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Not sure, but even if it was a low of 18, it looks like the Fronts are 9, which would give it a 27. My 7500 had 9 Fronts and 22 Rears. My best guess would be pretty close to the same, especially being a Road Tractor. But as mentioned the GVW tag would tell us for sure, if you ever have a chance to get back to it.
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I thought we had seen examples before. (at least in the C-60 series) of intentional "under rating "
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Many of the newer Mediums (approx early 90's and newer) were made to be as heavy as they could but yet under CDL, but before then many would go over. I don't ever remember a 7500 under CDL (26,000 or lighter).
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We just bought a bunch of Freightliner M2-112's. The trucks are spec'ed out basically the same as a 33,000# GVW model, but have smaller tires to limit them to 26,000#'s. That way anyone can drive them, but they are more durable than a regular 26,000# truck.
Back to the truck in question, the V-series Cummins were in GM trucks for a number of years, though not too common. Probably most often seen in Fords, but I saw a few in Dodge heavies. Funny thing about those Cummins V-8's (there was a V-6 version too) was that Cummins tried to sue GM over the Toro-Flow because of them: http://www.leagle.com/decision/19693...%20CORPORATION |
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My single axle flatbed bed is also a 7500 (chevy 70) with a weight tag under 26000.....it came without a glove box door, so no SPID....
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An older H-70 with a GVW of only 25,500?
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So I now own the fire truck above on page 6. I purchased it locally here in SC back in March. It had been converted to a flatbed before I got it. Wasn't the best conversion as the fire truck pump is still mounted under the bed. Since purchasing, I completely rewired it with AAW Classic Update kit, new steering wheel and new carb. Runs great and everything electrical works as supposed to. I finished decommissioning the fire truck remnants as much of it wasn't operating correctly. Truck only has a couple rust holes in the cab floor and drivers rear corner where the master cylinder leaked. I'm going through the brakes now. Truck only has 25k miles and is really in fantastic shape. I was excited to find a photo of it when it was in operation as a fire truck. Looking for original side steps and hangers. It currently has custom made ones for the fire apparatus. Kinda cool |
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Cool truck! Like the Dayton wheels too... What does it have for an engine/trans?
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It has the 366 with 4 speed and split rear. Engine was pretty much all original except for the dual battery addition and some coolant lines for the fire apparatus. I removed them to get it back to stock status. Even had functional cold air intake. Holley carb was spitting and sputtering; even after rebuild. I pulled it and installed Edelbrock 1405 and it smoothed right out. Well worth the $300. Trans and rear seem good - I'm not sure the splitter is operating correctly though. The wires were boogered up so I'm going to run new wires to it. Switch was replaced in 2010 as the tag showed - so I'm thinking it is the wires.
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Welcome tto the site and how cool is that for you to be showing up with this fine trucks as yours. Looks like you got yourself quite a nice truck there. I bet you're right about the wiring for the 2spd. If not that, maybe moisture got to it and a disassembly, clean, lube would do it.
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I've been out on the road delivering for my company recently & have spotted this truck twice. There is no for sale sign on it, but if one shows up, I will be checking on it. I know it's a '60-'66, but it is a looker.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4161/3...e8a67f53_h.jpg |
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Nice truck.
Sheet Metal looks great. It's a '66 by the way. |
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Glad to see these old heavies have a following. I hate to see instrumental vehicles like these get ignored.
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6.0 ls Clark 5 speed gear vendors o-d, with the exception of the kw mirrors I love it.
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That's interesting w/6.0 (but not mirrors). I spy a 69-72 in the background. Blazer? No top, airport?
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I think it's a Blazer also. Very far left of the photo. Looks like it has a windshield with no roof.
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Oh! Hiding more evidence from us!?! :lol:
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Spoiled California people, a 72 suburban doesn't even faze us.
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Here's a big one for sale near me. Make a cool project but I can't take on another one.
https://columbia.craigslist.org/hvo/6157949970.html |
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What!? No interior pictures?
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I could do without that JD paint job. That's a cool truck. The Cummins 350 is cool, but I gotta have a Detroit in one of these. Those 3.55s would make it a great hiway truck
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Interesting truck but I agree, it needs new Paint, Engine (Detroit like mentioned) and a few more Rear Wheels.
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Damn I should buy that for the transmission and the gear ratio.......the straight looking body is just a bonus.. I do hope it finds a good home (and an 8 or 12 v 71)
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It's been for sale here for I know 6 months. I guess there just isn't much interest in that size here. I bet $1500 cash would get it. I just don't have time for another project.
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No idea how I would get it to Alaska ... Or where I would put my stuff when my wife threw me out.
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Ha! I wouldn't know how to get it to Tennessee. SC doesn't sound far, until you look at what you're towing.
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Hell I would drive it that Far....those Cummings tend to pop head gaskets and leak oil bad but still run pretty fair from what I am told
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Here is a pic of my friends 1971 GMC 5500, it lives in Texas. 59K original miles.
Visited it last week, 350 5 speed, exceptionally nice interior. http://i.imgur.com/D3vB1Egl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/9b8tkn7l.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/BQBtBGTl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/nZw55kFl.jpg |
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Looks good.
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You are right, it also has HD cooling with an extra tall thick radiator. SPID says full foam seat.
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It has the big rear window and the heater guard you saw on medium duties.
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He said he would sell it to me for $2500.
Wood bed needs replacing, plus it is 600 mile from home!! |
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