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Jerry Johnson · 10-26-2008, 01:15 PM

68 GMC BOEING JET TURBINE
see video on you tube, search, jerry's jet truck

desertrat · 10-26-2008, 03:09 PM

One of the coolest things I have seen in a long time

YouTube - Jerrys Jet Truck Full Video

ccd3 · 10-26-2008, 03:28 PM

HEY! He cut the dash for a radio! Seriously- that is a truly sick c-10.

Longhorn Man · 10-26-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccd3

...that is a truly sick c-10.

It's a c/1500. Not a C/10. GMC was ahead of the times back in the day.

Jerry, is this the same one that a member saw recently at a cruise in or something? I know I've seen it on here before.
That is bad ass though. I have to ask... you had it down the 1/4 mile yet?
BTW... perfect song for the vidio!!!

Sinister · 10-26-2008, 03:48 PM

That's totally sick.

chrislehr · 10-26-2008, 04:15 PM

Fricking INSANITY.

dfosh · 10-26-2008, 06:55 PM

Gives a whole new meaning to getting your doors blown off !!!!

msgross · 10-26-2008, 07:13 PM

Here's one for sale...

http://www.turbinesbygateway.com/forsale.html

Depending on which model he used he has 300-367 shaft horsepower... Not bad for a 250lb engine.

still very cool...that engine is older than the truck.. Boeing hasn't made turbines since the early 60's...

monte0185 · 10-26-2008, 07:46 PM

That is truly SWEET!!!

72BlckButy · 10-26-2008, 08:05 PM

That is SICK!!!!

70' GMC · 10-26-2008, 08:11 PM

uhh how fast does it go?

**Boog** · 10-26-2008, 08:50 PM

holy jet engine batman!!

msgross · 10-26-2008, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70' GMC

uhh how fast does it go?

I bet its fast but not quick...turbines have a spool-up period but run forever ocne going...

That's only a 300ish HP engine anyway...

petey-pablo · 10-27-2008, 04:01 AM

This is the one someone posted pictures on here before scene at a local carshow but had no video! still this Guy Is FN Crazy! Bad A$$ Truck But too damm LOUD I wouldn't even get down the street when someone would call Noise Patrol on me!!!!!! Too bad he didn't get on it and show us what it could realy do!!!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-27-2008, 05:05 AM

Very nice ....

**Yukon Jack** · 10-27-2008, 12:24 PM

Wow! That about sums it up!

*MonteSS454* · 10-27-2008, 01:37 PM

Sweet, looks like when he took off he put it in 1st and it was still quick going up the road.

Longhorn Man · 10-27-2008, 05:22 PM

I worked on M-1 tanks for quite a while, they are powered by the AGT1500 turbine. (air gas turbine 1500 horse)
Now, while they do take a second to spool up, they will pull HARD. The 1500 horse engine will make a 70 ton (yes, 140,000 pounds) leap forward.

msgross · 10-27-2008, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I worked on M-1 tanks for quite a while, they are powered by the AGT1500 turbine. (air gas turbine 1500 horse)
Now, while they do take a second to spool up, they will pull HARD. The 1500 horse engine will make a 70 ton (yes, 140,000 pounds) leap forward.

You should see what 3,000+ shp of turbines do with a 7 ton Blackhawk!!

Jerry Johnson · 10-27-2008, 08:58 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 running 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.

**N2TRUX** · 10-27-2008, 09:13 PM

JJ that rocks...

**Boog** · 10-27-2008, 09:57 PM

Jerry, that's certainly different alright. While I'm not a jet power kind of guy I am interested in how it's all put together. Auto tranny and torque converter? Stall? Those will burn most anything flammable right? Paint thinner, perfume, etc.?
I remember Chrysler built about 55 turbine cars in the mid 1960's and put them out on the street for average joe's to drive in the real world for a couple of months and report their experiences when they turned them back in. The mexican president ran one on tequila. The car looked something like a Tbird. It apparently didn't go over to well as it never made it into production. There are only a few around in private collections and only 4 or 5 actual running cars. The rest were destroyed.

For those interested in Chrysler's turbine cars.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Turbine_Car

Longhorn Man · 10-27-2008, 10:27 PM

Jerry, was that a clutch pedal you pressed when you put it in gear?

Jerry Johnson · 10-27-2008, 10:40 PM

It was a clutch pedal. However when i built the drop gear box that goes between the turbine and the 700R4 trans i added a Harley disk brake rotor and caliper to stop the power turbine while i put it into gear. Then it spools up again and the torque converter 800 RPM stall speed takes up the slack until i throttle up. It want to creep a bit but does fine a red lights.

Longhorn Man · 10-27-2008, 10:50 PM

very interesting.
So what do you do for a living? Or is this kind of stuff just interest you?
Have you had much trouble with the cops? I know there's this cat in LA with a new betle, he has the stock stuff up front, and a turbine with afterburner stickin out the back. The cops are constantly bustin his balls even though he doesn't light it up in traffic. The last i head about it, the Califrnia DMV was gonna deny his registration due to national security reasons!

10-26-2008, 01:15 PM	#1
Jerry Johnson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meadow Vista CA Posts: 16	68 gmc jet turbine truck 68 GMC BOEING JET TURBINE see video on you tube, search, jerry's jet truck Last edited by Jerry Johnson; 10-26-2008 at 01:16 PM.

10-26-2008, 03:28 PM	#3
ccd3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 93	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck HEY! He cut the dash for a radio! Seriously- that is a truly sick c-10. __________________ No matter where you go, there you are.

10-26-2008, 03:48 PM	#5
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck That's totally sick. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

10-26-2008, 04:15 PM	#6
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Fricking INSANITY.

10-26-2008, 06:55 PM	#7
dfosh Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: greeneville tn Posts: 237	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Gives a whole new meaning to getting your doors blown off !!!!

10-26-2008, 07:13 PM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Here's one for sale... http://www.turbinesbygateway.com/forsale.html Depending on which model he used he has 300-367 shaft horsepower... Not bad for a 250lb engine. still very cool...that engine is older than the truck.. Boeing hasn't made turbines since the early 60's... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 10-26-2008 at 07:15 PM.

10-26-2008, 07:46 PM	#9
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck That is truly SWEET!!!

10-26-2008, 08:05 PM	#10
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10-26-2008, 08:11 PM	#11
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10-26-2008, 08:50 PM	#12
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,453	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck *holy jet engine batman!!* __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-27-2008, 04:01 AM	#14
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck This is the one someone posted pictures on here before scene at a local carshow but had no video! still this Guy Is FN Crazy! Bad A$$ Truck But too damm LOUD I wouldn't even get down the street when someone would call Noise Patrol on me!!!!!! Too bad he didn't get on it and show us what it could realy do!!! __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

10-27-2008, 05:05 AM	#15
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10-27-2008, 12:24 PM	#16
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10-27-2008, 01:37 PM	#17
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Sweet, looks like when he took off he put it in 1st and it was still quick going up the road.

10-27-2008, 05:22 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck I worked on M-1 tanks for quite a while, they are powered by the AGT1500 turbine. (air gas turbine 1500 horse) Now, while they do take a second to spool up, they will pull HARD. The 1500 horse engine will make a 70 ton (yes, 140,000 pounds) leap forward. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 10-27-2008 at 05:22 PM.



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10-27-2008, 08:58 PM	#20
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 running 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.

10-27-2008, 09:13 PM	#21
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10-27-2008, 09:57 PM	#22
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,453	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Jerry, that's certainly different alright. While I'm not a jet power kind of guy I am interested in how it's all put together. Auto tranny and torque converter? Stall? Those will burn most anything flammable right? Paint thinner, perfume, etc.? I remember Chrysler built about 55 turbine cars in the mid 1960's and put them out on the street for average joe's to drive in the real world for a couple of months and report their experiences when they turned them back in. The mexican president ran one on tequila. The car looked something like a Tbird. It apparently didn't go over to well as it never made it into production. There are only a few around in private collections and only 4 or 5 actual running cars. The rest were destroyed. For those interested in Chrysler's turbine cars. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Turbine_Car __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-27-2008, 10:27 PM	#23
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Jerry, was that a clutch pedal you pressed when you put it in gear?

10-27-2008, 10:40 PM	#24
Jerry Johnson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meadow Vista CA Posts: 16	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck It was a clutch pedal. However when i built the drop gear box that goes between the turbine and the 700R4 trans i added a Harley disk brake rotor and caliper to stop the power turbine while i put it into gear. Then it spools up again and the torque converter 800 RPM stall speed takes up the slack until i throttle up. It want to creep a bit but does fine a red lights.

10-27-2008, 10:50 PM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck very interesting. So what do you do for a living? Or is this kind of stuff just interest you? Have you had much trouble with the cops? I know there's this cat in LA with a new betle, he has the stock stuff up front, and a turbine with afterburner stickin out the back. The cops are constantly bustin his balls even though he doesn't light it up in traffic. The last i head about it, the Califrnia DMV was gonna deny his registration due to national security reasons!

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