Ambulance ???????????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69step4x4 · 05-17-2010, 11:49 PM

Does anyone have pics of 67-72 chevy Ambulances? Not the ones that look like suburbans but ones with the real deal BIG Ambulance box on the back and full blown Ambulances. Im looking at buying one but cant find any info at all on them. Only the suburbane kind..

Thank You

red71c10 · 05-18-2010, 01:57 AM

Are you actually looking at one that's for sale, or just trying to find info about them before you try and find one to buy? I'm pretty sure there's one in Creswell, but I doubt if it's for sale.

68Stepbed · 05-18-2010, 08:22 AM

Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but I posted this a while back.

69step4x4 · 05-18-2010, 11:40 AM

Yes, im buying one.. just havent found any info or broshure on any.. but thank you both

Duncan and son · 05-18-2010, 12:14 PM

If you find one it will likely have some nice options... ie bucket seats,tilt,tach etc

mrein3 · 05-18-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Duncan and son

If you find one it will likely have some nice options... ie bucket seats,tilt,tach etc

I've read here that you also can find a pair of shoulder belts in an ambulance too.

**StingRay** · 05-18-2010, 02:30 PM

Anything modular with a cube box on the back is typically modern. I'm not saying you won't find one it will just be very rare if you do. Back in that time ambulances were car based and to this day when an ambulance goes out it is first car out and the next is second car out, etc. A lot of the time the ambulance was run by the local undertaker and the same configuration of vehicle for both isn't a surprise because of it. Actually Suburban based ambulances were pretty modern and were still built in my recent memory. How do I know. I worked for an ambulalance manufacturer for 9 years and we were still building Suburban's when I was there in the late 80's. Usually they were ordered for the 4 x 4 capability and getting into the tight hard to reach spots or as patient transfer vehicles for less severe types of situations. Vans were very popular and Modulars were the very high end. Now Mods are typical as the box is generally remounted one or two times and the interiors refurbed. A new Mod is very expensive too. Sprinters are making inroads and we might see more vans again.

**El Jay** · 05-18-2010, 03:20 PM

^ x2 ^

StingRay beat me to it.

I worked for a couple ambulance services back in the mid-60s.
We ran M-M Cadillacs & one Int'l. Travelall.
Our competitors were pretty much the same with an occasional Olds tossed in the mix. One company used a F@#d Econoline.
Even the Suburbans were rare in the metropolitan Phoenix area.

I don't ever recall seeing a modular box in service.

1969 GMC · 05-18-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Some more:

Pretty sure the OP posted about a modular ambulance, and specifically said he didnt want ones based off of a burb. Maybe they don't exist? But he definitely didnt ask you to crap his thread up with random pics you have saved.

rsavage · 05-18-2010, 03:58 PM

I enjoyed the photos. Sometimes too many wanna be cops.

dfwright · 05-18-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969 GMC

Pretty sure the OP posted about a modular ambulance, and specifically said he didnt want ones based off of a burb. Maybe they don't exist? But he definitely didnt ask you to crap his thread up with random pics you have saved.

Relax... I enjoyed the pictures, and they reinforce what the others were saying about there not really being any modular ambulances.

thirdstreettito · 05-18-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969 GMC

Pretty sure the OP posted about a modular ambulance, and specifically said he didnt want ones based off of a burb. Maybe they don't exist? But he definitely didnt ask you to crap his thread up with random pics you have saved.

I've got more pictures if you want them!

basemodel67 · 05-18-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969 GMC

Pretty sure the OP posted about a modular ambulance, and specifically said he didnt want ones based off of a burb. Maybe they don't exist? But he definitely didnt ask you to crap his thread up with random pics you have saved.

Geez! Do seeing these ambulances bring up some bad memories of something like jumping your bike without a seat or something? Take it easy! Seeing cool pics like those shouldn't put anyone in a bad mood. Bring 'em on Tito!

dwaite72lnghrn · 05-18-2010, 05:00 PM

I think what you have to remember back then they were "Scoop'em Up Squads" just get there and get them to the hospital. Today they carry actual EMTs and Doctors from advanced life support and need the extra room the Cube vans have.

mclairmo · 05-18-2010, 05:26 PM

I like seeing these, gives me some good ideas about how to build a "bug out" survival vehicle for the end of the world.

***Liz*** · 05-18-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969 GMC

Pretty sure the OP posted about a modular ambulance, and specifically said he didnt want ones based off of a burb. Maybe they don't exist? But he definitely didnt ask you to crap his thread up with random pics you have saved.

Please use the report a post icon if you have an issue with a user. Your post is creating a pissing match, and no better than a thread hijack.
Thanks!

Bradley I am going to split your posts into a new thread at this point. I think it would be a good addition.

***Liz*** · 05-18-2010, 05:43 PM

The pic thread is at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=403359

69step4x4 · 05-18-2010, 09:53 PM

Hey everyone, sorry it got all mixed up in here.. But Yes i did say the BOX kind but the burbs are cool to look at also.. I found a 72 BOX Ambulance just wanted some literature and pis if anyone had some.. Thanks to everyone who has wrote on my post.

Tony

71swb4x4 · 05-18-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 69step4x4

Hey everyone, sorry it got all mixed up in here.. But Yes i did say the BOX kind but the burbs are cool to look at also.. I found a 72 BOX Ambulance just wanted some literature and pis if anyone had some.. Thanks to everyone who has wrote on my post.

Tony

Let's see it, post some pictures.

69step4x4 · 05-19-2010, 01:15 AM

yep ill try this weekend

**special-K** · 05-19-2010, 07:24 AM

I have two pictures of what you asked for (C/30s) but Photobucket won`t load them for me...sorry.

thirdstreettito · 05-19-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I have two pictures of what you asked for (C/30s) but Photobucket won`t load them for me...sorry.

Attachment!

**StingRay** · 05-19-2010, 10:08 AM

I sent an email off to a guy I know that is really big in old ambulances and pics of them. If anybody has pics Peter will have some. I'll post them if anything comes of it.

**StingRay** · 05-19-2010, 11:04 AM

Almost every ambulance photo you could ever want at this link. You can search by year, company and so on. Search on Type 1 Mod and you will find quite a few 67-72's. Peter was one of the owners of the company I worked for and has some fantastic old ambulances. My favorite is his 57 Pontiac.

http://www.emsclassics.com/index.html

basemodel67 · 05-19-2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by StingRay

Almost every ambulance photo you could ever want at this link. You can search by year, company and so on.

http://www.emsclassics.com/index.html

Look under GM chassis, there is a few. I like the extra long door'd suburban!

05-17-2010, 11:49 PM	#1
69step4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cottage Grove, Or Posts: 312	Ambulance ???????????? Does anyone have pics of 67-72 chevy Ambulances? Not the ones that look like suburbans but ones with the real deal BIG Ambulance box on the back and full blown Ambulances. Im looking at buying one but cant find any info at all on them. Only the suburbane kind.. Thank You __________________ Lowered 2002 PT Cruiser ONLY for mileage. 1969 Stepside 4x4 ( under construction )

05-18-2010, 01:57 AM	#2
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: Ambulance ???????????? Are you actually looking at one that's for sale, or just trying to find info about them before you try and find one to buy? I'm pretty sure there's one in Creswell, but I doubt if it's for sale. __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines." Last edited by red71c10; 05-18-2010 at 02:30 AM.

05-18-2010, 08:22 AM	#3
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05-18-2010, 11:40 AM	#4
69step4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cottage Grove, Or Posts: 312	Re: Ambulance ???????????? Yes, im buying one.. just havent found any info or broshure on any.. but thank you both __________________ Lowered 2002 PT Cruiser ONLY for mileage. 1969 Stepside 4x4 ( under construction )

05-18-2010, 12:14 PM	#5
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05-18-2010, 02:30 PM	#7
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: Ambulance ???????????? Anything modular with a cube box on the back is typically modern. I'm not saying you won't find one it will just be very rare if you do. Back in that time ambulances were car based and to this day when an ambulance goes out it is first car out and the next is second car out, etc. A lot of the time the ambulance was run by the local undertaker and the same configuration of vehicle for both isn't a surprise because of it. Actually Suburban based ambulances were pretty modern and were still built in my recent memory. How do I know. I worked for an ambulalance manufacturer for 9 years and we were still building Suburban's when I was there in the late 80's. Usually they were ordered for the 4 x 4 capability and getting into the tight hard to reach spots or as patient transfer vehicles for less severe types of situations. Vans were very popular and Modulars were the very high end. Now Mods are typical as the box is generally remounted one or two times and the interiors refurbed. A new Mod is very expensive too. Sprinters are making inroads and we might see more vans again. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

05-18-2010, 03:20 PM	#8
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Ambulance ???????????? ^ x2 ^ StingRay beat me to it. I worked for a couple ambulance services back in the mid-60s. We ran M-M Cadillacs & one Int'l. Travelall. Our competitors were pretty much the same with an occasional Olds tossed in the mix. One company used a F@#d Econoline. Even the Suburbans were rare in the metropolitan Phoenix area. I don't ever recall seeing a modular box in service. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck Last edited by El Jay; 05-18-2010 at 05:43 PM.

05-18-2010, 03:58 PM	#10
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05-18-2010, 05:00 PM	#14
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Re: Ambulance ???????????? I think what you have to remember back then they were "Scoop'em Up Squads" just get there and get them to the hospital. Today they carry actual EMTs and Doctors from advanced life support and need the extra room the Cube vans have. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

05-18-2010, 05:26 PM	#15
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Ambulance ???????????? I like seeing these, gives me some good ideas about how to build a "bug out" survival vehicle for the end of the world.

05-18-2010, 05:43 PM	#17
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05-18-2010, 09:53 PM	#18
69step4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cottage Grove, Or Posts: 312	Re: Ambulance ???????????? Hey everyone, sorry it got all mixed up in here.. But Yes i did say the BOX kind but the burbs are cool to look at also.. I found a 72 BOX Ambulance just wanted some literature and pis if anyone had some.. Thanks to everyone who has wrote on my post. Tony __________________ Lowered 2002 PT Cruiser ONLY for mileage. 1969 Stepside 4x4 ( under construction )

05-19-2010, 01:15 AM	#20
69step4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cottage Grove, Or Posts: 312	Re: Ambulance ???????????? yep ill try this weekend __________________ Lowered 2002 PT Cruiser ONLY for mileage. 1969 Stepside 4x4 ( under construction )

05-19-2010, 07:24 AM	#21
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05-19-2010, 10:08 AM	#23
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: Ambulance ???????????? I sent an email off to a guy I know that is really big in old ambulances and pics of them. If anybody has pics Peter will have some. I'll post them if anything comes of it. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada



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05-19-2010, 11:04 AM	#24
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Re: Ambulance ???????????? Almost every ambulance photo you could ever want at this link. You can search by year, company and so on. Search on Type 1 Mod and you will find quite a few 67-72's. Peter was one of the owners of the company I worked for and has some fantastic old ambulances. My favorite is his 57 Pontiac. http://www.emsclassics.com/index.html __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada Last edited by StingRay; 05-19-2010 at 11:11 AM.

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