Trucks Are Beautiful - Page 20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68panelman · 02-22-2014, 07:33 PM

Sorry, 18 Speed, Looked up at #476 post.

68panelman · 02-22-2014, 08:16 PM

Oh, Anteater is a great nickname for the T series Kenworth, Never heard that one LOL.

C10 - C90 Bill · 02-22-2014, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68panelman

Oh, Anteater is a great nickname for the T series Kenworth, Never heard that one LOL.

Yeah, that "nickname" started somewhere around the mid or late 80's, best I can remember. All us W fans hated how they looked. Although I never drove one, so I can't give my opinion on that part of it, but I'm sure they had their good points as Powerdriver has indicated. A lot of Owner/Operators would not give up their W's, but a lot of freight companies had them as they really didn't care how they looked. The dollar was the bottom line to them.

Bill

powerdriver 1958 · 02-22-2014, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68panelman

Oh, Anteater is a great nickname for the T series Kenworth, Never heard that one LOL.

Not sure who coined the phrase but it sure fits

*Peanutbutter* · 03-03-2014, 09:29 PM

Even if it is a ford its going to be a good looking one, I took these pics about 2 years ago in vernal Utah. I would like to see it when its done.

haminator · 03-03-2014, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanutbutter

Even if it is a ford its going to be a good looking one, I took these pics about 2 years ago in vernal Utah. I would like to see it when its done.

Nice. Has the Super Duty scoop. I think these were called Big Jobs.

KQQL IT · 03-04-2014, 01:22 AM

Too keep it lower than the fence.

haminator · 03-04-2014, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Too keep it lower than the fence.

That's not a bad idea. I may just do that on the next one.

powerdriver 1958 · 03-23-2014, 01:38 AM

Looks like they trust you with the fancy stuff

powerdriver 1958 · 03-23-2014, 01:59 AM

...

Name: photo dump (437).jpg
Views: 739
Size: 45.1 KB

Name: photo dump (436).jpg
Views: 738
Size: 44.4 KB

Name: photo dump (435).jpg
Views: 744
Size: 49.3 KB

powerdriver 1958 · 03-23-2014, 02:04 AM

Backing roof top air units to a crane .

Name: PB210346.jpg
Views: 747
Size: 39.5 KB

...

35 feet off of the back of an 80 foot extendable . Fun Times , Oh and wide too

**special-K** · 03-23-2014, 10:52 AM

That's big!

C10 - C90 Bill · 03-23-2014, 01:26 PM

Always got impressed by Extendable Trailers. One company nearby me had them years ago and would carry some frightening loads.

Some may remember me mentioning "Tail Swing". That load will sure take some extra effort, especially in any tight turns.

Interesting pictures.

Bill

KQQL IT · 03-23-2014, 01:34 PM

Always like when the load has a king pin bolted to it. And the trailer is 20'+ behind the tractor.

junkmandan3 · 03-23-2014, 08:42 PM

Long WB tractors might be the hot setup for out west where roads, freight docks are more recent and built to accomodate high loads and wider loads .
But try to back one up and put your trailer in the dock . Even in the early '70s we had to call the cops on private property enclosed delivery docks when tempers flared . Probably some of the eastern terminals were built for 30' trailers ................or maybe just horses and wagon. That's where private draymen and switchers got their business start.

GRX · 03-24-2014, 02:15 AM

Spotted this while driving rural Pennsylvania.

junkmandan3 · 03-24-2014, 11:40 AM

It looks like some thief wanted to have the brass and shiney stuff, but with that fire body out of the way, you'd have a neat old Cannonball style truck. Chances are it has a 503" gas engine and 5 speed OD transmission, and was probably supplied through Civil Defense. I had a 1954 model 630 that was supplied to Highland Heights, Ohio through Civil Defense. The retired chief told me it cost the village $15,000 of which half was paid by the volunteer department at that time . It had the statement of origin on it when I bought it, no title because nobody plated it . Statement of origin showed Civil Defense, Columbus Ohio, Village of Highland Heights, then Ohio Rubber owned it before me , they used it for plant fire protection as they had their own fire brigade.

But this old jewel needs to be rescued ! Where in PA. is it ?

GRX · 03-24-2014, 12:22 PM

About 4 years ago ... it was sitting outside an RV/travel trailer dealership just south west of Gettysburg. Would love to see it restored. Thanks for the insight.

C10 - C90 Bill · 03-24-2014, 12:55 PM

Would make a great Rollback.

Especially hauling a Restored AD truck to the shows.

Bill

willett · 04-05-2014, 01:25 AM

I'm seeing a lot of sweet old iron in here but there's a serious lack of Pacifics.
Made right here in North Vancouver until the early 90's

**special-K** · 04-07-2014, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willett

I'm seeing a lot of sweet old iron in here but there's a serious lack of Pacifics.
Made right here in North Vancouver until the early 90's

You didn't see all the Pacifics I posted? Great trucks! Thanks for posting. That last one is a Walter

mrolds88 · 04-07-2014, 12:36 AM

Can't remember if this was on here before or not, but here's the first video of a Pacific build. I'm sure you can find the rest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFZ_RPR0Wls

Katrina/10 · 04-05-2014, 07:09 AM

Wow, those look like some real brutes!

C10 - C90 Bill · 04-05-2014, 05:35 PM

Some big time Heavy Haulers there.

Were any Detroit powered?

studda · 04-06-2014, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

Some big time Heavy Haulers there.

Were any Detroit powered?

According to this site:
http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/ha...ific_story.htm

They could be had with Detroit diesels and Allison automatics.

02-22-2014, 07:33 PM	#1
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Sorry, 18 Speed, Looked up at #476 post.

02-22-2014, 08:16 PM	#2
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Oh, Anteater is a great nickname for the T series Kenworth, Never heard that one LOL.

03-03-2014, 09:29 PM	#5
Peanutbutter Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mesa, Colorado Posts: 450	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Even if it is a ford its going to be a good looking one, I took these pics about 2 years ago in vernal Utah. I would like to see it when its done. Attached Images

03-04-2014, 01:22 AM	#7
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,186	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Too keep it lower than the fence. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-23-2014, 01:38 AM	#9
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Looks like they trust you with the fancy stuff

03-23-2014, 01:59 AM	#10
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful ...

03-23-2014, 02:04 AM	#11
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Backing roof top air units to a crane . ... 35 feet off of the back of an 80 foot extendable . Fun Times , Oh and wide too Attached Images

03-23-2014, 10:52 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful That's big! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-23-2014, 01:26 PM	#13
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,069	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Always got impressed by Extendable Trailers. One company nearby me had them years ago and would carry some frightening loads. Some may remember me mentioning "Tail Swing". That load will sure take some extra effort, especially in any tight turns. Interesting pictures. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

03-23-2014, 01:34 PM	#14
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,186	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Always like when the load has a king pin bolted to it. And the trailer is 20'+ behind the tractor. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-23-2014, 08:42 PM	#15
junkmandan3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northfield,Ohio Posts: 221	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Long WB tractors might be the hot setup for out west where roads, freight docks are more recent and built to accomodate high loads and wider loads . But try to back one up and put your trailer in the dock . Even in the early '70s we had to call the cops on private property enclosed delivery docks when tempers flared . Probably some of the eastern terminals were built for 30' trailers ................or maybe just horses and wagon. That's where private draymen and switchers got their business start.

03-24-2014, 02:15 AM	#16
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Spotted this while driving rural Pennsylvania. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

03-24-2014, 11:40 AM	#17
junkmandan3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northfield,Ohio Posts: 221	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful It looks like some thief wanted to have the brass and shiney stuff, but with that fire body out of the way, you'd have a neat old Cannonball style truck. Chances are it has a 503" gas engine and 5 speed OD transmission, and was probably supplied through Civil Defense. I had a 1954 model 630 that was supplied to Highland Heights, Ohio through Civil Defense. The retired chief told me it cost the village $15,000 of which half was paid by the volunteer department at that time . It had the statement of origin on it when I bought it, no title because nobody plated it . Statement of origin showed Civil Defense, Columbus Ohio, Village of Highland Heights, then Ohio Rubber owned it before me , they used it for plant fire protection as they had their own fire brigade. But this old jewel needs to be rescued ! Where in PA. is it ?

03-24-2014, 12:22 PM	#18
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful About 4 years ago ... it was sitting outside an RV/travel trailer dealership just south west of Gettysburg. Would love to see it restored. Thanks for the insight. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

03-24-2014, 12:55 PM	#19
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,069	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Would make a great Rollback. Especially hauling a Restored AD truck to the shows. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

04-05-2014, 01:25 AM	#20
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful I'm seeing a lot of sweet old iron in here but there's a serious lack of Pacifics. Made right here in North Vancouver until the early 90's __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

04-07-2014, 12:36 AM	#22
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Can't remember if this was on here before or not, but here's the first video of a Pacific build. I'm sure you can find the rest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFZ_RPR0Wls __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

04-05-2014, 07:09 AM	#23
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Wow, those look like some real brutes! __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

04-05-2014, 05:35 PM	#24
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,069	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Some big time Heavy Haulers there. Were any Detroit powered? __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.