The Custom Conversion Truck Thread

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Jimmy D

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Is there a relatively complete list of the truck and van conversion companies during the 90s here somewhere? I can remember a few such as Marklll, Choo Choo Customs and Texas show trucks. Some specialized in 1/2 to 3/4 ton pkups and vans and others specialized in 1 ton tow rigs. Our local Chevy dealer sold Mark lll trucks which consisted of 10" wheels and low pro tires, fender flares and rockers, split dual pipes, pin stripe and very little interior bits, oh and the monochromatic paint, even the bed pipe rails were painted instead of chromed.
 

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Is there a relatively complete list of the truck and van conversion companies during the 90s here somewhere? I can remember a few such as Marklll, Choo Choo Customs and Texas show trucks. Some specialized in 1/2 to 3/4 ton pkups and vans and others specialized in 1 ton tow rigs. Our local Chevy dealer sold Mark lll trucks which consisted of 10" wheels and low pro tires, fender flares and rockers, split dual pipes, pin stripe and very little interior bits, oh and the monochromatic paint, even the bed pipe rails were painted instead of chromed.
Here's a decent list of some of them: http://1990suburban.com/conversion_packages/chevy_suburban_conversion_packages.cfm

Not sure if that website's up anymore, doesn't seem to work for me.
 

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"The Gentleman's Truck" 1992 ECLB C2500 7.4

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"The Gentleman's Truck" 1992 ECLB C2500 7.4


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Usually when I see that style of rim, they have trialer tires on them.... not sure if there's anything special, or lesser about the rim like the ST tires, Though.
 

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Usually when I see that style of rim, they have trialer tires on them.... not sure if there's anything special, or lesser about the rim like the ST tires, Though.
It's the MB Wheels (Discount Tire house brand) / American Outlaw Wheels "Legacy" in 8 lug. Not a whole lot of options in 8 lug for custom wheels that are close to factory fitments.

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Thanks, the trim is limited to the overhead. The seats are stock.



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It looks like we have similar overhead console.
Went to my usual junk yard today, the truck that I got my Wabbit's Wood Works trim from is from a 97 Chevy K1500 ECSB Gran Prix conversion truck. However, it does not have the graphics or anything special on the outside, besides stainless rocker trim, which is what threw me off... Come to find out, the stainless trim had a single black pinstripe and the words "Gran Prix" in cursive. And to confirm, it had a Truk-Mate Vans Inc. (Gran Prix) door jamb label, and a conversion truck member sticker below the right tail light. I had never noticed those small details before... This is the first I've ever seen a Gran Prix that didn't have the graphics, normally they came with them. Next time I go back, I'll have to measure them and get them re-printed.

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My 97 Suburban Travel Time conversion has the same sticker as you rs.
 
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