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gmcbrian · 10-13-2009, 12:53 AM

I have been reading the forums here recently and thought I would share some photos of my most recent truck.

I have been collecting mainly pre-50's GMC's, but could not pass this truck up when it came available. It was a very rural northern, CA (Plumas) volunteer truck used less than 100 miles a year. I was told most of that was parades. It was in service until this year and the mileage is documented. I have not done much detailing on it yet but it sure is clean. I ran the date code on the tires and believe even they are original. The spare has never even been on the ground. The build sheet is behind the seat back and under the bottom spring as well.

shaneschevys · 10-13-2009, 12:55 AM

Nice! What are your plans?

gmcbrian · 10-13-2009, 12:57 AM

sweet70beast · 10-13-2009, 12:58 AM

WOW, that's great. You should get some of those flame rims that they used to sell years ago. Other than that I'd leave it alone.

stllookn · 10-13-2009, 01:10 AM

That is incredible...what does someone have to pay for that? Did it get sold in an auction or what? Tell us the whole story!

Thanks for sharing the pics and welcome to the board!

jsbgump · 10-13-2009, 01:23 AM

Wow talk about a rare find.

gmcbrian · 10-13-2009, 01:34 AM

This truck will stay just how it is as long as I own it. It runs perfect and drives well. Since it was a small dept they left it just how it was (lights, plates etc...)when they sold it to me. I am a member of the ATHS so I will show it this way. I will probably get collector plates on it so I can drive it. And make a set of canvas covers for the lights that say "out of service". It has a 250 gallon holding tank and a 2 cylinder Wisconsin gas engine that runs the pump. It runs perfect with probably only a few hours on it. It also has an electric winding hose that is pretty cool. I have yet to blow any water thru it- But I will.

Longhorn Man · 10-13-2009, 02:01 AM

that sucker is amazing!
Can you get a photo of the SPID for us? I'll bet it has some oddball options on it!

gmcbrian · 10-13-2009, 02:14 AM

The build sheet shows a few more like mirrors left and right. I need to get a better shot of it so It can be read. I don't want to remove it. The build sheets are on the passenger side and in amazing condition. If the seat were used more these would not have lasted like they did.

I had to pull up the door sill because one of the siren wires was sticking out a bit and i wanted to tuck it back in. The condition of the floors and matting is awesome to me. And the foam layer was still totally white.

I think I can safely say this is a rust free truck-

1970 Bowtie · 10-13-2009, 06:13 AM

Wow,it looks like it has been sealed away in a time capsule for 40years,or it has been in a museum.Very nice find and thanks for sharring.

Longhorn Man · 10-13-2009, 06:22 AM

no odd ball options... still amazing though!

jbristo67 · 10-13-2009, 06:26 AM

Thats pretty neat

Davetopay · 10-13-2009, 06:56 AM

I have always secretly wished to find a fire department unloading a brush truck like you just did. Good find!

**special-K** · 10-13-2009, 07:07 AM

Great aquisition!! I`ve never been able to get one.Usually someone in the department has an inside line.I`m glad you are preserving this piece of American Truck heritage.

72BlckButy · 10-13-2009, 08:28 AM

Wow, what a survivor!!!

Nice purchase, but we need more pics.

**Stocker** · 10-13-2009, 09:10 AM

That is absolutely amazing! What a one-in-a-million find, lucky you!!

1Ton · 10-13-2009, 09:11 AM

Awesome buy. Bet you wont run across one of those again for awhile.

**70cst** · 10-13-2009, 09:12 AM

All I can say is:WOW

Rack Man · 10-13-2009, 11:49 AM

Ok...I have a "partial".....LOL

Love that truck!

463 · 10-13-2009, 12:32 PM

nice nice and very nice.

**yote1234** · 10-13-2009, 01:11 PM

way too kool.... gimme,gimme,gimme...please!

**Hart_Rod** · 10-13-2009, 03:13 PM

Incredible looking truck! How about some pictures of the undercarriage and the engine compartment?

**D.PASSMORE** · 10-13-2009, 05:50 PM

Smithsonian, that where it needs to be! Of course you would get well deserved pay-off... I would stand in front of it and marvel for a while. Darn!

Thealien · 10-13-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Incredible looking truck! How about some pictures of the undercarriage and the engine compartment?

This

71 burb · 10-13-2009, 06:19 PM

i bet ya nobody has even farted in them seats great score for ya !!

10-13-2009, 12:53 AM	#1
gmcbrian Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 34	4150 Original Mile K-20 I have been reading the forums here recently and thought I would share some photos of my most recent truck. I have been collecting mainly pre-50's GMC's, but could not pass this truck up when it came available. It was a very rural northern, CA (Plumas) volunteer truck used less than 100 miles a year. I was told most of that was parades. It was in service until this year and the mileage is documented. I have not done much detailing on it yet but it sure is clean. I ran the date code on the tires and believe even they are original. The spare has never even been on the ground. The build sheet is behind the seat back and under the bottom spring as well.

10-13-2009, 12:55 AM	#2
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 Nice! What are your plans? __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

10-13-2009, 12:57 AM	#3
gmcbrian Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 34	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20

10-13-2009, 12:58 AM	#4
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 WOW, that's great. You should get some of those flame rims that they used to sell years ago. Other than that I'd leave it alone. __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made

10-13-2009, 01:10 AM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 That is incredible...what does someone have to pay for that? Did it get sold in an auction or what? Tell us the whole story! Thanks for sharing the pics and welcome to the board! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-13-2009, 01:23 AM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 Wow talk about a rare find. __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

10-13-2009, 01:34 AM	#7
gmcbrian Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 34	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 This truck will stay just how it is as long as I own it. It runs perfect and drives well. Since it was a small dept they left it just how it was (lights, plates etc...)when they sold it to me. I am a member of the ATHS so I will show it this way. I will probably get collector plates on it so I can drive it. And make a set of canvas covers for the lights that say "out of service". It has a 250 gallon holding tank and a 2 cylinder Wisconsin gas engine that runs the pump. It runs perfect with probably only a few hours on it. It also has an electric winding hose that is pretty cool. I have yet to blow any water thru it- But I will.

10-13-2009, 02:01 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 that sucker is amazing! Can you get a photo of the SPID for us? I'll bet it has some oddball options on it!

10-13-2009, 02:14 AM	#9
gmcbrian Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 34	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 The build sheet shows a few more like mirrors left and right. I need to get a better shot of it so It can be read. I don't want to remove it. The build sheets are on the passenger side and in amazing condition. If the seat were used more these would not have lasted like they did. I had to pull up the door sill because one of the siren wires was sticking out a bit and i wanted to tuck it back in. The condition of the floors and matting is awesome to me. And the foam layer was still totally white. I think I can safely say this is a rust free truck- Last edited by gmcbrian; 10-13-2009 at 02:15 AM.

10-13-2009, 06:13 AM	#10
1970 Bowtie It's all in the timing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary,Florida Posts: 600	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 Wow,it looks like it has been sealed away in a time capsule for 40years,or it has been in a museum.Very nice find and thanks for sharring.

10-13-2009, 06:22 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 no odd ball options... still amazing though!

10-13-2009, 06:26 AM	#12
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 Thats pretty neat __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

10-13-2009, 06:56 AM	#13
Davetopay Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 424	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 I have always secretly wished to find a fire department unloading a brush truck like you just did. Good find!

10-13-2009, 07:07 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 Great aquisition!! I`ve never been able to get one.Usually someone in the department has an inside line.I`m glad you are preserving this piece of American Truck heritage. __________________ "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 ~

10-13-2009, 08:28 AM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 Wow, what a survivor!!! Nice purchase, but we need more pics. __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 10-13-2009 at 08:28 AM.



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10-13-2009, 09:10 AM	#16
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,696	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 That is absolutely amazing! What a one-in-a-million find, lucky you!! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-13-2009, 09:11 AM	#17
1Ton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jamestown NY Posts: 731	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 Awesome buy. Bet you wont run across one of those again for awhile. __________________ Support your local search and rescue team.... GET LOST! Originally Posted by DURRTY if some is good more is better too much ought to be enough........

10-13-2009, 09:12 AM	#18
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 All I can say is:WOW __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 10-13-2009 at 09:13 AM.

10-13-2009, 11:49 AM	#19
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 Ok...I have a "partial".....LOL Love that truck! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288

10-13-2009, 12:32 PM	#20
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 nice nice and very nice. __________________ Trueman

10-13-2009, 01:11 PM	#21
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,384	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 way too kool.... gimme,gimme,gimme...please! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1951 -3100 5 window short bed 4sp 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

10-13-2009, 03:13 PM	#22
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,860	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 Incredible looking truck! How about some pictures of the undercarriage and the engine compartment? __________________ 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

10-13-2009, 05:50 PM	#23
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,054	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 Smithsonian, that where it needs to be! Of course you would get well deserved pay-off... I would stand in front of it and marvel for a while. Darn! Last edited by D.PASSMORE; 10-13-2009 at 05:51 PM.

10-13-2009, 06:19 PM	#25
71 burb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: mount olive al Posts: 176	Re: 4150 Original Mile K-20 i bet ya nobody has even farted in them seats great score for ya !!

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