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Benrs86 · 11-14-2002, 07:23 PM

you are close with General Motors Company

actually its General Mess of Crap

*Gee_Emm* · 11-14-2002, 07:46 PM

1902- Max Grabowsky founds Rapid Motor Vehicle Co. to build one Cylinder trucks

But it shows in the brochure that I have that he founded Rapid Motor Vehicle

Did he have another name for the company or is GM trying to fudge up the words or what?

Blue_71 · 11-14-2002, 09:39 PM

i always heard it was originally General Motors Truck, then somehow got the C

Crank · 11-14-2002, 11:33 PM

GOD'S MECHANICAL CURSE!!!!!!!

Longhorn Man · 11-15-2002, 12:01 AM

As my luck would have it, I can't find any of my crap that I was refering to, so i will shut up.

**Richard** · 11-15-2002, 01:34 AM

The Grabowski Motor Co. was what he had told me. Thanks for the links to the info. I like finding out these little known facts. At the time of the post I had forgotten about the many niknames

cacauba · 11-15-2002, 01:39 AM

Gigantic Monkey C@(k

cacauba · 11-15-2002, 01:40 AM

Get More Chicks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cacauba · 11-15-2002, 01:42 AM

Grow more corn!!!!!!!!!

70 Jimmy · 11-15-2002, 08:09 AM

I wouldn't doubt it if GM put their spin on GMC.

By the way, If my B.S. detector worked, I would come back here as often.

Quote:

Sounds like your BS detector wasn't working properly. Lotsa smoke there, I wouldn't return.

Brewski* · 11-15-2002, 09:41 AM

GOT MORE CASH~! That is what mine ask me every day. Go to the gas pump " Got More Cash " . Go to the car wash " Got More Cash " . Go to the parts store " Got More Cash " . Get a new Summit/Jugs/Truck catalogue " Got More Cash " . Back off the drive way " Got More Cash " . Go to the tire store " Got More Cash " . Go to the Mechanic " Got More Cash " . and on and on and on~! This is without a doubt what GMC stands for

Narkoleptik · 11-15-2002, 12:02 PM

judging by the 100 year of history thing, it was only coincidence that it used to be Grabowsky Motors Company, GMC stands for General Motors Company because, Grabowsky changed the name to Rapid Motor Vehicle by the time GM came in. Just my .02 from what I read

Bram · 11-15-2002, 12:12 PM

I always heard it was (General Motors Corporation)?

Burlinator · 11-16-2002, 11:00 AM

=The GREAT MULLET CARTEL HAHAHAHAHAHHA

jeepbut · 11-16-2002, 12:18 PM

Greatest Mechanical Creation!

Dean23 · 11-16-2002, 09:58 PM

GMC = Garage Mans Companion

mikej71 · 11-17-2002, 12:38 AM

Every link I can find on the subject shows "General Motors Truck Compay". Seems really strange that they just decided to omit the "T". Maybe because GMC just flows easier than GMTC or GMT.

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 11-21-2002, 11:51 PM

Im not one for gmc bashing but hoe about garbage mans choice or generic made chevy. and I like greatest mechanical creation

rusty ol' 69' · 11-22-2002, 12:16 AM

Stands for

Generic Made Chevy!!!

I'm surprised all of you didn't know this. Naw I just wanted to add my interpretation to the list. Aw man I just realized someone already put this one down...nevermind.

Hooter · 11-22-2002, 12:29 AM

Great Mullet coach

lil hoodlum · 09-28-2024, 02:30 AM

I heard it was GentleMans Cadillac.

**kwmech** · 09-28-2024, 10:41 AM

Over 20 years later------------GREATER MADE CHEVY

**Speedracer39** · 09-28-2024, 03:45 PM

When I was a kid my Dad had a 72 GMC 4x4 2500 and he always said GMC stood for Great Mountain Climber.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-28-2024, 07:58 PM

Government Model Chevrolet -- from when the news came out that the Pentagon was paying $500 or more for toilet seats, when they were $15 at the hardware store. An allusion to GMC's higher sticker price.

**Steeveedee** · 09-28-2024, 09:59 PM

Stainless steel splash shields on submarines are not the same thing as regular toilet seats. Cheaper than having to drydock a nuclear sub for corrosion repairs because of urine splash, when it's supposed to be out on patrol as 1/3 of the nuclear defense triad. Proxmire should've been flogged instead of revered.

11-14-2002, 07:23 PM	#26
Benrs86 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Brandon, SD, USA Posts: 1,292	you are close with General Motors Company actually its General Mess of Crap __________________ Brandon, SD 69 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd wide long bed with wood 3 on the tree 350 engine 4 bolt main rv cam AIM = Alphray04

11-15-2002, 01:34 AM	#31
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,880	The Grabowski Motor Co. was what he had told me. Thanks for the links to the info. I like finding out these little known facts. At the time of the post I had forgotten about the many niknames __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

11-15-2002, 01:39 AM	#32
cacauba STL-KKN Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Tomball, Tx Posts: 182	Gigantic Monkey C@(k __________________ 1969 C10 350/POWERGLIDE 1991 1500 EXTCAB 350 Formally: collegeK5er Last edited by cacauba; 11-15-2002 at 01:45 AM.

11-15-2002, 01:40 AM	#33
cacauba STL-KKN Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Tomball, Tx Posts: 182	Get More Chicks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1969 C10 350/POWERGLIDE 1991 1500 EXTCAB 350 Formally: collegeK5er

11-15-2002, 01:42 AM	#34
cacauba STL-KKN Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Tomball, Tx Posts: 182	Grow more corn!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1969 C10 350/POWERGLIDE 1991 1500 EXTCAB 350 Formally: collegeK5er

11-14-2002, 07:46 PM	#27
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	1902- Max Grabowsky founds Rapid Motor Vehicle Co. to build one Cylinder trucks But it shows in the brochure that I have that he founded Rapid Motor Vehicle Did he have another name for the company or is GM trying to fudge up the words or what?

11-14-2002, 11:33 PM	#29
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	GOD'S MECHANICAL CURSE!!!!!!!

11-15-2002, 12:01 AM	#30
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	As my luck would have it, I can't find any of my crap that I was refering to, so i will shut up.

11-15-2002, 09:41 AM	#36
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	GOT MORE CASH~! That is what mine ask me every day. Go to the gas pump " Got More Cash " . Go to the car wash " Got More Cash " . Go to the parts store " Got More Cash " . Get a new Summit/Jugs/Truck catalogue " Got More Cash " . Back off the drive way " Got More Cash " . Go to the tire store " Got More Cash " . Go to the Mechanic " Got More Cash " . and on and on and on~! This is without a doubt what GMC stands for Attached Images

11-15-2002, 12:02 PM	#37
Narkoleptik 69 GMC LWB FLEET Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tucson, Az, USA Posts: 108	judging by the 100 year of history thing, it was only coincidence that it used to be Grabowsky Motors Company, GMC stands for General Motors Company because, Grabowsky changed the name to Rapid Motor Vehicle by the time GM came in. Just my .02 from what I read __________________ TUCSON, AZ

11-15-2002, 12:12 PM	#38
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	I always heard it was (General Motors Corporation)? __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

11-16-2002, 11:00 AM	#39
Burlinator Just Another Crazy Canuck Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Richmond,British Columbia Canada Posts: 1,228	=The GREAT MULLET CARTEL HAHAHAHAHAHHA __________________ 1985 454/465/205, 38.5x11-16BOGGERS soon to be installed: 14bDETROIT,Edelbrock Performer cam,intake and valve springs,Comp roller tips,MSD HEI

11-16-2002, 12:18 PM	#40
jeepbut Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 271	Greatest Mechanical Creation!

11-16-2002, 09:58 PM	#41
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	GMC = Garage Mans Companion __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

11-17-2002, 12:38 AM	#42
mikej71 Unregistered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston, TX USA Posts: 538	Every link I can find on the subject shows "General Motors Truck Compay". Seems really strange that they just decided to omit the "T". Maybe because GMC just flows easier than GMTC or GMT. __________________ 71 SWB Stepside SB400/TH350



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11-21-2002, 11:51 PM	#43
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	Im not one for gmc bashing but hoe about garbage mans choice or generic made chevy. and I like greatest mechanical creation

11-22-2002, 12:16 AM	#44
rusty ol' 69' Grubbin' Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 293	GMC Stands for Generic Made Chevy!!! I'm surprised all of you didn't know this. Naw I just wanted to add my interpretation to the list. Aw man I just realized someone already put this one down...nevermind.

11-22-2002, 12:29 AM	#45
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	Great Mullet coach __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

09-28-2024, 02:30 AM	#46
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,735	Re: What does GMC stand for? I heard it was GentleMans Cadillac. __________________ 1968 C10 327, 3 speed manual, LWB stock height daily driver. 1968 C20 327, 4 speed manual, LWB stock height custom camper with heavy duty leaf springs rear, 50th anniversary edition. Hoping to press into daily drive status soon.

09-28-2024, 10:41 AM	#47
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,628	Re: What does GMC stand for? Over 20 years later------------GREATER MADE CHEVY

09-28-2024, 03:45 PM	#48
Speedracer39 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Omaha Nebraska Posts: 596	Re: What does GMC stand for? When I was a kid my Dad had a 72 GMC 4x4 2500 and he always said GMC stood for Great Mountain Climber.

09-28-2024, 07:58 PM	#49
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,500	Re: What does GMC stand for? Government Model Chevrolet -- from when the news came out that the Pentagon was paying $500 or more for toilet seats, when they were $15 at the hardware store. An allusion to GMC's higher sticker price. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

09-28-2024, 09:59 PM	#50
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,673	Re: What does GMC stand for? Stainless steel splash shields on submarines are not the same thing as regular toilet seats. Cheaper than having to drydock a nuclear sub for corrosion repairs because of urine splash, when it's supposed to be out on patrol as 1/3 of the nuclear defense triad. Proxmire should've been flogged instead of revered. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

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