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*1972Ryan* · 03-13-2008, 03:43 AM

I have never saw this before and was wondering how rare it is? Is it a factory option? Just curious.

toms68cst · 03-13-2008, 03:46 AM

Not factory. Looks like kind of a JC whitney kind of thing. What is it made of?

*1972Ryan* · 03-13-2008, 03:56 AM

don't know, it was a drive by photo, didn't get out and look at it.

nyncompute · 03-13-2008, 04:04 AM

Kinda cool in a 70's "pimp my ride" sorta fugly way.

BLAZERMAN · 03-13-2008, 04:04 AM

The same companys that GM contracted to do ambulance conversions did funeral and flower cars, they were popular on these kind of vehicles. They may have been robbed off an old Suburban hearse or could be aftermarket

bowtieboy93 · 03-13-2008, 04:06 AM

ever wonder why it might be rare?

corn · 03-13-2008, 04:14 AM

Arent those a rare corvette option?... HaHa haha ha h... Sorry...

*1972Ryan* · 03-13-2008, 04:22 AM

I agree they are ugly, but they did catch my eye. I think the molding that goes across them is what had me so puzzled. I wished I would have got a picture of the front so everyone could see all of the added bling on the front.

Bumh chicka mau mau!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**jamie72** · 03-13-2008, 05:03 AM

go get another pic...lol

tcb-1 · 03-13-2008, 05:58 AM

I remeber seeing those on a glass delivery truck back in the mid 70's. the glass carrier frame was mounted to the outside of the bed...... guess it made it easier to deliver and remove.

*1972Ryan* · 03-13-2008, 06:06 AM

I would get another pic but its 5 hours away in raliegh.

BurnoutNova · 03-13-2008, 06:24 AM

maybe they just cut up anohter piece of molding to make that piece.

looks like crap imo

Mint68 · 03-13-2008, 06:49 AM

If you think that is rare, check out this. It took a ton of work to get this back to stock. I almost wish there was never a stupid corvette option!

tcb-1 · 03-13-2008, 07:13 AM

I've heard of the allusive 8 wheel drive Blazer option, but never thought I would get to see one!!!!

that's got to be rare!!!

67_C-30 · 03-13-2008, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

I've heard of the allusive 8 wheel drive Blazer option, but never thought I would get to see one!!!!

that's got to be rare!!!

I see a hub in front, so I'm demanding a recount!!

DavesRide · 03-13-2008, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mint68

If you think that is rare, check out this. It took a ton of work to get this back to stock. I almost wish there was never a stupid corvette option!

That is the FAT CHICK option.

Cyclone44 · 03-13-2008, 07:43 AM

That's about as cool as tennis shoes with black socks!!!

Mickey_D · 03-13-2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I see a hub in front, so I'm demanding a recount!!

Ah, but don't forget the rear most axle is a floater, just like on the back end of a Greyhound bus. It's only there to smooth the ride and increase cargo capacity. It's not a driven axle...

Longhorn Man · 03-13-2008, 08:02 AM

Those fender skirts are almost as gay looking as this non photoshopped burb.

jayharrell · 03-13-2008, 08:04 AM

Daves ride, the fat chick option was more commonly refered to as the 'Slump Buster' option. When in a slump, gotta bust it.

that'll get me banned for sure. LOL

caminokid · 03-13-2008, 08:16 AM

I always thought those things on trucks were just horrible. A truck is not a Cadillac.

67_C-30 · 03-13-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickey_D

Ah, but don't forget the rear most axle is a floater, just like on the back end of a Greyhound bus. It's only there to smooth the ride and increase cargo capacity. It's not a driven axle...

Ahh, the ol pulpwood truck special! Touche!

rod86 · 03-13-2008, 04:58 PM

hahaha here ya go now everyone can have these ultra gay flares :P...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-...spagenameZWDVW

*1972Ryan* · 03-13-2008, 06:16 PM

The last post link reminded me the truck also had a sunvisor added to the front of the cab and some added lights to the frontend. It was a true classic....LOL
Which also bids me to ask. What other crazy/ugly/gay combinations have you saw in our trucks and pics would be great.

Luvlegs · 03-13-2008, 06:33 PM

Where in Raleigh? - I'm in RTP most days and it's not too far away - I'm picking up some new body panels this afternoon on the east side - maybe I'll go by it (and I have my camera with me)

03-13-2008, 03:43 AM	#1
1972Ryan Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weaverville, NC Posts: 718	How rare is this? I have never saw this before and was wondering how rare it is? Is it a factory option? Just curious. Attached Images

03-13-2008, 03:46 AM	#2
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	Re: How rare is this? Not factory. Looks like kind of a JC whitney kind of thing. What is it made of? __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

03-13-2008, 03:56 AM	#3
1972Ryan Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weaverville, NC Posts: 718	Re: How rare is this? don't know, it was a drive by photo, didn't get out and look at it.

03-13-2008, 04:04 AM	#4
nyncompute Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 532	Re: How rare is this? Kinda cool in a 70's "pimp my ride" sorta fugly way. __________________ 1972 K-10 SWB Cheyenne

03-13-2008, 04:04 AM	#5
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: How rare is this? The same companys that GM contracted to do ambulance conversions did funeral and flower cars, they were popular on these kind of vehicles. They may have been robbed off an old Suburban hearse or could be aftermarket __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C Last edited by BLAZERMAN; 03-13-2008 at 04:17 AM.

03-13-2008, 04:06 AM	#6
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03-13-2008, 04:14 AM	#7
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: How rare is this? Arent those a rare corvette option?... HaHa haha ha h... Sorry... Last edited by corn; 03-13-2008 at 04:16 AM.

03-13-2008, 04:22 AM	#8
1972Ryan Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weaverville, NC Posts: 718	Re: How rare is this? I agree they are ugly, but they did catch my eye. I think the molding that goes across them is what had me so puzzled. I wished I would have got a picture of the front so everyone could see all of the added bling on the front. Bumh chicka mau mau!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last edited by 1972Ryan; 03-13-2008 at 04:25 AM.

03-13-2008, 05:03 AM	#9
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: How rare is this? go get another pic...lol __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

03-13-2008, 05:58 AM	#10
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: How rare is this? I remeber seeing those on a glass delivery truck back in the mid 70's. the glass carrier frame was mounted to the outside of the bed...... guess it made it easier to deliver and remove. __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 03-13-2008 at 05:59 AM.

03-13-2008, 06:06 AM	#11
1972Ryan Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weaverville, NC Posts: 718	Re: How rare is this? I would get another pic but its 5 hours away in raliegh. Last edited by 1972Ryan; 03-13-2008 at 06:06 AM.

03-13-2008, 06:24 AM	#12
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: How rare is this? maybe they just cut up anohter piece of molding to make that piece. looks like crap imo

03-13-2008, 06:49 AM	#13
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: How rare is this? If you think that is rare, check out this. It took a ton of work to get this back to stock. I almost wish there was never a stupid corvette option! Attached Images

03-13-2008, 07:13 AM	#14
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: How rare is this? I've heard of the allusive 8 wheel drive Blazer option, but never thought I would get to see one!!!! that's got to be rare!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

03-13-2008, 07:43 AM	#17
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: How rare is this? That's about as cool as tennis shoes with black socks!!!



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03-13-2008, 08:02 AM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: How rare is this? Those fender skirts are almost as gay looking as this non photoshopped burb. Attached Images

03-13-2008, 08:04 AM	#20
jayharrell Gettin By on Gettin By Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, Tx Posts: 1,033	Re: How rare is this? Daves ride, the fat chick option was more commonly refered to as the 'Slump Buster' option. When in a slump, gotta bust it. that'll get me banned for sure. LOL

03-13-2008, 08:16 AM	#21
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: How rare is this? I always thought those things on trucks were just horrible. A truck is not a Cadillac. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

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rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: How rare is this? hahaha here ya go now everyone can have these ultra gay flares :P... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1960-...spagenameZWDVW

03-13-2008, 06:16 PM	#24
1972Ryan Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weaverville, NC Posts: 718	Re: How rare is this? The last post link reminded me the truck also had a sunvisor added to the front of the cab and some added lights to the frontend. It was a true classic....LOL Which also bids me to ask. What other crazy/ugly/gay combinations have you saw in our trucks and pics would be great. Last edited by 1972Ryan; 03-13-2008 at 06:16 PM.

03-13-2008, 06:33 PM	#25
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: How rare is this? Where in Raleigh? - I'm in RTP most days and it's not too far away - I'm picking up some new body panels this afternoon on the east side - maybe I'll go by it (and I have my camera with me) __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

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