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[watahyahknow]

its so sad that most of those cars and trucks are no exist

i live in the netherlands and there was one carmanufacturer here called DAF that made cars in larger series , they basicly where the dutch volkswagen beetles
the cars had a variomatic transmission and could run backwards as fast as forward
a lot later somewhere in the 70's there was a populair tv-show that used a lot of these cars in reverse demolition derbies as they ran the fastest and this show just about wiped out all of those cars still left in existance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoh8i0jfpTo

[GM72K10]

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

its so sad that most of those cars and trucks are no exist

i live in the netherlands and there was one carmanufacturer here called DAF that made cars in larger series , they basicly where the dutch volkswagen beetles
the cars had a variomatic transmission and could run backwards as fast as forward
a lot later somewhere in the 70's there was a populair tv-show that used a lot of these cars in reverse demolition derbies as they ran the fastest and this show just about wiped out all of those cars still left in existance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoh8i0jfpTo

Thanks for posting that link

[Katrina/10]

Interesting race footage!

[special-K]

It must be difficult for those drivers to adjust to driving from the left side of the vehicle
I bet there are a lot of neck injuries...even without a wreck!!

I don't think I have shown this one here yet:

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[Mr-Jack]

Not sure if mine counts, but during my last deployment, my wife found a 1954 Chevy 6400 with a flatbed. I guess the guy wanted about 1500, but I stole it for 800 and it runs really good. Rebuilding my shop when I get back, then this and my 67 will be getting some attention. Looking for some inspiration. Was used as a local water truck, so the flatbed was covered in sheetmetal, and it's rusted to hell...the body needs a little work, but overall, the truck is solid.

Here it is...needs a lot of work, but fun truck to drive


Here it is next to my 67 k10...and the shop that's getting rebuilt


My original plan was t restore it and go with a 2 tone forest green and black look re-do all the chrome bumpers and such, totally restore (actually rebuild) flatbed, to wood and use it as a weekender or hay hauler. add a removable 5th wheel hitch for heavy trailer hauling

comments suggestions welcome.

[watahyahknow]

thats is a beautiful truck , would be fun if you could find some container/camperunit for it that fit on the flatbed and take it on a trip , even though i guess sitting in there for longer trips isnt exactly good for youre back

[special-K]

That's real nice and what you have in mind is perfect. I've always wanted to have a restored old flatbed for chore'n around. I did a '47 for a friend a good while back. He keeps it inside and it still looks fresh. It's black with a red stripe on that body line around the cab,black wheels,and a wood bed with black iron hardware. It's 100% original,except the red stripe and bed. I'll have to get by and take pictures.

[Mr-Jack]

Originally Posted by special-K

That's real nice and what you have in mind is perfect. I've always wanted to have a restored old flatbed for chore'n around. I did a '47 for a friend a good while back. He keeps it inside and it still looks fresh. It's black with a red stripe on that body line around the cab,black wheels,and a wood bed with black iron hardware. It's 100% original,except the red stripe and bed. I'll have to get by and take pictures.

That would be great...I have an "inspiration photo album" on my computer from a bunch of these old 6400's for when I get at it. I'm still trying to figure out how i'm going to build a solid flatbed that is 3" thick and trimmed. I guess building it won't be the hardest part...i'm guessing the hardest part will be setting it in place after i'm done LOL

[special-K]

Werner's first diesels ^^^. Look at where these got them? Boy,GMC sure was up there with the best at one time.

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That GMC ^^ is so dope!!

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[haminator]

Wonder if that Yenko truck has a 427? Also luv those buzzin dozins

[watahyahknow]

ooooh that would make a realy cool camper , allways liked the flat glass on those type of busses as its a lot eazier to get new windschields for them compared to the superdeluxe coaches

[truckfan]

just found this one on the net for sale. is it really a GMC?

http://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa...72&acctID=1941

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[C10 - C90 Bill]

Interesting picture. That was one heck of a truck in it's day. Most likely had a 6-71.

Bill

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Dual stacks and mercury bunk.

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[C10 - C90 Bill]

Nice heavy Cracker Box.

Looks to be a later model as well.

Bill

[junkmandan3]

Truckfan-----That military 6x6 was Korean war vintage military with Hydramatic transmission married to a 2 speed auxilliary for 8 forward gears and the 302 engine. I drove one at reserve summer camp at Camp Drum in New York in '57 and '58. When I was in Germany we had the REO 6x6 only.

The "B" series GMC with dual stacks would have 6V71, as that was the only way they were offered at first . After reworking the cab floor the inline 6-71 was offered later.

[studda]

Here's a crackerbox I found for sale. I'm guessing by 238 engine, he means a 238 hp 6-71, judging by the single stack (just read that in the previous post).

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/4247190831.html

[C10 - C90 Bill]

Right, 238 is another name for a 6-71. It is listed as a '66, but I believe it is a little older, by the "GMC" letters (compare these to the other truck above), but I'm far from a Cracker Box expert, lol.

Bill

[special-K]

Door handles look earlier,but possibly they carried over longer in these trucks.

There's a 48" (day) cab with 6v-71 for sale near me. It's shiny and nice with chrome grille & bumper. Only saw pictures which didn't show the rear axle arrangement. Price is $3,500. The guy also has a KW with twin turbo 8v-71 overhauled w/1,500 miles. That one's a good bit more.