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marblemaniac · 06-08-2003, 02:33 PM

This is my '72 GMC Super Custom 1500 4X4 I can't wait to get it restored!

Here's a picture of the sheet in the glovebox... I talked to the Fire Chief that ordered the vehicle originally. He told me that he bought it through a GMC Dealer in Houghton Lake Mich (now out of business). He is looking for pictures to send me. From the factory it had the heavy duty suspension, the larger doors (of course), the topper, exhaust fan and a cargo heater as well as the items listed. He told me that it had a "federal tech." siren. A red bubble light on top and the words "Gerrish township" in peel and stick letters (lol) on the topper. He further told me that the "t" in the VIN stands for "Special Transportation Vehicle"

*Gee_Emm* · 06-08-2003, 02:37 PM

Cool, you should do it up original looking with a light and all, welcome to the board!

Longhorn Man · 06-08-2003, 02:40 PM

Welcome to the board. That looks liek a sweet project you have there. Are any of the original medic items still in there?That looks pretty rust free being you're in Mi.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-08-2003, 03:25 PM

Sweet looking truck and welcome to the board. It sure seem's like G.M.C. ARE COMMING OUT OF THE WOOD WORK'S THESE DAY'S...

krue · 06-08-2003, 04:10 PM

Welcome to the board from the bottom side of the country!

BTW GMC's Rule!

**68 Stepside** · 06-08-2003, 04:44 PM

Hell yeah!!! that thing is awesome!!!!!

*racedvl* · 06-08-2003, 04:46 PM

I love it!!!!!

72shadetree · 06-08-2003, 05:06 PM

i like it welcome from va

dons72 · 06-08-2003, 06:08 PM

Welcome that looks like it is in pretty good shape.

Rod · 06-08-2003, 06:28 PM

Welcome..... and those are some big barn doors on the back... havent seen a 4x4 ambulance in a few years even on this board... good find. Rod

marblemaniac · 06-08-2003, 06:46 PM

Thx... gonna take it back to original...lights, decals and all. It needs all the rocker panels, floor pans and seat. Other than that, the rest is a cake walk.

Chevyman63 · 06-08-2003, 07:12 PM

Awesomes truck,
My grandfather was the fire chief in Owosso, MI for 17 years (retired in the mid '70's) and had bought two ambulances, for the station, just like yours. Brings back memories.
Welcome to the board.

**Canadian694x4** · 06-08-2003, 07:44 PM

sweet ride! I wanna see some more Pics? what kinda options does the buildsheet say?

toms68cst · 06-08-2003, 08:26 PM

Sweet ride and sweet plans for it too.

1969 GMC · 06-08-2003, 11:31 PM

that thing is sweet, i'd liek to see the build sheet too!

**Palf70Step** · 06-09-2003, 05:30 AM

Welcome from South Mississippi!

marblemaniac · 06-09-2003, 09:08 AM

Is the build sheet is inside the glovebox? If so, I will post it. Is there a way to trace the order number? I have that as well.

I know is has posi-traction, 350 CID, Parchment trim, Delco Generator and it is Medium Red . I will get the rest of the info posted today if time allows.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-09-2003, 09:12 AM

Do my eyes deceive me or is that a 4wd? If so, that's the type of ambulance for me!

marblemaniac · 06-09-2003, 09:29 AM

It is indeed a 4WD!

67chevemall · 06-09-2003, 09:41 AM

Good start
Nice look
Looks like a fishing special!!

**old Rusty C10** · 06-09-2003, 10:56 AM

welcome form NJ looks good keep us updated!

Longhorn Man · 06-09-2003, 03:22 PM

The actual build sheet is seldom found in these trucks anymore. Most have desolved like a ford in the rust belt.
I think they are actually asking for the SPID option sheet that is in the glove box.

Iron-Butt · 06-10-2003, 01:51 AM

Welcome from Texas.

dinnut · 06-10-2003, 02:33 AM

welcome from texas once again

BobbyK · 06-10-2003, 09:08 AM

A 4" suspension lift with some 33" or 35"s would make that be-och look awsome.
It's pretty nice in stck conf. too!

06-08-2003, 02:33 PM	#1
marblemaniac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Grayling Michigan Posts: 5	1972 GMC Ambulance This is my '72 GMC Super Custom 1500 4X4 I can't wait to get it restored! Here's a picture of the sheet in the glovebox... I talked to the Fire Chief that ordered the vehicle originally. He told me that he bought it through a GMC Dealer in Houghton Lake Mich (now out of business). He is looking for pictures to send me. From the factory it had the heavy duty suspension, the larger doors (of course), the topper, exhaust fan and a cargo heater as well as the items listed. He told me that it had a "federal tech." siren. A red bubble light on top and the words "Gerrish township" in peel and stick letters (lol) on the topper. He further told me that the "t" in the VIN stands for "Special Transportation Vehicle" Last edited by marblemaniac; 06-10-2003 at 09:25 AM.

06-08-2003, 03:25 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,602	Sweet looking truck and welcome to the board. It sure seem's like G.M.C. ARE COMMING OUT OF THE WOOD WORK'S THESE DAY'S... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-08-2003, 04:10 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from the bottom side of the country! BTW GMC's Rule! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-08-2003, 04:44 PM	#6
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Hell yeah!!! that thing is awesome!!!!! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

06-08-2003, 05:06 PM	#8
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	i like it welcome from va __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

06-08-2003, 02:37 PM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,002	Cool, you should do it up original looking with a light and all, welcome to the board!

06-08-2003, 02:40 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Welcome to the board. That looks liek a sweet project you have there. Are any of the original medic items still in there?That looks pretty rust free being you're in Mi.

06-08-2003, 04:46 PM	#7
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I love it!!!!!

06-08-2003, 06:08 PM	#9
dons72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 230	Welcome that looks like it is in pretty good shape. __________________ 72 cheyenne super

06-08-2003, 06:28 PM	#10
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Welcome..... and those are some big barn doors on the back... havent seen a 4x4 ambulance in a few years even on this board... good find. Rod __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

06-08-2003, 06:46 PM	#11
marblemaniac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Grayling Michigan Posts: 5	Thx... gonna take it back to original...lights, decals and all. It needs all the rocker panels, floor pans and seat. Other than that, the rest is a cake walk. Last edited by marblemaniac; 06-08-2003 at 06:52 PM.

06-08-2003, 07:12 PM	#12
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Awesomes truck, My grandfather was the fire chief in Owosso, MI for 17 years (retired in the mid '70's) and had bought two ambulances, for the station, just like yours. Brings back memories. Welcome to the board.

06-08-2003, 07:44 PM	#13
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	sweet ride! I wanna see some more Pics? what kinda options does the buildsheet say? __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

06-08-2003, 08:26 PM	#14
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	Sweet ride and sweet plans for it too. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

06-08-2003, 11:31 PM	#15
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	that thing is sweet, i'd liek to see the build sheet too! __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650



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06-09-2003, 05:30 AM	#16
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,816	Welcome from South Mississippi! __________________ 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!

06-09-2003, 09:08 AM	#17
marblemaniac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Grayling Michigan Posts: 5	Is the build sheet is inside the glovebox? If so, I will post it. Is there a way to trace the order number? I have that as well. I know is has posi-traction, 350 CID, Parchment trim, Delco Generator and it is Medium Red . I will get the rest of the info posted today if time allows.

06-09-2003, 09:12 AM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Do my eyes deceive me or is that a 4wd? If so, that's the type of ambulance for me! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-09-2003, 09:29 AM	#19
marblemaniac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Grayling Michigan Posts: 5	It is indeed a 4WD! Last edited by marblemaniac; 06-09-2003 at 09:42 AM.

06-09-2003, 09:41 AM	#20
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Good start Nice look Looks like a fishing special!!

06-09-2003, 10:56 AM	#21
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,283	welcome form NJ looks good keep us updated! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-09-2003, 03:22 PM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The actual build sheet is seldom found in these trucks anymore. Most have desolved like a ford in the rust belt. I think they are actually asking for the SPID option sheet that is in the glove box.

06-10-2003, 01:51 AM	#23
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06-10-2003, 02:33 AM	#24
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06-10-2003, 09:08 AM	#25
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	A 4" suspension lift with some 33" or 35"s would make that be-och look awsome. It's pretty nice in stck conf. too! __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

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