! No other words can describe how truly righteous that is.

**special-K** · 09-29-2008, 06:15 AM

Man,207 views and only three responses?And,they all love it?C`mon,don`t be so shy.Tell us how you really feel.

I love these trucks so much I love to see all kinds of shapes and forms of what people do.I think this guy plans to stretch the cab and who knows behind that.I told him a big long Suburban body would have been awesome.But,we both figured finding decent enough donors would be tough and not so cheap.But,wouldn`t that be awesome rolling along with 15-20 buddies in that coal-burner?The guy`s a very talented truck mechanic and has big plans for power.

petey-pablo · 09-29-2008, 06:48 AM

What Im wondering is what the hell would that look like with a custom 71-72 Chevy front end and Bumber BAd A$$!!

How about a Fleet Bed haha what do you guys think Killer Bad A$$ only Hotwheels can Fab up!! Hey can any one Photoshop it I would like a sneak peak of my vision "lol"

thirdstreettito · 09-29-2008, 07:58 AM

My uncle crushed a 67 C-60 Fofth wheel. I have an emblem from it it reads.

C/60
DIESEL

It had 6V53 I told him I wanted it, but he forgot and crushed it. He's in Upstate NY. But it just needed a cab.

I literally cried when he told me that, then I got furious.

c10addict · 09-29-2008, 08:22 AM

I dont know if I like it or now... Im confused! Cool but not complete..

**special-K** · 09-29-2008, 08:37 AM

Yeah,it`s a work in progress.We`ll see how it looks next year.I`ve been looking at these dashes and across these hoods since a couple years after I got my license.When I got my 1st Blazer I thought it was so cool to look forward at what I was used to,then turn around and see back to the tailgate.No glass behind my head.Then,I got my first Suburban and how cool was that to look back and see two rows of seats with a bunch of kids and their dogs going to 4H in my "truck".Same view to the front.I got a C/30 and put an 11' utility bed on it with a 15' rack.It was like a medium duty truck in size,but same from in the cab.I`ve always wanted a medium duty and do a CheyenneSuper interior.It`s also cool to take a truck and put a ground pounder motor in.It`s the same inside,but a total differeny ride.So,I`m imagining sitting up there with a big diesel and two big smokin`stacks justa humpin`on down the pike with the same surroundings I`m used to.I think that 9500 is a beautiful truck,definately easier on the eyes.And,the factory done it!But,of all the different things we see attempted with these trucks I`m likin`what this guy is doing.Funky ugly duck lookin`thing that it is.He`s into these trucks and is a diesel mechanic so this what he came up with.It was a wrecked truck and he has very little in it at this point.It`s all for fun.

*Shane* · 09-29-2008, 08:38 AM

my opinion: same category as the late model beds on 67-72 year model trucks

69long"n"low · 09-29-2008, 11:01 AM

I like it it would be too much fun showing up at a car show in that thing. That c9500 is pretty sweet to

**Yukon Jack** · 09-29-2008, 11:52 AM

I like the 9500 Diesel alot more - that truck is wicked! Not so sure of the one that is pictured first but as long as he digs it, that is all that matters!

468BIGBLOCK · 09-29-2008, 12:08 PM

I rode in a 1970 c50 fertilize truck with 66 inch tall terra tires. it was crazzy cant imagine tooling around town in this rig!!

semperfidoordie · 09-29-2008, 12:16 PM

That's pretty sweet man...tell ya if anyone saw this month's Truckin mag it had Matt Hughes 66 that he put a Duramax in and let me tell you that's giving me ideas for the 69 but still undecided as to what to do...

thirdstreettito · 09-29-2008, 05:59 PM

That 66 on the D-max chassis is sweet. First thing I read when I got mine.

joekewl_chevyfreak · 09-30-2008, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

my opinion: same category as the late model beds on 67-72 year model trucks

I agree, Its different but it just depends rather or not you want to have an original truck or one that stands out...

**special-K** · 09-30-2008, 11:19 AM

I totally disagree about any simularity with taking a truck and lapping a newer bed on.This is a totally different category.This isn`t a pickup for one thing.It`s a unique creation,not a truck trying to get away with the wrong bed on it.At least it has round wheel openings

.It is a big rig that a 67/72 lover used his favorite cab on.It`s a total step away from anything you`ve seen.
You can`t compare apples to oranges.This is apples to cucumbers.I don`t think this guy was trying to make something to look any better than either original form of the trucks he fused.Guys that put late-model beds on 67/72s aren`t doing it to be funky.This guy is trying to be funky.
It`s not for looks.It`s ok to like the look,though.Just imagine splittin`gears,sounding like a big rig,all the capability it has,and still sittin`in a 67/72 cab.Imagine a big 5th wheel travel trailer behind.Or a lowboy hauling a few 67/72 pickups.

09-28-2008, 02:47 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? So did this guy.It`s a workin progress: Check out my thread in Event Coverage for the antique truck show coverage.I`m talkin`"Real" trucks. Here`s one that left the factory with a big diesel: __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-28-2008 at 02:52 PM.

09-28-2008, 03:48 PM	#2
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? CAN you imagine sitting in that crazy thing let alone driving it down the road. a pickup cab on a diesel truck frame. pretty dern neat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

09-28-2008, 05:03 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? Thats pretty cool. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-28-2008, 05:32 PM	#4
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? AWESOME! SWEET! COOL! No other words can describe how truly righteous that is. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-29-2008, 06:15 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? Man,207 views and only three responses?And,they all love it?C`mon,don`t be so shy.Tell us how you really feel. I love these trucks so much I love to see all kinds of shapes and forms of what people do.I think this guy plans to stretch the cab and who knows behind that.I told him a big long Suburban body would have been awesome.But,we both figured finding decent enough donors would be tough and not so cheap.But,wouldn`t that be awesome rolling along with 15-20 buddies in that coal-burner?The guy`s a very talented truck mechanic and has big plans for power. __________________ "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 ~

09-29-2008, 06:48 AM	#6
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? What Im wondering is what the hell would that look like with a custom 71-72 Chevy front end and Bumber BAd A$$!! How about a Fleet Bed haha what do you guys think Killer Bad A$$ only Hotwheels can Fab up!! Hey can any one Photoshop it I would like a sneak peak of my vision "lol" __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net Last edited by petey-pablo; 09-29-2008 at 06:49 AM.

09-29-2008, 07:58 AM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? My uncle crushed a 67 C-60 Fofth wheel. I have an emblem from it it reads. C/60 DIESEL It had 6V53 I told him I wanted it, but he forgot and crushed it. He's in Upstate NY. But it just needed a cab. I literally cried when he told me that, then I got furious. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-29-2008, 08:22 AM	#8
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? I dont know if I like it or now... Im confused! Cool but not complete.. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

09-29-2008, 08:37 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? Yeah,it`s a work in progress.We`ll see how it looks next year.I`ve been looking at these dashes and across these hoods since a couple years after I got my license.When I got my 1st Blazer I thought it was so cool to look forward at what I was used to,then turn around and see back to the tailgate.No glass behind my head.Then,I got my first Suburban and how cool was that to look back and see two rows of seats with a bunch of kids and their dogs going to 4H in my "truck".Same view to the front.I got a C/30 and put an 11' utility bed on it with a 15' rack.It was like a medium duty truck in size,but same from in the cab.I`ve always wanted a medium duty and do a CheyenneSuper interior.It`s also cool to take a truck and put a ground pounder motor in.It`s the same inside,but a total differeny ride.So,I`m imagining sitting up there with a big diesel and two big smokin`stacks justa humpin`on down the pike with the same surroundings I`m used to.I think that 9500 is a beautiful truck,definately easier on the eyes.And,the factory done it!But,of all the different things we see attempted with these trucks I`m likin`what this guy is doing.Funky ugly duck lookin`thing that it is.He`s into these trucks and is a diesel mechanic so this what he came up with.It was a wrecked truck and he has very little in it at this point.It`s all for fun. __________________ "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 ~

09-29-2008, 08:38 AM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? my opinion: same category as the late model beds on 67-72 year model trucks

09-29-2008, 11:01 AM	#11
69long"n"low Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SURREY BC, CANADA Posts: 278	Re: So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? I like it it would be too much fun showing up at a car show in that thing. That c9500 is pretty sweet to __________________ - Josh Im not white trash, I'm one step above that..... more like white clutter

09-29-2008, 11:52 AM	#12
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? I like the 9500 Diesel alot more - that truck is wicked! Not so sure of the one that is pictured first but as long as he digs it, that is all that matters! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-29-2008, 12:08 PM	#13
468BIGBLOCK MEMBER OF THE JUNK MAN CLUB Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: paragould arkansas 72450 Posts: 425	Re: So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? I rode in a 1970 c50 fertilize truck with 66 inch tall terra tires. it was crazzy cant imagine tooling around town in this rig!! __________________ I LIKE 67-72 CHEVYS, I HAVE OWNED OVER 150 OF THEM IN THE LAST 25 YEARS..

09-29-2008, 12:16 PM	#14
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? That's pretty sweet man...tell ya if anyone saw this month's Truckin mag it had Matt Hughes 66 that he put a Duramax in and let me tell you that's giving me ideas for the 69 but still undecided as to what to do... __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

09-29-2008, 05:59 PM	#15
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? That 66 on the D-max chassis is sweet. First thing I read when I got mine. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck



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09-30-2008, 11:19 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: So You Want A Big Diesel In Your 67/72? I totally disagree about any simularity with taking a truck and lapping a newer bed on.This is a totally different category.This isn`t a pickup for one thing.It`s a unique creation,not a truck trying to get away with the wrong bed on it.At least it has round wheel openings.It is a big rig that a 67/72 lover used his favorite cab on.It`s a total step away from anything you`ve seen. You can`t compare apples to oranges.This is apples to cucumbers.I don`t think this guy was trying to make something to look any better than either original form of the trucks he fused.Guys that put late-model beds on 67/72s aren`t doing it to be funky.This guy is trying to be funky. It`s not for looks.It`s ok to like the look,though.Just imagine splittin`gears,sounding like a big rig,all the capability it has,and still sittin`in a 67/72 cab.Imagine a big 5th wheel travel trailer behind.Or a lowboy hauling a few 67/72 pickups. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-30-2008 at 11:21 AM.

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