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wildmann · 04-13-2003, 12:30 PM

just curious how many guys have done this to there trucks i stretched my cab and frame 26" and have been driving it this way for 8 or 9 years it started life as a 68 3/4 ton 396 turbo 400 cst camper special needed more room when second kid came along so it went into the shop for about 6 months and out it came as a 68 chev 3/4 ton 4x4 extended cab 502 4spd its been a blast to drive ive had many peaple ask me if it came from the factory this way its great fun to drive doesnt get stuck seats 5 comfortably hauls the camper and all the toys on the trailer and best of all its a 68 my favourite truck in the world if anybody else has done this to there truck id like to here from you maybe even see some pictures sorry i havent figured out how to post pictures on here yet [im just a dumb bodyman not a computer genius] there is one picture of my truck on the web at Scotts Super Trucks site under cutomers trucks i will post some pic soon as i can

stllookn · 04-13-2003, 01:10 PM

Nice Truck wildmann!

wildmann · 04-13-2003, 01:19 PM

thanks puting the pic up for me

71402BB · 04-13-2003, 01:41 PM

Thats a sweet truck you have there wildmann!! great lookin work you do also! Where in Canada are you from?

trailwart · 04-13-2003, 01:51 PM

that truck looks BAD A$$

wildmann · 04-13-2003, 02:03 PM

west central alberta canada thanks guys for the kind comments would sure like to talk to others that have don the same to their trucks campare notes and see pics of their trucks

Longhorn Man · 04-13-2003, 07:46 PM

Question, you say it started as a cutom camper...was that the extended bed truck with 133 inch wheel base, or just a reg 127 inch long bed with HD springs and shocks?

Roberty · 04-13-2003, 10:05 PM

Give us the details on the extended cab, Wildmann. What was used as a donor for the extension? I've always wanted a extended cab '71 or '72 Cheyenne Super swb but never had the nerve to try making my own. Might give it a shot one day if a fairly easy donor for the extended part could be bought.

Roberty

stllookn · 04-13-2003, 10:30 PM

A former board member named Livrat did a bunch of them. He is retired from these trucks even though he has a ton of them. His son Desert Rat is on the board. I will tell you...I saw the truck Livrat did and it was beautiful. He did and extended cab not a crew cab but it was incredible and looked factory. He lurks here so maybe he will send you a pm.

Livrat is on the right and Theo Goebel is on the leftt. This in one of two trucks Theo owns.

wildmann · 04-13-2003, 11:31 PM

the frame is from a 1965 chev 1ton 4x4 i added a 26" section to the middle of the frame with the cross member the rear cab mounts there are now 6 cab mounts instead of 4 ihad to section in the power steering box mount from a newer frame front framehorns are slightly differant but didnt matter couse i was useing a winch bumper the back half of the cab is just a part of another cab took 4 roofs spliced together rear side windows arevery similer to front side windows as the side panels are modified doors rear window is a power slider as i cant reach a slider from the front seat rear seat is from 98 chev extendacab front seats are from 74 blazer pass side flips forward for rear access front diff is dana 44 disc brake sm 465 trans 12"clutch 205 transfer case 14 bolt 1 ton rear 373 posi ranco 4" lifted springs spring mounts from 1980 chev 3/4ton 4x4urethane bushings throughout 8000 lbs ramsey winches at front and rear 502 crate motor with headers performer intake and cam msd 6a ignition 425 impco propane mixer k&n filter its big its heavy but pulls very well will try to get more pics of this truck and some of my other trucks soon

Canada20 · 04-16-2003, 11:46 AM

I've seen this truck live and in person and I've gotta say it looks even better than in the pic! Pretty imposing to stare up at it from a little Honda.

I didn't want to look too close as I knew the wildmann was still inside the swap-meet I'd just left and I didn't want him to stumble on some lanky goofball like me crawling around under his truck.

Wildmann; doing a search on extended or crew-cabs on here will show a bunch of stuff. This topic has come up on here a few times. Have a goon one!

Greg

Roberty · 04-16-2003, 01:15 PM

You have any interior shots of the extended part, Wildmann??

Thanks, Robert

lowsinthe20s · 04-16-2003, 02:27 PM

Here's my extended cab. I didn't do it myself , but I have big plans for it.

AlaskanMan · 04-16-2003, 09:27 PM

Here's mine

68_GMC_910 · 04-16-2003, 10:35 PM

where'd that slammed, primered crew cab dualie on 20s go? that was wicked but I forgot to save the pic to my computer... could someone post it?

brad2 · 04-16-2003, 11:06 PM

Here you go.

Canada20 · 04-17-2003, 09:22 AM

THAT'S a sport truck? Guess it's something like Strong Man Competitions are sport. Sweet ride though

Geg

wildmann · 07-17-2004, 08:49 PM

the body and frame of my ol blue is for sale no running gear will be going with it just the cab box and frame its been driven winter and summer so its not mint but if you want the basics its all here the iterior will be left intact $1000 will take it its worth much more but it must go and soon you can phone me at home 1-403-729-2793

Pont · 07-17-2004, 09:07 PM

Here's a pic of a board members truck (Stomper72) that is in the works. Man I love this truck......

guitarornothin · 07-17-2004, 09:17 PM

i got a few pics of some extended cabs on my "site".

http://www.geocities.com/guitarornot...herTrucks.html

04-13-2003, 12:30 PM	#1
wildmann Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west of red deer alberta canada Posts: 16	67 72 extended cabs just curious how many guys have done this to there trucks i stretched my cab and frame 26" and have been driving it this way for 8 or 9 years it started life as a 68 3/4 ton 396 turbo 400 cst camper special needed more room when second kid came along so it went into the shop for about 6 months and out it came as a 68 chev 3/4 ton 4x4 extended cab 502 4spd its been a blast to drive ive had many peaple ask me if it came from the factory this way its great fun to drive doesnt get stuck seats 5 comfortably hauls the camper and all the toys on the trailer and best of all its a 68 my favourite truck in the world if anybody else has done this to there truck id like to here from you maybe even see some pictures sorry i havent figured out how to post pictures on here yet [im just a dumb bodyman not a computer genius] there is one picture of my truck on the web at Scotts Super Trucks site under cutomers trucks i will post some pic soon as i can __________________ owner builder of ol bue the 68 chev extendacab 68 ext cab 4x4 68 lowrider 350 w/sag 4spd lngbx summer truck 68 305 w/sag 4spd lngbx daily driver 64 impala 2dr hdtp 350 4spd

04-13-2003, 01:10 PM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Nice Truck wildmann! Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-13-2003, 01:19 PM	#3
wildmann Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west of red deer alberta canada Posts: 16	thanks puting the pic up for me __________________ owner builder of ol bue the 68 chev extendacab 68 ext cab 4x4 68 lowrider 350 w/sag 4spd lngbx summer truck 68 305 w/sag 4spd lngbx daily driver 64 impala 2dr hdtp 350 4spd

04-13-2003, 01:41 PM	#4
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	Thats a sweet truck you have there wildmann!! great lookin work you do also! Where in Canada are you from? __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

04-13-2003, 01:51 PM	#5
trailwart Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: michigan Posts: 356	that truck looks BAD A$$ __________________ 72 chevy 3\4 ton 4 speed 4x4 84 1\2 ton 4x4 (gone but not forgotten, thanks for the memories) 1999 suburban 4x4 1982 chevrolet S-10 V-8 (Thanks uncle EARL)

04-13-2003, 02:03 PM	#6
wildmann Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west of red deer alberta canada Posts: 16	west central alberta canada thanks guys for the kind comments would sure like to talk to others that have don the same to their trucks campare notes and see pics of their trucks __________________ owner builder of ol bue the 68 chev extendacab 68 ext cab 4x4 68 lowrider 350 w/sag 4spd lngbx summer truck 68 305 w/sag 4spd lngbx daily driver 64 impala 2dr hdtp 350 4spd

04-13-2003, 07:46 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Question, you say it started as a cutom camper...was that the extended bed truck with 133 inch wheel base, or just a reg 127 inch long bed with HD springs and shocks?

04-13-2003, 10:05 PM	#8
Roberty Hot Damn - Here I Am!! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ringgold, Georgia Posts: 726	Give us the details on the extended cab, Wildmann. What was used as a donor for the extension? I've always wanted a extended cab '71 or '72 Cheyenne Super swb but never had the nerve to try making my own. Might give it a shot one day if a fairly easy donor for the extended part could be bought. Roberty __________________ My vehicles: '90 Silverado Sport '71 Chevelle SS Convertible '70 C-10 - My Grandfather bought it new - original un-restored

04-13-2003, 10:30 PM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	A former board member named Livrat did a bunch of them. He is retired from these trucks even though he has a ton of them. His son Desert Rat is on the board. I will tell you...I saw the truck Livrat did and it was beautiful. He did and extended cab not a crew cab but it was incredible and looked factory. He lurks here so maybe he will send you a pm. Livrat is on the right and Theo Goebel is on the leftt. This in one of two trucks Theo owns. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-13-2003, 11:31 PM	#10
wildmann Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west of red deer alberta canada Posts: 16	the frame is from a 1965 chev 1ton 4x4 i added a 26" section to the middle of the frame with the cross member the rear cab mounts there are now 6 cab mounts instead of 4 ihad to section in the power steering box mount from a newer frame front framehorns are slightly differant but didnt matter couse i was useing a winch bumper the back half of the cab is just a part of another cab took 4 roofs spliced together rear side windows arevery similer to front side windows as the side panels are modified doors rear window is a power slider as i cant reach a slider from the front seat rear seat is from 98 chev extendacab front seats are from 74 blazer pass side flips forward for rear access front diff is dana 44 disc brake sm 465 trans 12"clutch 205 transfer case 14 bolt 1 ton rear 373 posi ranco 4" lifted springs spring mounts from 1980 chev 3/4ton 4x4urethane bushings throughout 8000 lbs ramsey winches at front and rear 502 crate motor with headers performer intake and cam msd 6a ignition 425 impco propane mixer k&n filter its big its heavy but pulls very well will try to get more pics of this truck and some of my other trucks soon __________________ owner builder of ol bue the 68 chev extendacab 68 ext cab 4x4 68 lowrider 350 w/sag 4spd lngbx summer truck 68 305 w/sag 4spd lngbx daily driver 64 impala 2dr hdtp 350 4spd

04-16-2003, 11:46 AM	#11
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	I've seen this truck live and in person and I've gotta say it looks even better than in the pic! Pretty imposing to stare up at it from a little Honda. I didn't want to look too close as I knew the wildmann was still inside the swap-meet I'd just left and I didn't want him to stumble on some lanky goofball like me crawling around under his truck. Wildmann; doing a search on extended or crew-cabs on here will show a bunch of stuff. This topic has come up on here a few times. Have a goon one! Greg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

04-16-2003, 01:15 PM	#12
Roberty Hot Damn - Here I Am!! Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Ringgold, Georgia Posts: 726	You have any interior shots of the extended part, Wildmann?? Thanks, Robert __________________ My vehicles: '90 Silverado Sport '71 Chevelle SS Convertible '70 C-10 - My Grandfather bought it new - original un-restored

04-16-2003, 02:27 PM	#13
lowsinthe20s Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 20	Here's mine Here's my extended cab. I didn't do it myself , but I have big plans for it. Attached Images

04-16-2003, 09:27 PM	#14
AlaskanMan Life Long Alaskan Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Valdez Alaska Posts: 208	Here's mine __________________ Customized 69 K20 Crewcab Valdez Alaska Ignoranus: A person who's both stupid and an asshole.

04-16-2003, 10:35 PM	#15
68_GMC_910 what would Neal do? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 150	where'd that slammed, primered crew cab dualie on 20s go? that was wicked but I forgot to save the pic to my computer... could someone post it? __________________ 1968 GMC 910 Long Step 250/3onTree 1969 Chevy C10 longfleet, 350/350



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04-16-2003, 11:06 PM	#16
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	Here you go. Attached Images

04-17-2003, 09:22 AM	#17
Canada20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 802	THAT'S a sport truck? Guess it's something like Strong Man Competitions are sport. Sweet ride though Geg __________________ No such thing as a stupid question, right?

07-17-2004, 08:49 PM	#18
wildmann Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west of red deer alberta canada Posts: 16	the body and frame of my ol blue is for sale no running gear will be going with it just the cab box and frame its been driven winter and summer so its not mint but if you want the basics its all here the iterior will be left intact $1000 will take it its worth much more but it must go and soon you can phone me at home 1-403-729-2793 __________________ owner builder of ol bue the 68 chev extendacab 68 ext cab 4x4 68 lowrider 350 w/sag 4spd lngbx summer truck 68 305 w/sag 4spd lngbx daily driver 64 impala 2dr hdtp 350 4spd

07-17-2004, 09:07 PM	#19
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Here's a pic of a board members truck (Stomper72) that is in the works. Man I love this truck...... Attached Images __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

07-17-2004, 09:17 PM	#20
guitarornothin RUNN over AGAIN!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Big Spring, Texas Posts: 505	i got a few pics of some extended cabs on my "site". http://www.geocities.com/guitarornot...herTrucks.html __________________ 67-72 TRUCKS ROCK 70 SWB shaved and a 72 front clip.and a poly tank. Peep mirrors and a BIG BLOCK 468 in the making. XNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNXNX ,/. EMAIL ME HERE!, Dont pm me please ,/.

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