Peterbuilts can't Jump Washouts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**aerotruk63** · 09-10-2013, 04:41 PM

Well this morning at 6:09, I drove across a 12ft. span of asphalt at 50mph, that had washed out underneath. Bent rims, tore out the airbags off the tractor and trailer. Broke 4 shock absorbers on the drive axles and bogies. Bent the frame on the truck and trailer.
4 hrs. of recovery work to get the mess off the highway and towed to their shop.
And now the negative part of the day, he won't sell this cab to me! 1967 Bummer.

Same handles as the light duty's

GMC dash Air Gauge

Tach, he says there's a 600+ cubic inch gas motor in it.

Sought after emergency setup

Also had a trashed 55-66 longbox stepside inverted on a storage trailer.

jjzepplin · 09-10-2013, 05:41 PM

Pics of the Peterbilt? Whats the cab going on (If he were to sell)?

**aerotruk63** · 09-10-2013, 05:50 PM

The Peterbuilt and Utility trailer look like they would, if you aired out the suspension. No cosmetic damage.

The cabover would be cool mounted on a 1 ton dually frame. Like I need another project.

jjzepplin · 09-10-2013, 05:58 PM

Glad you are OK. Washouts suck! That cab would be nice on a new project. If you don't do --- who will?

1963c-10 · 09-10-2013, 08:00 PM

Man....tough luck. Glad to hear you're ok though. Nice firetruck. Whats the part sticking out under the windshield for? I was thinking maybe a step to acress items over the roof?

**aerotruk63** · 09-10-2013, 08:09 PM

I believe that's a siren mount under the windshield.

I sat in the drivers seat, man not much protection between you and whatever you hit, but a great view of the road in front of you.

padresag · 09-10-2013, 08:49 PM

there is one of those sitting not to far from me beside a horse barn. has a 427 in it.
how about this 427 powered rig that that sold for 3.2 mil in auction
http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/blogs/moto...172818093.html
ron

**joedoh** · 09-10-2013, 08:54 PM

to quote the movie deuce bigalow, thats a huge b**ch!!

**Corts60** · 09-10-2013, 09:05 PM

If it is 600+ then it is more than likely the GMC 637 V8. That would be so cool to hear run.

**aerotruk63** · 09-10-2013, 09:14 PM

Two spark plugs per cylinder on it?

**Corts60** · 09-10-2013, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Two spark plugs per cylinder on it?

No, they have only 1 per cylinder. Look identical to the GMC only V6's just with two more cylinders on the back.

**Captainfab** · 09-11-2013, 01:05 AM

Glad you're OK......sounds like you're going to be there a while for repairs of that extent.

Now that you mentioned it, I think we're going to have to see some pics of that 600+CI gas engine

09-10-2013, 04:41 PM	#1
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Peterbuilts can't Jump Washouts Well this morning at 6:09, I drove across a 12ft. span of asphalt at 50mph, that had washed out underneath. Bent rims, tore out the airbags off the tractor and trailer. Broke 4 shock absorbers on the drive axles and bogies. Bent the frame on the truck and trailer. 4 hrs. of recovery work to get the mess off the highway and towed to their shop. And now the negative part of the day, he won't sell this cab to me! 1967 Bummer. Same handles as the light duty's GMC dash Air Gauge Tach, he says there's a 600+ cubic inch gas motor in it. Sought after emergency setup Also had a trashed 55-66 longbox stepside inverted on a storage trailer. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

09-10-2013, 05:41 PM	#2
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,595	Re: Peterbuilts can't Jump Washouts Pics of the Peterbilt? Whats the cab going on (If he were to sell)? __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

09-10-2013, 05:50 PM	#3
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Peterbuilts can't Jump Washouts The Peterbuilt and Utility trailer look like they would, if you aired out the suspension. No cosmetic damage. The cabover would be cool mounted on a 1 ton dually frame. Like I need another project. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

09-10-2013, 05:58 PM	#4
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,595	Re: Peterbuilts can't Jump Washouts Glad you are OK. Washouts suck! That cab would be nice on a new project. If you don't do --- who will? __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

09-10-2013, 08:00 PM	#5
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Peterbuilts can't Jump Washouts Man....tough luck. Glad to hear you're ok though. Nice firetruck. Whats the part sticking out under the windshield for? I was thinking maybe a step to acress items over the roof? __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

09-10-2013, 08:09 PM	#6
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Peterbuilts can't Jump Washouts I believe that's a siren mount under the windshield. I sat in the drivers seat, man not much protection between you and whatever you hit, but a great view of the road in front of you. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

09-10-2013, 08:49 PM	#7
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Peterbuilts can't Jump Washouts there is one of those sitting not to far from me beside a horse barn. has a 427 in it. how about this 427 powered rig that that sold for 3.2 mil in auction http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/blogs/moto...172818093.html ron

09-10-2013, 08:54 PM	#8
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Peterbuilts can't Jump Washouts to quote the movie deuce bigalow, thats a huge bch!! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

09-10-2013, 09:05 PM	#9
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Peterbuilts can't Jump Washouts If it is 600+ then it is more than likely the GMC 637 V8. That would be so cool to hear run. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

09-10-2013, 09:14 PM	#10
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Peterbuilts can't Jump Washouts Two spark plugs per cylinder on it? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

09-11-2013, 01:05 AM	#12
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,254	Re: Peterbuilts can't Jump Washouts Glad you're OK......sounds like you're going to be there a while for repairs of that extent. Now that you mentioned it, I think we're going to have to see some pics of that 600+CI gas engine __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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