Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread - Page 32 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

57tailgater · 03-19-2021, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 1project2many

"Mr First in Line" used this '51 Panel to drive from Yuma to Indy in time to be the first at the 500, for 12 years.

https://www.southsidervoice.com/car-...f-the-indy-500

That is in the museum there now. Just saw it there last year.

MiraclePieCo · 03-19-2021, 09:05 PM

Car hauler.

MiraclePieCo · 03-19-2021, 09:06 PM

Photo

Johns327 · 03-19-2021, 09:11 PM

I’m not sure what is cooler the truck or the cars!

MARTINSR · 03-20-2021, 11:40 AM

Daaaaamn you guys have posted some awesome photos! Thanks so much.

Brian

MiraclePieCo · 04-05-2021, 03:51 AM

'54 at a fire lookout:

Daze57 · 04-05-2021, 12:45 PM

great picts.

vintovka · 04-05-2021, 12:54 PM

I looked hard at the Panel truck driven by "mr first in line" and cannot believe i actually drove one of these non stop from Hollywood CA to Rochester New York in 1969. 3 of us taking turns 2 sleeping in back. All at 45 MPH ( rod knock at 46 MPH). Rough trip, but back then 19 year olds could take anything.

1project2many · 04-05-2021, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vintovka

I looked hard at the Panel truck driven by "mr first in line" and cannot believe i actually drove one of these non stop from Hollywood CA to Rochester New York in 1969. 3 of us taking turns 2 sleeping in back. All at 45 MPH ( rod knock at 46 MPH). Rough trip, but back then 19 year olds could take anything.

There's a few of 'em still around. I know a couple that don't believe the world only exists on a screen. Downside is you can't tell them anything just like the old guys couldn't tell us anything.

A few more:

more: https://www.flickriver.com/photos/79...r-interesting/

vintovka · 04-05-2021, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1project2many

There's a few of 'em still around. I know a couple that don't believe the world only exists on a screen. Downside is you can't tell them anything just like the old guys couldn't tell us anything.

Too true and many have sub 80 IQs to boot. Why the US is dying. BTW I was on my way to NY to join the USAF!! Best thing i ever did.

1project2many · 04-05-2021, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vintovka

Too true and many have sub 80 IQs to boot. Why the US is dying. BTW I was on my way to NY to join the USAF!! Best thing i ever did.

Maternal Grandfather was Army Air Corps, father was Air Force. Dad worked in missile silos at Fairchild then sent to Arkansas. "Pa" went down over Germany on first flight. Spent time in concentration camp, forced into DEath March. I learned most of this after he passed because he never complained or talked about much while alive. Tough to work with Milennials complaining about internet connection making it tough to play shoot n kill war game.

"Pa." Back row, photo left.

I was not built for military service.

Russell Ashley · 04-05-2021, 04:41 PM

That TF tow truck is a beauty. Thanks all for the cool pictures. Man that explosion is unbelievable.

1project2many · 04-09-2021, 09:24 PM

More movie and tv extras.

_Ogre · 04-20-2021, 11:37 AM

someone has a thing for rusty 59s
looks like my old panel on top

MiraclePieCo · 04-22-2021, 02:03 AM

Logger

MiraclePieCo · 04-22-2021, 10:26 PM

Parade, circa 1962.

farmall · 04-23-2021, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Logger

That looks doctored.

**HO455** · 04-24-2021, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by farmall

That looks doctored.

I would have to agree. A case of load enhancement.

1project2many · 04-24-2021, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HO455

I would have to agree. A case of load enhancement.

Does anyone remember the S10/S15 ad from the early '90s that featured an S10 driver confidently hooking his truck to a broken Semi with a tow strap? I cn't find the ad now. It stuck with me because I worked at a dealer then and we were doing things like replacing S10 axles and transmissions destroyed by towing campers. At least GM was kind enough to add a disclaimer to the S10 commercial.

MiraclePieCo · 04-26-2021, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by HO455

I would have to agree. A case of load enhancement.

Naw, it's as real as this one ;-)

_Ogre · 05-10-2021, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Logger

i lived in kalispell mt in the late 70s, i believe the loggers up there loaded trucks that way all the time. there was a rr underpass heading west out of town, there was always fresh bark on the steel or parts of logs on the side of the hwy

1project2many · 05-11-2021, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

i lived in kalispell mt in the late 70s, i believe the loggers up there loaded trucks that way all the time. there was a rr underpass heading west out of town, there was always fresh bark on the steel or parts of logs on the side of the hwy

Yes, most likely. That matches stories from west coast family members that worked in logging industry for years. OT vehicles, but definitely good examples.

MiraclePieCo · 04-25-2021, 02:27 AM

A bunch of fine old GMC commercial trucks in this 1959 TV series called "Cannonball."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6PO2umYgmk

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vintovka · 05-10-2021, 08:15 PM

Not "vintage" but "doing" what they did in style.

**jweb** · 05-11-2021, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by vintovka

Not "vintage" but "doing" what they did in style.

That's right down the road from me. Did you go to the car show in Turner on Saturday?

03-19-2021, 09:05 PM	#2
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Car hauler. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

03-19-2021, 09:06 PM	#3
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Photo Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

03-19-2021, 09:11 PM	#4
Johns327 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Bonsall, CA Posts: 104	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread I’m not sure what is cooler the truck or the cars! __________________ 1955 second series, 3200 standard bed, big window. Owned since 1975, decided it was time to do a frame off. 327, 4L80e, Ford 9 inch.

03-20-2021, 11:40 AM	#5
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Daaaaamn you guys have posted some awesome photos! Thanks so much. 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"

04-05-2021, 03:51 AM	#6
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread '54 at a fire lookout: Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

04-05-2021, 12:45 PM	#7
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread great picts.

04-05-2021, 12:54 PM	#8
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,886	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread I looked hard at the Panel truck driven by "mr first in line" and cannot believe i actually drove one of these non stop from Hollywood CA to Rochester New York in 1969. 3 of us taking turns 2 sleeping in back. All at 45 MPH ( rod knock at 46 MPH). Rough trip, but back then 19 year olds could take anything. __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

04-05-2021, 04:41 PM	#12
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread That TF tow truck is a beauty. Thanks all for the cool pictures. Man that explosion is unbelievable.

04-09-2021, 09:24 PM	#13
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,198	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread More movie and tv extras.

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04-22-2021, 02:03 AM	#15
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Logger Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

04-22-2021, 10:26 PM	#16
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Parade, circa 1962. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

04-25-2021, 02:27 AM	#23
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread A bunch of fine old GMC commercial trucks in this 1959 TV series called "Cannonball." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6PO2umYgmk . Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

05-10-2021, 08:15 PM	#24
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,886	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Not "vintage" but "doing" what they did in style. Attached Images __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917



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