Square body extended cabs
Information on these trucks is somewhat scarce. I have found several that I know where made by Custom Vehicles International in Arlington Texas, and one made by Stage Coach conversions. From the information from owners that I have talked to, I have come to the conclusion that most of the trucks were built by Custom Vehicles International, and then shipped to various conversion companies that finished the interior and paint upgrades. The most extravegant ones, interior and exterior wise, are the Western Hauler, Overland Coach, and Tra-Tech conversions. I have one Tra-Tech extended crewcab, and two half ton extended cabs. The halftons do not have the fancy interior, which leads me to believe they may have been completed at CVI before delivery. I have found that the majority of these trucks were special order through dealers at a cost of $6000 according to one owner who has had his truck since new. I have contacted Western Hauler, and have been told they dont have any records of these trucks, though I have seen several with their badges on them. I have not been able to get any information on CVI, Tra-Tech, Overland Coach, or Stage Coach conversions. Its like they just disappeared. I am still looking though. I have found one guy who says he has a brochure from CVI with one on the cover, but cant get in contact with him for a copy.
Production numbers are all over the board. I have heard that 2510 total were made between 84-87, and I have heard that only 50 were made in 84 and 500 made in 85. I have not heard any production numbers for the extended crewcabs, of which I have only seen 8 total. This is why this site thread has been started, so we can try to document as many as possible. Currently, these are the stats that I know of: 20-1/2ton extended cabs: 1-83, 2-84s, 13-85s, 2-86s (both GMC's) and 2-87s. 5-1/2 ton 4wds (all 85 Chevys) 3-3/4 ton 2wds 4-3/4 ton 4wds 2- 1 ton extednded cabs (cabs are correct, dont know for sure if they were orignally 1 ton duallies) 8- extended crewcabs- 4 have the pickup bed, and the other 4 have the Western hauler beds. This is just what I have so far. I have more photos and info on http://conversiontrucks.net This is where you come in. Any information you may have will be very valuable to putting the peices of this puzzle together. Any information is just speculation until we can find the hard documentation. For now, we just keep our eyes and ears open for the truth. Here is information to help determine the difference between one made in the 80's sold through dealers, and ones made more recently. I know that all of the CVI conversions had these interior peices ( note the back wall, jumper seats, and window surrounds. Some of the Overland Coach and Western Hauler interiors have more, padded type window surrounds) http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...6/DSC06498.jpg The back portion of the cab used the floor section that was removed from the bed. http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...cture20863.jpg And this is how the bed was modified http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/h...ionsofbeds.jpg |
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Great info. I'm glad you are a part of the boards. These trucks are becoming more popular, and to have someone with information, and a dedication to them is invaluable. Thanks, and I look forward to learning more about them.
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Keep up the search I sure apreciate the info. Good luck on the search.
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Thanks guys. I dont know everything about them, but Im continually searching. I also have those like Bobs84 that are invaluable in keeping an eye out. The info I have is based off of info from owners. I know of only one original owner, and have been waiting for documents from him, if he can find them. I will make the 2 hour trip to see him soon and hopefully get the missing peices. I encourage anyone who has the info to prove me wrong on my research. If you have the documents, I'll happily say Im wrong. For now, I just have to go by what I know.
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Well you can count me in as another set of eyes. Anything info I come across on these, and any that I see I'll send your way. Keep it up man.
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in 1989 i looked to buy an 1985 or so extended crew off a lot in Muskogee OK. i think it was a "trail boss", though that was 20 years ago. had a western hauler style bed but i don't think it was a WH. i had not seen another at that point. i think it was streched as it seemed to have the full length bed. it was two tone red w/ that conversion paint scheme.
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My 86 has "The Boss" badges on it. All of them are solid braass, and are very heavy. Once again, Thanks |
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I remember seeing a flat bed extended cab when I was prolly about 5 or 6 years old. I remember it distinctly because I used to see it every Saturday at the gas station that my dad worked at. It was a 4x4 and had the 1 ton clearance lights. I'm not sure what year it was, but I remember it having a 1980 Silverado style grille in it. IDK if this helps any, but it's a truck that I wish I could see it again. Sadly, the guy that owned it was a fireman and he passed away a few years back and his house and the truck were sold at an auction and I haven't seen it since.
Thanks Benjamin. |
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I have some pictures of one that was for sale here in OKC several years ago. I'll see if I can try and dig them out, and get them posted.
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Scootin 81 C20, i enjoy reading stories about these things whether there are pics or not. I just enjoy the stories. Thanks
John C, that would be great. I am trying hoping to find at least 50 by the end of the year, and so far Im only at 40. And tis taken 3 years to get to that. Thanks again |
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Well you already have my info CVI#178. glad you joined the site!
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I know Joe231 found one for sale in OKC a month or so ago. I'll see if I can find the pics he posted on here.
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When you get a chance, can you send me somemore pictures of you truck. I want to post them on my site, and only have the one small one. Or you can do it when you get a chance.
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Heres one, I hope its bigger
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Definately better. Any interior?
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That looks like a nice truck. Very clean.
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Here is one I found that has a shortened short bed on it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...RCHQ3aUSQ3a101 I have wanted one of these for a long time now and almost bought one locally but at the time I wasn't ready to tackle a project that big. it has since changed owners a few times and is now about a half mile from my house, I just know i am gonna wind up with it eventually.. lol |
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if you would, get me some info on it, or have the owner contacts me. Id like to know if its another one, or if I have info on it. Id really appreciate it.
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wow one of my buddies has a 3/4 ton 4x4
so there is 3 other than his WOW!!! |
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Cool! i have only seen one ever and thought at the time that they made it, i didn't know the factory made some also.
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I used to live in Wise county Tx. The dealership in Decatur Texas used to sell alot of them. They were the largest dealer in the area cause their was not much out there. He sold a lot of them but you did not see many driving around the area. I thought they did them right next door cause they always seemed to have new cut up trucks there
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I will check with them. Im gonna be that way at the end of the week, so I will be digging around the area for info. Thanks alot
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This one has been at a used car lot near my house for several years. I can't believe no one has snatched it up. I noticed it turned up on Craigslist a few days ago. I would like to have it, but I have enough projects. I remember seeing a few of these in the late 80's, but it was uncommon to see them even back then. This is the first one I have seen in person in probably 20 years.
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Isn;t that red one A 89 ? if it is it would not be rare you could order them from the factory.
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FYI- A SWB extra cab was not available on 88-89 models |
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Was there ever a square body ext. cab from GM? I thought they were all conversions.
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your probably right ,the front threw me off.
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GM didnt build any square body extended cabs. The last one built in the aftermarket world in the regular extended cabs have all been 87's. I know of one 88 and one 89 Extended crewcabs. Due to a couple of trucks I have looked at in person, I believe there were two companies building them. Bobs84got me paying more attention when I saw his, and saw another one that comfirmed the same thing. It seems CVI and a company named Stagecoach both built the extended cabs. They are built basically the same way, but the Stagecoach trucks have a smaller rear window, and more bondo in the cab than the CVI trucks. The rear florrs were built a little different, but the extended cab dimensions are similar except the rear windows.
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It is an 87 with a 91 burb clip on the front. It also has had the rear side windows replaced with S-10 ex-cab units. |
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1985 Silverado Extended Cab - $1600 (Amarillo,TX) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 2009-11-23, 10:34PM CST Reply to: sale-5hysp-1479935770@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In 1985 Custom Vehicles Inc. built 500 extended cab trucks for Gm. Sold off the factory floor. This truck is a numbered truck and very rare. I have done quite a bit of work to the truck and drove it everyday. It runs good. I have owned it for five years, second owner. New parts: Rear end rebuilt about 8,000 mi. ago (strong) Rebuilt th350 transmission about 4000 mi ago (new torque converter) New steering and suspension Radiator , water pump, thermostat Power steering pump Starter is brand new Exhaust is fairly new More pictures available. If interested email me and I will respond back. Thank you, Russell Location: Amarillo,TX it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests PostingID: 1479935770 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright © 2009 craigslist, inc. terms of use privacy policy feedback forum |
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