1969 "ryder" c-30 truck

[too much stuff]

Originally Posted by special-K

That's a cool find. And unusual to not have a zillion miles on it. The ones that stand out in my memory are the green National or Nationwide rental trucks with the three elephants. I'd love to see pictures of your Ryder. Were they factory ordered in their color or painted over white?

Had to post this up for tim(special-k) I still have a 4x6 enclosed for hauling decoys in the fall that still has the EZ-HAUL with the elephants on it also.

[WIDESIDE72]

Cool truck! More details please!

[70c10-08]

Ryder started their consumer rental truck or "One Way" operation in 1968 so this truck would've been from in the beginning and they sold that venture to Budget in 1998

[special-K]

Originally Posted by too much stuff

Had to post this up for tim(special-k) I still have a 4x6 enclosed for hauling decoys in the fall that still has the EZ-HAUL with the elephants on it also.

That's cool you have a little tote-along dedicated to your decoys. So, you have one of those little zip toys, too. Yours is the only other I have seen

Originally Posted by 70c10-08

Ryder started their consumer rental truck or "One Way" operation in 1968 so this truck would've been from in the beginning and they sold that venture to Budget in 1998

that's intresting to know. I do remember that Avis and Hertz were battling it out at that time as well. Avis was #2 and their motto was "We Try Harder". They had a big campaign and they were giving out buttons with that on it

[wahl4m]

well guys i finally got it purchased,what a long drawn out ordeal, still didnt know if he wanted to sell, maybe it was too cheap? he thought it might be a collector vehicle ? he did put an ad on craigs list to see if there was a market for it ? seems like everybody wanted it to move across country,and thought it would be driveable , as is ?? he had a lot of memories of his dad and him using it in there business,and him loading his band equiptment in it and doing gigs ! anyway he decided i might be the best person for it ,i do plan to do some minor body stuff,cab corners,rockers,inner fenders,paint frame ,rebuild back door,and sand and varnish inner truck box floor ! does need tires and rims{has 16,5 -was new tires BUT weather cracked-bad!} the turbo 400 needs a rear seal ! BUT this is a original low mileage truck ! pics coming soon

[71swb4x4]

Congratulations! Can't wait to see more pictures!

[In The Ten Ring]

That is great news! I am glad you were able to get it.

Now keep us posted on what you run into. I hope you are able to keep it original and get use out of it.

I could have used a box truck last week when it was raining and I needed to transport some large items so my original thoughts on its utility may have been incorrect!

[Lokin4AReason]

ah cool, now that is a neat snag there =0)

[wahl4m]

got it home today/just fit on my car hauler,wasnt that heavy,yard was a little soft ,from the heavy rains -9 " close by ! any way clean up time,clean and flush tank and lines ,changeoil,fluids,nw battery,late model 16 " tires and rims,tranny rear seal and filter,some floor.cab corners and rockers ! owner just spend $1500.00 on new brakes ,wheel cyls,power booster & m.c.-3 yrs ago.got 25 miles on them !!!

[tommys72]

Looks pretty cool on the hauler!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Nice

[Ol Blue K20]

I would of been afraid of the overpasses at that height. Nice looking trucks you have sir....

[wahl4m]

under 13 - 4" not as tall as it looks !

[wahl4m]

got it home ,did change the rear -end oil,it did have a leaking cover gasket,old oil was perfect for 40,000 miles??,the fuel tank has developed a leak under a strap,might have to put a new piece in tank ?if i can get it cleaned out good /if not, might just build a new aluminum tank?? done them before!,the back roll up door is JUNK! anybody have any idea what to use ? its plywood? /some one told me to use some outdoor type of "trim wood" something to stand the weather?? i just dont think plywood w/a paper covering would last! or hardboard ?? ,still having trouble getting headlamps/looked at several posts on site,its got to be in the firewall plug/bad connection/rust ?,need to change oil & filter ,disconnect some type of tank /engine heater ,too many hoses over ,and under engine to go bad! owner aftr i got it loaded that tranny has a rear seal leak ! OH BOY i hope thats an easy one ,i did have a problem one time where a customer had a bad o-ring on tail shaft /about drove me crazy ,maybe this one is just a rear seal and or bushing in tail shaft ??? any way more pics soon !

[PAWS 72]

Nice find. Your lucky.Good looking truck.

You didnt say anything about the hauler.hahaha

[In The Ten Ring]

Gas tank: I like the original thing but I'd also like to have more room behind my seat. I'd suggest getting it "renewed" at a radiator shop. It's not a cheap process but should fix up your problems.

Rear door: I'd look into a garage door company and see what they'd make me one for.

Best of luck with her!

[wahl4m]

been gatting some small thigs done,new lower .heater hoses,rad flush,change oils filters,removed tank heater,got all lites working but headlamp,think firewall plug is corroded ?,it is running driving,does need new shocks /that big box makes him sway around!will be fabbing up a new aluminum tank soon,and rebuild that old back door,and refinish the box floor,also doing some rockers,and floor work ! pics coming soon stay tuned !

[slomotion]

JMHO, but I'm not sure I'd varnish the deck. It'll be awfully slippery if it gets wet.

[mike16]

I guy up the road from me has a 63 and earlier GMC. I believe its a u haul with a 16 foot box.

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by mike16

I guy up the road from me has a 63 and earlier GMC. I believe its a u haul with a 16 foot box.

Photo please! I believe U Haul started with Dodge and GMC, then switched to Fords.

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by wahl4m

292 w/ turbo 400 trans,

If I had the chance to buy a new '66-'72, that combo would be between the frame rails.

[wahl4m]

i have had the "ryder " stored away for the winter ! did get the 33 gallon side tank repaired,had a company that repairs tanks do it mwasnt cheap BUT dos look good w/ new patch piece and inside coating . i do need to find a bad ground on the headlamps and put a tilt wheel,cab corners,rockers,guess i need to start a build site here !i di find some newer 16" tubeless wheels ,just have to find some new tires,i plan on using it for swap meets,maybe some car shows,cruise nites ?

[wahl4m]

been working on truck,replacing back door,newbattery,etc. been wanting to pull 292 w 400 trans,runs good just dont have the grunts to fly down interstate w/ trailer behind ?? Ls motor,vortec or what would anybody recommend ? probably do a 14 bolt rear ?what ratio should i find for a late model od trans ??

[Dimebagdavesc30]

That is a icool truck

[GR8-68]

That is one sweet ryde !!! Any more updates on it ?