Did someone call an Ambulence ?

[60-66]

Been waiting patiently to get this one home from Scottsbluff Nebraska. 1963 C30 Panel .Just arrived late this afternoon. Runs like a top and has several unique options. Its an Armbruster conversion. Actually has a nice third door on the right side. Its all original and pretty straight and solid. Cant wait to polish this one up !

[69chevytrucker]

if it still has the bed it will make a nice shaggin wagon the ladies will love it
very nice clean truck

[flashed]

Very nice rig ,someone took very good care of that one .

[pimpston65]

anyone call for the party bus!!! drinks on me(diet coke). check for dirty needles "icky"

[pimpston65]

whats under the trap door in the back???

[pimpston65]

hold up!!! whats up with that other "BURBAN" hiding off camera huh???

[oem4me]

Sweet! Geez, some guys have all the fun! That'd be great for parades or camping or just yelling at your neighbor from four houses away through the
loudspeaker. lol
Oh yeah, knowing your ability to score big, that brake pedal pad is probably worth more than you paid for the whole truck!

[60-66]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

whats under the trap door in the back???

Trap door is just for storage, jack and stuff.

Originally Posted by pimpston65

hold up!!! whats up with that other "BURBAN" hiding off camera huh???

Mean you haven't seen my driver ?

[Sillyoldman]

That's really cool!

[chakah]

ah man, you have to show us the inside, that is a great score, congratulations!!!

[Captainfab]

That is in very good original condition. Only a couple minor dents and no rust to speak of. What does it have for an engine and trans?

[60-66]

Originally Posted by 69chevytrucker

if it still has the bed it will make a nice shaggin wagon the ladies will love it
very nice clean truck

Originally Posted by flashed

Very nice rig ,someone took very good care of that one .

Thanks !

Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

That's really cool!

Thank you .

Originally Posted by chakah

ah man, you have to show us the inside, that is a great score, congratulations!!!

Pics coming up .

Originally Posted by Captainfab

That is in very good original condition. Only a couple minor dents and no rust to speak of. What does it have for an engine and trans?

283 4 speed Captain. This is a 31,000 mile truck, owner said it stayed inside most the time. Rear quarters, all doors and floors are rock solid OG paint yet.

[60-66]

Few more pictures. 283 4 speed No Spin rear axle, Hazard Flasher,Power Brakes, Washer Bottle, 2 speed wipers and window washers. Armbruster did a pretty nice job of adding the door and on the interior, lots of extra lighting, sliding windows and compartments. Really needs new tires for the 17.5 rims bad.

[hopped up]

Sweet!! Is that blood stained in the carpet?

[1966burb]

I recently saw a very clean twin to this ambulance sitting in Waitsburg WA.

[padresag]

It sure looks pretty clean
here is a picture of the one that I had, a 66 GMC(Can.) C10 chassis stretched to 145wb when it was new. this picture was found in a book on Canadian ambulances. it originally belonged to the city of Victoria, b.c.


ron

[60-66]

Originally Posted by padresag

It sure looks pretty clean
here is a picture of the one that I had, a 66 GMC(Can.) C10 chassis stretched to 145wb when it was new. this picture was found in a book on Canadian ambulances. it originally belonged to the city of Victoria, b.c.


ron

Any pictures of when you owned it ? Like to see how that looked ?

[Greg63]

Real nice truck.
What are your plans for it?
Greg.

[chakah]

in very nice shape!!! dig the split seats, headliner with lamp, very very cool!!!

[Captainfab]

Yes that is quite nice......is that a rotary phone I see on the dash?

[60-66]

Originally Posted by oem4me

Sweet! Geez, some guys have all the fun! That'd be great for parades or camping or just yelling at your neighbor from four houses away through the
loudspeaker. lol
Oh yeah, knowing your ability to score big, that brake pedal pad is probably worth more than you paid for the whole truck!

Still working on figure out the mike, lucky my "neighbors" are a nice distance away so I don't need to Yell at them

Originally Posted by hopped up

Sweet!! Is that blood stained in the carpet?

Oh Crap !

Originally Posted by 1966burb

I recently saw a very clean twin to this ambulance sitting in Waitsburg WA.

I think you need to chase that down !!

Originally Posted by Greg63

Real nice truck.
What are your plans for it?
Greg.

Not sure other than get it cleaned up, new tires. Would like to take it up to the Iola Swap meet, lots of neat Old Stuff running around during the event.

Originally Posted by chakah

in very nice shape!!! dig the split seats, headliner with lamp, very very cool!!!

Yes, thought the headliner was done pretty well and several more lights in the back and small fan for air conditioning.

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Yes that is quite nice......is that a rotary phone I see on the dash?

Yeah, that's interesting that phone Captain ?? Cant figure that one out yet, theres a big box its connected to behind the passenger seat. Might need the local "old ambulance guy" to show me how that works. He has a few old Cadillac Ambulances

[Captainfab]

Yeah, after I saw that and posted, I've been trying to figure out how that would have worked back then.

Originally Posted by 60-66

Yeah, that's interesting that phone Captain ?? Cant figure that one out yet, theres a big box its connected to behind the passenger seat. Might need the local "old ambulance guy" to show me how that works. He has a few old Cadillac Ambulances

[spacedebris]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Yeah, after I saw that and posted, I've been trying to figure out how that would have worked back then.

Back in the 60's many emergency vehicles had that type of phone installed. In more rural areas especially where radio communication was limited due to terrain. This is where the term "mobile phone" was coined. Those mobile units had a special "mobile operator" that placed calls for user. While the user didnt dial directly so the "rotary numbers" were not needed, frequently they just used a standard phone as the handset while all the work was done by that box behind the seat.


If you ever watch old TV shows, take a look at "Ironside". He frequently uses one in the back of the paddy wagon. Also the movie "Hell Fighters" with John Wayne, they use one in their cars in that movie.

[padresag]

this is how I found it. it had some rust issues in the roof. I parted it out, as there ware parts that I wanted for mine. it came equipped with 2 gurney's and their hold down tracks in the floor and an overhead bracket that could support things. had the cupboards down each side and a jump seat in the back,a rear heater which I still have. had rear side doors on both sides. there was also a rear spot light that was mounted over the rear doors which I still have. have quite a few pictures that I have buried away still . also still have a couple of old body bags that came with it.


ron

[96Indyram]

" Paging Dr. Love"...

That is neat! A low mileage, rolling, piece of medical history. I wouldn't change a thing.