1972 3/4 t0n 4x4 Ambulance? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sir_Burban · 12-18-2013, 08:22 PM

Alright, I recently purchased a low miles ambulance/suburban out of Colorado. Here's the thing, the company that fitted the top was out of Indiana, and doesn't exist anymore, and the truck is showing a VIN code C/10, so, I know that a small number of public service vehicles were purchased 1/2 ton and then out-fitted with heavier springs/axel's. What companies were available, or how do I get more information? any tips are much appreciated, thanks.[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Name: phone2013 321.jpg
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Sir_Burban · 12-18-2013, 08:23 PM

Damn, she is breath taking

unclefreddy · 12-18-2013, 09:30 PM

Nice

**jimer1964** · 12-18-2013, 11:08 PM

cool even has the alsome grill guard!

**LockDoc** · 12-18-2013, 11:10 PM

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Your best bet would be to type the word "ambulance" into the GOOGLE search box at the top of this page, click on the circle in front of "67-72chevytrucks.com" and click on the GOOGLE button. You will find quite a few threads on the subject. Just make sure the thread you are looking at refers to your style of truck. (Hits will include all years)

LockDoc

Sir_Burban · 12-18-2013, 11:24 PM

LockDoc, That's the best advice yet, I appreciate it.

In The Ten Ring · 12-19-2013, 01:07 AM

I could have used something like that today! My poor Honda Accord does well hauling my tools to and fro but it's hardly made for it.

I really want a Burb or panel, 4x4 would be nice!

Vans are FUGLY to me and always have been.

*Heck of a find there bro....I really like it too.

**special-K** · 12-19-2013, 08:02 AM

The VIN says C/10 or K/10? Need to start there. If VIN says C/10,then someone converted it to 4wd using 3/4t axles. If it's K/10 I guess someone swapped in the axles. Could have been an owner on down the line did it. What axles and transfer case are in it? Since a K/20 Suburban could be had from factory,I would thing the fire dept. would have simply bought it that way. I think it's a later swap,using C/10 ambulance on a K/20 frame? Got pictures of the axles and transfer case?

Sir_Burban · 12-29-2013, 05:18 AM

truck is a K/20 and just found a 1971 K/10 burb in billings MT. am flying out next week to buy. this is the last one. I swear

Tinkermc · 12-30-2013, 10:29 PM

Great lookin truck, wish it was mine.

12-18-2013, 08:22 PM	#1
Sir_Burban Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Emerald Isle Posts: 41	1972 3/4 t0n 4x4 Ambulance? Alright, I recently purchased a low miles ambulance/suburban out of Colorado. Here's the thing, the company that fitted the top was out of Indiana, and doesn't exist anymore, and the truck is showing a VIN code C/10, so, I know that a small number of public service vehicles were purchased 1/2 ton and then out-fitted with heavier springs/axel's. What companies were available, or how do I get more information? any tips are much appreciated, thanks.[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH][/ATTACH] Attached Images

12-18-2013, 08:23 PM	#2
Sir_Burban Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Emerald Isle Posts: 41	Re: 1972 3/4 t0n 4x4 Ambulance? Damn, she is breath taking

12-18-2013, 09:30 PM	#3
unclefreddy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ukiah, california Posts: 333	Re: 1972 3/4 t0n 4x4 Ambulance? Nice

12-18-2013, 11:08 PM	#4
jimer1964 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: bowmansville,pa Posts: 1,683	Re: 1972 3/4 t0n 4x4 Ambulance? cool even has the alsome grill guard!

12-18-2013, 11:10 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: 1972 3/4 t0n 4x4 Ambulance? - Your best bet would be to type the word "ambulance" into the GOOGLE search box at the top of this page, click on the circle in front of "67-72chevytrucks.com" and click on the GOOGLE button. You will find quite a few threads on the subject. Just make sure the thread you are looking at refers to your style of truck. (Hits will include all years) LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-18-2013, 11:24 PM	#6
Sir_Burban Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Emerald Isle Posts: 41	Re: 1972 3/4 t0n 4x4 Ambulance? LockDoc, That's the best advice yet, I appreciate it.

12-19-2013, 01:07 AM	#7
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: 1972 3/4 t0n 4x4 Ambulance? I could have used something like that today! My poor Honda Accord does well hauling my tools to and fro but it's hardly made for it. I really want a Burb or panel, 4x4 would be nice! Vans are FUGLY to me and always have been. *Heck of a find there bro....I really like it too.

12-19-2013, 08:02 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1972 3/4 t0n 4x4 Ambulance? The VIN says C/10 or K/10? Need to start there. If VIN says C/10,then someone converted it to 4wd using 3/4t axles. If it's K/10 I guess someone swapped in the axles. Could have been an owner on down the line did it. What axles and transfer case are in it? Since a K/20 Suburban could be had from factory,I would thing the fire dept. would have simply bought it that way. I think it's a later swap,using C/10 ambulance on a K/20 frame? Got pictures of the axles and transfer case? __________________ "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 ~

12-29-2013, 05:18 AM	#9
Sir_Burban Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Emerald Isle Posts: 41	Re: 1972 3/4 t0n 4x4 Ambulance? truck is a K/20 and just found a 1971 K/10 burb in billings MT. am flying out next week to buy. this is the last one. I swear

12-30-2013, 10:29 PM	#10
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: 1972 3/4 t0n 4x4 Ambulance? Great lookin truck, wish it was mine.



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