Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread - Page 26 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1project2many · 03-04-2020, 10:03 PM

Wait, isn't that a rerun??

Just an ad, but some still a cool truck depicted...

Here's another. Don't get distracted...

MARTINSR · 03-09-2020, 08:25 AM

From a movie.

Brian

MARTINSR · 03-10-2020, 10:00 PM

1project2many · 03-12-2020, 10:06 PM

more...

MARTINSR · 03-12-2020, 11:16 PM

Awesome shots!

Brian

1project2many · 03-13-2020, 11:55 PM

a few more

**HO455** · 03-14-2020, 12:05 PM

Nothing like a beer truck wreck to draw a crowd.

Plus one I came across. O'connor Moving had just about one of everything.

MARTINSR · 03-14-2020, 07:19 PM

Brian

1project2many · 03-14-2020, 08:54 PM

Both of those photos are great. You can tell how long Oconnors was in business by the years of trucks they owned. And Brian, that's a cool photo but... I see that truck and can't help but think it belongs in a bad horror movie with a way-too-happy clown painted on the side. Tickles is in town. Gather your children and lock the door.

MARTINSR · 03-14-2020, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1project2many

Both of those photos are great. You can tell how long Oconnors was in business by the years of trucks they owned. And Brian, that's a cool photo but... I see that truck and can't help but think it belongs in a bad horror movie with a way-too-happy clown painted on the side. Tickles is in town. Gather your children and lock the door.

LOLOLOL

Here's another cool one!

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 03-14-2020, 09:41 PM

Every time I see these old photos I can't help but wonder if some of these very trucks are owned by our forum members today!

MARTINSR · 03-15-2020, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Every time I see these old photos I can't help but wonder if some of these very trucks are owned by our forum members today!

That is a cool thought for sure!

Brian

**Dan in Pasadena** · 03-15-2020, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Every time I see these old photos I can't help but wonder if some of these very trucks are owned by our forum members today!

Undoubtedly 1 or 2 are. It would be absolutely awesome if it were possible to know, but it isn't.

1project2many · 03-15-2020, 11:07 AM

Here's an interesting one. Presumably new Chevrolet trucks at what's left of the Roseburg, OR Chevrolet dealership after a truckload of dynamite exploded.

One of many pages of the disaster:
http://www.cityofroseburg.org/visitors/1959-blast

Movie of parts of town after damage (there's at least one AD in the footage):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbFz...x=0&playnext=1

nvrdone · 03-15-2020, 01:12 PM

Brian: that photo looks like the cars are right hand drive - maybe Holdens? so is that Australia?
The Mc Donald's photo looks like 3 Chevys & 2 Mack's - looks like a bulldog on the hood.

MARTINSR · 03-15-2020, 01:14 PM

Holy crap! Yep, it's stuff like that where the rules get changed alright! "What could go wrong, what's the big deal?" That right there is what can go wrong!

Brian

MARTINSR · 03-15-2020, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nvrdone

Brian: that photo looks like the cars are right hand drive - maybe Holdens? so is that Australia?
The Mc Donald's photo looks like 3 Chevys & 2 Mack's - looks like a bulldog on the hood.

Yep, didn't notice that, all I am seeing is the AD. LOL Yeah, I am thinking Australia too.

Brian

**HO455** · 03-15-2020, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1project2many

Here's an interesting one. Presumably new Chevrolet trucks at what's left of the Roseburg, OR Chevrolet dealership after a truckload of dynamite exploded.

One of many pages of the event:
http://www.cityofroseburg.org/visitors/1959-blast

Movie of parts of town after damage (there's at least on AD in the footage):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbFz...x=0&playnext=1

Thanks for posting. That is quite a story from just down the highway. I found the video tours on Utube and watched them all. Now I guess I need to make a trip down I-5.

MotherTrucker · 03-15-2020, 10:10 PM

Nice grill guard but the crispy critter ruins it.

MARTINSR · 03-15-2020, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MotherTrucker

Nice grill guard but the crispy critter ruins it.

WHOA there, got any story here?

Brian

MARTINSR · 03-15-2020, 11:44 PM

How about this, is this cool or what!

Brian

MARTINSR · 03-17-2020, 08:43 AM

Like when there is a half naked lady in the photo take your eyes off the Hemi motor and hot rod, there is an AD in the back ground.

Brian

vintovka · 03-17-2020, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1project2many

Here's an interesting one. Presumably new Chevrolet trucks at what's left of the Roseburg, OR Chevrolet dealership after a truckload of dynamite exploded.

One of many pages of the disaster:
http://www.cityofroseburg.org/visitors/1959-blast

Movie of parts of town after damage (there's at least one AD in the footage):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbFz...x=0&playnext=1

Why downtown Roseburg looks like it does today.

nvrdone · 03-17-2020, 10:23 PM

I see the AD phone service truck, but where's the lady? my eyes must be getting old!!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 03-18-2020, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

WHOA there, got any story here?

Brian

Only two possibilities: Someone intentionally burned alive OR a utility worker accident.

Since there is a rope or cable around the person's waist with his back to the timber I'd tragically guess the former. This is WAAY beyond tragic racism. This is terrorism, mayhem and murder.

Ugly as human actions can possibly be.

03-04-2020, 10:03 PM	#626
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,189	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Wait, isn't that a rerun?? Just an ad, but some still a cool truck depicted... Here's another. Don't get distracted... Last edited by 1project2many; 03-04-2020 at 10:10 PM.

03-09-2020, 08:25 AM	#627
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread From a movie. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

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MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

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1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,189	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread more... Attached Images

03-12-2020, 11:16 PM	#630
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Awesome shots! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

03-13-2020, 11:55 PM	#631
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,189	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread a few more Attached Images

03-14-2020, 12:05 PM	#632
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,270	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Nothing like a beer truck wreck to draw a crowd. Plus one I came across. O'connor Moving had just about one of everything. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

03-14-2020, 07:19 PM	#633
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

03-14-2020, 08:54 PM	#634
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,189	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Both of those photos are great. You can tell how long Oconnors was in business by the years of trucks they owned. And Brian, that's a cool photo but... I see that truck and can't help but think it belongs in a bad horror movie with a way-too-happy clown painted on the side. Tickles is in town. Gather your children and lock the door.

03-14-2020, 09:41 PM	#636
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Every time I see these old photos I can't help but wonder if some of these very trucks are owned by our forum members today! __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

03-15-2020, 11:07 AM	#639
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,189	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Here's an interesting one. Presumably new Chevrolet trucks at what's left of the Roseburg, OR Chevrolet dealership after a truckload of dynamite exploded. One of many pages of the disaster: http://www.cityofroseburg.org/visitors/1959-blast Movie of parts of town after damage (there's at least one AD in the footage): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbFz...x=0&playnext=1 Attached Images Last edited by 1project2many; 03-15-2020 at 06:30 PM.

03-15-2020, 01:12 PM	#640
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,479	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Brian: that photo looks like the cars are right hand drive - maybe Holdens? so is that Australia? The Mc Donald's photo looks like 3 Chevys & 2 Mack's - looks like a bulldog on the hood. Last edited by nvrdone; 03-15-2020 at 01:14 PM. Reason: add

03-15-2020, 01:14 PM	#641
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Holy crap! Yep, it's stuff like that where the rules get changed alright! "What could go wrong, what's the big deal?" That right there is what can go wrong! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

03-15-2020, 10:10 PM	#644
MotherTrucker Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southwestern Desert Posts: 26	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Nice grill guard but the crispy critter ruins it. Attached Images

03-15-2020, 11:44 PM	#646
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread How about this, is this cool or what! Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"



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03-17-2020, 08:43 AM	#647
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Like when there is a half naked lady in the photo take your eyes off the Hemi motor and hot rod, there is an AD in the back ground. Brian Attached Images __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

03-17-2020, 10:23 PM	#649
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,479	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread I see the AD phone service truck, but where's the lady? my eyes must be getting old!!

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