Just when did the 1st crew cabs come out ?

colliehauler wrote:
That is where I seen the crew cab for the first time USAF truck painted dark blue. I guess you had plenty of Nuclear silos as well.

In fact isn't there a silo you can tour in South Dakota?

I am not sure about a silo tour. There indeed might be, but I just do not know.

RE fuel tanks. Golden_HVAC mentioned that the in the cab fuel tank was dropped in 1974 because of government regulations.

:h Cannot agree with this. My very first truck I myself purchased (and ordered new for me) was an early 1977 Ford F250 4X4 regular cab (who wanted one of those ugly big cabs back then :B).

As an early version 1977 model (high boy believed they were later called) it did have the fuel tank in the cab.

A good friend bought his F 250 later that same year. It was also a 1977 version, but his had the frame mounted fuel tank, out of the cab. It was a slightly lower version of mine, so a low boy.

rangerbait wrote:

Man, love the old Loran pics! I'm currently active in the CG, and used to support the LORSTA's around the west coast before they were decommed...very unique community!

Check out www.loran-history.info

I was at Point Arena, Ca Loran A after Thailand. July 67 to Jan 1969.

The Operation Tight Rein was this secret project to fast track the SE Aisa chain online under a very tight time Schedule.


http://www.loran-history.info/Operation_Tight_Reign/Operation_Tight_Reign.htm

Did Toyota have the first? Or their Hino division? the Briska? In 1961

First generation (1954-1960)Edit

RK
Toyopet1500RK23.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Toyota
Production 1954-1960
Assembly Japan
Body and chassis
Class light truck
Layout FR layout
Platform ladder frame
Related
Powertrain
Engine 1.5 L R I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length 4,265 mm (167.9 in)
Width 1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Height 1,735 mm (68.3 in)
Curb weight 860 kg (1,896 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Toyota SG
Successor RK45,100,101
Introduced in April 1954 as the Toyopet RK 1¼ ton truck, it was larger than the similar Toyota SG light truck but smaller than the Toyota FA medium duty truck.[1] In 1955 it was upgraded to carry 1.5 tons.[2]

The standard body was a 2-door, 3 seater pickup with a separate well body (with a fold down tailgate). Other bodies advertised by Toyota included a van, an ambulance, double cab coupe utility (2-doors, 6 seater, integral well body), drop-side pickup, pickup with stake sides, a pickup with full height metal side with a canvas top, a light bus (precursor to the Coaster) and an ice cream van.[1][2]

I know Ford made some 3 door cabs in 56 for the railroads.

Older State of Ohio joke: Whats yellow and green and sleeps six? Answer: An ODOT crewcab pickup.

I had a 1951 Ford that my Dad bought new. It wasn't a factory build. They stretched the frame and shortened the box. Spliced 2 running boards together, used original door skins and made new back doors with oak frames. His was used for a construction crew but I know the railroads bought them also back then..I held onto it for several years then scrapped it out as it was becoming an eyesore..

B.O.

And then there are these. I like the Raptor SUV.

Clicky

Michigan DOT had lots of Dodge crew cabs in the 60s.

I love seeing all these old trucks :).

I've seen a million of the 70s crew cabs IRL, in the west, but never a 60s one that I can recall.

What a great thread! Thanks to all for the history lessons and pictures. :B