6-Door Trucks: The Ultimate Big Rigs (2024)

Dec. 01, 2023 8:17 PM ET by Lucia Forlini Cataldo Trucks / 10 Comments

The advantages of pickup trucks are undeniable: large cargo space, rugged off-road capabilities, and passenger comfort, plus the ability to tow a caravan or boat for outdoorsy holidays. A pickup truck is the perfect vehicle if you're looking for versatility and practicality. But what if you have too many passengers in tow to fit into a standard pickup truck? A large family can quickly exceed the capabilities of a standard truck, and if you find yourself with more people than seats, you might start to consider getting a second vehicle. However, there is another option, one not often considered since it's not exactly a common choice: a custom-made six-door truck. These vehicles provide the complete package for someone who wants the benefits of a pickup truck with the passenger space of a three-row SUV plus an extra door or two to get children and pets in and out quickly and easily.

A rare sight on US roads, these custom jobs can be fairly expensive, but if running two vehicles is not an option, and you don't want to let go of the practical advantages a truck gives you, there are a few ways for you to get your hands on your very own six-door truck.

King Series Pickup is a customizing company based in South Dakota that specializes in six-door trucks. When founders Chad and Angel were faced with the dilemma of hauling a large blended family around, they opted not to buy a minivan and instead created their own custom six-door pickup truck. That first truck became a successful business specializing in converting Ford pickups into six-door monsters, with a range of options and styles available.

One project built by King Series is the six-door Excursion, blended with an F-350 Super Duty to bridge the gap between pickup and SUV, creating the ultimate six-door truck. The interior seats up to 11 passengers, making it an ideal choice to take the whole family on a road trip without compromising on space. The truck bed is lined with a protective coating spray to keep it in perfect condition even after exposure to the elements. A range of tech options are also available when you order a King Series truck, such as the WeBoost Drive Reach device to boost mobile phone signal in your vehicle during long journeys and dual port USB sockets to keep everyone charged up and entertained. Last but not least, a whole host of optional aesthetic features are available to personalize your truck, including custom leather upholstery and smoked glass LED lights.

Like every other custom build, six-door trucks can be fairly expensive. Let's find out how much you can expect one to set you back…

King Series Pickup

King Series pickup does not have any pricing details available on the website; you will need to get in touch with them directly to receive an individualized proposal and start the process.

Custom Autos by Tim

One example of CABT's six-door builds, a Ford F350, was recently sold for $118,000.

Super Truck

The guide price for an Extreme F650 build with Super Truck starts at $197,845. For an International MV-Series, prices start at $196,687.

Stretch My Truck

A six-door Ford F350 build by Stretch My Truck was recently sold for $85,000.

• Large passenger capacity: six-door trucks are capable of carrying a large number of passengers while still retaining the storage space of a pickup.
• Not having to compromise: with a six-door truck, you can retain many of the advantages of driving a pickup while increasing passenger capacity. The perfect choice for growing families that don't want to switch to a minivan or three-row SUV.
• Towing abilities: one of the advantages of driving a truck is being able to tow a caravan, boat, or travel trailer during holidays. With a six-door truck, you can haul your gear and your passengers from A to B in a single vehicle.

• Size: six-door trucks won't fit into standard-sized parking spaces, and maneuvering in any kind of narrow space will be difficult.
• Price: being a personalized custom job, a six-door truck will always be more expensive than a standard vehicle from a dealership. It is worth evaluating whether it would be more convenient to run two separate vehicles before considering the purchase of a 6-door truck.
• Loss of capability: Because of their longer wheelbase, these trucks lose much of their breakover angle and maneuverability, resulting in poor off-road capability. They also can't tow as much, due to the curb weight forming a much greater part of the maximum GVWR.