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**clay68c10** · 01-09-2011, 04:45 PM

Found this on Denver CL. Never seen one before.
I know the 67-72 special-made fleet/railroad-type crew cabs are out there, but is this the same type of deal?

http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/2150254523.html

kirtzen · 01-09-2011, 05:56 PM

I've seen a lot of home made ones. This looks like another. The dead give away is the very short bed. If it was made from chevy they would of used a stock short bed. This one is chopped short on the front side of the wheel well.

**Clyde65** · 01-09-2011, 06:36 PM

GM didnt make them, there were three coach companies contracted to make the crews and limosines and airport buses and others. The short short bed is actually correct, these were made from a long bed and the extra room was put onto the cab while the front of the long bed was chopped. There were some that were special ordered with the short bed and even the long bed. You could get them just about any length you wanted, and size you wanted like C30, C60 etc.

What do you think of this one?

ChevyK10Dan · 01-09-2011, 06:37 PM

I have seen a lot of these, online (there are dozens in the 60-66 section) it is a custom crew cab made for the railroad or other company's, most likely by Armbruster Stageway.

The weird bed length is because they used a factory long bed and add about 30 inches to the cab so the wheel base is not changed.

They made different lengths so you could get the bed shown, a standard short bed, or standard long bed.
They also had the option of one or two rear doors, if you did not want to cough off the extra for the drivers side rear door.

**Clyde65** · 01-09-2011, 06:45 PM

That crew your talking about on CL he has had it like 3 or 4 years, he is wanting $6k for it unrestored but driveable.

ChevyK10Dan · 01-09-2011, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

That crew your talking about on CL he has had it like 3 or 4 years, he is wanting $6k for it unrestored but driveable.

I have also seen it listed for a long time. I really want one, but I will have to wait until I finish my current project.

I love yours Clyde65, I have seen the first picture of yours before but the others are new to me. The last picture is not the clearest, is the rear window custom?

**special-K** · 01-09-2011, 06:59 PM

They built these trucks using existing wheel bases. The bed is what got altered to make it work out. That truck was professionally converted by Scot or one of the other companies.

**Clyde65** · 01-09-2011, 07:09 PM

The truck I showed is my dad's, the body was originally used for a C60 with a wrecker bed that the dealer used when the person that ordered it didnt show up to pick it up after two years, yes it sat on the lot for 2 years before the dealer slapped a wrecker bed on it and used it. Then after several years an employee of the dealer bought it and my dad bought it from his grandson.

The pics are from a bunch I took and ur right the last one kinda sux, doesn't it? Anyway the rear window was dont like that because of the wrecker bed I guess.

ChevyK10Dan · 01-09-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Anyway the rear window was done like that because of the wrecker bed I guess.

The first thing that popped in my head when I seen that picture, was the back of a semi truck and the extra tall rear window. I think I like it even more, with the extra oddity.

Daniel

**Clyde65** · 01-09-2011, 07:25 PM

I know that they were not very common at all and even tho the rear window wouldnt be as popular as the BBW would be, it is weird enough for us.

Here is the truck from the original post above from back in 2008, there are pics of many others and some interesting facts too.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304243

sailed2japan · 01-10-2011, 12:41 AM

I shot the guy an e-mail and asked for pics and a price. When I here back I'll post an update.

Edit: Google maps says 14 hrs... anyone in Austin up for a road trip?

rbar · 01-10-2011, 02:14 AM

Guess his original build ideas died.

**Clyde65** · 01-10-2011, 10:38 AM

last time I saw it on CL he was wanting $6K for it.

sailed2japan · 01-10-2011, 02:51 PM

Still wants $6,000 for it and the pictures show why he's not getting it. both sides of the bed are beat, the rear roof had something land on it and needs to be replaced. the drivers fender front is smashed, the bottom of the doors need work, the motor install shows signs of being a complete hack job. the wiring is obviously a mess since about half of it is hanging out of the dash, dash has been cut, and I'm sure I missed or forgot something.

sailed2japan · 01-10-2011, 02:52 PM

More

sailed2japan · 01-10-2011, 02:54 PM

and more!

**Clyde65** · 01-10-2011, 02:55 PM

Wow....I have only seen the first pic before, no wonder he still has it. Lots and lots of work needed.

sailed2japan · 01-10-2011, 02:56 PM

Last few

sailed2japan · 01-10-2011, 03:07 PM

yeah the optimist in me says "Man that's a great start" then the realist says "Hold on there, cowboy. That's only what you can see in the pictures!"

**Clyde65** · 01-10-2011, 04:05 PM

I think it would be great fun....then I see the $ he wants and that pretty much erases any good feelings I had.

Dinos63 · 01-10-2011, 11:12 PM

add 15teen gees more and buy mine

Dinos63 · 01-10-2011, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

GM didnt make them, there were three coach companies contracted to make the crews and limosines and airport buses and others. The short short bed is actually correct, these were made from a long bed and the extra room was put onto the cab while the front of the long bed was chopped. There were some that were special ordered with the short bed and even the long bed. You could get them just about any length you wanted, and size you wanted like C30, C60 etc.

What do you think of this one?

love this truck

sailed2japan · 01-10-2011, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinos63

add 15teen gees more and buy mine

yeah that's the price difference between a masterpeice and a blank canvas!

rbar · 01-11-2011, 01:31 AM

A blank canvas with holes in it.

67chevy1series · 01-11-2011, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinos63

add 15teen gees more and buy mine

this has to be the coolest crew cab i ever seen! i like the top idea

01-09-2011, 04:45 PM	#1
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,898	64 Crew cab?? Found this on Denver CL. Never seen one before. I know the 67-72 special-made fleet/railroad-type crew cabs are out there, but is this the same type of deal? http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/2150254523.html __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

01-09-2011, 05:56 PM	#2
kirtzen Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: bellingham wa Posts: 68	Re: 64 Crew cab?? I've seen a lot of home made ones. This looks like another. The dead give away is the very short bed. If it was made from chevy they would of used a stock short bed. This one is chopped short on the front side of the wheel well.

01-09-2011, 06:36 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: 64 Crew cab?? GM didnt make them, there were three coach companies contracted to make the crews and limosines and airport buses and others. The short short bed is actually correct, these were made from a long bed and the extra room was put onto the cab while the front of the long bed was chopped. There were some that were special ordered with the short bed and even the long bed. You could get them just about any length you wanted, and size you wanted like C30, C60 etc. What do you think of this one? Attached Images __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 01-09-2011 at 06:43 PM.

01-09-2011, 06:37 PM	#4
ChevyK10Dan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sanger, CA Posts: 68	Re: 64 Crew cab?? I have seen a lot of these, online (there are dozens in the 60-66 section) it is a custom crew cab made for the railroad or other company's, most likely by Armbruster Stageway. The weird bed length is because they used a factory long bed and add about 30 inches to the cab so the wheel base is not changed. They made different lengths so you could get the bed shown, a standard short bed, or standard long bed. They also had the option of one or two rear doors, if you did not want to cough off the extra for the drivers side rear door.

01-09-2011, 06:45 PM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: 64 Crew cab?? That crew your talking about on CL he has had it like 3 or 4 years, he is wanting $6k for it unrestored but driveable. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-09-2011, 06:59 PM	#7
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01-09-2011, 07:09 PM	#8
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: 64 Crew cab?? The truck I showed is my dad's, the body was originally used for a C60 with a wrecker bed that the dealer used when the person that ordered it didnt show up to pick it up after two years, yes it sat on the lot for 2 years before the dealer slapped a wrecker bed on it and used it. Then after several years an employee of the dealer bought it and my dad bought it from his grandson. The pics are from a bunch I took and ur right the last one kinda sux, doesn't it? Anyway the rear window was dont like that because of the wrecker bed I guess. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 01-09-2011 at 07:11 PM.

01-09-2011, 07:25 PM	#10
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: 64 Crew cab?? I know that they were not very common at all and even tho the rear window wouldnt be as popular as the BBW would be, it is weird enough for us. Here is the truck from the original post above from back in 2008, there are pics of many others and some interesting facts too. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304243 __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-10-2011, 12:41 AM	#11
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 64 Crew cab?? I shot the guy an e-mail and asked for pics and a price. When I here back I'll post an update. Edit: Google maps says 14 hrs... anyone in Austin up for a road trip? __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR Last edited by sailed2japan; 01-10-2011 at 12:44 AM.

01-10-2011, 02:14 AM	#12
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: 64 Crew cab?? Guess his original build ideas died. __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

01-10-2011, 10:38 AM	#13
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: 64 Crew cab?? last time I saw it on CL he was wanting $6K for it. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-10-2011, 02:51 PM	#14
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 64 Crew cab?? Still wants $6,000 for it and the pictures show why he's not getting it. both sides of the bed are beat, the rear roof had something land on it and needs to be replaced. the drivers fender front is smashed, the bottom of the doors need work, the motor install shows signs of being a complete hack job. the wiring is obviously a mess since about half of it is hanging out of the dash, dash has been cut, and I'm sure I missed or forgot something. Attached Images __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR Last edited by sailed2japan; 01-10-2011 at 03:01 PM.

01-10-2011, 02:52 PM	#15
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 64 Crew cab?? More Attached Images __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR Last edited by sailed2japan; 01-10-2011 at 03:02 PM.

01-10-2011, 02:54 PM	#16
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 64 Crew cab?? and more! Attached Images __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR Last edited by sailed2japan; 01-10-2011 at 03:04 PM.

01-10-2011, 02:55 PM	#17
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: 64 Crew cab?? Wow....I have only seen the first pic before, no wonder he still has it. Lots and lots of work needed. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*



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01-10-2011, 02:56 PM	#18
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 64 Crew cab?? Last few Attached Images __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR Last edited by sailed2japan; 01-10-2011 at 03:05 PM.

01-10-2011, 03:07 PM	#19
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 64 Crew cab?? yeah the optimist in me says "Man that's a great start" then the realist says "Hold on there, cowboy. That's only what you can see in the pictures!" __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

01-10-2011, 04:05 PM	#20
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,539	Re: 64 Crew cab?? I think it would be great fun....then I see the $ he wants and that pretty much erases any good feelings I had. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!* Last edited by Clyde65; 01-10-2011 at 04:05 PM.

01-10-2011, 11:12 PM	#21
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01-11-2011, 01:31 AM	#24
rbar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 422	Re: 64 Crew cab?? A blank canvas with holes in it. __________________ 1963 Chevy stepside 327 1965 Chevy swb 383 1996 Mystic Mustang Cobra 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 415hp/415tq 6speed

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