Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread - Page 29 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MARTINSR · 04-21-2020, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by edgeleycanuck

MARTIN SR, regarding that truck and trailer loaded with new cars. If there wasn't a car on top of the truck, the trucks front wheels would be off the ground. The truck fifth wheel looks like its behind the truck rear axle. Quite a rig.

I hadn't noticed that, oh yeah, a little creepy for sure!

Brian

**HO455** · 04-22-2020, 08:19 AM

I wonder if that 5th wheel slides and it is shown in the most rearward location for loading and unloading. It certainly doesn't look like either one of the end cars on the trailer could be driven under the middle car. Maybe the 5th wheel was moved back, and the truck was jackknifed and then cars were driven on from both ends of the trailer. Oh the questions that fill my mind.

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dsraven · 04-22-2020, 08:33 AM

Also seems like a lot of weight for a single axle trailer.

57tailgater · 04-22-2020, 11:39 AM

I believe you would have to figure out a moment diagram on the whole set up - calculating the loads and seeing which way things want to pivot on the rear axle centerline. That's a very long wheelbase truck plus you have a car up there at the front as well for "counterweight". I don't think you could bring the 5th wheel much further ahead or you would have the car on the truck and first one on the trail hitting each other. The car at the back would be reducing the weight on the 5th wheel as well. A balancing act for sure.

MiraclePieCo · 04-22-2020, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dsraven

Also seems like a lot of weight for a single axle trailer.

That setup would make a DOT Weighmaster's day. He'd get his whole month's quota of violations on that rig alone.

MARTINSR · 04-23-2020, 12:16 AM

This is what happened when you did it with a Ford.

Brian

**HO455** · 04-23-2020, 10:04 AM

That's a nice grill guard on that wrecker!

1project2many · 04-23-2020, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

That setup would make a DOT Weighmaster's day. He'd get his whole month's quota of violations on that rig alone.

ICC... Pre-DOT.

vintovka · 04-23-2020, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 57tailgater

I believe you would have to figure out a moment diagram on the whole set up - calculating the loads and seeing which way things want to pivot on the rear axle centerline. That's a very long wheelbase truck plus you have a car up there at the front as well for "counterweight". I don't think you could bring the 5th wheel much further ahead or you would have the car on the truck and first one on the trail hitting each other. The car at the back would be reducing the weight on the 5th wheel as well. A balancing act for sure.

I'd be a little nervous about being the driver/passenger and hitting a bump/pothole.

**G&R's57GMC** · 04-24-2020, 07:06 PM

When the upper car is off the tracks tilt out to the sides so the other cars can drive off/on, the truck driver has to lift ramps to get the car over the cab and drive off / on the trailer rear .

Now you know the rest of the story .

The Ford auto transporter was the next gen . The driver put ramps out for the lower / upper decks and just drove on/off , much quicker and easier on the driver plus could cary more cars per load.

MARTINSR · 04-27-2020, 09:04 PM

It says this is on the Twilight Zone show.

BRian

MARTINSR · 05-15-2020, 12:18 AM

**HO455** · 05-15-2020, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

That looks to be a B17 with a unusual civilian nose conversion.

MiraclePieCo · 05-15-2020, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

It says this is on the Twilight Zone show.

BRian

I think that episode was called "The Old Man In The Cave." After some catastrophe wipes out most civilization, a town seeks advice on how to survive from an anonymous old cave dweller. But soon they learn that to live in constant fear of death isn't really living at all.

Perhaps a relevant theme today?

MARTINSR · 05-16-2020, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

I think that episode was called "The Old Man In The Cave." After some catastrophe wipes out most civilization, a town seeks advice on how to survive from an anonymous old cave dweller. But soon they learn that to live in constant fear of death isn't really living at all.

Perhaps a relevant theme today?

WOW!

How about this cool one!

Brian

**HO455** · 05-16-2020, 04:29 PM

Terrible photography. Not one license plate to be seen to help figure out where it was taken.

dsraven · 05-16-2020, 07:50 PM

imagine the exhaust and co fumes in that tunnel. cool pic though

mick53 · 05-16-2020, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

I wonder if that 5th wheel slides and it is shown in the most rearward location for loading and unloading. It certainly doesn't look like either one of the end cars on the trailer could be driven under the middle car. Maybe the 5th wheel was moved back, and the truck was jackknifed and then cars were driven on from both ends of the trailer. Oh the questions that fill my mind.

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I think the 2 high ones pivot back. I think the one over the truck also raises. To load you pivot the one on the truck back to the trailer and the one in the middle to the back of the trailer. First car drives to the front of the trailer and is pivoted up over the truck. second caar is backed up as far forward as possible. Third car is driven onto the back of the trailer and pivoted up and forward then the last car is loaded. The rear of the trailer may dove tail down. Maybe.

1project2many · 05-17-2020, 07:49 AM

So...

1project2many · 05-17-2020, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Terrible photography. Not one license plate to be seen to help figure out where it was taken.

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...#post-12503635

Neat story posted with it.

MARTINSR · 05-18-2020, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1project2many

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...#post-12503635

Neat story posted with it.

Right on!

How about an AD at the beach?

Brian

vintovka · 05-18-2020, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1project2many

So...

Suction pump hose for poop pumper?

vintovka · 05-18-2020, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Right on!

How about an AD at the beach?

Brian

Mine was a regular at Huntington and Corona del Mar. Used to pick up hitch hikers going that way down Hwy 39 to collect gas/beer money (.25/gallon) 1.00 Falflat.

MiraclePieCo · 05-18-2020, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Right on!

How about an AD at the beach?

Brian

What a bunch of cool surf wagons!

MARTINSR · 05-22-2020, 08:38 PM

04-22-2020, 08:19 AM	#702
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,268	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread I wonder if that 5th wheel slides and it is shown in the most rearward location for loading and unloading. It certainly doesn't look like either one of the end cars on the trailer could be driven under the middle car. Maybe the 5th wheel was moved back, and the truck was jackknifed and then cars were driven on from both ends of the trailer. Oh the questions that fill my mind. [/quote] __________________ 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 Last edited by HO455; 04-22-2020 at 08:21 AM. Reason: Post photo

04-22-2020, 08:33 AM	#703
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,180	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Also seems like a lot of weight for a single axle trailer.

04-22-2020, 11:39 AM	#704
57tailgater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 299	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread I believe you would have to figure out a moment diagram on the whole set up - calculating the loads and seeing which way things want to pivot on the rear axle centerline. That's a very long wheelbase truck plus you have a car up there at the front as well for "counterweight". I don't think you could bring the 5th wheel much further ahead or you would have the car on the truck and first one on the trail hitting each other. The car at the back would be reducing the weight on the 5th wheel as well. A balancing act for sure.

04-23-2020, 12:16 AM	#706
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread This is what happened when you did it with a Ford. 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"

04-23-2020, 10:04 AM	#707
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,268	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread That's a nice grill guard on that wrecker! __________________ 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

04-24-2020, 07:06 PM	#710
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread When the upper car is off the tracks tilt out to the sides so the other cars can drive off/on, the truck driver has to lift ramps to get the car over the cab and drive off / on the trailer rear . Now you know the rest of the story . The Ford auto transporter was the next gen . The driver put ramps out for the lower / upper decks and just drove on/off , much quicker and easier on the driver plus could cary more cars per load. __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

04-27-2020, 09:04 PM	#711
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread It says this is on the Twilight Zone show. 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"

05-15-2020, 12:18 AM	#712
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"

05-16-2020, 04:29 PM	#716
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,268	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Terrible photography. Not one license plate to be seen to help figure out where it was taken. __________________ 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

05-16-2020, 07:50 PM	#717
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,180	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread imagine the exhaust and co fumes in that tunnel. cool pic though

05-17-2020, 07:49 AM	#719
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,189	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread So... Attached Images

05-22-2020, 08:38 PM	#725
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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