[FC] DOUBLE RAMPY? hoax or real?

[Paul Steinberg]

I remember talking to someone in Arizona a few years ago that had a rampside that was made with double ramps.  One on each side.  I asked about the "frame work" and he said that it was "beefed" up to keep it from bending in the middle.  I have never seen any documentation as to this being a originally manufactured vehicle, but I assume that it is possible.  The factory did some strange modifications in the 1960's to please customers, so this might just be one of them.  I have a picture of a Greenbrier that has the doors reversed on the right side.  You open the left side door first and then the right one, the one next to the passengers front door.  The vehicle was in service as an ambulance and this would be more practical for the attendant.  Wonders never cease.... Paul in CT....
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  From: N2VZD at aol.com 
  To: corvanatics at corvair.org 
  Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 5:05 PM
  Subject: [FC] DOUBLE RAMPY? hoax or real?


  i would like to know more about double rampys.  are they real or a hoax?  i 
  saw a picture of one at portland a guy had in his wallet. i guess he still owns 
  it but it needs engine work. i took a picture of his picture , along with his 
  name badge and the tin model of a double rampy he paid big bucks for in the 
  flea market.  i guess i lead a sheltered life , because i dont remember ever 
  hearing about them before.  now someone told me a few were made out west 
  (colorado and california) for utility companies like power and telephone. any more 
  photos or info out there?  maybe enough for an article in the newsletter or 
  communique?
  i can share the pictures i have (3) for what they are worth. maybe the owner 
  would come forward..
  regards, tim colson
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