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68 50th · 10-26-2004, 05:25 PM

I found this rough project truck on a swedish car ad site. The truck is a LWB from start but the owner replaced the original bed with a short step bed and extended the cab to fill out the space.
He says he got the inspiration to do this from a picture in an old truck/car magazine.
Just wanted to show you guys this, have you seen more examples of this convert?

He have put the original 8 foot bed on a chassis from a mobile home trailer and made a truck bed trailer out of it, it´s wisible in the background of the picture.
He wants (SEK 10,000) about $1,400 for the complete package, truck and trailer. He have the front bumper but not the grille.
He says it´s a 71 C10 but it have 6 lug wheels, wouldn´t it have 5 lugs?

Mats..

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-26-2004, 06:27 PM

HERE IS WHAT I KNOW,

1/2 TON 67-70 - 6 LUG

1/2 TON 71-72 - 5 LUG

1/2 TON 4WD'S - 6 LUG

3/4 TON & 1 TON - 8 LUG

CHECK THIS OUT.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=105182

Burnsman · 10-26-2004, 06:41 PM

Here is mine for sale. $2000 w/ big block and 4 spd.

incoma · 10-26-2004, 08:13 PM

Wouldn't it be easier if you took a 'burb and cut it down then used the back portion of a cab to "cap" it?

**Palf70Step** · 10-26-2004, 11:10 PM

Looks like a lot was merged on that guy. probably will look OK when finished and painted. Looks like he grafted early F150 ect cabd pieces to fill the gap. I can't tell from thew shot, but almost looks like the rear wheels are 5 and front 6. Whatever you are right about 71 being 5 bolt (for 2wd). Don't know about how they license them in your country, but my guess if it is close to the US they licensed it from the cab serial number plate, but probably started with a pre-71 frame for the dude.

It looks rough, but not bad to workfrom depending on how his grafting was. You looking to make this your next project?

1971 Cheyenne · 10-26-2004, 11:34 PM

Looks like a 70's datsun extended cab truck to me.

68 50th · 10-27-2004, 03:39 PM

Thanks for the replys everyone, I really think this board is the greatest.
I will go and take a look at it on saturday, and find out what year it really is and how the stretch are done, if it turnes out to be decent it sure could be my next projekt.

LUV2XCLR8 and Burnsman: Thanks for the pics, I like the fleetside beds better.

Thanks

bigvinnie · 10-27-2004, 08:21 PM

looks like the hood could be a 67/68, unless the pic just makes the front of it look more slanted...???

68 50th · 10-28-2004, 05:31 AM

bigvinnie:
You are propably right about the hood.
I haven´t seen the truck myself yet but the owner said something about an older hood, I will find out on saturday.

Thanks
Mats..

spencra · 10-28-2004, 09:26 AM

Definately a 67-68 hood. Wow Mats, look at all those classics in the background. How often do you see American cars over there? I've been to Europe several times and I had rarely seen an american car let alone a classic. Mostly German, Japanese and the mini's are all i've seen in Europe, oh and the scooters seem to be very popular especally in the big cities.

68 50th · 10-28-2004, 11:55 AM

OK, 67-68 hood and 6 lugs and it is a 2wd but a 71 title, it´s going to interesting to check it out.

The American car sceene in Europe differs a lot from country to country.
I think Sweden have relatively many American cars compared to France for example.
In the summertime there is pretty many classic American cars around, wintertime most of them is garaged though.

At least one of the classics in the background is an early sixties Volvo PV (Person Vagn). The guy selling the truck said he would like to trade for Volvo PV or Volvo Duett which is the station wagon in the same series. I belive he is a collector of those. I think that Volvo body style started sometime in the 40´s and ran until late 60´s.

These days it´s mini van´s from GM and Chrysler that is the most common new American car sold here.

Zumo · 10-28-2004, 12:38 PM

I have been thinking about doing this exact same thing to my truck.

Edmond · 10-28-2004, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 50th

bigvinnie:
You are propably right about the hood.
I haven´t seen the truck myself yet but the owner said something about an older hood, I will find out on saturday.

Thanks
Mats..

Try to make as much pictures as you can Mats.
Would be great to get a better look at it.

Good luck on saturday.

Cya,
Edmond

68 50th · 10-28-2004, 02:14 PM

I will take pictures for sure, just hoping the dude haven´t sold it.

Mats..

10-26-2004, 05:25 PM	#1
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	71 extended cab I found this rough project truck on a swedish car ad site. The truck is a LWB from start but the owner replaced the original bed with a short step bed and extended the cab to fill out the space. He says he got the inspiration to do this from a picture in an old truck/car magazine. Just wanted to show you guys this, have you seen more examples of this convert? He have put the original 8 foot bed on a chassis from a mobile home trailer and made a truck bed trailer out of it, it´s wisible in the background of the picture. He wants (SEK 10,000) about $1,400 for the complete package, truck and trailer. He have the front bumper but not the grille. He says it´s a 71 C10 but it have 6 lug wheels, wouldn´t it have 5 lugs? Mats.. Attached Images Last edited by 68 50th; 10-28-2004 at 02:16 PM.

10-26-2004, 06:27 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	HERE IS WHAT I KNOW, 1/2 TON 67-70 - 6 LUG 1/2 TON 71-72 - 5 LUG 1/2 TON 4WD'S - 6 LUG 3/4 TON & 1 TON - 8 LUG CHECK THIS OUT. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=105182 __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-26-2004, 06:41 PM	#3
Burnsman Chevy Freak Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Meadville, Pa. Posts: 2,804	71 extended cab Here is mine for sale. $2000 w/ big block and 4 spd. Attached Images __________________ 69 GMC SWB, 350 70 Chevy LWB, 350 55 chevy gasser, 461 73 Camaro, 496 67 RS Camaro, 406 64 Chevelle, 588 71 Nova, 565 67 Camaro, 461

10-26-2004, 11:10 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Looks like a lot was merged on that guy. probably will look OK when finished and painted. Looks like he grafted early F150 ect cabd pieces to fill the gap. I can't tell from thew shot, but almost looks like the rear wheels are 5 and front 6. Whatever you are right about 71 being 5 bolt (for 2wd). Don't know about how they license them in your country, but my guess if it is close to the US they licensed it from the cab serial number plate, but probably started with a pre-71 frame for the dude. It looks rough, but not bad to workfrom depending on how his grafting was. You looking to make this your next project? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-26-2004, 11:34 PM	#6
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	Looks like a 70's datsun extended cab truck to me. __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

10-26-2004, 08:13 PM	#4
incoma Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 865	Wouldn't it be easier if you took a 'burb and cut it down then used the back portion of a cab to "cap" it?

10-27-2004, 03:39 PM	#7
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Thanks for the replys everyone, I really think this board is the greatest. I will go and take a look at it on saturday, and find out what year it really is and how the stretch are done, if it turnes out to be decent it sure could be my next projekt. LUV2XCLR8 and Burnsman: Thanks for the pics, I like the fleetside beds better. Thanks Last edited by 68 50th; 10-27-2004 at 03:47 PM.

10-27-2004, 08:21 PM	#8
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	looks like the hood could be a 67/68, unless the pic just makes the front of it look more slanted...??? __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

10-28-2004, 05:31 AM	#9
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	bigvinnie: You are propably right about the hood. I haven´t seen the truck myself yet but the owner said something about an older hood, I will find out on saturday. Thanks Mats..

10-28-2004, 09:26 AM	#10
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Definately a 67-68 hood. Wow Mats, look at all those classics in the background. How often do you see American cars over there? I've been to Europe several times and I had rarely seen an american car let alone a classic. Mostly German, Japanese and the mini's are all i've seen in Europe, oh and the scooters seem to be very popular especally in the big cities. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)

10-28-2004, 11:55 AM	#11
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	OK, 67-68 hood and 6 lugs and it is a 2wd but a 71 title, it´s going to interesting to check it out. The American car sceene in Europe differs a lot from country to country. I think Sweden have relatively many American cars compared to France for example. In the summertime there is pretty many classic American cars around, wintertime most of them is garaged though. At least one of the classics in the background is an early sixties Volvo PV (Person Vagn). The guy selling the truck said he would like to trade for Volvo PV or Volvo Duett which is the station wagon in the same series. I belive he is a collector of those. I think that Volvo body style started sometime in the 40´s and ran until late 60´s. These days it´s mini van´s from GM and Chrysler that is the most common new American car sold here.

10-28-2004, 12:38 PM	#12
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	I have been thinking about doing this exact same thing to my truck. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

10-28-2004, 02:14 PM	#14
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	I will take pictures for sure, just hoping the dude haven´t sold it. Mats..



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