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Jerry Johnson · 10-26-2008, 12:53 PM

1968 GMC short bed with a BOEING turbine. See the video on you tube. Search for, jerry's jet truck

smbrouss70 · 10-26-2008, 01:43 PM

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YouTube - Jerrys Jet Truck Full Video

powerdriver 1958 · 10-26-2008, 02:11 PM

Thats pretty wild,Dare to be different challenge was surpassed

bad6772 · 10-26-2008, 06:07 PM

Thats pretty freaking cool....Great job on the paint and body ......Its very clean.

Frizzle Fry · 10-26-2008, 06:21 PM

ok, but did you update the SPID?

Incredible!

dieselarmy13 · 10-26-2008, 07:53 PM

Somebody has way too much money on their hands. Pretty sweet.

72BlckButy · 10-26-2008, 08:38 PM

Jerry that thing is sick!!!!

I hope Jay will bring you on his show after that.

67_C-30 · 10-26-2008, 08:46 PM

Wow!!!

Rack Man · 10-26-2008, 09:13 PM

Wow...that thing sounds badass...

What kind 1/4 mile will she do?

68 short step · 10-26-2008, 10:15 PM

how many GPM do you get???

good job, looks awsome...

Jerry Johnson · 10-26-2008, 11:45 PM

I get a whopping two mile per gallon. Costs me about $60 bucks to get to cruise nights and back. Not you daily driver. But it sure turns heads. Fun to drive.

68GMCCustom · 10-26-2008, 11:49 PM

cool....but where's the "required" big smokey burnout demonstration?

dieselarmy13 · 10-27-2008, 08:40 AM

Any pictures of the buildup on that?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-27-2008, 10:48 AM

Very neat ride.

bdydrp97s10 · 10-27-2008, 08:15 PM

can you even push the accelerator to the floor without blowing the tires off..

id like to see a video of you getting on it real hard, just wondering how fast it will accelerate

Jerry Johnson · 10-27-2008, 08:43 PM

Lots of you asking how fast the truck is. Not sure yet. I am still working out small bugs. I have a line lock in and plan to post a burnout, but i don't want to break it yet. Once you get past the few seconds of throttle lag it moves faster the a good runing small block and i have not one past 80% power.

It cruises down the freeway just above a idle in third gear. What it will do in fourth i don't know. How fast do you want to go in a 68 truck.

No one i talked to said i would be able make it drivable. I did and an still enjoying the looks it gets as i drive down the road. More to come.

bdydrp97s10 · 10-27-2008, 09:00 PM

you get two brownie points for making it drivable.. alot of projects dont get that far, let alone a truck with a turbine engine

**SactoJim** · 10-27-2008, 10:51 PM

Sure to be a winner in the next TOTM contest asking members to vote for their favorite turbine powered truck!

James Bond would be envious!

68GMCCustom · 10-27-2008, 10:59 PM

Yes, I'd definitely have to give you the "Tim the Toolman" award on that one... for putting more power in a truck (and making it work) then most would even think of, let alone put it all together in a nice looking package that actually works.....

:two thumbs up:!

**Hart_Rod** · 10-27-2008, 11:16 PM

Dude that rocks!!!!

straitnate14 · 10-28-2008, 12:25 AM

what happes if it doesnt start the first go around? do you have to pump up a bomb?

67shortie · 10-28-2008, 02:12 AM

That is one of the neatest projects I have ever seen

I can't imagine how much different the turbine would be from the conventional engine that we are all use too. I would say it requires your attention much more than you are use to just to get it down the road but I could be wrong. Plus the noise, wear earmuffs?

Props man, great looking truck too

10-26-2008, 12:53 PM	#1
Jerry Johnson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meadow Vista CA Posts: 16	68 gmc jet turbine truck 1968 GMC short bed with a BOEING turbine. See the video on you tube. Search for, jerry's jet truck Last edited by Jerry Johnson; 10-26-2008 at 12:55 PM. Reason: FONTS

10-26-2008, 02:11 PM	#3
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Thats pretty wild,Dare to be different challenge was surpassed

10-26-2008, 06:07 PM	#4
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Thats pretty freaking cool....Great job on the paint and body ......Its very clean.

10-26-2008, 06:21 PM	#5
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck ok, but did you update the SPID? Incredible!

10-26-2008, 07:53 PM	#6
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Somebody has way too much money on their hands. Pretty sweet. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

10-26-2008, 08:38 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Jerry that thing is sick!!!! I hope Jay will bring you on his show after that. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-26-2008, 08:46 PM	#8
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10-26-2008, 09:13 PM	#9
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Wow...that thing sounds badass... What kind 1/4 mile will she do?

10-26-2008, 10:15 PM	#10
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck how many GPM do you get??? good job, looks awsome...

10-26-2008, 11:45 PM	#11
Jerry Johnson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meadow Vista CA Posts: 16	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck I get a whopping two mile per gallon. Costs me about $60 bucks to get to cruise nights and back. Not you daily driver. But it sure turns heads. Fun to drive.

10-26-2008, 11:49 PM	#12
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck cool....but where's the "required" big smokey burnout demonstration? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

10-27-2008, 08:40 AM	#13
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Any pictures of the buildup on that? __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

10-27-2008, 10:48 AM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Very neat ride. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-27-2008, 08:15 PM	#15
bdydrp97s10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 570	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck can you even push the accelerator to the floor without blowing the tires off.. id like to see a video of you getting on it real hard, just wondering how fast it will accelerate __________________ My build thread--http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300333

10-27-2008, 08:43 PM	#16
Jerry Johnson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meadow Vista CA Posts: 16	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Lots of you asking how fast the truck is. Not sure yet. I am still working out small bugs. I have a line lock in and plan to post a burnout, but i don't want to break it yet. Once you get past the few seconds of throttle lag it moves faster the a good runing small block and i have not one past 80% power. It cruises down the freeway just above a idle in third gear. What it will do in fourth i don't know. How fast do you want to go in a 68 truck. No one i talked to said i would be able make it drivable. I did and an still enjoying the looks it gets as i drive down the road. More to come.



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10-27-2008, 09:00 PM	#17
bdydrp97s10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 570	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck you get two brownie points for making it drivable.. alot of projects dont get that far, let alone a truck with a turbine engine __________________ My build thread--http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300333

10-27-2008, 10:51 PM	#18
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Sure to be a winner in the next TOTM contest asking members to vote for their favorite turbine powered truck! James Bond would be envious! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

10-27-2008, 10:59 PM	#19
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Yes, I'd definitely have to give you the "Tim the Toolman" award on that one... for putting more power in a truck (and making it work) then most would even think of, let alone put it all together in a nice looking package that actually works..... :two thumbs up:! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

10-27-2008, 11:16 PM	#20
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10-28-2008, 12:25 AM	#21
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10-28-2008, 02:12 AM	#22
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck That is one of the neatest projects I have ever seen I can't imagine how much different the turbine would be from the conventional engine that we are all use too. I would say it requires your attention much more than you are use to just to get it down the road but I could be wrong. Plus the noise, wear earmuffs? Props man, great looking truck too __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln Last edited by 67shortie; 10-28-2008 at 02:14 AM.

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