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Jerry Johnson · 06-16-2009, 07:21 PM

Where and when is it??

68gmsee · 06-16-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Johnson

Its is not bad at all in the cab, even with the windows down. Most of the noise is actually in front from the intake . Even the noise from the rear is not bad. Don't get me wrong you hear the truck but in the cab is OK.

Man, I hope you read my previous post!!! I wasn't kidding about the hearing damage. We were told that just because you can't hear it, doesn't mean it won't harm you.

We were also warned that the high frequencies generated from the engine are the damaging ones -the ones you don't hear as much. We wore ear plugs and head sets most of the time, but, there still was some damage.

But, kudos to you for going forward with this. Someone had to slap one in one of our trucks. I thought it was just a show type truck not a driver...

What engine do you have?

Jerry Johnson · 06-17-2009, 09:59 AM

It a Boeing T-50-10

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-17-2009, 02:04 PM

I think that it is cool as hell!! I would like to see one done with an electric motor also. I hope that you have lots of fun with it. WES

ol'blu72 · 06-17-2009, 02:17 PM

I know you cant just call summit and get a T-50

. Where did you get it?

**special-K** · 06-17-2009, 04:16 PM

That`s a cool Boeing,I mean GMC.Do you have problems misplacing luggage now?

dfwright · 06-17-2009, 05:29 PM

It is cool! You know it must freak people out to hear a jet engine pulling up behind them at a red light!

**breeh** · 06-17-2009, 07:17 PM

That is way cool! As an Army guy, that sound reminds me of an Abrams. Is there a place to mount a cannon?

Jerry Johnson · 06-18-2009, 12:45 AM

Trying to answer al you questions. I got the turbine after a long search on the net. Avon Aero in Indiana had it. They don't have anymore. As for the luggage I don't have to check luggage anymore.

It is fun to drive. People hear it and follow me to where i am going so they can see it. Going to the airport to fuel is a real experience.

texanidiot25 · 06-18-2009, 01:18 AM

I've seen some jet turbine cars that were setup to use all sorts of fuel, like Tequila. Think the Abrams is this way too. Why can't you do that on this?

I ask, because I wonder how much trouble it is to fill up when your out of town with it

tranz am · 06-18-2009, 03:12 PM

is going to be 7/11
here....
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Antioch&state=CA
here is the thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=326539

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Originally Posted by Jerry Johnson

Where and when is it??

06-16-2009, 07:21 PM	#26
Jerry Johnson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meadow Vista CA Posts: 16	Re: turbine powered 1968 GMC featured in this months HOT ROD mag Where and when is it??

06-17-2009, 09:59 AM	#28
Jerry Johnson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meadow Vista CA Posts: 16	Re: turbine powered 1968 GMC featured in this months HOT ROD mag It a Boeing T-50-10

06-17-2009, 02:04 PM	#29
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: turbine powered 1968 GMC featured in this months HOT ROD mag I think that it is cool as hell!! I would like to see one done with an electric motor also. I hope that you have lots of fun with it. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-17-2009, 02:17 PM	#30
ol'blu72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 333	Re: turbine powered 1968 GMC featured in this months HOT ROD mag I know you cant just call summit and get a T-50. Where did you get it? __________________ Brad 72 Blazer CST 350/350/205

06-17-2009, 04:16 PM	#31
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06-17-2009, 05:29 PM	#32
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: turbine powered 1968 GMC featured in this months HOT ROD mag It is cool! You know it must freak people out to hear a jet engine pulling up behind them at a red light! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

06-17-2009, 07:17 PM	#33
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: turbine powered 1968 GMC featured in this months HOT ROD mag That is way cool! As an Army guy, that sound reminds me of an Abrams. Is there a place to mount a cannon? __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women" Last edited by breeh; 06-17-2009 at 07:22 PM.

06-18-2009, 12:45 AM	#34
Jerry Johnson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meadow Vista CA Posts: 16	Re: turbine powered 1968 GMC featured in this months HOT ROD mag Trying to answer al you questions. I got the turbine after a long search on the net. Avon Aero in Indiana had it. They don't have anymore. As for the luggage I don't have to check luggage anymore. It is fun to drive. People hear it and follow me to where i am going so they can see it. Going to the airport to fuel is a real experience.

06-18-2009, 01:18 AM	#35
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: turbine powered 1968 GMC featured in this months HOT ROD mag I've seen some jet turbine cars that were setup to use all sorts of fuel, like Tequila. Think the Abrams is this way too. Why can't you do that on this? I ask, because I wonder how much trouble it is to fill up when your out of town with it



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