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Re: GM Semis
hi,greywuuf,
all the time the truck was being checked by different people ,being shipped,,checked for customs, and checked for the DVLA for registration in the uk ,,nobody could find its proper id ,,, i had it at home ten minutes and pryed open the stuck glovebox door and the tag was inside ,, ![]() ![]() model =HC451 she,s on a clark f460 front axle and an eaton 2 speed rear clark 5 speed g/box with direct drive top gear vacume over hydralulic service brakes and factory aftermarket trailer air brake kit. engine is a 270 and the wheels are of ,motor,, manufacture. it also has a genuine GMC aftermarket tachometer (rev counter) as far as i can find out /have been told ,,she was supplied new to JEWETT FARMS at ,WILLOW,, SACRAMENTO, which is where she was found early this year when the place and contents /equipment was sold off ,, she missed going to the crusher by less than a week.. she hadnt been licenced for the road since 1976,, and hadnt been started for over 20 years.. she,s runnig now but no, brakes and very poor electrics,, all the tyres are rotten and i,m having trouble finding suitable replacements in the uk as they have now been ,phased, out allthough i gave a set away 18 months ago thinking i would never need them, tachometer photo ![]() genuine milage ???? ![]() i hope all the above is of interest , i do have a few more pictures but they need sorting as they were taken in a rush the truck has only been home less than 48hrs, cheers, ,mike,, |
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Thank you so much for the info, it is as I suspected, your truck is a full "series" larger than mine ( mine being a 350, though for some reason it has 400 or larger front fenders on it ) I believe I have the same "hydrovac" brakes but alas I only have the 4 speed main trans ( with a two speed timken rear) Odd that the motor wheels are 6 lug, though probably good. I know what you mean about the 20" tube type tires ( I can get them here but they are NOT cheap)
Have you introduced yourself over at the old GMC forum ? Lots of good info there and they guys would LOVE to see your new rig. Dan in Alaska |
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there a few companies that sell oldtimer type tyres in europe too that would fit youre size and weightrating http://www.oldtimerbv.nl/tableaux/in...14&itemId=1180 the netherlands close enough? you should be able to make a 19,5" innertube fit there companies that make a living out of refurbishing old autogauges i think there still salvageable
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i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 10-29-2013 at 08:15 AM. |
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as far as the poor electrics, I am fairly certain that truck originally was a 6 volt positive system. you also have the next step up engine from mine... mine is a f350-24 with the 248 you have a -27 ( also made the 5 speed available)
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hi, dan yes i,m on the old gmc forum and ,stovebolt,
i think 1951 was the first year for 12v electrics on the 451, .. its 7,30 am here so i,m off outside soon to fit a new ign, switch then i can run her without the bit of wire and alligaitor clip ,,lol, then test out some moe electrical ,gremlins,, thats the only good side of being semi-retired due to ill health it means if i feel like it and the weathers fit , i can go and play out ,,lol,,, |
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one up me on everything, I have a 350 you have a 450 I have a 4 speed you have a 5, I have a 248 you have a 270 I have 5 lugs you have 6 I have a '50 you have a 51!.
Glad to hear she is running again, I am all to familiar with the wire and clips ( my genny was toast and instead of brushes and a rebuild i have a 12 alternator and a lot of interesting wires ) but that was just to make her run. did you have any trouble with sticking the valves ? I bent a push rod rolling it off the trailer... it tried to get away ( rolled over the chock) so i stuffed it in gear and that was enough.... one new pushrod though and she runs a treat ! |
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dosn,t seem to be any engine troubles at all ,other than things are a bit sticky and stiff like the choke cable and bit an bobs the air system even makes air!!!
and the two speed rear even shifts as it should allthouth the knobs broke ,, if the milometer/odometer is true then she,s only done ![]() just run in ,,lol, |
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Always wondered why they put the Van on "backwards"?
But I guess it could be that they didn't like how the Headlights would have shined through the Cab-Over in the night picture ??
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i will watch
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Could you imagine OSHA freaking out over the guys riding on the load.
Neat pics.
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This thread makes me happy.
Heres a GMC I drive by from time to time. I think its a 1958 but not positive. I wonder what engine it might have?
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Probably has either a 4-71 or a 6-71 Detroit.
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That's an awesome truck, you're lucky to drive it!
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I wish, I don't even know if it runs. I just pass by where its parked whenever I head to my moms. It could probably be bought, the guy was trying to sell it a couple years ago.
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Misread your post, I thought you got to drive it, instead of drive by! Thanks for the pics.
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Load? Hell just one I'm not greedy.
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Another great one from Harm
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Wrong IMG code
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