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**special-K** · 12-26-2022, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob B.

Here is a great video on the development of the 1988 'GMT400' series light trucks, but what is of interest to us here is at 0:26 there is a good shot of the 'Aero Brigadier' styling prototype. I don't believe this was a 1990 TopKick/Kodiak (GMT530) prototype, that program started later and the proportions of this truck are quite a bit different.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dEdaZ5HQb4

One of a kind there. Pretty neat.

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Rare color photo. Standard practice to paint frames and cabs the same color?

I bet those are fleet orders. That medium duty also has body color wheels. Maybe it's a Schwann's truck.

That's what I miss the most is fleet paint jobs. Back when the extra cost was considered worth it. The paint did make a statement. Truck styling may have changed, but I still prefer seeing the new trucks in their traditional livery. Less and less all the time. Out of Richmond, VA is Estes. They still do the yellow with black fenders and red chassis and wheels. I remember when they were all out there. Just the way it was. I've seen some that were white and I worried, but mostly still see paint jobs

**special-K** · 12-28-2022, 01:05 PM

Talking about Fleet paint schemes

KQQL IT · 12-29-2022, 11:45 PM

Facebook grabs

**CarolinaHD** · 12-31-2022, 09:31 AM

"Super Ben" and old school reefer from instagram

KQQL IT · 01-01-2023, 07:03 PM

Only in California

KQQL IT · 01-18-2023, 02:30 AM

More california

**special-K** · 01-19-2023, 09:45 AM

West Coast Style

KQQL IT · 01-21-2023, 06:08 PM

hay day ?

khess · 01-21-2023, 07:35 PM

If I’m trying to buy a pre ‘71 tandem tractor. Any model or any condition what’s the best place to look?

**Bob B.** · 01-22-2023, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by khess

If I’m trying to buy a pre ‘71 tandem tractor. Any model or any condition what’s the best place to look?

Try here:

https://aths.org/classifieds/

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-23-2023, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob B.

Try here:

https://aths.org/classifieds/

Bob,

Since they had a lot of changes over there, I haven't been able to get back on that site for years now. After many tries, I just gave up. Your reply reminded me to try again and to my surprise, it worked. But the forums are filled up with spam. Isn't anyone minding the store over there?

**Bob B.** · 01-24-2023, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

Bob,

Since they had a lot of changes over there, I haven't been able to get back on that site for years now. After many tries, I just gave up. Your reply reminded me to try again and to my surprise, it worked. But the forums are filled up with spam. Isn't anyone minding the store over there?

Don't know what's going on. I heard that the 'management' does not care too much about the forum (not sure if anyone is even moderating it) and is putting all their resources into the magazine and national shows. Might be true, the magazine is the best it's ever been. The forums at 'justoldtrucks.com' as taken over from the ATHS as the besy old commercial truck forum.

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-24-2023, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob B.

Don't know what's going on. I heard that the 'management' does not care too much about the forum (not sure if anyone is even moderating it) and is putting all their resources into the magazine and national shows. Might be true, the magazine is the best it's ever been. The forums at 'justoldtrucks.com' as taken over from the ATHS as the besy old commercial truck forum.

Yeah, I switched over to Just Old Trucks when it was created. Always knew that ATHS continued though. That said, the Trucks For Sale site that you posted still works good I see. Nice R-Model from NC on there that I would not had mind owning. With all their members, too bad they don't let someone run their site. It used to be great. Had a lot of fun there too back in the old days.

KQQL IT · 01-22-2023, 07:48 PM

Turbine Astro

KQQL IT · 01-27-2023, 10:08 PM

More california stuff

KQQL IT · 01-27-2023, 10:16 PM

Pre war chrome grille ?

**special-K** · 01-28-2023, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

More california stuff

I'd drive that to church!

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Pre war chrome grille ?

Fancy! Here's another fuel truck

**Bob B.** · 01-29-2023, 01:19 AM

Man that Chevron tanker is nice! DW-950 or 970.

factorystock · 01-29-2023, 11:03 AM

Agree, nice photo. Note this one has a tag axle. IMO, the original owners of these types of trucks were generally large fleets, such as oil companies. After they get sold off to small time operators, they get a new paint job. Many get several color changes over a lifetime.

KQQL IT · 01-29-2023, 01:57 PM

Some fb grabs

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-29-2023, 05:42 PM

Nice mixer. Looks brand new. One heck of a truck back in it's day.

Not sure what series it is, but the lumber yard I worked for that had a '62 GMC 6500 and a '71 GMC 9500 on order had just taken a '54 GMC like that mixer off the road. I had just started working there and saw it in the back yard and one day at lunch time, I went to check it out and it was gone. Just hauled off the day before. Not only did I miss driving it, I didn't even get a chance to check it out, lol. Had what I believe was a 503-6 with a 5-Speed Trans and a 2-Speed Rear.

**special-K** · 01-29-2023, 06:33 PM

I can't get enough of those or any other GMC or Chevy. I like them all.

70c10-08 · 01-30-2023, 12:54 AM

Why Order? Bill Yates GMC 200 South 7th St. Fort Smith, Arkansas

KQQL IT · 02-08-2023, 02:45 PM

Bit of reach.
Far right jimmy with a round nose.

**special-K** · 02-09-2023, 09:19 AM

I see a few GM Trucks in oncoming traffic. I chuckle looking at that Cadillac behind that Simca (Fiat?) over to the left

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01-21-2023, 07:35 PM	#9
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01-29-2023, 01:19 AM	#18
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01-29-2023, 11:03 AM	#19
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,380	Re: GM Semis Agree, nice photo. Note this one has a tag axle. IMO, the original owners of these types of trucks were generally large fleets, such as oil companies. After they get sold off to small time operators, they get a new paint job. Many get several color changes over a lifetime.

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02-09-2023, 09:19 AM	#25
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