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Title: Extended Crew Cab- Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on January 20, 2009, 06:19:10 pm: http://waco.craigslist.org/cto/998869312.html
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: VileZambonie on January 20, 2009, 06:21:13 pm: Buy it!
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on January 20, 2009, 07:04:13 pm: I called the guy, he said he used it to pull his race car to the track. It has a fresh th400 tranny, new brakes,tires, and the engine was installed in 99. Overall he said it has around 150000 miles on the truck.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: bigkountry on January 20, 2009, 07:07:32 pm: I'm with Vile, buy it...collect the whole set..lol
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: oldyeller on January 20, 2009, 07:17:15 pm: He doesn't have to do too much talking to talk me into it. I want another crew cab dually, and a crew cab extended cab dually will fit that. We will have to see what we can come up with. You will probably be seeing better pictures of it by the weekend if everything goes right.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: eventhorizon66 on January 20, 2009, 07:47:51 pm: That thing is a limousine! You could offer rides to the prom for punk high school kids. :D
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on January 20, 2009, 07:54:16 pm: Quote from: eventhorizon66 on January 20, 2009, 07:47:51 pm
That thing is a limousine! You could offer rides to the prom for punk high school kids. :D

LOL, thats funny. Its not any longer than a standard crewcab dually, but that extra space would be great for a few subwoofers. I am trying to come up with the funds for it and the trip. (Its about 340 miles away) Hopefully it will come together. I think it would look sweet as a tow rig for one of my other extended cabs. I have seen even fewer of these trucks. (Oh great, now I will be doing more research)
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: bmaier on January 20, 2009, 08:00:37 pm: buy it! complete the collection.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: zieg85 on January 20, 2009, 08:36:04 pm: Yepper, then you can sell me your 86 ;)
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on January 20, 2009, 08:53:06 pm: Quote from: zieg85 on January 20, 2009, 08:36:04 pm
Yepper, then you can sell me your 86 ;)
Lol Then Id have to find another one like it to complete the set. I am trying to collect every style of these made in the 3 years they were made. Now I just need a 84 1/2ton 2wd, 84 1/2 ton 4wd, 84 3/4 ton 2wd, 84 3/4 ton 4wd, 85 1/2 ton 2wd, 85 3/4ton 2wd............and the list goes on through 86 ;D ;D. Now I have to see how many of these were made.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: zieg85 on January 20, 2009, 10:40:14 pm: I just want one, that is all... So I guess if you run across a 86GMC 1/2T 2wd, that would be considered a double so you can give me the heads up... I really just need the body for my 85, mine is starting to go, still not real bad but my running gear is absolutely perfect.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on January 21, 2009, 01:12:34 am: I like that, max leg room for everybody!
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: oldwhity on January 21, 2009, 04:08:56 pm: Quote from: oldyeller on January 20, 2009, 07:17:15 pm
He doesn't have to do too much talking to talk me into it. I want another crew cab dually, and a crew cab extended cab dually will fit that. We will have to see what we can come up with. You will probably be seeing better pictures of it by the weekend if everything goes right.
Do you have a sister? I envy Chop. Hope you guys get it.

P.S. There's not too many woman I know that would have your screen name. ;) ;) That's too funny...in a clean way. :)
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: Captkaos on January 21, 2009, 04:12:46 pm: Dude there must have been a tree in Texas where these grew! Good luck!
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: oldyeller on January 21, 2009, 04:56:31 pm: Quote from: oldwhity on January 21, 2009, 04:08:56 pm
Quote from: oldyeller on January 20, 2009, 07:17:15 pm
He doesn't have to do too much talking to talk me into it. I want another crew cab dually, and a crew cab extended cab dually will fit that. We will have to see what we can come up with. You will probably be seeing better pictures of it by the weekend if everything goes right.
Do you have a sister? I envy Chop. Hope you guys get it.

P.S. There's not too many woman I know that would have your screen name. ;) ;) That's too funny...in a clean way. :)

I do have a sister, but trust me, nobody deserves to have to put up with her. She is the "yeller" in the family.

We are supposed to be getting some more pictures of it emailed to us tonight. If everything goes right, it will be coming home on Friday or Saturday. I'm sure Kelly will post the pictures if he gets them.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: oldwhity on January 21, 2009, 07:08:22 pm: Well good luck with that. I'll bet he's tickled to death. I'd be all giddy. ;D
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on January 21, 2009, 09:05:25 pm: I dont know where the tree is, I think someone cut it down because information on them is almost impossible. I did get some pix. I definately think it will come home with me.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/choptop76/86%20Extended%20Crew/86ck30003.jpg)
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/choptop76/86%20Extended%20Crew/86ck30004.jpg)
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/choptop76/86%20Extended%20Crew/86ck30005.jpg)
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/choptop76/86%20Extended%20Crew/86ck30080.jpg)

Someone stop me!
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: 69byrd on January 21, 2009, 09:08:22 pm: Man thats neat good luck with it.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on January 21, 2009, 09:11:14 pm: the only two major bad spots
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/choptop76/86%20Extended%20Crew/86ck30069.jpg)
My good friend and neighbor is a fiberglass wizz and used to repair boats. This shouldnt be a problem
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/choptop76/86%20Extended%20Crew/86ck30082.jpg)
I can definately handle this. It is normal on these trucks. Overall it looks like it was made by the same people who built the other ones. Has the same interior peices. I think $2100 is cheap. Cant find a regular dually here for that price.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: Captkaos on January 22, 2009, 04:33:56 pm: You can get fenders new also.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on January 22, 2009, 04:58:12 pm: Quote from: Captkaos on January 22, 2009, 04:33:56 pm
You can get fenders new also.
Who do you recommend?
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: Captkaos on January 22, 2009, 05:24:14 pm: http://www.hannemannfiberglass.com/custom.asp?id=457567&page=15
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: eventhorizon66 on January 22, 2009, 05:26:55 pm: $325 each :o I think I'd be hitting my neighbor up for a favor.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on January 24, 2009, 11:00:30 pm: After a little over 700 miles, I got her home. Has new goosenech hitch installed, found out the back seat folds into a bed. Runs like a striped ape. The left rear fender is definately in need of repair/ replacement.The tailgate is toast. Neat thing is it has "The Boss" badges on it that are made of brass. Im very happy.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/choptop76/86%20Extended%20Crew/86ck30074.jpg)
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: Captkaos on January 24, 2009, 11:02:58 pm: Congrats dude. More pics.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: cracker0169 on January 25, 2009, 12:17:39 am: Congrats yall, good catch!
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: 80stepsideguy on January 25, 2009, 12:48:33 am: Congrats on the newest purchase..

thanks
pat
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: oldyeller on January 25, 2009, 09:11:56 am: Thanks y'all. We will try to get some more pictures of it today, as well as some good ones of the extended cab with the new tires and wheels.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: oldwhity on January 25, 2009, 10:34:58 am: That's awesome!!! :o :o I'd be doing the floppy fish in the driveway if I got one. Congrats.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: VileZambonie on January 25, 2009, 06:05:44 pm: Love it! Jealous!
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: 80stepsideguy on January 25, 2009, 07:03:11 pm: Tell the p/o to take it off of craigslist as you are now the proud owner ;D

thanks
pat
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on January 25, 2009, 10:05:07 pm: Ok, thought Id give a little update. The new dually runs and drives like a dream. The old grill and tailgate were in bad shape so I upgraded them. I am going to try to get this ones body in shape pretty quick so I can get it painted. It wont be a perfect show truck, but I want it to be more of a unique hauler.

Grille before:
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/choptop76/86%20Extended%20Crew/DSC08926.jpg)

After:(phantom grille) Kinda hard to see.
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/choptop76/86%20Extended%20Crew/DSC00143.jpg)

Tailgate before:
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/choptop76/86%20Extended%20Crew/DSC00140.jpg)

Tailgate after: (keepsake from original dually)
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/choptop76/86%20Extended%20Crew/DSC00142.jpg)

Will try to get the three together for a family photo, lol. This has rollercoastered to more than what I orignially planned. Thanks for all the comments everyone. I cant believe this has escaladed to three trucks in less than 1 year. I may have to change my member name,lol. (not really)
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: Captkaos on January 25, 2009, 10:20:36 pm: I just moved this one out of found on so it would have a new home. If you rather have them together I can merge them, but you can keep adding to this if you like. Pretty cool since you got the pics from the craigslist ad... Just let me know.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on January 25, 2009, 10:25:29 pm: Cool, I will try to keep the three seperated as I work on them. I changed a few things. Thanks Capt
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: bmaier on January 26, 2009, 05:17:30 pm: very nice chop. are you going to put that "The Boss" emblem onto the nicer tailgate?
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: oldyeller on January 26, 2009, 05:41:47 pm: Quote from: bmaier on January 26, 2009, 05:17:30 pm
very nice chop. are you going to put that "The Boss" emblem onto the nicer tailgate?

I don't think he will, but he can tell you for sure. It has "The Boss" emblems on the extended cab just under the windows as well. It also has one on the center console.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on January 26, 2009, 06:24:34 pm: Yeah, we're not really sure just yet. The whole truck is going to be black, and the polished brass that the emblems are made of may really stand out on the truck. Will probably mock them up when the time comes and see how it looks. May just put the one on the tailgate, and take them off the sides. I dont know. Opinions are more than welcome on this truck. In fact, opinions are welcome on all of them. I just want something that stands out in a crowd that is not the same as everyone else. I just have to get one of them out there before Hills Hot Rods gets theirs out so I wont be accused of copying them.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: rockable on January 26, 2009, 06:56:22 pm: Chopper, those are some neat trucks. I don't believe I've ever seen one in the Carolinas. Must be a Texas tree that they grow on!
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on January 26, 2009, 07:15:30 pm: Quote from: rockable on January 26, 2009, 06:56:22 pm
Chopper, those are some neat trucks. I don't believe I've ever seen one in the Carolinas. Must be a Texas tree that they grow on!
Thanks, everyone I have found so far was made in Arlington,Tx so I guess it is a Texas thing. We just are not satisfied with stock trucks. ;D
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: VileZambonie on January 26, 2009, 08:04:10 pm: It's definitely unique and a keeper.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: JRConnieK10 on January 26, 2009, 08:17:18 pm: Thats another nice one keep it up you will have a whole fleet. Now ya got me looking for them just so I can find more for you. Actually I would like to see a lifted crew/extended cab with an 8' bed like a 12" lift with 44"s oh that would be sweet.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on January 26, 2009, 08:38:50 pm: Quote from: JRConnieK10 on January 26, 2009, 08:17:18 pm
Thats another nice one keep it up you will have a whole fleet. Now ya got me looking for them just so I can find more for you. Actually I would like to see a lifted crew/extended cab with an 8' bed like a 12" lift with 44"s oh that would be sweet.
I am working on that. I have a friend that has one under construction. Its frame is stretched, 3/4 ton axles, and a 8ft dually bed with 39's. He's looking for 44's, but hasnt got them yet. I will try to have pics of it to post tomorrow since I iwll be over there. Dont really like the dually bed on it, but it doesnt look too bad.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: JRConnieK10 on January 26, 2009, 08:47:34 pm: Oh man thats just wrong now you're gonna tease me. And yeah I think a fleetside bed.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: friendlytruck on January 27, 2009, 12:17:27 am: that one big truck, i thought it was a limo
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: oldyeller on January 27, 2009, 12:39:38 pm: Quote from: friendlytruck on January 27, 2009, 12:17:27 am
that one big truck, i thought it was a limo

It will probably look like a limo for sure after we paint it black.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on January 27, 2009, 08:01:26 pm: Here ya go JR:
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/choptop76/DSC00152.jpg)
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/choptop76/DSC00150.jpg)
Heres the frame modification: 8"? channel iron
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh203/choptop76/DSC00151.jpg)
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: JRConnieK10 on January 27, 2009, 11:05:29 pm: Thanks chop. That looks like a cool project. I can't wait til I can get to working with mine some more. I've just been busy and haven't had time to start anythng that I want to get done.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: friendlytruck on January 27, 2009, 11:19:21 pm: (Quote: Oh man thats just wrong now you're gonna tease me. And yeah I think a fleetside bed. JRConnieK10)
(http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww233/friendlytruck/IMG_0007-1-1.jpg) good one i still have the lites and that's rite he is a fleetside truck. :P not a limo.
Title: Re: Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: gztoyz on February 26, 2009, 11:01:48 am: i know of a 84 dually extended cab for sale in mass. its in the wheels and deals mag. just thought id let you know. so you can keep track of these rare beauties
Title: Re: Extended Crew Cab- Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: gztoyz on February 27, 2009, 06:49:12 am: ill find out all the info on it and ill let you know.
Title: Re: Extended Crew Cab- Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on February 27, 2009, 08:02:56 am: gztoyz, thanks for the heads up. I tried to find it online, but no luck. Let me know what you can find, thanks
Title: Re: Extended Crew Cab- Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: bake315 on March 10, 2009, 09:50:27 am: Dang, Chop! That's quite a collection you've got going there. I'm liking your latest acquisition. I think you definitely got the better end of that deal.
Title: Re: Extended Crew Cab- Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: Ghazi67 on March 10, 2009, 02:43:34 pm: Chop ...

It looks like U R doing a great job here, saving a nearly extinction breed :)

I salute U
Title: Re: Extended Crew Cab- Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: choptop on March 10, 2009, 06:14:02 pm: Thanks guys. I am getting more and more of them coming out of the wood works, but still not many. I have heard anywhere from 50 per year to 2510 total from 84-87. One of these days i will get the production numbers. So far I have verified 1 extended crewcab and 1 extended cab 1/2 ton that are no longer in existance. I have only found 5 extended crewcabs total, but havent been able to contact the owners, so their current condition is unknown. Keep you eyes peeled and send them my way if you can.
Title: Re: Extended Crew Cab- Another oddball...Trying to talk oldyeller into it
Post by: BLUE BURBAN on March 11, 2009, 10:33:27 pm: About 7 yrs ago there was '91 extended crew cab up here (ALASKA) that had a custom diamond plate aluminum flat bed set up for a 5th wheel towing rig with a 100 gallon fuel cell located right behind the cab. It was built by western hauler. I've seen it only twice since then But I'm sure it's no longer in the state.