Circus wagon pics ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WHYBYNU · 03-20-2002, 09:48 PM

Anybody have any to post. someone posted a pic of their ideal dream ride.I just need to get my fix of the coolest truck to grace the pages of a truck mag. They just have'nt shown any like that in a while..

68C10 · 03-20-2002, 11:16 PM

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WHYBYNU · 03-21-2002, 09:20 AM

The pic came out perfect I saved them on a disk so I can get my fix when needed.
Thank you very much.

**lolife99** · 03-11-2010, 08:35 AM

Bringing this old thread to the top.
Anyone else remember this Magazine truck project from the 80's?
I wish StreetTrucks or someone would resurrect this truck project.

72BlckButy · 03-11-2010, 09:14 AM

Keith... do you think it's the '68 currently for sale on Ebay? (painted in 50th colors)

Sorry I don't have a link; maybe someone can add it. It's the same truck that was featured in Truck Builder about two years ago.

SCOTI · 03-11-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Bring this old thread to the top.
Anyone else remember this Magazine truck project from the 80's?
I wish StreetTrucks or someone would resurrect this truck project.

Yep, remember it well. Jim Aust was the owner right?

**N2TRUX** · 03-11-2010, 11:41 AM

Wow! This is an oldie. Yeah, I remember the truck well. That truck totally fueled the fire for my 67-68 passion.

**DA68** · 03-11-2010, 12:53 PM

One of my all time favorites! The right wheels and the right stance can transform any ugly duckling. Does anyone recall if those were 18s and 20s?

**lolife99** · 03-11-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Keith... do you think it's the '68 currently for sale on Ebay? (painted in 50th colors)

Sorry I don't have a link; maybe someone can add it. It's the same truck that was featured in Truck Builder about two years ago.

I don't think so.
It's on the HubGarage.
Listed under Circus Wagon Garage.

http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/ci...vehicles/55243.

**lolife99** · 03-11-2010, 01:14 PM

Here's a picture with the stepside bed still on it.

I don't know if any of the picture are current,... or if the truck still even exists.

**michael bustamante** · 03-11-2010, 01:23 PM

2002??? wow you guys. good stance on that truck!!

Alvin · 03-11-2010, 01:24 PM

If I remember correctly it was the late 90's. Yes, Jim Aust was the owner and was writing about it in Sport Truck magazine. It had a very early AirRide Technologies kit on it (1/4" lines), 18/20 wheel combo, new at the time Toyo Proxes S/T tires. In a later issue they upgraded the air ride to larger lines and valves.

A lot of the pics posted are new to me! I kept up with the truck as much as possible at the time. I fell in love with it and a few years later started on my project.

Jim was a member on here, user name CircusWagon, but he hasn't been active in 2 years. I sent him a PM a few years ago to let him know how the Circus Wagon had influenced me, this was his response: "Super cool! Good looking truck- I sure miss mine. Thanks Jim".

powell72 · 03-11-2010, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Bringing this old thread to the top.
Anyone else remember this Magazine truck project from the 80's?
I wish StreetTrucks or someone would resurrect this truck project.

That would be a cool one to find, I know Streettrucks has been talking quite a bit about resurrecting famous older trucks lately, that would be a great canidate.

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Originally Posted by Alvin

Jim was a member on here, user name CircusWagon, but he hasn't been active in 2 years. I sent him a PM a few years ago to let him know how the Circus Wagon had influenced me, this was his response: "Super cool! Good looking truck- I sure miss mine. Thanks Jim".

I think Jim Aust opened up a SoCal Speed Shop, so his internet time is probably devoted to the HAMB.

**lolife99** · 03-11-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin

If I remember correctly it was the late 90's. Yes, Jim Aust was the owner and was writing about it in Sport Truck magazine. It had a very early AirRide Technologies kit on it (1/4" lines), 18/20 wheel combo, new at the time Toyo Proxes S/T tires. In a later issue they upgraded the air ride to larger lines and valves.

A lot of the pics posted are new to me! I kept up with the truck as much as possible at the time. I fell in love with it and a few years later started on my project.

Jim was a member on here, user name CircusWagon, but he hasn't been active in 2 years. I sent him a PM a few years ago to let him know how the Circus Wagon had influenced me, this was his response: "Super cool! Good looking truck- I sure miss mine. Thanks Jim".

Man,... my memory is terrible.
For some reason I had it in my head it was 1980's in Popular Hot Rodding magazine.
Thanks for clearing things up.

So,... the real question is,... where is this truck today?

Alvin · 03-11-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

So,... the real question is,... where is this truck today?

I agree, it'd be nice to know what happened. It's a shame when a project that was quite cutting-edge and obviously pretty popular just disappears. While it's not a unique concept now, it was certainly a pioneer.

I'd post some scans of the articles, but they're in storage with all of my stuff (and my truck) out west. Won't have them in hand until July.

... of course I could just bring this thread back to the top then

Tx Firefighter · 03-11-2010, 05:39 PM

A few years ago I PM'd him on the HAMB. His name over there is Jim A. He told me he had no pictures of the truck. I must have caught him at a bad time because he wasn't very friendly.

**SOON2BLAZE** · 03-11-2010, 05:56 PM

I too pm'd him questioning what happened to the truck. The reply I got was that it had been sold and taken into a direction that he didn't care for. I took from him that it was never intended to be turned into a show truck which it sound as if the new owner did. I fell in love with a 67 short step about the time he start writing about the circus wagon in sport truck 99-2k. Still think it was the best magazine rides ever done. He nailed it.

hardwaa · 06-10-2010, 11:55 PM

My fav pic of THE CIRCUS WAGON. A true swapmeet truck

clayton1967 · 06-11-2010, 01:40 AM

Does anybody know how low they went 4/6?

VA72C10 · 06-11-2010, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by clayton1967

Does anybody know how low they went 4/6?

actually, since they mentioned it was air ride and judging by the stance and wheel/tire combo it would be more like a 6.5-7" front and 9-9.5" rear drop and only achieved with bags as driving that low static leads to issues including turning and of course ground clearance.

clayton1967 · 06-11-2010, 02:22 AM

yeah after i posted that question i noticed they mentioned air ride already my bad

LONGHAIR · 06-11-2010, 06:48 AM

Lowlife99, don't you realize that ancient threads are supposed to be brought back by newbies? .....LOL

**lolife99** · 06-11-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

Lowlife99, don't you realize that ancient threads are supposed to be brought back by newbies? .....LOL

I know, I know,...
I knew I could find some info about this COOL truck, from this site.

I love the "swap meet" picture!

hardwaa · 06-13-2010, 03:58 AM

This enlarged copy hangs in my garage. This was the lead photo in an article written buy jim thats why it has the circle with line through it. COOLEST 67-72 EVER PERIOD!!!!!!

LONGHAIR · 06-13-2010, 08:47 AM

The diagonal line is going the wrong way...

03-20-2002, 09:48 PM	#1
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Circus wagon pics ? Anybody have any to post. someone posted a pic of their ideal dream ride.I just need to get my fix of the coolest truck to grace the pages of a truck mag. They just have'nt shown any like that in a while.. __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

03-20-2002, 11:16 PM	#2
68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Central New Jersey, USA Posts: 328	You have mail ! ------------------ 68C10 1968 C10 SWB No Options but 40K original miles 1967 K20 LWB 283 4-speed South Plainfield, NJ __________________ 68C10 1968 C10 SWB No Options but 40K original miles 1967 K20 LWB 283 4-speed South Plainfield, NJ

03-21-2002, 09:20 AM	#3
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	The pic came out perfect I saved them on a disk so I can get my fix when needed. Thank you very much. __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

03-11-2010, 08:35 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Circus wagon pics ? Bringing this old thread to the top. Anyone else remember this Magazine truck project from the 80's? I wish StreetTrucks or someone would resurrect this truck project. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 03-11-2010 at 01:07 PM.

03-11-2010, 09:14 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Circus wagon pics ? Keith... do you think it's the '68 currently for sale on Ebay? (painted in 50th colors) Sorry I don't have a link; maybe someone can add it. It's the same truck that was featured in Truck Builder about two years ago. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 03-11-2010 at 09:14 AM.

03-11-2010, 11:41 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Circus wagon pics ? Wow! This is an oldie. Yeah, I remember the truck well. That truck totally fueled the fire for my 67-68 passion. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-11-2010, 12:53 PM	#8
DA68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 967	Re: Circus wagon pics ? One of my all time favorites! The right wheels and the right stance can transform any ugly duckling. Does anyone recall if those were 18s and 20s?

03-11-2010, 01:14 PM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Circus wagon pics ? Here's a picture with the stepside bed still on it. I don't know if any of the picture are current,... or if the truck still even exists. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 03-11-2010 at 01:14 PM.

03-11-2010, 01:23 PM	#11
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,837	Re: Circus wagon pics ? 2002??? wow you guys. good stance on that truck!! __________________ 1967custom

03-11-2010, 01:24 PM	#12
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Circus wagon pics ? If I remember correctly it was the late 90's. Yes, Jim Aust was the owner and was writing about it in Sport Truck magazine. It had a very early AirRide Technologies kit on it (1/4" lines), 18/20 wheel combo, new at the time Toyo Proxes S/T tires. In a later issue they upgraded the air ride to larger lines and valves. A lot of the pics posted are new to me! I kept up with the truck as much as possible at the time. I fell in love with it and a few years later started on my project. Jim was a member on here, user name CircusWagon, but he hasn't been active in 2 years. I sent him a PM a few years ago to let him know how the Circus Wagon had influenced me, this was his response: "Super cool! Good looking truck- I sure miss mine. Thanks Jim". __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

03-11-2010, 05:39 PM	#16
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Circus wagon pics ? A few years ago I PM'd him on the HAMB. His name over there is Jim A. He told me he had no pictures of the truck. I must have caught him at a bad time because he wasn't very friendly. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-11-2010, 05:56 PM	#17
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 906	Re: Circus wagon pics ? I too pm'd him questioning what happened to the truck. The reply I got was that it had been sold and taken into a direction that he didn't care for. I took from him that it was never intended to be turned into a show truck which it sound as if the new owner did. I fell in love with a 67 short step about the time he start writing about the circus wagon in sport truck 99-2k. Still think it was the best magazine rides ever done. He nailed it.

06-10-2010, 11:55 PM	#18
hardwaa Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 778	Re: Circus wagon pics ? My fav pic of THE CIRCUS WAGON. A true swapmeet truck Attached Images __________________ I LOVE BURNOUTS:metal NO BOZO's

06-11-2010, 01:40 AM	#19
clayton1967 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 113	Re: Circus wagon pics ? Does anybody know how low they went 4/6?

06-11-2010, 02:22 AM	#21
clayton1967 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 113	Re: Circus wagon pics ? yeah after i posted that question i noticed they mentioned air ride already my bad



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