Need utility body help 1967-72 & build thread

[fatblockvelle]

Any info would be great. Just bought a 69 utility body truck and it was hit on the lh side of box. Its not bad and have most of it fixed but was looking for doors? Or parts? Who's body is it? Latch style? Thanks guys. Or if anybody can point me in the right direction.

[fatblockvelle]

Box

[fatblockvelle]

More good side

[Killer Bee]

don't know about 69 but these days, utility body companies put data plates on them somewhere..

and if the truck was sold cab n chassis, the body upfitter replace the fmvss decal with new gvwr ratings, usually in driver's door jamb..

figured you looked already but any paperwork in glovebox or anywhere behind seat or in one of the bins?

otherwise, someone may be able to id the body type from pictures.. good full body long shots may make it easier for them to id..

as for the multi point latches, several places sell them, buyers is a good one to start with to match the ones on your truck..

google buyers products company 2017 catalog on carid.. pages 230/231..

you can find their products on amazon, grainger, etc.

good luck!

[70c10-08]

Start looking at the door handles is there a name on the handles? how about a tailgate? nearly every service body I've seen for any truck of any year I've seen always has the manufacturers name on the door handles or the tailgate. Like Reading, Omaha, Koenig, Knapheide, ect. if you can find the name then you can find the local distributer of that bed they may be able to get you replacement parts that way.

[Bob B.]

Am I seeing California plates on it? The body looks like one of our local body company's products:

http://www.royaltruckbody.com/

[Killer Bee]

^^^ possible if the utility body was built two years after the truck? vin breakdown may lead to that if it was sold with a bed?

http://www.royaltruckbody.com/about-royal

CEO Dudley De Zonia started Royal Truck Body in 1971

that list above of common older companies like Reading 1955, Omaha Standard 1926, Knapheide 1848 [wow, 6th generation family owned!] is probably more likely for 60's era..

might be able to send some high quality pictures and dimensions to some of those older companies to see if they might be able to identify their own manufacturing.. or at least give you some clues regarding their construction and materials..

the latches may be house brand or others but components used like latches, strikers, hinges, door stops, props, etc. may lead to the utility body manufacturer..

I'm no help, we have everything from Pacific, Scelzi, Utilimaster, Altec, etc. and they all look the same and break the same to me, lol.. we just work out of them and fix them..

and with my experience ordering replacement doors even from modern production bodies hasn't been anything to brag about.. might be less painful just to have a local shop fab them for you..

the history would still be interesting to know but don't get your hopes up for ready spares or even for them to make replacements for a 50 year old body..

good luck!

[Jumbo327]

Looks like a stahl utility body. I have one on my work truck.the handles are a little different but the doors and hinges are the same.

[Joesjunk]

It looks just like mine, is it a Skaug brand? My truck is from California

[fatblockvelle]

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

It looks just like mine, is it a Skaug brand? My truck is from California

whoa... i think thats is!!!

[fatblockvelle]

THANK YOU GUYS FOR ALL YOUR HELP!!! this is where im at now. I just got the truck from Cali about a week ago and started on it two nights ago.

[fatblockvelle]

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

^^^ possible if the utility body was built two years after the truck? vin breakdown may lead to that if it was sold with a bed?

http://www.royaltruckbody.com/about-royal



that list above of common older companies like Reading 1955, Omaha Standard 1926, Knapheide 1848 [wow, 6th generation family owned!] is probably more likely for 60's era..

might be able to send some high quality pictures and dimensions to some of those older companies to see if they might be able to identify their own manufacturing.. or at least give you some clues regarding their construction and materials..

the latches may be house brand or others but components used like latches, strikers, hinges, door stops, props, etc. may lead to the utility body manufacturer..

I'm no help, we have everything from Pacific, Scelzi, Utilimaster, Altec, etc. and they all look the same and break the same to me, lol.. we just work out of them and fix them..

and with my experience ordering replacement doors even from modern production bodies hasn't been anything to brag about.. might be less painful just to have a local shop fab them for you..

the history would still be interesting to know but don't get your hopes up for ready spares or even for them to make replacements for a 50 year old body..

good luck!

I know they are not going to make me doors... but if they still had seals or latch or two .... tailgate maybe ... like i said missing some stuff so fuigured it was a good place to start. Thanks again.

[Killer Bee]

Originally Posted by fatblockvelle

I know they are not going to make me doors... but if they still had seals or latch or two .... tailgate maybe ... like i said missing some stuff so fuigured it was a good place to start. Thanks again.

got it, worth a shot, never know, older companies might be interested in helping you restore and sport their logo on a 50 year survivor..

btw, great place for pinch moldings, bulb seal, edge guard, etc. is McMaster-Carr catalog is enormous and full of dimensions and specs..

good luck!

[fatblockvelle]

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

got it, worth a shot, never know, older companies might be interested in helping you restore and sport their logo on a 50 year survivor..

btw, great place for pinch moldings, bulb seal, edge guard, etc. is McMaster-Carr catalog is enormous and full of dimensions and specs..

good luck!

Thank you guys again. Have some names to start and look for some parts to save this old survivor!

[grumptruck]

Great job. Good for you for saving the utility bed. Way to pay that old truck some respect. Here's what Im working with

[El Dorado Jim]

google utility body latches and you will probably find them

[fatblockvelle]

Originally Posted by grumptruck

Great job. Good for you for saving the utility bed. Way to pay that old truck some respect. Here's what Im working with

Cool truck. Love the step side utility and thanks!

[Steeveedee]

If it really is a Skaug box, here is a Yelp link. I dealt with them back in the early '70s when I worked for a local Chevrolet dealer. Note that that license plate is white, which doesn't prove that the truck was in California since '69. If it isn't all rusted up, it doesn't matter; it's just a point of information. Nice looking rig, BTW. Looks like you're fixing it right!


https://www.yelp.com/biz/skaug-truck...s-san-fernando

[fatblockvelle]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

If it really is a Skaug box, here is a Yelp link. I dealt with them back in the early '70s when I worked for a local Chevrolet dealer. Note that that license plate is white, which doesn't prove that the truck was in California since '69. If it isn't all rusted up, it doesn't matter; it's just a point of information. Nice looking rig, BTW. Looks like you're fixing it right!


https://www.yelp.com/biz/skaug-truck...s-san-fernando

Thanks for your input. going to put some time in her tonight and make some head way.

[718jwh]

I bought some replacement latches from a utility body company out of Indiana for a late model utility body couple years ago that look like yours, don’t remember the name but I would guess they are still available. probably Only a few companies making them.

[fatblockvelle]

Originally Posted by 718jwh

I bought some replacement latches from a utility body company out of Indiana for a late model utility body couple years ago that look like yours, don’t remember the name but I would guess they are still available. probably Only a few companies making them.

I will check it out. Ty

[Killer Bee]

latches are easy to find.. we stock these in our remote parts room here, lots more downtown..



good luck!

[DWX 9929]

A great source for latches and handles is Moore Industrial Hardware. www.mooreindhardware.com Very large selection of hinges, latches and handles.
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[fatblockvelle]

Making head way. Does anyone know where or have doors before I end up making them? Would save me a lot of time... I took door off of passengers side just to test for. Getting there. Would even take ones that were a little rusty for the hinge and latch assembly. Any help would be great! Tailgate also. Some pictures

[fatblockvelle]

pictures