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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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**GR8-68** · 07-07-2016, 06:45 AM

Awesome thread !! I have seen this pic a few times and had it saved to my computer. Gotta love it

**GR8-68** · 07-07-2016, 06:47 AM

And one more

midniteblues · 07-07-2016, 12:58 PM

Rattle snakes are afraid of being bitten by Chuck norris....

Those Armored trucks are cool, they would make a great bug out truck if they were 4x4.

My kid said he saw a 69 or 70 garbage truck going down the opposite side of the split hi way a few weeks ago.

I can't say I've ever seen one but I guess they are possible with a cab/chassis model.

TexasLS1 · 07-07-2016, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazza

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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That sneaky devil, I didn't even notice Darth Vader there! That explains the truck exploding shortly after lol!

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

Awesome thread !! I have seen this pic a few times and had it saved to my computer. Gotta love it

Cool, great pics, thanks Larry!

There were actually at least 10-20 of the 60-70's armored trucks in the movie, I'll try to keep looking for a better pic somewhere...

In The Ten Ring · 07-07-2016, 01:30 PM

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

(or maybe it's not that funny).

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

cypressbog · 07-07-2016, 02:22 PM

Quote:

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).

I laughed...then cried

TexasLS1 · 07-07-2016, 02:27 PM

Quote:

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

dmartin1 · 07-07-2016, 03:06 PM

Quote:

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).

LOL

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.
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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!

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.

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!?

**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.....

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!

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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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 ---- ----

07-07-2016, 06:45 AM	#7
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07-07-2016, 12:58 PM	#9
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Armored Trucks Rattle snakes are afraid of being bitten by Chuck norris.... Those Armored trucks are cool, they would make a great bug out truck if they were 4x4. My kid said he saw a 69 or 70 garbage truck going down the opposite side of the split hi way a few weeks ago. I can't say I've ever seen one but I guess they are possible with a cab/chassis model. __________________ 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.

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In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Armored Trucks I read the title and thought "is another member planning to move to LA or maybe Chicago?" (or maybe it's not that funny).

07-08-2016, 01:12 AM	#17
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	#18
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 ~

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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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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



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07-09-2016, 08:48 AM	#24
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	#25
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!

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