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**67ChevyRedneck** · 02-08-2007, 01:29 PM

None of the trucks were factory. They were all conversions done by an aftermarket company. These trucks are rare, but they are out there. This is one of the nicest I've ever seen (the back of the cab doesn't look retarded.)

I'm pretty sure this one was an original aftermarket conversion.... I think this truck was one of two that another member has or had.... my memory sucks

**CPNE** · 02-08-2007, 01:41 PM

More on this truck here

The original ebay auction claims:

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This is it. This is the only factory built crewcab pickup built by GM from 1967 through 1972. This is from the GM Proving grounds here in Arizona and I don't believe this truck has ever left the valley. This was built as a mule to see how much it would cost to offer a crewcab for sale and since the rear left door has to be built from scratch, it was just too expensive for Chevrolet to consider. There were many conversions done by aftermarket companies, but if you've ever seen one, they are pretty ugly.

The construction quality on this truck is outstanding. They even went so far as to duplicate the corrugations in the steel headliner. All of the doors open and close well and the tolerances are so close that they will hit each other without the factory weatherstripping.

**67ChevyRedneck** · 02-08-2007, 02:15 PM

^VERY INTERESTING! I wonder if there is anyway to verify that????

Chevy_Man · 02-08-2007, 02:49 PM

Hey Rob nice buy looks great can't wait to see it in a build thread...Keep me in mind if you go to sell the whole front clip.......

Eric

bowtieboy93 · 02-08-2007, 05:59 PM

if ur making it a short box what do you want for the box???(whole tailgate, sides, floor, bulkhead)I NEED ONE!!!!

bagged91 · 02-08-2007, 06:04 PM

Rob, LEAVE IT LONG!

Troy-Built · 02-08-2007, 06:35 PM

This is just an observation but the back glass a 67 type. The hood and fenders are 69 and up. The grille is either a 67 or 8. If it were me it wouldn't matter either. I would put a 502 and a NV4500 in it and pull the hell out of my car trailer with it.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-08-2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Troy-Built

This is just an observation but the back glass a 67 type. The hood and fenders are 69 and up. The grille is either a 67 or 8. If it were me it wouldn't matter either. I would put a 502 and a NV4500 in it and pull the hell out of my car trailer with it.

You're mistaken. The hood, fenders, grill, bed and cab are 67,

.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-08-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mrein3

Please don't be offended by this but...
I used to have a 1998 Explorer. Once in a while I used it to pull my bass boat. That scared me. I can't imagine pulling a 5000+ pound truck!

How did that work? I hope you didn't use overdrive.

My buddy pulled it with the Explorer (and yes he said he was scared a couple of times). I pulled it with my 03 Suburban and it pulled fine.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-08-2007, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtieboy93

if ur making it a short box what do you want for the box???(whole tailgate, sides, floor, bulkhead)I NEED ONE!!!!

Link to bed for sale:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...91#post2022691

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

^VERY INTERESTING! I wonder if there is anyway to verify that????

If I could I wouldn't customize it, I would restore it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy_Man

Hey Rob nice buy looks great can't wait to see it in a build thread...Keep me in mind if you go to sell the whole front clip.......

Eric

I'll have it listed soon.

texanidiot25 · 02-08-2007, 06:59 PM

You know what would make this truck extra unique? Keep it long and mount in a quadra-steer rear axle from a late model sierra.

Just my .02.

Hows that other crew cab coming?

72LoBurb · 02-08-2007, 07:33 PM

That truck is so cool! I would leave it long, bag it and use that as your tow rig.
It will probably look good with a short box,

it just looks sooooo right as a long box.

Troy-Built · 02-08-2007, 07:54 PM

Sorry about that. The front view made it look more vertical on the hood than it is.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-08-2007, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troy-Built

Sorry about that. The front view made it look more vertical on the hood than it is.

No worries,

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72LoBurb

That truck is so cool! I would leave it long, bag it and use that as your tow rig.
It will probably look good with a short box,

it just looks sooooo right as a long box.

It would have the turning radius of a limo!!!

Joe Gribben · 02-08-2007, 08:20 PM

looks like you got a pretty cool project,lets see that suburban finished and see that truck pulling it down the road

**CPNE** · 02-08-2007, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

If I could I wouldn't customize it, I would restore it.

You may want to check this thread out, particularly the threads by user qksilver. He may not have proof, but if what he says really is, then it's very plausible. You may want to PM him before you sell off too many pieces.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=188993&page=6

texanidiot25 · 02-08-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

It would have the turning radius of a limo!!!

Getta quadra-steer axle!

Maybe more trouble, but totaly unique.

Cant wait for this one to take off, I envy your garage, trucks, and skills.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-08-2007, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

You may want to check this thread out, particularly the threads by user qksilver. He may not have proof, but if what he says really is, then it's very plausible. You may want to PM him before you sell off too many pieces.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=188993&page=6

The truck listed in that thread is the one I bought. (Starting with Post #142 )
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=188993&page=4
The story sounds good, but I don't know how to prove it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Getta quadra-steer axle!

Maybe more trouble, but totaly unique.

Cant wait for this one to take off, I envy your garage, trucks, and skills.

Thanks for the compliment! Quadra-steer would be cool, but probably way over my head to install.

**qksilver** · 02-08-2007, 09:29 PM

Did the body by fisher tag survive?

**Hart_Rod** · 02-08-2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by qksilver

Did the body by fisher tag survive?

Where should it be?

camaro__thunder · 02-09-2007, 03:39 AM

DO IT !

jay-dawg · 02-09-2007, 09:12 AM

looks like a nice project. what are your plans for it?

Jay

**Hart_Rod** · 02-24-2007, 08:39 AM

I put the "beast" on a diet

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**msgross** · 02-24-2007, 01:22 PM

so it was once yellow, must have looked like a big banana...

*72CSTC5* · 02-24-2007, 03:53 PM

Neighbors gotta love you with that in the front driveway! LOL!

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02-08-2007, 05:59 PM	#30
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,560	Re: Finally got the beast home...... if ur making it a short box what do you want for the box???(whole tailgate, sides, floor, bulkhead)I NEED ONE!!!! __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

02-08-2007, 06:04 PM	#31
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Troy-Built Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Perrysville Indiana Posts: 258	Re: Finally got the beast home...... This is just an observation but the back glass a 67 type. The hood and fenders are 69 and up. The grille is either a 67 or 8. If it were me it wouldn't matter either. I would put a 502 and a NV4500 in it and pull the hell out of my car trailer with it. __________________ 69 Chevelle SS 375/396 TKO 600 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 427 4-speed (project) 68 chevy C10 shortbed 396 5-speed (project) 68 Chevy 3/4 4x4 (project) 72 Blazer 4x4 400 4-speed (wifes project) 72 Vega GT Pro Street (eventually) Numerous 67-72 parts trucks

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texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,351	Re: Finally got the beast home...... You know what would make this truck extra unique? Keep it long and mount in a quadra-steer rear axle from a late model sierra. Just my .02. Hows that other crew cab coming? __________________ <PhillipT> And when I say "We" I'm referring to my dad and I... I am not crazy... 1969 Chevy CST/10 "OrangeCrush" Check it out! Small Block 350, Turbo 350, former 6-lug D60 rear, now a 3.73 12 bolt And... RUST! Paranoia is a disease unto itself, and may I add, the person standing next to you, may not be who they appear to be, so take precaution. -Sathington Willoughby Last edited by texanidiot25; 02-08-2007 at 07:04 PM.

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72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 359	Re: Finally got the beast home...... That truck is so cool! I would leave it long, bag it and use that as your tow rig. It will probably look good with a short box, it just looks sooooo right as a long box.

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