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**special-K** · 01-15-2018, 08:03 AM

Here is a beauty:

**special-K** · 01-20-2018, 10:50 AM

Beast

**Bob B.** · 01-21-2018, 01:51 AM

Nice! Looks like a JH-9500 with an oil field body. Ever seen how they load those things?

**special-K** · 01-21-2018, 09:26 AM

Nope. I'm curious. I remember seeing these rigs in OK and TX in my travels years ago

**Bob B.** · 01-22-2018, 01:00 AM

Like this:

http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pi...6dc10064sn.jpg

There is a powerful winch right behind the cab, and there is a large roller across the back of that beaver tail flatbed deck. You hook the winch cable to your skid (with the machinery on it) and it will drag the skid to the rear of the deck, then up to the roller, then on to the bed. If the skid is really heavy, it will pull the front wheels off the ground. Usually those bed also have a 5th. wheel recessed into the deck to pull a semi trailer too. Also, if you look along the sides of the bed you can see gin poles that you can make an A frame out of. Handy trucks!

**special-K** · 01-22-2018, 08:03 AM

Huh, I guess I never put that much thought into just what they'd be hauling. I knew they all had the winch and the bed tails are designed to skid the load up, but I assumed they were hauling pipe not equipment on skids. I guess I never saw one loaded up. I see now these were really their everything rigs. I know they always seem to have a pipe front bumper. Is there more to that? I realize pipe is what they have and what they weld, but it must serve some purpose other than just being a better bumper.

**Bob B.** · 01-24-2018, 04:49 AM

No idea on the front bumpers, but you are right. Most of these trucks have them. There appear to be some sort of eye to run a cable through or something.

bondough · 01-26-2018, 04:02 PM

When I landed at an air base in Danang back in the fall of '69 I seem to
remember a Marine Corps "C" series Chevy or GMC 6X tractor hauling a "cattle car" and waiting for a shipment of FNGs.

I swear it was painted in gloss paint instead of flat.

As I was in transit, and in country for only six days, I never saw it again.

Can any of you other geezer vets out there verify this or was i just dreaming?

**Bob B.** · 01-27-2018, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bondough

When I landed at an air base in Danang back in the fall of '69 I seem to
remember a Marine Corps "C" series Chevy or GMC 6X tractor hauling a "cattle car" and waiting for a shipment of FNGs.

I swear it was painted in gloss paint instead of flat.

As I was in transit, and in country for only six days, I never saw it again.

Can any of you other geezer vets out there verify this or was i just dreaming?

Yes! There is a picture of one of those tractors in the book 'GMC Heavy Duty Trucks 1927-1987' by James Wagner. They were U.S.M.C. 1968 GMC J-7500 6X6's with Coleman front drive axles and D637 Toro-Flow V-8 diesels.

**special-K** · 01-31-2018, 08:06 AM

Wow, so cool to be confirmed after all these years.

**Bob B.** · 02-02-2018, 04:03 AM

That's really a great little book, still in print and available on Amazon.

I figure the Marines bought a bunch of those tractors.

C10 - C90 Bill · 02-02-2018, 09:00 AM

I agree. I also have the book. Even though I wish it went into deeper depth in some places, there is a whole lot of great info in there.

*Peanutbutter* · 02-02-2018, 12:45 PM

in reference to post 565, sometimes the hole in the bumper has a 3/4 or 7/8 cable with a loop on it. Just behind the bumper it forked, one cable to the right and one to the left, from there the cable went around the frame behind the rear spring shackle of the front springs. That way if you are stuck or cating up a hill you don't pull the frame horns off and maybe the motor and trans with it.

**Bob B.** · 02-02-2018, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanutbutter

in reference to post 565, sometimes the hole in the bumper has a 3/4 or 7/8 cable with a loop on it. Just behind the bumper it forked, one cable to the right and one to the left, from there the cable went around the frame behind the rear spring shackle of the front springs. That way if you are stuck or cating up a hill you don't pull the frame horns off and maybe the motor and trans with it.

Thanks for that info.. Interesting.

**special-K** · 02-10-2018, 08:44 AM

I'm learning, thanks!

Proud little single axle dump

Gokart Mozart · 05-02-2018, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I'm learning, thanks!

Proud little single axle dump

Is the vent on the fender just for the 427?

**special-K** · 05-07-2018, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Gokart Mozart

Is the vent on the fender just for the 427?

The vent means big block and the 427 has it's own emblem that extends off of that to appear as all one emblem
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I have come to realize I am very interested in finding a T-series truck to own. I am now very serious about what I always thought "would be cool to have" to feeling "I just have to have" one. I want a Detroit powered one or I fill swap one in. As much as I'd love a much earlier Detroit powered truck, I feel those will be out of reach, plus a T-series from the 67-72 period would be absolutely fitting for me

junkmandan3 · 05-07-2018, 10:12 AM

Tim------Don't hold your breath looking for a T cabover. The C series Fords lasted longer.

Gokart Mozart · 05-07-2018, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

The vent means big block and the 427 has it's own emblem that extends off of that to appear as all one emblem
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Are there any vents available aftermarket that you know of or do I need to go junkyard diving?

Nobighurry · 05-10-2018, 08:55 AM

Your best bet is to watch eBay. They are out there time to time. Usually around $75 each.

**special-K** · 02-14-2018, 11:16 AM

I'd call this a Cheavy Duty Medium

**special-K** · 03-05-2018, 10:36 AM

Classy Cowl & Chassis

cam.man67 · 03-05-2018, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Classy Cowl & Chassis

I recognize those top two trucks! Last I drove through there, he still had one siting at the end of the road for advertising.

*Peanutbutter* · 03-31-2018, 11:08 PM

Not quite new enough but still thought this might be the best place for it. Appears to be 100 per cent original. Once again only saw it the one time here in town.

**special-K** · 03-12-2018, 06:20 PM

Heh heh, I bet you do. I think one is at the place there along Bolivar Rd, but the one along 40 at Marker Rd. isn't there anymore.

Cherry '69

01-15-2018, 08:03 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! Here is a beauty: Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

01-20-2018, 10:50 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! Beast Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

01-21-2018, 01:51 AM	#3
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,349	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! Nice! Looks like a JH-9500 with an oil field body. Ever seen how they load those things? __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

01-21-2018, 09:26 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! Nope. I'm curious. I remember seeing these rigs in OK and TX in my travels years ago __________________ "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 ~

01-22-2018, 01:00 AM	#5
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,349	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! Like this: http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pi...6dc10064sn.jpg There is a powerful winch right behind the cab, and there is a large roller across the back of that beaver tail flatbed deck. You hook the winch cable to your skid (with the machinery on it) and it will drag the skid to the rear of the deck, then up to the roller, then on to the bed. If the skid is really heavy, it will pull the front wheels off the ground. Usually those bed also have a 5th. wheel recessed into the deck to pull a semi trailer too. Also, if you look along the sides of the bed you can see gin poles that you can make an A frame out of. Handy trucks! __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

01-22-2018, 08:03 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! Huh, I guess I never put that much thought into just what they'd be hauling. I knew they all had the winch and the bed tails are designed to skid the load up, but I assumed they were hauling pipe not equipment on skids. I guess I never saw one loaded up. I see now these were really their everything rigs. I know they always seem to have a pipe front bumper. Is there more to that? I realize pipe is what they have and what they weld, but it must serve some purpose other than just being a better bumper. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-22-2018 at 08:37 AM.

01-24-2018, 04:49 AM	#7
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,349	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! No idea on the front bumpers, but you are right. Most of these trucks have them. There appear to be some sort of eye to run a cable through or something. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

01-26-2018, 04:02 PM	#8
bondough Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Shaclefords, Va Posts: 2	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! When I landed at an air base in Danang back in the fall of '69 I seem to remember a Marine Corps "C" series Chevy or GMC 6X tractor hauling a "cattle car" and waiting for a shipment of FNGs. I swear it was painted in gloss paint instead of flat. As I was in transit, and in country for only six days, I never saw it again. Can any of you other geezer vets out there verify this or was i just dreaming?

01-31-2018, 08:06 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! Wow, so cool to be confirmed after all these years. __________________ "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 ~

02-02-2018, 04:03 AM	#11
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,349	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! That's really a great little book, still in print and available on Amazon. I figure the Marines bought a bunch of those tractors. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

02-02-2018, 09:00 AM	#12
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,082	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! I agree. I also have the book. Even though I wish it went into deeper depth in some places, there is a whole lot of great info in there. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

02-02-2018, 12:45 PM	#13
Peanutbutter Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mesa, Colorado Posts: 450	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! in reference to post 565, sometimes the hole in the bumper has a 3/4 or 7/8 cable with a loop on it. Just behind the bumper it forked, one cable to the right and one to the left, from there the cable went around the frame behind the rear spring shackle of the front springs. That way if you are stuck or cating up a hill you don't pull the frame horns off and maybe the motor and trans with it.

02-10-2018, 08:44 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! I'm learning, thanks! Proud little single axle dump Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

05-07-2018, 10:12 AM	#18
junkmandan3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northfield,Ohio Posts: 221	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! Tim------Don't hold your breath looking for a T cabover. The C series Fords lasted longer.

05-10-2018, 08:55 AM	#20
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02-14-2018, 11:16 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! I'd call this a Cheavy Duty Medium Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

03-05-2018, 10:36 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! Classy Cowl & Chassis Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

03-31-2018, 11:08 PM	#24
Peanutbutter Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mesa, Colorado Posts: 450	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! Not quite new enough but still thought this might be the best place for it. Appears to be 100 per cent original. Once again only saw it the one time here in town. Attached Images

03-12-2018, 06:20 PM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67-72 C/K/T-40's-90's! Heh heh, I bet you do. I think one is at the place there along Bolivar Rd, but the one along 40 at Marker Rd. isn't there anymore. Cherry '69 Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

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