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Gearhead dude · 11-24-2009, 12:37 PM

I've seen a few of these over the years and always assumed they were "owner-built", but can one of the board experts verify? Thanks,
Stephen

mbgmike · 11-24-2009, 12:48 PM

Not an expert by any means but Gm never built one.

Look close at pic you can tell what it is.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 11-24-2009, 01:07 PM

that looks like a ford extended cab back window, and side windows. Looks like somebody did some grafting.

69GMCLonghorn · 11-24-2009, 01:10 PM

That extra cab window just doesn't fit with the rest of the truck... However, I'll back that up by saying whoever did that job did about a MILLION times better job than I could have done!

foosed · 11-24-2009, 01:11 PM

Theres something wierd about that bed. Is it a lwb bed cut down in the front?

mbgmike · 11-24-2009, 01:19 PM

Sure looks like it. appears like he wanted to put moulding on it and maybe he can't find any or hasn't finished

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-24-2009, 01:52 PM

There was a couple of coach companies that modified trucks for the railroad and utility companies. Not factory by a long shot, but there are a few of them still around. WES

Gearhead dude · 11-24-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

There was a couple of coach companies that modified trucks for the railroad and utility companies. Not factory by a long shot, but there are a few of them still around. WES

I saw one here a while back referenced as a railroad truck and it too had a strange back window. Any idea how I would check to see if this is one of them?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-24-2009, 02:07 PM

I don't know if there is a way or not. However you should be able to do a search of these boards and I know there have been several threads about them. A couple even have pictures of the brochures. WES

mbgmike · 11-24-2009, 02:58 PM

Most of the modified trucks for the power utility ,Logging and R/R's were the larger trucks. Even the government had some. Many of them were in Wes' neck of the woods They were doing them even back in the forties and fifties. There was not much use for an extended cab pickup. Most of the pu's were produced in 4 doors. I have never seen an extended cab done by a conversion company for commercial use. I have seen modified suburbans into strange trucks from back then but never a X-cab. their really was no point in it.

**Clyde65** · 11-24-2009, 03:12 PM

I know that in the 60's (60-66) there was three coach companies that were converting long wheel base trucks to extended cab, three door and crew cab trucks, like others have said, these were few and far between, maybe 50-200 trucks done per year and again they were for government( forest service) rail road and large construction companies. They cut the stepside and fleetside beds down and they look very wierd. I found one in Jacksboro Texas a few years ago, it was a c60 truck. My dad purchased the truck and built a 3/4 ton crew long bed truck out of it.

From what I have found out these companies made the limo subs and such too.

Clyde65

RED72blazer · 02-03-2010, 07:06 PM

In that picture the extended cab portion is from a 76-79 ford extended cab.

**70cst** · 02-03-2010, 07:35 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=282796

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=319781

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=258002&page=2

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MESS-HALL · 02-03-2010, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=282796

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=319781

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=258002&page=2

Ask and you shall receive...Have fun reading...

What he said........

Smallz72project · 02-04-2010, 12:54 AM

That picture to me..looks like a photoshop. just my .02

*highperf4x4* · 02-04-2010, 01:45 AM

The top of the rear cab is definitely Ford in that pic.

11-24-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
Gearhead dude Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 102	Factory Extended Cab? I've seen a few of these over the years and always assumed they were "owner-built", but can one of the board experts verify? Thanks, Stephen Attached Images

11-24-2009, 12:48 PM	#2
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Factory Extended Cab? Not an expert by any means but Gm never built one. Look close at pic you can tell what it is. Last edited by mbgmike; 11-24-2009 at 12:50 PM. Reason: add clue

11-24-2009, 01:07 PM	#3
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Factory Extended Cab? that looks like a ford extended cab back window, and side windows. Looks like somebody did some grafting. __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

11-24-2009, 01:10 PM	#4
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Factory Extended Cab? That extra cab window just doesn't fit with the rest of the truck... However, I'll back that up by saying whoever did that job did about a MILLION times better job than I could have done!

11-24-2009, 01:11 PM	#5
foosed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huron, sd Posts: 463	Re: Factory Extended Cab? Theres something wierd about that bed. Is it a lwb bed cut down in the front? __________________ 1970 c/10 swb (show truck) 1972 custom/10 deluxe 4x4 (restoration pending) 2011 silverado ecsb z71 (daily driver)

11-24-2009, 01:19 PM	#6
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Factory Extended Cab? Sure looks like it. appears like he wanted to put moulding on it and maybe he can't find any or hasn't finished

11-24-2009, 01:52 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Factory Extended Cab? There was a couple of coach companies that modified trucks for the railroad and utility companies. Not factory by a long shot, but there are a few of them still around. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-24-2009, 02:07 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Factory Extended Cab? I don't know if there is a way or not. However you should be able to do a search of these boards and I know there have been several threads about them. A couple even have pictures of the brochures. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-24-2009, 02:58 PM	#10
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Factory Extended Cab? Most of the modified trucks for the power utility ,Logging and R/R's were the larger trucks. Even the government had some. Many of them were in Wes' neck of the woods They were doing them even back in the forties and fifties. There was not much use for an extended cab pickup. Most of the pu's were produced in 4 doors. I have never seen an extended cab done by a conversion company for commercial use. I have seen modified suburbans into strange trucks from back then but never a X-cab. their really was no point in it. Last edited by mbgmike; 11-24-2009 at 03:00 PM.

11-24-2009, 03:12 PM	#11
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,548	Re: Factory Extended Cab? I know that in the 60's (60-66) there was three coach companies that were converting long wheel base trucks to extended cab, three door and crew cab trucks, like others have said, these were few and far between, maybe 50-200 trucks done per year and again they were for government( forest service) rail road and large construction companies. They cut the stepside and fleetside beds down and they look very wierd. I found one in Jacksboro Texas a few years ago, it was a c60 truck. My dad purchased the truck and built a 3/4 ton crew long bed truck out of it. From what I have found out these companies made the limo subs and such too. Clyde65 __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-03-2010, 07:06 PM	#12
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02-03-2010, 07:35 PM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Factory Extended Cab? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=282796 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=319781 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=258002&page=2 Ask and you shall receive...Have fun reading... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 02-03-2010 at 07:38 PM.

02-04-2010, 12:54 AM	#15
Smallz72project Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 273	Re: Factory Extended Cab? That picture to me..looks like a photoshop. just my .02 __________________ - 1967 Chevy C10 shortbox - 1984 Chevy K10 "Mater"- SWB 305 manual, retired sheriffs truck, Current Frame Off Project - 1986 Chevy K10 LWB 350/350 Daily Driver/project

02-04-2010, 01:45 AM	#16
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