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**special-K** · 06-11-2022, 07:41 AM

Fattest Cab.

factorystock · 06-11-2022, 09:24 AM

Now that is some custom coach work! Very impressed with the quality craftsmanship back then.

**Bob B.** · 06-12-2022, 12:11 AM

A lot of work went into that one. Reminds me have any of you ever seen a sleeper cab on a Steel Tilt? From what I can find out, they were not exactly 'factory', though they are shown in a few sales brochures. There were at least 2 companies converting them and they could be ordered from the dealer (truck was delivered to the body company after manufacture). Most were steel construction and looked very 'factory' but some were a fiberglass cap like the sleeper on a Ford C series.

Found a picture of the steel one:

https://www.imcdb.org/v445096.html

KQQL IT · 06-14-2022, 04:07 PM

More coach cab

streetrodchev · 06-14-2022, 08:17 PM

Early ‘47

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streetrodchev · 06-14-2022, 08:21 PM

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**special-K** · 06-15-2022, 11:25 AM

Thanks for sharing

. No mention of the cab build

factorystock · 06-15-2022, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob B.

We could have a pretty good discussion about what was wrong (and right!) with the Toro-Flow.

The improved version was the Toro-Flow 11. This article shows what was done for durability over previous versions. Maybe too little, too late?

streetrodchev · 06-15-2022, 07:27 PM

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**special-K** · 06-16-2022, 10:25 AM

Some nice early GMCs

streetrodchev · 06-16-2022, 11:37 PM

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**special-K** · 06-18-2022, 07:34 AM

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**Bob B.** · 06-18-2022, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by factorystock

The improved version was the Toro-Flow 11. This article shows what was done for durability over previous versions. Maybe too little, too late?

Possibly, but the new head gaskets and revised max R.P.M. governor setting addressed 2 issues the engine had. The Toroflow certainly had it's share of problems but so did most of the competitive mid-range diesels of that time, like the small Cummins V-6 and V-8's, the Ford Dagenham and Dorset, and the Internationals. In fact about the only reliable mid-range diesels back the 60's were the Detroit 53 series engines. A lot of the problems were caused by operator error. Engine overspeeding, poor quality fuel, improper maintenance, and overloading. Overloading was also caused in part by dealers, who would spec. trucks with a Toroflow to win fleet bids. Toroflow diesels were inexpensive compared to a lot of heavy duty diesels but equaled many larger diesels in H.P. and torque. Around the time the Toroflow II came out the engine was also dropped from the higher GVW trucks. Eventually the 220 H.P. DH 637 V-8 Toroflow was discontinued as well.

C10 - C90 Bill · 06-18-2022, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob B.

In fact about the only reliable mid-range diesels back the 60's were the Detroit 53 series engines.

Good 'ol Detroit.

streetrodchev · 06-18-2022, 11:46 PM

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streetrodchev · 06-18-2022, 11:56 PM

1942 GMC AY
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1931 GMC T-110
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1920 GMC K-71. 3 1/2 ton
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streetrodchev · 06-19-2022, 01:22 PM

1932

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1959 GMC 860
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**special-K** · 06-20-2022, 08:25 AM

I'd like to check out that Iowa-80 museum some day

streetrodchev · 06-20-2022, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I'd like to check out that Iowa-80 museum some day

It is worth the stop.

streetrodchev · 06-20-2022, 03:16 PM

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C10 - C90 Bill · 06-20-2022, 10:29 PM

Beautiful Chevy truck.

Rare to see a '45 in civilian use.

NoStopN · 06-22-2022, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I'd like to check out that Iowa-80 museum some day

Same here.

**Bob B.** · 06-22-2022, 01:52 PM

Beautiful trucks.

**special-K** · 06-23-2022, 01:01 PM

***

factorystock · 06-23-2022, 06:44 PM

2 short Chevy dump truck videos of my favorite mid 60's 10 wheelers, the M 80's. First video is a '65 , second is a '64. https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/v...?adppopup=true
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/v...?adppopup=true

06-11-2022, 07:41 AM	#2576
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06-11-2022, 09:24 AM	#2577
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,395	Re: GM Semis Now that is some custom coach work! Very impressed with the quality craftsmanship back then.

06-12-2022, 12:11 AM	#2578
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,363	Re: GM Semis A lot of work went into that one. Reminds me have any of you ever seen a sleeper cab on a Steel Tilt? From what I can find out, they were not exactly 'factory', though they are shown in a few sales brochures. There were at least 2 companies converting them and they could be ordered from the dealer (truck was delivered to the body company after manufacture). Most were steel construction and looked very 'factory' but some were a fiberglass cap like the sleeper on a Ford C series. Found a picture of the steel one: https://www.imcdb.org/v445096.html __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90. Last edited by Bob B.; 06-13-2022 at 12:57 PM.

06-14-2022, 04:07 PM	#2579
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,253	Re: GM Semis More coach cab Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

06-14-2022, 08:17 PM	#2580
streetrodchev Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Hustisford, WI Posts: 169	Re: GM Semis Early ‘47 __________________ '46 GMC---355,TH400, 9" '66 K20---350, SM420, T221, D44, HO72, 4.56 '87 K30---tbi 350, TH400, NP205 twinstick, D60 powerlok, 14ff Detroit, 4.10

06-14-2022, 08:21 PM	#2581
streetrodchev Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Hustisford, WI Posts: 169	Re: GM Semis __________________ '46 GMC---355,TH400, 9" '66 K20---350, SM420, T221, D44, HO72, 4.56 '87 K30---tbi 350, TH400, NP205 twinstick, D60 powerlok, 14ff Detroit, 4.10

06-15-2022, 11:25 AM	#2582
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: GM Semis Thanks for sharing . No mention of the cab build __________________ "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 ~

06-15-2022, 07:27 PM	#2584
streetrodchev Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Hustisford, WI Posts: 169	Re: GM Semis __________________ '46 GMC---355,TH400, 9" '66 K20---350, SM420, T221, D44, HO72, 4.56 '87 K30---tbi 350, TH400, NP205 twinstick, D60 powerlok, 14ff Detroit, 4.10

06-16-2022, 10:25 AM	#2585
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: GM Semis Some nice early GMCs __________________ "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 ~

06-16-2022, 11:37 PM	#2586
streetrodchev Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Hustisford, WI Posts: 169	Re: GM Semis __________________ '46 GMC---355,TH400, 9" '66 K20---350, SM420, T221, D44, HO72, 4.56 '87 K30---tbi 350, TH400, NP205 twinstick, D60 powerlok, 14ff Detroit, 4.10

06-18-2022, 07:34 AM	#2587
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: GM 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 ~

06-18-2022, 11:46 PM	#2590
streetrodchev Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Hustisford, WI Posts: 169	Re: GM Semis __________________ '46 GMC---355,TH400, 9" '66 K20---350, SM420, T221, D44, HO72, 4.56 '87 K30---tbi 350, TH400, NP205 twinstick, D60 powerlok, 14ff Detroit, 4.10

06-18-2022, 11:56 PM	#2591
streetrodchev Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Hustisford, WI Posts: 169	Re: GM Semis 1942 GMC AY 1931 GMC T-110 1920 GMC K-71. 3 1/2 ton __________________ '46 GMC---355,TH400, 9" '66 K20---350, SM420, T221, D44, HO72, 4.56 '87 K30---tbi 350, TH400, NP205 twinstick, D60 powerlok, 14ff Detroit, 4.10

06-19-2022, 01:22 PM	#2592
streetrodchev Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Hustisford, WI Posts: 169	Re: GM Semis 1932 1959 GMC 860 6-71, 5 speed o/d __________________ '46 GMC---355,TH400, 9" '66 K20---350, SM420, T221, D44, HO72, 4.56 '87 K30---tbi 350, TH400, NP205 twinstick, D60 powerlok, 14ff Detroit, 4.10

06-20-2022, 08:25 AM	#2593
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: GM Semis I'd like to check out that Iowa-80 museum some day __________________ "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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06-20-2022, 03:16 PM	#2595
streetrodchev Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Hustisford, WI Posts: 169	Re: GM Semis __________________ '46 GMC---355,TH400, 9" '66 K20---350, SM420, T221, D44, HO72, 4.56 '87 K30---tbi 350, TH400, NP205 twinstick, D60 powerlok, 14ff Detroit, 4.10

06-20-2022, 10:29 PM	#2596
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06-23-2022, 01:01 PM	#2599
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06-23-2022, 06:44 PM	#2600
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,395	Re: GM Semis 2 short Chevy dump truck videos of my favorite mid 60's 10 wheelers, the M 80's. First video is a '65 , second is a '64. https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/v...?adppopup=true https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/v...?adppopup=true Last edited by factorystock; 06-23-2022 at 06:54 PM.

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