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KQQL IT 08-19-2017 07:10 PM

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Used to be a west coast staple, Dick Huezinga

special-K 08-30-2017 07:59 PM

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Nice trucks he had.

KQQL IT 09-01-2017 09:04 PM

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More FB

special-K 09-02-2017 10:17 AM

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I love this stuff. Where on FB do you go?
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KQQL IT 09-02-2017 11:55 AM

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I love this stuff. Where on FB do you go?
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Must be on 20 old truck groups or more.
Everytime I see an old jimmy pic I lift it.
The amount of old gold is amazing.

West coast retro truck pics is a favorite of mine.

KQQL IT 09-02-2017 12:11 PM

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Went on a walk about on West coast retro...

Facebook ftw

C10 - C90 Bill 09-02-2017 05:13 PM

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Cool trucks.

Especially like the GMC in the 3rd picture.

Looks like a 6500 with that Front Bumper on there.

Would have a 478 in it, '64 or '65 model.

Typical West Coast truck with the Budds.

KQQL IT 09-02-2017 05:31 PM

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Lifted from Frank Leparik on FB

5Tractorguy 09-03-2017 12:31 PM

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I like that Clipper truck... I would love to find one of those GMC tractors.

KQQL IT 09-03-2017 11:43 PM

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Facebook ing

special-K 09-04-2017 06:48 AM

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I don't think I ever noticed that Turbine is running big singles before. That's quite a leap into the future even before truck radials. The reason those never went into production is those mirrors were so wimpy :lol:

KQQL IT 09-04-2017 12:16 PM

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Super singles are ok in concept. But suck in everyday use.
Get a flat on the road, bring a rim too.
No ability to limp off thr interstate with a flat.
Give me duals any day thank you very much.

NoStopN 09-04-2017 12:21 PM

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Super singles are ok in concept. But suck in everyday use.
Get a flat on the road, bring a rim too.
No ability to limp off thr interstate with a flat.
Give me duals any day thank you very much.

Makes you wonder if that's why it took so long for them to come to market? Nobody wanted those drawbacks. I wonder more about tire wear on super singles. Wide tires on wide wheels for cars & pickups tend to be overinflated (even at the recommended pressure) & wear prematurely in the center of the tread.

C10 - C90 Bill 09-04-2017 12:30 PM

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I agree, only Duals for me too.

Even on a 1-Ton.

special-K 09-04-2017 11:03 PM

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I always thought the same thing, you lose that "grace period" the second tire gives. Doesn't seem as safe. Also, wide tires tend to get steered by the road surface. And one other thing, them puppies can't be too cheap as well as wheels. It's not like used wheels would be nearly as plentiful either. Every road tire service outfit can't always have those readily available like the good ole duals. I was just noticing this one had them way back then for the first time fter seeing that picture a lot. I have it saved, too. That was aa long time before you saw them being run and even before radials

davischevy 09-07-2017 08:29 AM

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Where do these freaks come from?

special-K 09-10-2017 03:56 PM

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Maybe they had another application already, like NASA or military

KQQL IT 09-10-2017 05:41 PM

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More facebook

KQQL IT 09-13-2017 10:41 AM

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Duplicated a couple :/
another turbine pic

And a few others. GM page on Facebook

special-K 09-14-2017 07:33 AM

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I gave up on trying to not duplicate. Well, I try, but not worried about it. I won't complain if you don't. Thanks for showing all that you do all that you do do. :lol:

I wonder how many of these Lowes bought?

Bob B. 09-14-2017 04:43 PM

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Wonder what plant those C series mediums were being built at was.

The tandem axle Kodiak looks like an old Lowe's truck.

KQQL IT 09-15-2017 01:57 AM

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GmC

special-K 09-15-2017 10:59 PM

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That's a sexy mixer

KQQL IT 09-18-2017 10:17 PM

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That's a sexy mixer

You know.. I believe it to be the blue dump truck that I've posted before.

A couple more from FB

special-K 09-21-2017 10:22 PM

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I think that Cannonball is the one that has been done since the '90s. I believe it's home was in Maine or Ontario. I used to see it at N/E shows and it was featured in Pickups & Panels In Print, which was the bi-monthly for the National Chevy GMC Truck Assoc before it folded in the late-90s. I haven't seen it in years and hear folks talking about it. If I remember, I'll bring it up at the ATHS show this weekend

KQQL IT 09-22-2017 12:39 AM

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Another awesome cannonball

special-K 09-22-2017 08:17 AM

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My oh my, just the way I like them. Soild and faded. Needs nothing, but shame about the hood. That's an interesting configuration. First, that type of body. Are those fold down high-sides? Then the sleeper on such a truck. Could be a repurpose from some point. Just makes me wonder what it's use was.

Did you already show this one? It was at the bottom of my picture pile. At some point I started putting ns at the end of the code and taking it ff once shown, but there are those pics I already had, haven't shown, and who knows!! Enjoy, once or twice!

KQQL IT 09-22-2017 11:51 AM

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My oh my, just the way I like them. Soild and faded. Needs nothing, but shame about the hood. That's an interesting configuration. First, that type of body. Are those fold down high-sides? Then the sleeper on such a truck. Could be a repurpose from some point. Just makes me wonder what it's use was.

Did you already show this one? It was at the bottom of my picture pile. At some point I started putting ns at the end of the code and taking it ff once shown, but there are those pics I already had, haven't shown, and who knows!! Enjoy, once or twice!


I do know it, a friend owns it about 20 minutes from me.
It's being made into a hay truck n trailer.

Posted a pic a page or 2 back.

KQQL IT 09-23-2017 11:56 PM

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Good stuff from FB

special-K 09-26-2017 09:37 AM

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I'd say. Great company livery on that Crackerbox. That's a unique visor. Looks like a pull down shade!

Here's one from the Tri-State Show last weekend

davischevy 09-27-2017 10:52 AM

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Where do these freaks come from?

I'm sure this post puzzled you guys.

I got a spam in my email with this title. I just responded without reporting it or opening the thread. I looked later and there was nothing actually in the thread regarding the crap in the email. Weird.

70c10-08 09-27-2017 01:31 PM

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How about some love for the Bison don't think many were sold compared to it's twin the General I'm sorry if any of these have been posted before :chevy:

C10 - C90 Bill 09-27-2017 02:45 PM

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Sure is nice seeing that Bowtie again on trucks like those.

KQQL IT 09-29-2017 01:53 PM

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Awesome.
I want one similar.
Split manifold 6-71 and a 5x4 behind it.
Sing that sweet song to me.

special-K 10-01-2017 10:03 AM

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Love to have it!

I guess the black Bison photos are all the same one. That thing is super clean like new only nicer. The owner had a dealership

KQQL IT 10-04-2017 12:57 AM

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More goodness

special-K 10-04-2017 07:27 AM

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Some proud fleet trucks as well as a proud independent. That grocery hauler is one fancy Crackerbox

KQQL IT 10-04-2017 10:39 AM

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Some proud fleet trucks as well as a proud independent. That grocery hauler is one fancy Crackerbox

Which is the one I wish I knew the history on.
As they are bulk cement haulers now in Victorville Ca

KQQL IT 10-07-2017 12:05 PM

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Crazy stacks on it.

special-K 10-07-2017 07:36 PM

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Check out those splayed pipes


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