Trucks Are Beautiful - Page 27 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**special-K** · 02-14-2016, 08:41 AM

I wish I could hit that museum and the ATHS National Convention with one stone this year, but doesn't look possible

KQQL IT · 02-21-2016, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I wish I could hit that museum and the ATHS National Convention with one stone this year, but doesn't look possible

I'm going to Salem this year, and skip Brooks.
But the Salem show is going to be ran by the Brooks folks.
Oughta be a good one.

KQQL IT · 03-09-2016, 11:46 PM

Petaluma Ca

KQQL IT · 03-20-2016, 03:17 PM

My ride

CREWCABGMC · 03-20-2016, 07:55 PM

How tall is that with the Tahoe over the cab?

**davischevy** · 03-20-2016, 08:18 PM

Neat pic KQQL IT

**davischevy** · 03-20-2016, 08:24 PM

In Madison, MS.

KQQL IT · 03-21-2016, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Neat pic KQQL IT

Thanks, got a new camera.

KQQL IT · 03-21-2016, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by crewcabgmc

how tall is that with the tahoe over the cab?

14'0

C10 - C90 Bill · 03-21-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

14'0

I would had guessed 13-6, but it sure looks tall.

Do you have any problems with low Light Signals or low Wires in small towns?

Back in the '70's I would go over 13-6 at times.

KQQL IT · 03-21-2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

I would had guessed 13-6, but it sure looks tall.

Do you have any problems with low Light Signals or low Wires in small towns?

Back in the '70's I would go over 13-6 at times.

Nah 16' is the norm out west, anything less than 15' is supposed to be posted.
Pretty easy, we get 4' overhang off the front and 6' off the end.

Average Joe · 03-21-2016, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

My ride

Thats a beauty!

KQQL IT · 03-21-2016, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Average Joe

Thats a beauty!

Thanks, great people to work for too.

**special-K** · 03-21-2016, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

My ride

Yep, nice shot!

**allchevy58** · 03-22-2016, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

My ride

Nice, see your trucks here in Reno alot.

KQQL IT · 03-23-2016, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

Nice, see your trucks here in Reno alot.

We do a ton into Reno, Jim Tim and Eric run that fairly consistent. I'll get one a month maybe.

**allchevy58** · 03-23-2016, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

We do a ton into Reno, Jim Tim and Eric run that fairly consistent. I'll get one a month maybe.

Saw one of your trucks coming out of Carson City today. I drive truck for a local construction company up here.

KQQL IT · 03-23-2016, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

Saw one of your trucks coming out of Carson City today. I drive truck for a local construction company up here.

We deliver Carson City, Reno and Fallon.
Mostly from the bay and some from long beach

C10 - C90 Bill · 03-21-2016, 02:48 PM

Yeah, I guess the old East Coast is pretty different. When we would run over 13-6, we had to drive it very different. We had to dodge the Light Signals (swing out to the right or left so as not to drive right under them). The worst part was having people look at us a little strange, lol.

Another time I was riding shotgun with about a 13-6, 13-7 load and the driver quickly noticed the wires dancing. I had to get out and climb up on the load (Lumber) and hold the wires while he slowly drove away from them. I knew they were only Phone Wires though as the Electric Wires are higher.

I used to haul a full 3 units high on a flatbed and cross an old early 1900's bridge with a toll booth tunnel at the end of it. I think I cleared it by an inch or two. The Chains were another 1 Inch thick and I would wait for them to scrape the ceiling, but they never did.

Also anything 4 Ft or longer over the back end required a flag, which is still the norm today.

The good 'ol days, lol.

**davischevy** · 03-21-2016, 10:20 PM

KQQL IT that trailer is close to the ground. Have you ever been high centered? If not, your a better man than me.

About a month ago I loaded an excavator, and told the guy there "I will have to swing out wide to the left to keep from high centering." I jumped in the truck, went brain dead, and did exactly the opposite of what I intended. It took us about and hour to get it off that hump.

I shave the top off of high places on a regular basis. Did it today.

KQQL IT · 03-23-2016, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

KQQL IT that trailer is close to the ground. Have you ever been high centered? If not, your a better man than me.

About a month ago I loaded an excavator, and told the guy there "I will have to swing out wide to the left to keep from high centering." I jumped in the truck, went brain dead, and did exactly the opposite of what I intended. It took us about and hour to get it off that hump.

I shave the top off of high places on a regular basis. Did it today.

My 1st week I did, haven't since. The stinger trailers act differently than a semi it turns and goes thru driveways pretty good.
When the stinger touches down at 65 the sparks are kinda cool.

alsriv2 · 04-21-2016, 11:29 AM

Here is a picture I found and thought I would share.
A GMC with a load of fresh Buicks.

Those 1960 LeSabre's are just too cool.

C10 - C90 Bill · 04-21-2016, 02:22 PM

Nice looking Tractor too.

**special-K** · 05-27-2016, 06:53 AM

Looks great in color. i thought everything was shades of grey back then

Here's a wimpy little dune buggy:

jumpsoffrock · 06-03-2016, 07:37 PM

Saw this Brigadier parked a ways out of of town, never have seen a Brigadier Rig before. I'll get better pictures next time I'm out there(next couple of weeks), but I'm pretty limited by perimeter fence.

02-14-2016, 08:41 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful I wish I could hit that museum and the ATHS National Convention with one stone this year, but doesn't look possible __________________ "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 ~

03-09-2016, 11:46 PM	#3
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,188	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Petaluma Ca __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-20-2016, 03:17 PM	#4
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,188	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful My ride Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-20-2016, 07:55 PM	#5
CREWCABGMC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Independence, MO. Posts: 103	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful How tall is that with the Tahoe over the cab?

03-20-2016, 08:18 PM	#6
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,806	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Neat pic KQQL IT __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

03-20-2016, 08:24 PM	#7
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,806	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful In Madison, MS. Attached Images __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

03-21-2016, 02:48 PM	#19
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,069	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Yeah, I guess the old East Coast is pretty different. When we would run over 13-6, we had to drive it very different. We had to dodge the Light Signals (swing out to the right or left so as not to drive right under them). The worst part was having people look at us a little strange, lol. Another time I was riding shotgun with about a 13-6, 13-7 load and the driver quickly noticed the wires dancing. I had to get out and climb up on the load (Lumber) and hold the wires while he slowly drove away from them. I knew they were only Phone Wires though as the Electric Wires are higher. I used to haul a full 3 units high on a flatbed and cross an old early 1900's bridge with a toll booth tunnel at the end of it. I think I cleared it by an inch or two. The Chains were another 1 Inch thick and I would wait for them to scrape the ceiling, but they never did. Also anything 4 Ft or longer over the back end required a flag, which is still the norm today. The good 'ol days, lol. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

03-21-2016, 10:20 PM	#20
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,806	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful KQQL IT that trailer is close to the ground. Have you ever been high centered? If not, your a better man than me. About a month ago I loaded an excavator, and told the guy there "I will have to swing out wide to the left to keep from high centering." I jumped in the truck, went brain dead, and did exactly the opposite of what I intended. It took us about and hour to get it off that hump. I shave the top off of high places on a regular basis. Did it today. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

04-21-2016, 11:29 AM	#22
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Here is a picture I found and thought I would share. A GMC with a load of fresh Buicks. Those 1960 LeSabre's are just too cool. Attached Images __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

04-21-2016, 02:22 PM	#23
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,069	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Nice looking Tractor too. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

05-27-2016, 06:53 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Looks great in color. i thought everything was shades of grey back then Here's a wimpy little dune buggy: 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 ~

06-03-2016, 07:37 PM	#25
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 934	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Saw this Brigadier parked a ways out of of town, never have seen a Brigadier Rig before. I'll get better pictures next time I'm out there(next couple of weeks), but I'm pretty limited by perimeter fence. Attached Images



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