1969 Suburban Ambulance

[chaseman17]

Hi all. I am pleased to be back on the 67-72 Chevy Truck forums!

I just picked up this exceptionally clean 1969 Suburban Ambulance & the plans for a build are beginning to form in my head. I have not built a C10 since my '67 C10 about 6 years ago... (build thread & YouTube video...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=455024 videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTc1W7Xgo-U)

At any rate, here are a few photos of the new acquisition. 1969 / 24,900 miles, 350, turbo 400, AC, PB, PS. By far, the most solid unrestored C10 I have ever seen. it has had a respray at some point, though I don't know when. If I were a guessing man, I would estimate some time in the 90s, but will likely never know.

Here is the limited information I have on the truck. Originally in use in Hugo, Colorado. Sold to an individual in Hugo who eventually sold it to a collector in Bend, Oregon. The collector in Bend passed away and a friend of mine bought it + about 35 other cars from the estate about 5 years ago. It was transported to Michigan & has been sitting in a building collecting dust the whole time.

I first saw it in photos from Oregon when my friend was dealing with the executors of the estate. I knew at that time that I wanted it, but was in the middle of building my '67, so the timing was not right. Fortunately for me, the truck came to Michigan and was stored away - out of sight for others to see.

The photos posted are after I gave it a good bath. I have put about 150 miles on it already this week & with the exception of some wobbly tires at 50+ mph, it runs very well. I would already trust it to go about anywhere. This will be a fun project.

That is it for now. As things progress, I will post more info & photos.

[chaseman17]

Some "dirty" photos, plus a photo from Oregon with the ambulance in the background - this is the first photo I saw of it about 5-6 years ago.

[65 C20]

That looks like a cool ride.
Dual spots and a built in bunk.
You shouldn't have any trouble with people getting out of your way.
I would love to drive that baby.

Cal.

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That is a nice one .

[RoadDawg]

Beautiful rig and very complete! Looks to be a National or maybe a Miller-Meteor?

I've got a 'burbulance too and just posted an update on my project:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...25#post7743325

[Ol Blue K20]

Nice find and congrats on being it's new owner. Subbed to watch.

[pwdcougar]

Nice find! What are your plans for it?

Paul

[chaseman17]

Hi Paul. I've had it less than a week, so plans are still forming in my head... That being said, I think a modernized version of this truck could be very cool. Suspension, tires & wheels and disc brakes all around will be the first things done.

[chaseman17]

We hosted a halloween party in our barn a couple weeks ago. We simply could not resist the urge to have some fun with the Ambulance...

[notchbackgta]

Hahahaha

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That was pretty good .

[Reggler]

Sweet looking ambulance. I picked up a 72 not that long ago. From the front of the bump up they look pretty similar, but the rest of your roof looks a bit different than mine. I'm glad yours still has everything in the back, helps me picture how mine may have looked before I got it.
Good luck man

[chaseman17]

We are headed to Street Machinery in Euclid, Ohio tomorrow to pick up phase 1 of the parts for Project SLAMBULANCE! We are excited to meet Boris and pick up the goodies.... A teaser photo is attached below.