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**landarts** · 05-25-2005, 04:21 PM

Does anyone know about these crew cabs....where to find info on them or any history ? Jim

*Shane* · 05-25-2005, 04:31 PM

They aren't factory built ... they are "one-off" customs.

67ChevyRedneck · 05-25-2005, 04:42 PM

Not completely true. The yellow/ochre truck was an original "coach-built" crew cab truck. Classic trucks did a feature on it. The owner modified the B pillar from the original triangle shape to match the front doors. It is a 70 truck with a 67 nose. I have no idea about the second truck.

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**landarts** · 05-25-2005, 04:45 PM

Is there anywhere on the net where I could read about the history of crew cabs or extended cabs made by chevrolet from 67-72 ..JIM

**pjmoreland** · 05-25-2005, 05:04 PM

Here's an article on that first truck:

http://www.classictrucksweb.com/feat...12cl_67chev_0/

*Shane* · 05-25-2005, 05:11 PM

GM didn't make any crew cab trucks from the factory ... they had secondary companies do this sort of work for them.

Get in touch with Longhorn Man .... he can help you out with history.

smokekiki · 05-25-2005, 05:15 PM

Wasn't the brown one built by Ricks?

**Yukon Jack** · 05-25-2005, 05:31 PM

Yes.

71swb4x4 · 05-25-2005, 06:38 PM

I thought one of Rick's customers did the custom work, and Ricks helped with some other areas. I could be wrong though???

crew70 · 05-25-2005, 07:51 PM

I have a 1970 4x4 long box that was built at Scott Cheverlet in Oklahoma City.they made the 3 and 4 door 6 man cabs. they extended the cabs 42 inches to take another front door.the cab is huge inside.they did some without extending the wheel bace and they shortened the box.there was another company in Pigeon, Michigan called Alton Company that biult them to.I have heard storys of there only being 1500
of these made from 67-72 I dont know if that is per year or in all but if that were per year you would think you would see alot more of them.But I could be wrong.
I got my truck from a farmer in nabraska that ordered it. and was used on his farm for 30 years.

bagged91 · 05-25-2005, 08:04 PM

crew70, You plan on restoring that truck? Both yours & "crews" trucks are neat. There used to be a twin to crews CrewCab near me about 15 years ago but he sold it at Carlilse and I lost track of it. Always liked them.

And BTW - 67Chev, the one with the 67 nose is actually Gold, not yellow or Ochre. He did it to sorta mimik a 50th color scheme.

GM72K10 · 05-25-2005, 09:14 PM

This is still the strangest one I've ever seen.

68haywagon · 05-25-2005, 09:31 PM

Thats an interesting one.

Fred T · 05-25-2005, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GM72K10

This is still the strangest one I've ever seen.

That's just WRONG.

69moneypit · 05-26-2005, 12:21 AM

If I am not mistaken the crew cab trucks were built special for the railroad. Also i remember seeing the truck on the top left advertised for sale a while back on a different site.

farside847 · 05-26-2005, 10:51 AM

I think that last one might be a photoshop pic. There would be no room for a striker...

chickenwing · 05-26-2005, 11:08 AM

I actually like the look of the door pillar on that last one. That "V" kinda looks like a Texas Longhorn silloette.

hotrodtroy · 05-26-2005, 11:53 AM

I saw one of these about 2 years ago just south of Minot, ND. I don't remember if it was for sale or not. It was sitting on the south side of somebodys house.

Lyon · 05-26-2005, 03:16 PM

Heres an ad by one such dealer. Enjoy!

67ChevyRedneck · 05-26-2005, 03:49 PM

Thats funny, the one with the tiny bed looks familiar, doesn't it? Sure reminds me of the "mid-size" trucks with four doors and no bed! Crazy! Over 35 years later it's being used on new trucks.

**special-K** · 05-28-2005, 04:05 PM

Nice nice truck truck ad ad.

05-25-2005, 04:21 PM	#1
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,420	Does anyone know about these Crew cabs Does anyone know about these crew cabs....where to find info on them or any history ? Jim Attached Images

05-25-2005, 04:42 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Not completely true. The yellow/ochre truck was an original "coach-built" crew cab truck. Classic trucks did a feature on it. The owner modified the B pillar from the original triangle shape to match the front doors. It is a 70 truck with a 67 nose. I have no idea about the second truck. Classic Trucks Article __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 05-25-2005 at 04:43 PM. Reason: Spelling

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05-25-2005, 06:38 PM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I thought one of Rick's customers did the custom work, and Ricks helped with some other areas. I could be wrong though??? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-25-2005, 04:31 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	They aren't factory built ... they are "one-off" customs.

05-25-2005, 04:45 PM	#4
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,420	Is there anywhere on the net where I could read about the history of crew cabs or extended cabs made by chevrolet from 67-72 ..JIM

05-25-2005, 05:04 PM	#5
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,011	Here's an article on that first truck: http://www.classictrucksweb.com/feat...12cl_67chev_0/

05-25-2005, 05:11 PM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	GM didn't make any crew cab trucks from the factory ... they had secondary companies do this sort of work for them. Get in touch with Longhorn Man .... he can help you out with history.

05-25-2005, 07:51 PM	#10
crew70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: shafer,mn,usa Posts: 316	I have a 1970 4x4 long box that was built at Scott Cheverlet in Oklahoma City.they made the 3 and 4 door 6 man cabs. they extended the cabs 42 inches to take another front door.the cab is huge inside.they did some without extending the wheel bace and they shortened the box.there was another company in Pigeon, Michigan called Alton Company that biult them to.I have heard storys of there only being 1500 of these made from 67-72 I dont know if that is per year or in all but if that were per year you would think you would see alot more of them.But I could be wrong. I got my truck from a farmer in nabraska that ordered it. and was used on his farm for 30 years. 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

05-25-2005, 08:04 PM	#11
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	crew70, You plan on restoring that truck? Both yours & "crews" trucks are neat. There used to be a twin to crews CrewCab near me about 15 years ago but he sold it at Carlilse and I lost track of it. Always liked them. And BTW - 67Chev, the one with the 67 nose is actually Gold, not yellow or Ochre. He did it to sorta mimik a 50th color scheme. __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

05-25-2005, 09:14 PM	#12
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05-25-2005, 09:31 PM	#13
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Thats an interesting one. __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

05-26-2005, 12:21 AM	#15
69moneypit Divorced .....WITH KIDS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: mississippi Posts: 619	If I am not mistaken the crew cab trucks were built special for the railroad. Also i remember seeing the truck on the top left advertised for sale a while back on a different site. __________________ 1969 GMC SWB 1975 Chevy Malibu 80k 1963 Ford Galaxie 63k (inherited) 2005 Nissan Armada (wife's idea)

05-26-2005, 10:51 AM	#16
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	I think that last one might be a photoshop pic. There would be no room for a striker... __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree



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05-26-2005, 11:08 AM	#17
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I actually like the look of the door pillar on that last one. That "V" kinda looks like a Texas Longhorn silloette. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

05-26-2005, 11:53 AM	#18
hotrodtroy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 138	I saw one of these about 2 years ago just south of Minot, ND. I don't remember if it was for sale or not. It was sitting on the south side of somebodys house. __________________ '72 C-10 w/ '68 Large Journal 327cu.in. "It's o.k. to dream about what you want to do, until you start doing what you are meant to do." Line from "The Rookie"

05-26-2005, 03:16 PM	#19
Lyon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Palmdale, CA, USA Posts: 86	Heres an ad by one such dealer. Enjoy! Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-20 Crewcab

05-26-2005, 03:49 PM	#20
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Thats funny, the one with the tiny bed looks familiar, doesn't it? Sure reminds me of the "mid-size" trucks with four doors and no bed! Crazy! Over 35 years later it's being used on new trucks. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

05-28-2005, 04:05 PM	#21
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