Anyone seen this before?

[55chevyman]

I was searching the local craigslist looking for whatever and I found this. Never saw one before...

http://redding.craigslist.org/car/519349634.html

what you guys think?

[X-Runner]

Never seen one but I like it

[55chevyman]

thats my favorite chevy body style and to have an ext cab.....sweet

[Ivan D.]

there was one done as a crew cab, bu this is the only ext. cab I've seen, dunno if I like it tho

[Chuggs]

:10:

[Jaymez]

I'd bet my lunch it's a custom. I don't think I've seen a factory extended cab fullsize GM truck older than an 88. Crew cabs, sure.

My lunch is chicken stuffed with ham and cheese, mashed taters, and corn if anyone wants to take me up on my bet.

[Chuggs]

Oh yeah, that's definitely a custom. A more recent one even. Typically, extended cabs from those years were aftermarket conversions that looked like ass.

[Joe]

They are all custom :D

You could buy one back then, but it was done aftermarket.

[beastmode]

never seen one like that before... looks good. nice find

[true95w/t]

Ad says that it was made into a extended cab 15 years ago. It looks pretty dang cool but a little out of place so to speak for me. I would rock it though.

[saltwater cowboy]

Needs to be layed out! looks sweet though

[55chevyman]

I wrote the guy and he sent me more pics, so of course i got to share. Dont know if its worth his asking price though but its nice...


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[Joe]

Damn, all that and AC - nice :cool:

I love that paint/chrome '67/68 front end :hump:

That rear bumper is interesting :D

[Chuggs]

That is sweet! Too bad I don't have the money or a garage to keep it in. :hump:

[55chevyman]

I want to go see it real bad...If i take the money i was gonna use to rebuild my 75 to buy this...and then....oh stop....its an addiction to own these trucks...I am somehow drawn to it...i think its the rare factor...


http://images.classictrucks.com/events/0202ct_doublefeat_12th.jpg

[GreaseDog]

I'd bet my lunch it's a custom. I don't think I've seen a factory extended cab fullsize GM truck older than an 88. Crew cabs, sure.

there were no "factory" crewcabs before 1977, everything before that was custom built, though there were companies who did crewcab conversions before that for special fleet use. nothing in an extended cab for GM until the S10 came out in the early 80s

[Stevely14SLT]

55chevyman, sorry to jack the thread but , i was born in redding, was nice from what i remember. lived there till i was like 5.

[Blaze5509]

& I still live there!!

I've never seen thet thing around...wish he'd bring it out to kool april nites

If you go check it out make sure U pm me first maybe we can both go down there...Is he local?? like in town??

[Ol'Rover]

seen it, I like it...but i wouldnt do that to mine....would be ncie to have a bit more room behinde the seet to put a sub box with amp.

[55chevyman]

& I still live there!!

I've never seen thet thing around...wish he'd bring it out to kool april nites

If you go check it out make sure U pm me first maybe we can both go down there...Is he local?? like in town??

Yes its in town, i been emailing him,this is what he said when i asked for more info


"I have been driving it a lot since I have had it. Not many miles on the trany as the 700R4 was installed to help out with the low gears in the rear end. The engine was a crate motor and not sure how many miles are on it. There is no rust that I have saw and I was told that the extended part of it was done in Sacramento in 1992 but not sure which shop."

I am gonna try and set up a looky loo time.. I have the dough, but this means id wouldnt be able to restore the 75....hmmm...

[FordeatinZ71]

man, that is honestly the best-executed extended cab on an older truck i've ever seen...looks good...i've never said that about an aftermarket ext. cab!

[55chevyman]

man, that is honestly the best-executed extended cab on an older truck i've ever seen...looks good...i've never said that about an aftermarket ext. cab!


I agree..i like it so much i may forfiet my restore funds for my 75 for it..I talked to the guy on the phone and i am checking it out tomorrow...I got him down to 9k. So i might be a new owner tomorrow?:whatever:

[FordeatinZ71]

oh crap...lol. time to reassemble the '75...:lol:

[55chevyman]

oh crap...lol. time to reassemble the '75...:lol:
Your prolly right...I dont need it but the thing is sweet and rare.....I cant help but got look at it....never saw one before..Was hoping Blaze5509 could go he lives in the same town...If i got someone to go with me then its more eyes and someone to say hey its not worth it or wht ever you know..

On the other hand..I really want to do my 75..So i may just call the guy and cancel...

[FordeatinZ71]

well man, sometimes it's best to just know your weaknesses and avoid the testing situation altogether. just trust your gut feeling man. which do you want more?

[55chevyman]

Definatly my 75..I mean the ext cab is sweet but it was another mans toy/project.....I want to create my own..so I wont go...but i was really excited about it...

[FordeatinZ71]

i know man, i was excited to hear how it all went...but sometimes it's best just to walk away...or look away...as applies here...

[55chevyman]

i know man, i was excited to hear how it all went...but sometimes it's best just to walk away...or look away...as applies here...


true dat


I am weak..id buy if i saw it...

[FordeatinZ71]

dude, i'm the same way. when i went to look at my truck, i SHOULD have turned away. yes, it was all-original, but it was a LOW optioned truck, and the 305 was so carboned up it wouldn't go over 55 on the freeway. it was so weak it couldn't pull a sick whore outta bed. i do believe there is a such thing as "TOO original". i mean, it had its basic maintenance, but some things that should have been done weren't. it's hard to explain. but as much as i love my truck i'm damn glad that i am like i am. i can't imagine not having it now. it's a great project!

[55chevyman]

Ya i understand...I got mine out of need...had i really not needed an old truck i would have taken more time..but this truck run so hard i couldnt pass it up.....

[FordeatinZ71]

hell yea, it sold itself...heard that...i had a few that did that...

[55chevyman]

my gf was so pissed i brought this " ugly truck" home. Not me i ws out washing it, waxing, checking fluids , doing a tune up..I loved it...

[i_dunno_09]

thats a sweet ext cab, never seen one before.

55chevyman, what do you plan on doing to your 75?

[55chevyman]

Oh I could be a smart ass but i wont.....



I have a build thread you can peek at but basically i want a clean looking truck

new paint

rims and tires prolly kragers or similar

redo the interior to a more plush and comfortable area...

300 hp under the hood hopefully or close..

Looking to keep it looking classic

Will have a good clean flow about it ..I hope