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1972 C10 · 10-30-2013, 08:46 PM

Hi Everyone,
Brand new member w/a nagging question. I have a 64 4x4 tittled as a Carryall, was supposedly a goverment vehicle, was told Forest Service in Nevada. I ought to mention I have had this since 1975. Question the Forest Service as the original color is a light tan (not green & a dead ringer for mid 70s Santa Fe Tan or 78-81 Corvette Frost Beige). The question is : What is the difference between a Carryall & a Suburban? I thought for years it was the type of rear doors (mine has cargo doors) but with later Suburbans having the choice, not so sure, does anyone know for sure? Tittled in Texas and having Carryall there as body type only means that was what was put on tittle app. when ownership changed.
THANX, Roger

spacedebris · 10-30-2013, 11:30 PM

It's my understanding that when GM started making them in the 50's they went by "Suburban Carryalls" (both names together). The 1961 catalog called them "Suburban Carryalls"

Then in the late 60's it was shortened to just "Suburban". But the earlier versions seem to use the "Suburban" and "Carryall" names interchangeably. I may be wrong but thats how it was told to me.

lucifer · 10-31-2013, 06:37 AM

Sure would like to see pictures.

**VictoriaHardware** · 10-31-2013, 11:49 AM

The title name means nothing really. My '66 Suburban's Michigan title says "Station Wagon".

jonzcustomshop · 10-31-2013, 06:03 PM

yep my 65 Montana title says station wagon as well.

**MusicMan70** · 10-31-2013, 11:37 PM

Ditto on my California "Station Wagon" CarryAll Suburban.

1972 C10 · 10-31-2013, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacedebris

It's my understanding that when GM started making them in the 50's they went by "Suburban Carryalls" (both names together). The 1961 catalog called them "Suburban Carryalls"

Then in the late 60's it was shortened to just "Suburban". But the earlier versions seem to use the "Suburban" and "Carryall" names interchangeably. I may be wrong but thats how it was told to me.

Thanks for the reasonable answer to my confusion,it would seem the general intended it that way. I do feel the need to correct you on the start of suburbans, it was in the 30s. Not sure about how early, but have seen as early as 36.

**Captainfab** · 11-01-2013, 01:40 AM

The first year for the Suburban was 1935. The Suburban is the longest running vehicle model name in automotive history. The 75th anniversary was in 2010.

1972 C10 · 11-05-2013, 03:08 PM

Lucifer,
Thanks for you interest, but don't have any readily available pics. To add insult to injury, it is once more in only a semi-movable state due to an upgade project that is stalled at the moment due to more projects than there is time.
Roger

padresag · 04-20-2017, 08:15 PM

I have always thought that the carryall referred to the one ton panels. I us to travel at work in 1965 in a 63 carryall which was a 1ton
ron

10-30-2013, 08:46 PM	#1
1972 C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 49	Carryall/Suburban Hi Everyone, Brand new member w/a nagging question. I have a 64 4x4 tittled as a Carryall, was supposedly a goverment vehicle, was told Forest Service in Nevada. I ought to mention I have had this since 1975. Question the Forest Service as the original color is a light tan (not green & a dead ringer for mid 70s Santa Fe Tan or 78-81 Corvette Frost Beige). The question is : What is the difference between a Carryall & a Suburban? I thought for years it was the type of rear doors (mine has cargo doors) but with later Suburbans having the choice, not so sure, does anyone know for sure? Tittled in Texas and having Carryall there as body type only means that was what was put on tittle app. when ownership changed. THANX, Roger

10-30-2013, 11:30 PM	#2
spacedebris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 543	Re: Carryall/Suburban It's my understanding that when GM started making them in the 50's they went by "Suburban Carryalls" (both names together). The 1961 catalog called them "Suburban Carryalls" Then in the late 60's it was shortened to just "Suburban". But the earlier versions seem to use the "Suburban" and "Carryall" names interchangeably. I may be wrong but thats how it was told to me.

10-31-2013, 06:37 AM	#3
lucifer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: simcoe ontario canada Posts: 681	Re: Carryall/Suburban Sure would like to see pictures. __________________ 65 burb On the road Mar 26th Finally

10-31-2013, 11:49 AM	#4
VictoriaHardware Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 781	Re: Carryall/Suburban The title name means nothing really. My '66 Suburban's Michigan title says "Station Wagon".

10-31-2013, 06:03 PM	#5
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Carryall/Suburban yep my 65 Montana title says station wagon as well. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

10-31-2013, 11:37 PM	#6
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,820	Re: Carryall/Suburban Ditto on my California "Station Wagon" CarryAll Suburban. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

11-01-2013, 01:40 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Carryall/Suburban The first year for the Suburban was 1935. The Suburban is the longest running vehicle model name in automotive history. The 75th anniversary was in 2010. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-05-2013, 03:08 PM	#9
1972 C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 49	Re: Carryall/Suburban Lucifer, Thanks for you interest, but don't have any readily available pics. To add insult to injury, it is once more in only a semi-movable state due to an upgade project that is stalled at the moment due to more projects than there is time. Roger __________________ 64 Chevy Suburban/Carryall 4x4 72 C10 Highlander LWB 34 Chevy 5 wdo Street Rod 64 Corvette Roadster w/AC 78 TransAm WS6 78 GMC Jimmy 2WD Slammed SOLD!

04-20-2017, 08:15 PM	#10
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Carryall/Suburban I have always thought that the carryall referred to the one ton panels. I us to travel at work in 1965 in a 63 carryall which was a 1ton ron



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