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**special-K** · 01-25-2013, 10:28 PM

Let's talk about and look at the tractor trailers. GMCs were once among the kings of the hiways.

**special-K** · 01-26-2013, 09:03 AM

The general offered a full lone of heavy haulers in the good old days

travz500 · 01-27-2013, 01:01 AM

Any one pictures of a 60-66 cab over semi
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KQQL IT · 01-27-2013, 03:09 AM

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**special-K** · 01-27-2013, 10:40 AM

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Any one pictures of a 60-66 cab over semi
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Those T-models are tough looking.

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Love those Cannonballs. I knew,far too briefly,one of the nicest guys you'd ever meet who owned one...as well as many other old GMC tractors. Leukemia took him in a second round fight. His very close friend now owns it with great pride.

First picture is Fred enjoying the ride on what would be one of his last. The last one was at a show now that Mel owns it.

RINC · 01-27-2013, 11:55 AM

I love me sum big trucks !

From a local moving company. They have a bunch of their old trucks they have kept.

KQQL IT · 01-27-2013, 01:12 PM

Nice. I'd like to see more of the kw next to it too.
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RINC · 01-27-2013, 01:23 PM

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Nice. I'd like to see more of the kw next to it too.
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They are tightly packed. I'll try some day an get permission to get inside the yard an really take some good pics.

KQQL IT · 01-27-2013, 01:27 PM

Nice. I've jumped a fence or two for truck pics..

A 4 for one pic

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RINC · 01-27-2013, 03:12 PM

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Nice. I've jumped a fence or two for truck pics..

A 4 for one pic

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Haha ..... love it !

KQQL IT · 01-27-2013, 04:51 PM

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Long nose Jimmy

MotorHead Lon · 01-27-2013, 06:42 PM

From truck show a couple years ago.

KQQL IT · 01-27-2013, 07:23 PM

Looks like the same cannon ball as I posted.
Neat pics
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YBNORML · 01-28-2013, 12:46 AM

This thread rocks!! I love these trucks.
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**special-K** · 01-28-2013, 10:18 AM

Funny,I've seen a lot of these show trucks somewhere or another before.

Gotta get some car carriers in here:

**special-K** · 01-28-2013, 10:28 AM

Earlier car carriers:

Task Force Era · 01-28-2013, 11:27 AM

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Earlier car carriers:

Man even those old car trailers were super cool looking back in the day. Some awesome pictures in that post!!!

**special-K** · 01-28-2013, 10:32 AM

That first one is a Dodge,I think...oops!

Here's that Red Cannonball:

**special-K** · 01-28-2013, 01:28 PM

Yeah,the trailers were awfully stylish. Here's a few early semis:

KQQL IT · 01-28-2013, 03:52 PM

Only forum those were posted on is Largecarmag.com
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**special-K** · 01-28-2013, 05:53 PM

I was thinking at shows. That yellow Dykstra one I think I saw a video of

KQQL IT · 01-28-2013, 09:34 PM

That's a heck of a load. I'd guess that load came out of the Fremont plant.
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RINC · 01-28-2013, 10:08 PM

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That's a heck of a load. I'd guess that load came out of the Fremont plant.
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8 trucks is a tight fit !

Wonder if they used a heightpole on the front truck

KQQL IT · 01-29-2013, 03:07 AM

^^ Detroit power factory.

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Mindl3ss · 08-30-2014, 09:10 PM

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Alright, so I know it's all the way back on the first page, but this thing is gorgeous.

What's something like this worth?

01-25-2013, 10:28 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	GM Semis Let's talk about and look at the tractor trailers. GMCs were once among the kings of the hiways. Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-25-2013 at 10:56 PM.

01-26-2013, 09:03 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GM Semis The general offered a full lone of heavy haulers in the good old days Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-27-2013, 01:01 AM	#3
travz500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: ozawkie ks Posts: 945	Re: GM Semis Any one pictures of a 60-66 cab over semi Posted via Mobile Device

01-27-2013, 03:09 AM	#4
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,239	Re: GM Semis Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment " Last edited by KQQL IT; 01-27-2013 at 03:23 AM.

01-27-2013, 11:55 AM	#6
RINC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: A Sunny Place For Shady People Posts: 468	Re: GM Semis I love me sum big trucks ! From a local moving company. They have a bunch of their old trucks they have kept. __________________ Chris '69 C-20 '04 Jeep TJ

01-27-2013, 01:12 PM	#7
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,239	Re: GM Semis Nice. I'd like to see more of the kw next to it too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-27-2013, 01:27 PM	#9
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,239	Re: GM Semis Nice. I've jumped a fence or two for truck pics.. A 4 for one pic Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-27-2013, 04:51 PM	#11
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,239	Re: GM Semis Posted via Mobile Device Long nose Jimmy __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-27-2013, 06:42 PM	#12
MotorHead Lon Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 241	Re: GM Semis From truck show a couple years ago. Attached Images

01-27-2013, 07:23 PM	#13
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,239	Re: GM Semis Looks like the same cannon ball as I posted. Neat pics Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-28-2013, 12:46 AM	#14
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,850	Re: GM Semis This thread rocks!! I love these trucks. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

01-28-2013, 10:18 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GM Semis Funny,I've seen a lot of these show trucks somewhere or another before. Gotta get some car carriers in here: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-28-2013, 10:28 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GM Semis Earlier car carriers: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-28-2013, 10:32 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GM Semis That first one is a Dodge,I think...oops! Here's that Red Cannonball: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-28-2013, 01:28 PM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GM Semis Yeah,the trailers were awfully stylish. Here's a few early semis: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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01-28-2013, 03:52 PM	#20
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,239	Re: GM Semis Only forum those were posted on is Largecarmag.com Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-28-2013, 05:53 PM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GM Semis I was thinking at shows. That yellow Dykstra one I think I saw a video of Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-28-2013, 09:34 PM	#22
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,239	Re: GM Semis That's a heck of a load. I'd guess that load came out of the Fremont plant. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

01-29-2013, 03:07 AM	#24
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,239	Re: GM Semis ^^ Detroit power factory. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

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