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TexasLS1 · 07-07-2016, 12:38 AM

I was watching Invasion USA tonight with Chuck Norris and noticed some early 60's to 72 armored trucks. I hadn't thought about these existing prior to now. Any real-life owners with pics out there, or were these fabbed-up just for the silver screen? Pics--

TexasLS1 · 07-07-2016, 12:40 AM

Damn one-at-a-time pics....

**Already Gone** · 07-07-2016, 01:39 AM

subscribed

Custom/20 · 07-07-2016, 02:15 AM

X2!

TrkEnvy · 07-07-2016, 02:21 AM

Looks like something BA Baracas would daily drive. Lol. Subbed.

dazza · 07-07-2016, 04:22 AM

I don't see any Chuck Norris, unless he's behind the wheel. I do however clearly see Darth Vader swinging his Light Saber towards the passenger side!

I was unaware they were rivals... but then again maybe not, possibly Chuck has been a spy for the Dark Side all this time?

(sorry TexasLS1, couldn't resist mentioning it when I saw him lurking in the shadows)

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GASoline71 · 07-07-2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasLS1

Damn one-at-a-time pics....

You can load more than one in a single post. Just up load them one at a time before you click the "submit" button.

Gary

TexasLS1 · 07-07-2016, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

I read the title and thought "is another member planning to move to LA or maybe Chicago?"

(or maybe it's not that funny).

That is pretty funny, I wish I had thought of it! But I bet some of the LA/Chicago residents would be happy to hand over a fistful of cash for one.

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

You can load more than one in a single post. Just up load them one at a time before you click the "submit" button.

Gary

Yeah, I figured I should be able to, and I blame my phone as a scapegoat. The truth is... I don't know what I'm doing

GASoline71 · 07-07-2016, 02:59 PM

HAHAHA!

"I'll buy that for a dollar." ~ Bixby Snyder

Gary

mike16 · 07-08-2016, 01:12 AM

I worked for Brooks Armoured car service in Wilmington Delaware back in the early 80's. They used early 70's firewall forward cabs on many of thier truck back them. I believe the company that made the armoured bodies was out of Memphis Tenn. I almost bought one with a mid 60's ford front end on it. I lived at home back then and needless to say but the parents said hell no to that. what a party wagon that would have made.

**special-K** · 07-08-2016, 08:21 AM

I think those are fake made for movies armored cars made from bread trucks. I've never seen an armored car with a tiny windshield like that. The side windows are even bigger. I think that was for added effect. The top of the body is just rolled light metal. Anyway, still cool to see in an older movie. There were real ones made back in the day, but I only saw medium-heavy duty chassis.
Here is a real one:
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Here is a great shot of an erly one. This wasn't a movie, but a TV show. Can you guess which one? Hint: It was in the '60s
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toolboxchev · 07-08-2016, 02:55 PM

Andy, could it be? Could it be true? Tell me its not so!

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-08-2016, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I think those are fake made for movies armored cars made from bread trucks. I've never seen an armored car with a tiny windshield like that. The side windows are even bigger. I think that was for added effect. The top of the body is just rolled light metal. Anyway, still cool to see in an older movie. There were real ones made back in the day, but I only saw medium-heavy duty chassis.
Here is a real one:
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Here is a great shot of an erly one. This wasn't a movie, but a TV show. Can you guess which one? Hint: It was in the '60s
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My guess is "Highway Patrol" with Broderick Crawford. The body style is a little early for the '60s. '50s looks more like it. B+W is the tell. Also the stunt dummy is still standing at attention even as he's spinning in the air. A live stuntman would've been in a more natural position.

toolboxchev · 07-08-2016, 03:23 PM

Andy, could it be? Could it be true? Tell me its not so!

dazza · 07-08-2016, 09:20 PM

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Here is a great shot of an erly one. This wasn't a movie, but a TV show. Can you guess which one? Hint: It was in the '60s

Holy man overboard Tim! Could it be!?

dirtyjim · 07-08-2016, 05:45 PM

I had a friend that used to buy a lot of armored cars and trucks in mexico and resell them in the u.s. mostly suburbans and tahoes along with a few Mercedes and cadillacs.

**special-K** · 07-09-2016, 08:48 AM

That dummy cracks me up! I thought he was break dancing. You got the "Holy" part right. It was none other than>

Na-Na Na-Na Na-Na Na-Na.....

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-09-2016, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

That dummy cracks me up! I thought he was break dancing. You got the "Holy" part right. It was none other than>

Na-Na Na-Na Na-Na Na-Na.....

Okay. You got me. Actually when I was scrolling over your posted pic, "BatmanArmoredCOE'' came up, but I figured that was cheating. "Batman" was shot in color, so the B&W still-shot threw me off. So it WAS a '60s show, but one that had a retro look. Could be that converted bread truck had sat on a studio lot since working ''Highway Patrol'' in the '50s and numerous Film Noir flicks previously.
I wonder if that vehicle survives today, or if it met a sorry end going off a canyon road cliff and blowing up in some Seventies' action TV series?

TexasLS1 · 07-09-2016, 09:33 AM

Haha I didnt even think of Batman! I did think it must have been the first recorded act of breakdancing though haha. Thanks for the cool truck and pop quiz Tim!

midniteblues · 07-09-2016, 12:17 PM

I think Tim is rite on those armored trucks. They look just like my buddy's old bread/milk truck. Theres Been a few threads on that one.
I would put a link on it but don't know how too on a phone.

**special-K** · 07-09-2016, 07:46 PM

Was Batman really in color???

We didn't have a color TV till the '70s. Not sure what was up with the B&W, unless he was going back in time and they did that for an effect. Did he ever go back in time? The whole thing looks old timey for the '60s. I thought that dummy was Buster Keeton before I saw the other picture with Batman

Maybe those bread trucks (you know bread...money?) were used in a '60s hippy movie painted with flowers, then a Gigantor movie as a SPAAV (Space Patrol Alien Attack Vehicle) and got squashed when they were tickling his belly with rockets

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-09-2016, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Was Batman really in color???

We didn't have a color TV till the '70s. Not sure what was up with the B&W, unless he was going back in time and they did that for an effect. Did he ever go back in time? The whole thing looks old timey for the '60s. I thought that dummy was Buster Keeton before I saw the other picture with Batman

Maybe those bread trucks (you know bread...money?) were used in a '60s hippy movie painted with flowers, then a Gigantor movie as a SPAAV (Space Patrol Alien Attack Vehicle) and got squashed when they were tickling his belly with rockets

I was thinking "Eaten by Giant [radioactive] Ants" in some Roger Corman-esque no-budget straight to Drive-In-release. Who knows?
Yes "Batman" was filmed in full color, according to IMDb, even though most folks didn't have color TVs yet. 'Supers' [super-imposed graffic effects] like <WHAM> and <POW> were often in bright colors like yellow or flourescent Orange.
Production stills for publicity, were usually released in monochrome, since most newspapers in that period had no color printing.

RANDY COX · 07-09-2016, 07:54 PM

WOW I thought I saw all the old Batman's from the seventies I used to couldn't wait to get off that school bus to watch it...those armoured trucks are waaay KOOL I like the one in the 50's never seen one like that...more more more more...

**special-K** · 07-09-2016, 10:36 PM

I think I saw it at a friend's house before. Back then, color TV meant pink , green, and yellow instead of 30 shades of grey. I didn't feel I was missing anything

I just found this one. You probably already saw it
http://www.imcdb.org/i028764.jpg

OMG! You mention giant ants and now look what you've done!
http://www.chud.com/community/conten.../61/id/159209/

bill3rail · 08-06-2017, 07:37 PM

Love these pictures...
Makes me dream of finding one stashed in a garage somewhere [DREAM MODE OFF]

07-07-2016, 12:38 AM	#1
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 469	Armored Trucks I was watching Invasion USA tonight with Chuck Norris and noticed some early 60's to 72 armored trucks. I hadn't thought about these existing prior to now. Any real-life owners with pics out there, or were these fabbed-up just for the silver screen? Pics-- Attached Images

07-07-2016, 12:40 AM	#2
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 469	Re: Armored Trucks Damn one-at-a-time pics.... Attached Images

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TrkEnvy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 264	Re: Armored Trucks Looks like something BA Baracas would daily drive. Lol. Subbed. __________________ 1971 C10 - LWB shortened to SWB, welded in my C notch, reinforced trailing arms with 3/16 plate, new cpp 5" rear drop springs, 2" drop blocks, ece super panhard kit. Cpp drop spindles, 2 inch front springs, 5.3/4L80E I call it Bruce Banner..

07-07-2016, 04:22 AM	#6
dazza Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: California Posts: 971	Re: Armored Trucks I don't see any Chuck Norris, unless he's behind the wheel. I do however clearly see Darth Vader swinging his Light Saber towards the passenger side! I was unaware they were rivals... but then again maybe not, possibly Chuck has been a spy for the Dark Side all this time? (sorry TexasLS1, couldn't resist mentioning it when I saw him lurking in the shadows) --- Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- I'm not crazy, I'm chosen, there's a difference. ---------------------------- '72 K10 SWB, 350, sm465/np205 ---- ----

07-08-2016, 01:12 AM	#10
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: Armored Trucks I worked for Brooks Armoured car service in Wilmington Delaware back in the early 80's. They used early 70's firewall forward cabs on many of thier truck back them. I believe the company that made the armoured bodies was out of Memphis Tenn. I almost bought one with a mid 60's ford front end on it. I lived at home back then and needless to say but the parents said hell no to that. what a party wagon that would have made.

07-08-2016, 08:21 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Armored Trucks I think those are fake made for movies armored cars made from bread trucks. I've never seen an armored car with a tiny windshield like that. The side windows are even bigger. I think that was for added effect. The top of the body is just rolled light metal. Anyway, still cool to see in an older movie. There were real ones made back in the day, but I only saw medium-heavy duty chassis. Here is a real one: Here is a great shot of an erly one. This wasn't a movie, but a TV show. Can you guess which one? Hint: It was in the '60s __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-08-2016, 02:55 PM	#12
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Armored Trucks Andy, could it be? Could it be true? Tell me its not so!

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toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Armored Trucks Andy, could it be? Could it be true? Tell me its not so!

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dirtyjim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 622	Re: Armored Trucks I had a friend that used to buy a lot of armored cars and trucks in mexico and resell them in the u.s. mostly suburbans and tahoes along with a few Mercedes and cadillacs. __________________ 1967 C10 lwb two tone, 305 & rat fink style floor shifted 700r4, 20" steelies 2004 2500HD utility bed aka Brutus

07-09-2016, 08:48 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Armored Trucks That dummy cracks me up! I thought he was break dancing. You got the "Holy" part right. It was none other than> Na-Na Na-Na Na-Na Na-Na..... Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-09-2016, 09:33 AM	#19
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 469	Re: Armored Trucks Haha I didnt even think of Batman! I did think it must have been the first recorded act of breakdancing though haha. Thanks for the cool truck and pop quiz Tim!

07-09-2016, 12:17 PM	#20
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Armored Trucks I think Tim is rite on those armored trucks. They look just like my buddy's old bread/milk truck. Theres Been a few threads on that one. I would put a link on it but don't know how too on a phone. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

07-09-2016, 07:46 PM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Armored Trucks Was Batman really in color??? We didn't have a color TV till the '70s. Not sure what was up with the B&W, unless he was going back in time and they did that for an effect. Did he ever go back in time? The whole thing looks old timey for the '60s. I thought that dummy was Buster Keeton before I saw the other picture with Batman Maybe those bread trucks (you know bread...money?) were used in a '60s hippy movie painted with flowers, then a Gigantor movie as a SPAAV (Space Patrol Alien Attack Vehicle) and got squashed when they were tickling his belly with rockets __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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07-09-2016, 07:54 PM	#23
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Armored Trucks WOW I thought I saw all the old Batman's from the seventies I used to couldn't wait to get off that school bus to watch it...those armoured trucks are waaay KOOL I like the one in the 50's never seen one like that...more more more more... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

07-09-2016, 10:36 PM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Armored Trucks I think I saw it at a friend's house before. Back then, color TV meant pink , green, and yellow instead of 30 shades of grey. I didn't feel I was missing anything I just found this one. You probably already saw it http://www.imcdb.org/i028764.jpg OMG! You mention giant ants and now look what you've done! http://www.chud.com/community/conten.../61/id/159209/ __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-06-2017, 07:37 PM	#25
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Armored Trucks Love these pictures... Makes me dream of finding one stashed in a garage somewhere [DREAM MODE OFF] __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

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