OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sammy · 05-31-2009, 10:31 PM

Couldn't resist the temptation of stopping by a place from the past in town on our way back home. This GMC dealership sign has to be 50 yrs old.

Shyguy · 05-31-2009, 10:46 PM

Cool pictures. Thank you for sharing.

I like the looks of the stepper.

Danny

Sammy · 05-31-2009, 11:06 PM

Thanks..A lil trickery looks like an ol photo from the past.

**special-K** · 06-01-2009, 04:49 AM

Man,what I`d give for that sign!! But,I`d rather see it hang another 50 years where it belongs.
That`s a great picture with both trucks and the sign.

jim zag · 06-01-2009, 05:37 AM

I love it!!!!!

72BlckButy · 06-01-2009, 05:44 AM

Sammy those shots turned out great!

It was great meeting you and firedog yesterday, so thanks for taking a detour on your way home and stopping by. I hope to return the visit to the St Louis area in the future.

Side note, they are actually remaking the old GMC signs, but the last time I recall seeing on it was in the 4-digit range.

BTW... I see that old square bodied bowtie off there in the back ground.

big_al_71 · 06-01-2009, 09:20 AM

cool picts thks for sharing!!!

BossHogg69 · 06-01-2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy

Thanks..A lil trickery looks like an ol photo from the past.

Now THAT is cool!!! Great pic!

Sammy · 06-01-2009, 10:48 AM

72blckButy...likewise on meeting up, must do it again, congrats on a fine trk purchase, shes a sweet lil shortie. Yeah I'd luv to hang that sign on my garage.

*67chevy3/4tontruck* · 06-01-2009, 10:51 AM

that is a great picture is there any chevy signs

Sammy · 06-01-2009, 10:59 AM

If I ever find one someplace I'll get my 69 and do it too don't worry..

abebummy26 · 06-01-2009, 02:07 PM

I've wanted to steal that sign ever since I can remember!

Number98 · 06-01-2009, 02:15 PM

I remember seeing that place! I was up there working a storm for Ameren last year and went right past it.

Cool shots!

Sammy · 06-01-2009, 05:00 PM

If it just wasn't so highly mounted on that wall it sure would be tempting. I bet that sign would be worth $300 or better to the right collector if it still lights up.

Sammy · 06-01-2009, 05:11 PM

Here is a close up of the sticker on the door I was after.

ChevLoRay · 06-01-2009, 05:56 PM

I don't remember where I found my avatar, but it's another old GMC logo.

72BlckButy · 06-01-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy

If it just wasn't so highly mounted on that wall it sure would be tempting. I bet that sign would be worth $300 or better to the right collector if it still lights up.

Sammy, let me tell you... it still lights up; it's one of the coolest sights. It's one of the things I look forward to when I am in the area at night. I would give $300 today....

westofb · 06-01-2009, 10:23 PM

I grew up in Kirksville, the dealership has not sold new trucks for many years...I would quess back in the 80's. I think it was called Weber GMC, they sold all GMC models when in business from pickups up to semi tractors. They are still in the school bus business, I am not positive, but I believe they own the buses for the K-ville school district, I think the school district pays them to haul the kids to school instead of owning/operating the buses themselves.

72BlckButy · 06-01-2009, 10:43 PM

That's some good information westofb! I always noticed the fleet of bus' in the parking lot but never realized why.

Sammy · 06-01-2009, 10:55 PM

72BLKBUTY
I think you need to carry a camera for a nite shot when it's lit up. Everyone here would luv to see it, as you can tell from the responses.

72BlckButy · 06-01-2009, 10:59 PM

I will try to do that the next time I am running through there. I usually forget to take the camera when I'm on the road, but that's about to change.

bobbo · 06-02-2009, 07:55 AM

That place was awesome.

Our trucks look so good there, too! Great pics. I haven't been home long enough to post any yet.

Nate, get your arse to one of these meets!

05-31-2009, 10:31 PM	#1
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo Couldn't resist the temptation of stopping by a place from the past in town on our way back home. This GMC dealership sign has to be 50 yrs old. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

05-31-2009, 10:46 PM	#2
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo Cool pictures. Thank you for sharing. I like the looks of the stepper. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

05-31-2009, 11:06 PM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo Thanks..A lil trickery looks like an ol photo from the past. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

06-01-2009, 04:49 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo Man,what I`d give for that sign!! But,I`d rather see it hang another 50 years where it belongs. That`s a great picture with both trucks and the sign. __________________ "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 ~

06-01-2009, 05:37 AM	#5
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo I love it!!!!! __________________ JIM ZAG

06-01-2009, 05:44 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo Sammy those shots turned out great! It was great meeting you and firedog yesterday, so thanks for taking a detour on your way home and stopping by. I hope to return the visit to the St Louis area in the future. Side note, they are actually remaking the old GMC signs, but the last time I recall seeing on it was in the 4-digit range. BTW... I see that old square bodied bowtie off there in the back ground. __________________ -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)

06-01-2009, 09:20 AM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo cool picts thks for sharing!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-01-2009, 10:48 AM	#9
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo 72blckButy...likewise on meeting up, must do it again, congrats on a fine trk purchase, shes a sweet lil shortie. Yeah I'd luv to hang that sign on my garage. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

06-01-2009, 10:51 AM	#10
67chevy3/4tontruck Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: atown Fl Posts: 42	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo that is a great picture is there any chevy signs

06-01-2009, 10:59 AM	#11
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo If I ever find one someplace I'll get my 69 and do it too don't worry.. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

06-01-2009, 02:07 PM	#12
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo I've wanted to steal that sign ever since I can remember! __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

06-01-2009, 02:15 PM	#13
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo I remember seeing that place! I was up there working a storm for Ameren last year and went right past it. Cool shots!

06-01-2009, 05:00 PM	#14
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo If it just wasn't so highly mounted on that wall it sure would be tempting. I bet that sign would be worth $300 or better to the right collector if it still lights up. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

06-01-2009, 05:11 PM	#15
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo Here is a close up of the sticker on the door I was after. Attached Images __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

06-01-2009, 05:56 PM	#16
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo I don't remember where I found my avatar, but it's another old GMC logo. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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06-01-2009, 10:23 PM	#18
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo I grew up in Kirksville, the dealership has not sold new trucks for many years...I would quess back in the 80's. I think it was called Weber GMC, they sold all GMC models when in business from pickups up to semi tractors. They are still in the school bus business, I am not positive, but I believe they own the buses for the K-ville school district, I think the school district pays them to haul the kids to school instead of owning/operating the buses themselves.

06-01-2009, 10:43 PM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo That's some good information westofb! I always noticed the fleet of bus' in the parking lot but never realized why. __________________ -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)

06-01-2009, 10:55 PM	#20
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo 72BLKBUTY I think you need to carry a camera for a nite shot when it's lit up. Everyone here would luv to see it, as you can tell from the responses. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

06-01-2009, 10:59 PM	#21
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo I will try to do that the next time I am running through there. I usually forget to take the camera when I'm on the road, but that's about to change. __________________ -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)

06-02-2009, 07:55 AM	#22
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: OL GMC Dealership Kirksville. Mo That place was awesome. Our trucks look so good there, too! Great pics. I haven't been home long enough to post any yet. Nate, get your arse to one of these meets! __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE!

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