Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**special-K** · 01-20-2019, 09:34 AM

There was Ranchero, actually before El Camino. This was no new concept, either. Heck, a sedan adapted to a pickup preceded the pickup. That's where the idea came from... Bing! There have been Utes all along, conversion kits to one-off custom. Many look darn good too! So here's to those... those...... things that have a bed you can drive like a car.

EDIT: Looking in my picture folders I realized this could be about any "Car Based" vehicles. Any year, any make, any type of alteration type conversion. Think campers to utility to...?

This was in my "El Camino,etc" sub-folder as Cadillac. I'm not sure now, but I think it's factory-built.
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Nash. I believe factory:
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GMC Sprint is a dream of mine:

**Boog** · 01-20-2019, 11:51 AM

That GMC Sprint is hard to come by. Not nearly as many built as ElCaminos. But they are the same car with GMC badging. I like 'em.

flashed · 01-20-2019, 12:11 PM

I have a 72 El Camino SS ,small block Cruck . I cant post pics though .

**Boog** · 01-20-2019, 12:27 PM

More.

**Boog** · 01-20-2019, 01:00 PM

Many cars have been converted over the years. Even the Model T and some high dollar luxury cars.

**Boog** · 01-20-2019, 01:02 PM

Couple more.

CG · 01-20-2019, 02:25 PM

Some of the cars converted to pick ups during the war years were done due to gas rationing. I believe trucks were allowed more gas. I posted a picture here years ago of a Packard I saw at the local vintage tractor show that had a truck bed installed in the rear. Anyway that's the story an old timer told me at the show.

**Boog** · 01-20-2019, 02:35 PM

Also some of the cars were available with a slide in tray to make it more usable like a pickup. I have seen a pic or two on these forums. Seems like it was a 2 door coupe with a trunk lid that hinged from the top.

**Chevyland** · 01-20-2019, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

I have a 72 El Camino SS ,small block Cruck . I cant post pics though .

Here you go

When I finally make it out your way to visit
I’m going to learn you on
How to post pics

flashed · 01-20-2019, 03:34 PM

Thanks Eric , yes you need to Learn Me .

**special-K** · 01-20-2019, 03:35 PM

Great pictures and info so far. That badge is the same emblem as on the 1500-9500 series trucks

I wanted to say, what I had in mind when I did the title was it's not just El Caminos for the car or truck debate. I already solved it a long time ago and nobody wants to listen I guess. They are both, a car that is a truck. A truck can get lighter than a half ton, and it can still be handy.

Hudson built the Terraplane pickup, which was based on a car. 1934 shown. Later in the '40s came those "Big Boy" Hudsons.

**special-K** · 01-20-2019, 03:37 PM

More Hudsons

**Boog** · 01-20-2019, 05:01 PM

A couple more.

a.c.ward · 01-20-2019, 11:14 PM

here is mine, LS2, 6 speed, vintage air, curry 9", SSBC 4 wheel disc, autometer gauges, covan dash, ISS interior halibrand rims, flowmaster American thunder exhaust

**Boog** · 01-20-2019, 11:52 PM

And a nice one too.

**Boog** · 01-20-2019, 11:55 PM

Some utes.

**special-K** · 01-21-2019, 10:19 AM

The factory built El Camino SSs and now we have El SS Caminos. Nice one! I bet it's nice to drive.

I always wanted a post ware Ute. They are so c'ute! There were car-based, truck-based, US-based, and foreign-based utes

Killer Bee · 01-21-2019, 11:50 AM

yuccales · 01-21-2019, 12:10 PM

My '75 Sprint. Owned it 22 yrs. Darn good car. Was silver, then white. Got the side marker light bezels chromed. Center caps did not say "Chevrolet Motor Division" because... well you know.

72c20customcamper · 01-21-2019, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Also some of the cars were available with a slide in tray to make it more usable like a pickup. I have seen a pic or two on these forums. Seems like it was a 2 door coupe with a trunk lid that hinged from the top.

Was referred to as a business coup. I would love too have a Studebaker coup Express. But haven't found a nice one in my price range .

72c20customcamper · 01-21-2019, 01:11 PM

Willy's also made a nice one.

Richardwa · 01-21-2019, 01:55 PM

Years ago I had one of these, 84 dodge rampage, this one is not mine, but just like it.

Richardwa · 01-21-2019, 01:58 PM

And I have this old el camino

72c20customcamper · 01-21-2019, 03:58 PM

I do know of a Ranchero that could be had for almost free. It's been there since the 80's. People have taking things off it. Supposedly went off the road burned and was left there. Its just outside of hunter on a very winding steep grade road on the way to Woodstock . Been a favorite road of mine for motorcycle rides.

**Boog** · 01-21-2019, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Was referred to as a business coup. I would love too have a Studebaker coup Express. But haven't found a nice one in my price range .

Thats a business coupe alright but what i am thinking of is an actual tray that fit in the trunk but extended out and looked like a pkup bed. I believe it was Chevy coupes of the late 30’s seems like and sold by Chevy dealers.
I know Tim is bound to have a pic of one.

01-20-2019, 09:34 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos There was Ranchero, actually before El Camino. This was no new concept, either. Heck, a sedan adapted to a pickup preceded the pickup. That's where the idea came from... Bing! There have been Utes all along, conversion kits to one-off custom. Many look darn good too! So here's to those... those...... things that have a bed you can drive like a car. EDIT: Looking in my picture folders I realized this could be about any "Car Based" vehicles. Any year, any make, any type of alteration type conversion. Think campers to utility to...? This was in my "El Camino,etc" sub-folder as Cadillac. I'm not sure now, but I think it's factory-built. Nash. I believe factory: GMC Sprint is a dream of mine: 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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-20-2019 at 09:43 AM.

01-20-2019, 11:51 AM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos That GMC Sprint is hard to come by. Not nearly as many built as ElCaminos. But they are the same car with GMC badging. I like 'em. Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-20-2019, 12:11 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos I have a 72 El Camino SS ,small block Cruck . I cant post pics though .

01-20-2019, 12:27 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos More. Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-20-2019, 01:00 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Many cars have been converted over the years. Even the Model T and some high dollar luxury cars. Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-20-2019, 01:02 PM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Couple more. Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-20-2019, 02:25 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,769	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Some of the cars converted to pick ups during the war years were done due to gas rationing. I believe trucks were allowed more gas. I posted a picture here years ago of a Packard I saw at the local vintage tractor show that had a truck bed installed in the rear. Anyway that's the story an old timer told me at the show.

01-20-2019, 02:35 PM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Also some of the cars were available with a slide in tray to make it more usable like a pickup. I have seen a pic or two on these forums. Seems like it was a 2 door coupe with a trunk lid that hinged from the top. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-20-2019, 03:34 PM	#10
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Thanks Eric , yes you need to Learn Me .

01-20-2019, 03:35 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Great pictures and info so far. That badge is the same emblem as on the 1500-9500 series trucks I wanted to say, what I had in mind when I did the title was it's not just El Caminos for the car or truck debate. I already solved it a long time ago and nobody wants to listen I guess. They are both, a car that is a truck. A truck can get lighter than a half ton, and it can still be handy. Hudson built the Terraplane pickup, which was based on a car. 1934 shown. Later in the '40s came those "Big Boy" Hudsons. 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 ~

01-20-2019, 03:37 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos More Hudsons 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 ~

01-20-2019, 05:01 PM	#13
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos A couple more. Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-20-2019, 11:14 PM	#14
a.c.ward Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: killeen tx 76542 Posts: 193	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos here is mine, LS2, 6 speed, vintage air, curry 9", SSBC 4 wheel disc, autometer gauges, covan dash, ISS interior halibrand rims, flowmaster American thunder exhaust Attached Images __________________ A C Ward Retired US Army 66 El Camino 67 SWB underwent major Surgery- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=776475

01-20-2019, 11:52 PM	#15
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos And a nice one too. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-20-2019, 11:55 PM	#16
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Some utes. Attached Images __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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01-21-2019, 10:19 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos The factory built El Camino SSs and now we have El SS Caminos. Nice one! I bet it's nice to drive. I always wanted a post ware Ute. They are so c'ute! There were car-based, truck-based, US-based, and foreign-based utes 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 ~

01-21-2019, 11:50 AM	#18
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,718	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

01-21-2019, 12:10 PM	#19
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,580	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos My '75 Sprint. Owned it 22 yrs. Darn good car. Was silver, then white. Got the side marker light bezels chromed. Center caps did not say "Chevrolet Motor Division" because... well you know. Attached Images

01-21-2019, 01:11 PM	#21
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,132	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Willy's also made a nice one. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

01-21-2019, 01:55 PM	#22
Richardwa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Selah Wa Posts: 151	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos Years ago I had one of these, 84 dodge rampage, this one is not mine, but just like it. Attached Images __________________ 1952 Chev dump truck, 1971 GMC C-20 1950 Dodge Coronet Club Coupe 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner 1965 Buick Skylark GS 1972 Chevy El Camino

01-21-2019, 01:58 PM	#23
Richardwa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Selah Wa Posts: 151	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos And I have this old el camino Attached Images __________________ 1952 Chev dump truck, 1971 GMC C-20 1950 Dodge Coronet Club Coupe 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner 1965 Buick Skylark GS 1972 Chevy El Camino

01-21-2019, 03:58 PM	#24
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,132	Re: Pic Thread: Not Just El Caminos I do know of a Ranchero that could be had for almost free. It's been there since the 80's. People have taking things off it. Supposedly went off the road burned and was left there. Its just outside of hunter on a very winding steep grade road on the way to Woodstock . Been a favorite road of mine for motorcycle rides. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

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