68 gmc jet turbine truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**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

c10addict · 10-29-2008, 10:06 AM

All I can say is Wow!!! What I really appreciate is the engine looks like it belongs in there!

67ChevyRedneck · 10-29-2008, 10:50 AM

Chrysler built quite a few gas/turbine engine cars in the sixties/seventies, but they were never sold to the public, here's a good read:

(short version)

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

(Long detailed version)

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/turbine.html

Cool Video:

http://allpar.powertvonline.com/vide...l.php?mId=2175

Major props man, that thing is sweet! Do you use earplugs when you drive it?

10-27-2008, 10:51 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,865	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Dude that rocks!!!! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

10-28-2008, 12:25 AM	#4
straitnate14 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bartonville IL Posts: 415	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck what happes if it doesnt start the first go around? do you have to pump up a bomb? __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

10-28-2008, 02:12 AM	#5
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.

10-29-2008, 10:06 AM	#6
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck All I can say is Wow!!! What I really appreciate is the engine looks like it belongs in there! __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

10-29-2008, 10:50 AM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Chrysler built quite a few gas/turbine engine cars in the sixties/seventies, but they were never sold to the public, here's a good read: (short version) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Turbine_Car (Long detailed version) http://www.allpar.com/mopar/turbine.html Cool Video: http://allpar.powertvonline.com/vide...l.php?mId=2175 Major props man, that thing is sweet! Do you use earplugs when you drive it? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 10-29-2008 at 11:03 AM.



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