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Lyon · 09-26-2002, 06:58 PM

I don't believe mine is fiberglass. I'm fairly sure it's sheet metal all the way down, but I'll run a magnet along it to see.

AlaskanMan · 09-26-2002, 08:37 PM

Here's mine

crew70 · 09-26-2002, 09:07 PM

my truck was built at scott chevrolet in Oklahoma
city. it still hasthe emblems on the rear door.

crews,I ll try to get it scanded and post it.

as for fiberglass I dont know butt my truck has
alot of body filler on it.

BLAZERMAN · 09-26-2002, 09:48 PM

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BLAZERMAN · 09-26-2002, 09:53 PM

Crew70, sorry I wasn't trying to beat you to it, but I allready had this one scanned and have been trying to figure out how to shrink these things enough to post them.

Purs · 09-26-2002, 10:25 PM

That add is too cool. Thanks. there has to be some more of these things around.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-27-2002, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Project1970

Really? Whereabouts? Not anywhere near UofA, is it?

I'll have to keep an eye out for it...though I have yet to drive my own pickup anywhere except for from the Tyndall street parking garage to the Tyndall and Speedway Circle K to I10 to Phoenix and back...

(Lather, rinse, repeat weekly; I have yet to stay a weekend in the dorm. )

OK, I've seen it in the vacinity of Stone and Glenn. Also parked behind the Golden Nugget on First Avenue. An unsubstantiated source said it belongs(-ed?) to the bartender there. It's a K/1500 or K/2500. Lifted or a factory tallboy. Original sun burned red/orange paint, white roof, much primer, Blunt nose, not ('67-'68) chisel nose and it looked -- as it sped by -- that the #4 door was real. I have heard of jokers who screw on a #4 door handle and even paint in fake door seams, but from way the door hung slightly-sagged in back, it looked active. I saw it early this summer, again.
All last April and into May I had to park in the Tyndall Garage at $6 a pop. Working on "Phantom" at Centennial. Mine was the maui blue/white '71 Jimmy with the '73-'87-type door mirrors (PO's idea) or the '68 orange stepside [now undergoing a re-engine operation].
Adios, Brian

Gene · 09-27-2002, 10:27 AM

Well I guess that ad answers my question

It's pretty cool to know that these trucks were made in Oklahoma too! I like that supershortbed one in the ad, kinda reminds me of those sawed off Nissans that they are selling today lmao!!! Kinda glad I started this thread now, I never knew there were so many variations of our trucks out there!

Lyon · 09-27-2002, 10:50 AM

BLAZERMAN... could you email me a copy of the full scanned version. I think it's cool you have and ad! I need to see if my mom has some original pics of our truck in 68. I know there's a couple of pics around somewhere. My truck was converted in Michigan. Did all of your crew cab trucks come with the cardboard like headliner like my truck? I also noticed that the window handles in the front are red (since my truck is red on red), while the ones in the back are black. The door panel trim strip in the front is chromed, while the ones in the back are not chromed at all, in fact it appears that the conversion company made their own trim strip. I know my parents were disappointed when they picked up the truck since the were under the impression they were getting a "custom" truck... and a cardboard headliner is not very custom!

crew70 · 09-27-2002, 11:44 AM

Blazerman, dont tell me you didnt scan the back side of that page. it has the michagan add on it.
but if you dont have it I will try to get it scaned in. but I dont know how to manipulate pictures so maybe I could email it to you and have you post it.
buy the way where did you scan that one from?

crews · 09-27-2002, 07:52 PM

Who ever has the ad...PLEASE scan me a copy!!! That ad is GREAT!!!!! My truck was done in Michigan...The rear seat in mine was a regular seat, while the front was a 'burb...I also have the goofy cardboard headliner....one neat piece of trivia, mine has 3 "72" doors !!!! The other one ( a rear one) does not have the extra screw in the vent window...And it is the original door for the truck.....all of them are....Mine also had the original owners manual and the protect-o-plate.....These things are VERY cool !!!!

BLAZERMAN · 09-27-2002, 07:56 PM

Crew70, that ad came out of the 1970 silver book, I am going to try and post the Alton Co. ad but by the time I crunch these with spinwave alot of the quality is lost.

Lyon, I will send it to you, if you can send me your email address, if you find those original photos be sure and post them, I'm sure we would all like to see them.

joan72cst@magiccablepc.com

BLAZERMAN · 09-27-2002, 07:59 PM

Sorry, cant get it to go thru.

Purs · 09-27-2002, 08:17 PM

Can you tell me where I can get this "silver book" I have access to a high quality scanner and can email them to whoever wants it. (I've got a T1 connection). thanks.

crew70 · 09-27-2002, 08:28 PM

I just traded a speed warning dash for some cash and my 72 silver book. the guy has a 67 or68 silver book to. I would like to know if there are
many of these book around or are they rare?

**fine69** · 09-27-2002, 09:10 PM

Here is mine. It is a "factory" job. Very well crafted.

crew70 · 09-27-2002, 09:42 PM

cool! it looks like the dog is getting ready to wash the tire.lol
are you going to make a 4x4 short bed out of it!

**fine69** · 09-27-2002, 10:15 PM

No way dude. It is a 3/4 ton. I am going to change it over to 1/2 ton. Take the dual gastanks out. It has 3 of them. Put a 69-70 frontend on it. With a cowl hood.
And i am taking out the 4 speed and installing an automatic.
Oh yea, that aint my big dog. I have 2 St. Bernards also. heheh

Longhorn Man · 09-27-2002, 10:40 PM

Hmmm, hey mike, I have a prety good 69/70 clip sitting here. Do I smell a swap? Very minimal rust.

**Hart_Rod** · 08-01-2006, 10:52 PM

Sorry to bring up such an old thread,

has anyone see this one before? I just bought it and some history would be great. It is supposedly a GM prototype.

R

Dano69c10 · 08-01-2006, 11:41 PM

I want one!
Are those companies that did these conversions still in business?
Dano

*wolfthing2000* · 08-01-2006, 11:54 PM

that RR truck looks NOT like a 68 from the grill. More like a 71-72

67ChevyRedneck · 08-02-2006, 12:06 AM

I really like that truck hart_rod, I like that they lined up the doors together, straighened the front door edge. Well done for back in the day. That will get A LOT of attention at shows. Sorry no info

**Stocker** · 08-02-2006, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfthing2000

that RR truck looks NOT like a 68 from the grill. More like a 71-72

From Gene's opening post...

It is a 68 w/72 front clip air cab w/tilt sitting on 78 4X4 running gears.

Very interesting old thread!

**special-K** · 08-02-2006, 06:37 AM

Holy quantum leap,Batman!!It`s cool to see this old thread.Ones like this need to get another round from time to time.I hate to tell you Rob,but that looks like the truck my drunken old uncle Bernie built out there in Arizona.He loved his two trucks,but was having alot of women trouble(as in,a few too many)and alot of them were looking for him(and alot of husbands).Well,he only needed to pass through town when going to work and didn`t want to move or get rid of either truck.So,he built this one and wore an Amish disguise through town every morning and evening so no one would notice.
True story,I swear.Huh?You don`t believe me,but you bought that other story??J/K,that would be awesome if it could pan-out.Surely someone from GM,past or present,would recall such a unique project on such a "break-through" model.

09-26-2002, 06:58 PM	#26
Lyon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Palmdale, CA, USA Posts: 86	I don't believe mine is fiberglass. I'm fairly sure it's sheet metal all the way down, but I'll run a magnet along it to see. __________________ 1968 C-20 Crewcab

09-26-2002, 08:37 PM	#27
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.

09-26-2002, 09:07 PM	#28
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	my truck was built at scott chevrolet in Oklahoma city. it still hasthe emblems on the rear door. crews,I ll try to get it scanded and post it. as for fiberglass I dont know butt my truck has alot of body filler on it. Attached Images __________________ 70 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 402ci crewcab 3/4ton 94 gmc 1 ton dually crewcab 454ci 99 suburban 5.7 2001 500cc ski-doo mxz 95 500cc ski doo fan 650 bombardiar 4 wheeler

09-26-2002, 09:48 PM	#29
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

09-26-2002, 09:53 PM	#30
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Crew70, sorry I wasn't trying to beat you to it, but I allready had this one scanned and have been trying to figure out how to shrink these things enough to post them. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

09-26-2002, 10:25 PM	#31
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	That add is too cool. Thanks. there has to be some more of these things around. __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

09-27-2002, 10:27 AM	#33
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Well I guess that ad answers my question It's pretty cool to know that these trucks were made in Oklahoma too! I like that supershortbed one in the ad, kinda reminds me of those sawed off Nissans that they are selling today lmao!!! Kinda glad I started this thread now, I never knew there were so many variations of our trucks out there! __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

09-27-2002, 10:50 AM	#34
Lyon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Palmdale, CA, USA Posts: 86	BLAZERMAN... could you email me a copy of the full scanned version. I think it's cool you have and ad! I need to see if my mom has some original pics of our truck in 68. I know there's a couple of pics around somewhere. My truck was converted in Michigan. Did all of your crew cab trucks come with the cardboard like headliner like my truck? I also noticed that the window handles in the front are red (since my truck is red on red), while the ones in the back are black. The door panel trim strip in the front is chromed, while the ones in the back are not chromed at all, in fact it appears that the conversion company made their own trim strip. I know my parents were disappointed when they picked up the truck since the were under the impression they were getting a "custom" truck... and a cardboard headliner is not very custom! __________________ 1968 C-20 Crewcab

09-27-2002, 11:44 AM	#35
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	Blazerman, dont tell me you didnt scan the back side of that page. it has the michagan add on it. but if you dont have it I will try to get it scaned in. but I dont know how to manipulate pictures so maybe I could email it to you and have you post it. buy the way where did you scan that one from? __________________ 70 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 402ci crewcab 3/4ton 94 gmc 1 ton dually crewcab 454ci 99 suburban 5.7 2001 500cc ski-doo mxz 95 500cc ski doo fan 650 bombardiar 4 wheeler

09-27-2002, 07:52 PM	#36
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	Who ever has the ad...PLEASE scan me a copy!!! That ad is GREAT!!!!! My truck was done in Michigan...The rear seat in mine was a regular seat, while the front was a 'burb...I also have the goofy cardboard headliner....one neat piece of trivia, mine has 3 "72" doors !!!! The other one ( a rear one) does not have the extra screw in the vent window...And it is the original door for the truck.....all of them are....Mine also had the original owners manual and the protect-o-plate.....These things are VERY cool !!!! __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

09-27-2002, 07:56 PM	#37
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Crew70, that ad came out of the 1970 silver book, I am going to try and post the Alton Co. ad but by the time I crunch these with spinwave alot of the quality is lost. Lyon, I will send it to you, if you can send me your email address, if you find those original photos be sure and post them, I'm sure we would all like to see them. joan72cst@magiccablepc.com __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

09-27-2002, 07:59 PM	#38
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Sorry, cant get it to go thru. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

09-27-2002, 08:17 PM	#39
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Can you tell me where I can get this "silver book" I have access to a high quality scanner and can email them to whoever wants it. (I've got a T1 connection). thanks. __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

09-27-2002, 08:28 PM	#40
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	I just traded a speed warning dash for some cash and my 72 silver book. the guy has a 67 or68 silver book to. I would like to know if there are many of these book around or are they rare? __________________ 70 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 402ci crewcab 3/4ton 94 gmc 1 ton dually crewcab 454ci 99 suburban 5.7 2001 500cc ski-doo mxz 95 500cc ski doo fan 650 bombardiar 4 wheeler

09-27-2002, 09:10 PM	#41
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Here is mine. It is a "factory" job. Very well crafted. Attached Images __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6



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09-27-2002, 09:42 PM	#42
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	cool! it looks like the dog is getting ready to wash the tire.lol are you going to make a 4x4 short bed out of it! __________________ 70 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 402ci crewcab 3/4ton 94 gmc 1 ton dually crewcab 454ci 99 suburban 5.7 2001 500cc ski-doo mxz 95 500cc ski doo fan 650 bombardiar 4 wheeler

09-27-2002, 10:15 PM	#43
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	No way dude. It is a 3/4 ton. I am going to change it over to 1/2 ton. Take the dual gastanks out. It has 3 of them. Put a 69-70 frontend on it. With a cowl hood. And i am taking out the 4 speed and installing an automatic. Oh yea, that aint my big dog. I have 2 St. Bernards also. heheh __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

09-27-2002, 10:40 PM	#44
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Hmmm, hey mike, I have a prety good 69/70 clip sitting here. Do I smell a swap? Very minimal rust.

08-01-2006, 10:52 PM	#45
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