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**special-K** · 05-14-2007, 02:21 PM

That`s right!This IS the 67/72 trucks board,right?Well,my sister had this car when we were younger.It was a cool and sizeable American thing from 1967.Kinda looked like a`55 Chevy,but it was a`67 4 door sedan.The 327 ran great and shifted real good through that TH400.Although the dash was factory,all the gauges were Stewart Warner.The 12-bolt rear in that car had a posi unit in it,too.It was hard to believe a car built in`67 would have 6-lug wheels,but it did.One rainy day she slid into a curb and it bent her spindle.An unusual car like this could be tough to find parts like that.I mean,how many Checkers do you ever see?That`s one great thing about those Checkers.I just went to the junk yard and got a spindle/knuckle off a`70 Chevy truck that was there and had her running that evening.
Those things were built right onto a Chevy/GMC 1/2t truck chassis with all GM drivetrain.I always wanted to find a standard wagon(4dr)and put the drivetrain from a GM 4wd under one to end up with a Suburban-like wagon that was unique and yet you could bolt GM parts on it all day long.Next time you want something different.Think about a Checker sedan with ECE 4/6 drop,4wheel discs,Bad Rat motor.....Or,how about a farm beater...3/4t suspension,old 8-lugger split rims,5 colors,chickens and goats in the back seat...
Here`s an ad for those who don`t know the cars:

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-14-2007, 02:36 PM

Ive seen a 4x4 Checker but it was a while back. Interesting.

NONHOG · 05-14-2007, 02:58 PM

Thats funny my wife was telling me a story last night about a lady from her church who drove a Checker I can just see a slammed bagged Checker

abebummy26 · 05-14-2007, 03:03 PM

I know where there is a 57? checker body sitting in a field half rusted if i remember right it hastn't been plated since 1961. They put a 528 aluminum hemi in one on rides on tlc.

cdowns · 05-14-2007, 03:54 PM

they're bumpers(heavy aluminum) give an unusual custom touch to some trucks, i've used a few

PanelDeland · 05-14-2007, 05:35 PM

My boss in Tx had a '64 Checker Airport Limo.4 doors down each side,an American flag on one fender,Tx on the other and a set of Longhorn Bull Horns on the hood.It was a blast to drive.However some Checkers had the Mopar power train.This one had a 383 and 3 speed on the tree.It was also fun to take to the carwash.Most people under 45 have never seen or driven a column shifter.

**special-K** · 05-14-2007, 10:56 PM

I never knew they came on other frames/drivetrains.I guess if the`64 was all mopar,it would have had a solid front axle/leaf springs.
You know Checkers were originally their own manufacturer for their own cabs.

rambler · 05-14-2007, 11:54 PM

they were tough solid cars, I saw tons when I was younger at Ft Leonard Wood in Missouri, they are all gone now, and I would love to find one to restore myself. I did see one once in a demo derby 25 or so years or so ago. (dang I'm getting old) and it took first place! took a beating to!

DangerBoy · 05-15-2007, 12:01 AM

I Want One!

RACINJASON22 · 05-15-2007, 12:17 AM

Thats cool to know. Thanks special-K

I have wanted one forever. I always thought they were cool!

RJ22

72 CustomCamper · 05-15-2007, 12:43 AM

They also came with Ford drivetrains. Checker's were built into the 80's...

Chuck

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-15-2007, 06:45 AM

ive always loved those cars and i would love to have one, theres a 4x4 rolls royce here in town on chevy chassis

68C15 · 05-15-2007, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambler

I saw tons when I was younger at Ft Leonard Wood in Missouri

ahhhh, Fart Lost In the Woods Missery. the arm pit of the nation. the base flag is a rock with a tick on top of it. I have rode in so many checkers there its not funny.

**Ron 586** · 05-15-2007, 08:05 AM

They were all that was used by post cab at Ft. Campbell Ky. in 1966. I rode a few miles in them back then.

brak · 05-15-2007, 11:35 AM

Checkers rule...

Here's a nice one i was looking at a couple days ago
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-...QQcmdZViewItem

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-15-2007, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brak

Checkers rule...

Here's a nice one i was looking at a couple days ago
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-...QQcmdZViewItem

Located in Mt Airy Maryland....

Hey Special K heres your chance to get one.

05-14-2007, 02:21 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	About a car(and this is in the right section) That`s right!This IS the 67/72 trucks board,right?Well,my sister had this car when we were younger.It was a cool and sizeable American thing from 1967.Kinda looked like a`55 Chevy,but it was a`67 4 door sedan.The 327 ran great and shifted real good through that TH400.Although the dash was factory,all the gauges were Stewart Warner.The 12-bolt rear in that car had a posi unit in it,too.It was hard to believe a car built in`67 would have 6-lug wheels,but it did.One rainy day she slid into a curb and it bent her spindle.An unusual car like this could be tough to find parts like that.I mean,how many Checkers do you ever see?That`s one great thing about those Checkers.I just went to the junk yard and got a spindle/knuckle off a`70 Chevy truck that was there and had her running that evening. Those things were built right onto a Chevy/GMC 1/2t truck chassis with all GM drivetrain.I always wanted to find a standard wagon(4dr)and put the drivetrain from a GM 4wd under one to end up with a Suburban-like wagon that was unique and yet you could bolt GM parts on it all day long.Next time you want something different.Think about a Checker sedan with ECE 4/6 drop,4wheel discs,Bad Rat motor.....Or,how about a farm beater...3/4t suspension,old 8-lugger split rims,5 colors,chickens and goats in the back seat... Here`s an ad for those who don`t know the cars: __________________ "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; 05-14-2007 at 02:44 PM.

05-14-2007, 02:36 PM	#2
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: About a car(and this is in the right section) Ive seen a 4x4 Checker but it was a while back. Interesting. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-14-2007, 02:58 PM	#3
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: About a car(and this is in the right section) Thats funny my wife was telling me a story last night about a lady from her church who drove a Checker I can just see a slammed bagged Checker __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

05-14-2007, 03:03 PM	#4
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: About a car(and this is in the right section) I know where there is a 57? checker body sitting in a field half rusted if i remember right it hastn't been plated since 1961. They put a 528 aluminum hemi in one on rides on tlc.

05-14-2007, 03:54 PM	#5
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05-14-2007, 05:35 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: About a car(and this is in the right section) My boss in Tx had a '64 Checker Airport Limo.4 doors down each side,an American flag on one fender,Tx on the other and a set of Longhorn Bull Horns on the hood.It was a blast to drive.However some Checkers had the Mopar power train.This one had a 383 and 3 speed on the tree.It was also fun to take to the carwash.Most people under 45 have never seen or driven a column shifter. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-14-2007, 10:56 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: About a car(and this is in the right section) I never knew they came on other frames/drivetrains.I guess if the`64 was all mopar,it would have had a solid front axle/leaf springs. You know Checkers were originally their own manufacturer for their own cabs. __________________ "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 ~

05-14-2007, 11:54 PM	#8
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: About a car(and this is in the right section) they were tough solid cars, I saw tons when I was younger at Ft Leonard Wood in Missouri, they are all gone now, and I would love to find one to restore myself. I did see one once in a demo derby 25 or so years or so ago. (dang I'm getting old) and it took first place! took a beating to! __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

05-15-2007, 12:01 AM	#9
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05-15-2007, 12:17 AM	#10
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05-15-2007, 12:43 AM	#11
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05-15-2007, 06:45 AM	#12
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: About a car(and this is in the right section) ive always loved those cars and i would love to have one, theres a 4x4 rolls royce here in town on chevy chassis __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-15-2007, 08:05 AM	#14
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05-15-2007, 11:35 AM	#15
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: About a car(and this is in the right section) Checkers rule... Here's a nice one i was looking at a couple days ago http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill



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