"BIG" truck forum C/40, C/50, C/60 and the like...

[ERASER5]

If only I could justify having one, I know exactly the C-50 grain truck I want. L6, 4 speed, split axle, dump, excellent condition, sitting at *****. Like I would give up my barn find!

[aerotruk63]

With all the crap that's going on in the world today, you would deny yourself the joy of driving a truck that contributed to the growth of the greatest nation on earth. It's like driving in a parade everyday. Everyone smiles and points. Don't think about just what it can do for you, rather what it can contribute to the memories of others.

[Critter]

Originally Posted by ERASER5

If only I could justify having one, I know exactly the C-50 grain truck I want. L6, 4 speed, split axle, dump, excellent condition, sitting at *****. Like I would give up my barn find!

I know the feeling! My uncle is a furd guy but inherited this 1970 C/50 (that has a transplanted 327 in it) from his father-in-law. Other than the engine it is basically stock...just worn out from years of hauling grain. Beings as he is a lover of the blue oval, he doesn't have much attachment to this beautiful truck. I called dibs on it at soon as he no longer needs it. He said that was fine with him! I can't wait!

[ERASER5]

Pulled up beside a Topkick with a duelly bed on it in Knoxville yesterday. Cool as could be! The trailer was heavy judging by the wine of the desiel taking off at the light. And this thread gave me a place to post this.

[70gmcPT4]

I have a 70 gmc school bus converted to a RV and love it. It is a pusher with the 401 v6 and 6 sp allison auto tranny. I would love a place to ask specific questions like one I'm trying to solve right now. My bus has the dayton style wheels and I want badly to convert it to a 10 lug design. I thought I had the answer when my dad's neighbor offered me his mid 60's C-60 dump truck. on the outside the dimensions were the same but after taking them both apart I discovered my bus has larger front spindles and brake shoes and would require custom bearings and machine work on the hubs. the rear was even worse. the c60 had a gm axle that I believe is the equivalent of a rockwell(the outside demensions were the same, but my actual rockwell on the bus has about a 50% larger axle shaft and way bigger brake shoes. My question is this: Is there a direct fit 10 lug that I can swap out on my bus?? What vehicle should I be looking for to do it?? I'm hoping that I can just swap out the hubs to make this change and not entire axle.

[basemodel67]

Hey 70gmcPT4- What gauges does your bus have? I'm looking at a C-50 shorty bus here in Cali, but I just want it for the speedo and quad gauge... unless your style bus has cooler gauges. A picture would be great!

[70gmcPT4]

basemodel67--It currently has the same gauges you are looking at, 5" speedo and 5" quad, speedo works but not sure about quad, it has some aftermarket fuel level and volt gauges that were added on. I've spent the morning looking at replacement aftermarket stuff and am going to fab another gauge panel with all new individual gauges.

[basemodel67]

70gmcPT4- If you don't want those gauges... set 'em aside for me! It would save me from buying a bus that I really don't need. I was planning to get some to rebuild anyway, so function doesn't really matter- just that they're all there and not destroyed.

[74 C-30]

Hey! big trucks need lovin' too! i learned how to drive a stick with a 13 speed Roadranger in my dads 78 C-6500, screw synchronized transmisions!

and the rollback my dad drove in the 80's

REAL TRUCKS!

[72-c20]

'72 C-50 in Iowa.... (not mine)

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/grd/1345992687.html

[RED72blazer]

does mine count?

[B52fizzle]

yeah i would consider that a big truck too, so has the thread died yet, what about including buses, RVs and the over cab sleepers not sure what they were called, the ones mounted on c30 frames.

[KrazyRay]

Here's my 1974 GMC 6500 garbage truck.

[shaneo2112RUSH]

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Not mine but.....

What Truck?? oh that Truck? Oh sorry!! somthing else caught my eye!!

[Towstrap]

heres mine





this is what i started it as




http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310859

[jonzcustomshop]

^ thats really cool!

[lvschevytrucks]

Originally Posted by Critter

I love looking at the "BIG" trucks and would love to one day have a C-40 wrecker, so I was thinking we need a forum for them specifically. I don't think it would have to be broke down into sizes or specific year models or anything, just one link for everything and see how it goes. Maybe it could go below the "S10 S15 Luv Blazer II" section. Anyway, look at this post for some more info.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post3264818

So, lets vote and see if the moderators think it’s warranted to make this new section. I included a pic of one of my recent finds; I would LOVE to have something like this!

Ive always loved the BIG ones, and Id love to own one. But sure would love to have a forum where I could drool over them and maybe find one for me.

[Critter]

HOLY CRAP THAT IS ONE OF THE COOLEST THINGS I HAVE EVER SEEN!



There isn't a smiley face available that can properly convey my level of envy and feelings of how badass I think that is!

[BGRAFX]

How come you had to cut up the single cab. wouldn't it have been easier???

[watahyahknow]

thats an interesting way to make the cab longer and it looks like it came out of the factory that way

let me add one more :



if you like the big arty stuff you might want to look on the website from the blastolene brothers ... there the one that made the peterbuild trike on monster garage and the huge car with a tankengine that eeeeh talkshow host huge chin has a lot of cars eeeeh retired not long ago eeeeeh ... oh whell that car as whell

[Towstrap]

Originally Posted by BGRAFX

How come you had to cut up the single cab. wouldn't it have been easier???

the crew cab was a 90 i think and it had the hood hinges built into the firewall so the tilt front would not work and the firewall is different too there is a 8 to 10inch difference

[Sub-versive]

Originally Posted by Critter

HOLY CRAP THAT IS ONE OF THE COOLEST THINGS I HAVE EVER SEEN!



There isn't a smiley face available that can properly convey my level of envy and feelings of how badass I think that is!

I agree!!!
That truck kicks @ss!!

[Critter]

Someone should buy this...

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1462035622.html

[Reinovator]

This is a definite I would love to have this reference I've been looking at a 78 4dr This would give me a better chance of making the deal work.
I'm Voting a big YES!!!!

[bushytlb]

Well what's keep it from happen right here? I'm hungry for info myself. I'm worken on a 67 c50. Surprizingly found brake parts at the local napa. Though needed the casing number off of wheel cylinder. So hold on to the clues.
Looking for some front fenders for it. Should have pick them up last time I was in the junkyard. Got to check and see if there are any around anymore. Anyone got a set. 67 does not have amber side marker cut into the fender as do the 68,69,70,71,72,. would be cool to have them. Thanks bushy
By the way I know another individual that just bought one to use solely for a site truck on a piece of property he is developing to build a house on. I spotted another one today (c50) looks like it is still in use.