Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread - Page 35 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dsraven · 03-14-2021, 06:12 PM

I guess it was built with what he had laying around.

57tailgater · 03-15-2021, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

Woody

Log truck

MiraclePieCo · 03-17-2021, 05:26 AM

Wrecker:

MiraclePieCo · 03-18-2021, 04:52 AM

This photo was taken in 1959 after a truck loaded with explosives caught fire and leveled most of the downtown area of Roseburg, Oregon. Roseburg today is a big hotrod town; I wonder if that AD truck in the background is still somewhere in town?

vintovka · 03-18-2021, 11:26 AM

Yes and much of old downtown roseburg looks same except for homeless roaming around.

MiraclePieCo · 03-18-2021, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vintovka

Yes and much of old downtown roseburg looks same except for homeless roaming around.

There is a memorial plaque at the blast site. The explosion absolutely leveled a square mile of town. At least 14 people were killed. Here's another TF truck in the rubble:

1project2many · 03-18-2021, 08:05 PM

There may be more pictures from that blast here in this thread. The story was very tragic, and as I remember the truck driver blamed himself for the damage despite the trucking company being found at fault.

1project2many · 03-18-2021, 08:12 PM

Here's a truck that's still doing what it did.

Complete article:
https://internationaltowingmuseum.or...chevy-wrecker/

1project2many · 03-18-2021, 08:31 PM

"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

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.

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 · 04-05-2021, 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.

1project2many · 04-09-2021, 09:24 PM

More movie and tv extras.

MiraclePieCo · 04-13-2021, 02:51 AM

Colorized.

MiraclePieCo · 04-13-2021, 06:12 PM

What is a Viking?

68panelman · 04-13-2021, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

What is a Viking?

Viking is the larger series Chevrolet. Also used the Spartan name in cab overs

03-14-2021, 06:12 PM	#851
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,208	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread I guess it was built with what he had laying around.

03-17-2021, 05:26 AM	#853
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Wrecker: Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

03-18-2021, 04:52 AM	#854
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread This photo was taken in 1959 after a truck loaded with explosives caught fire and leveled most of the downtown area of Roseburg, Oregon. Roseburg today is a big hotrod town; I wonder if that AD truck in the background is still somewhere in town? Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 03-18-2021 at 05:17 PM.

03-18-2021, 11:26 AM	#855
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,886	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Yes and much of old downtown roseburg looks same except for homeless roaming around. __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

03-18-2021, 08:05 PM	#857
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,197	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread There may be more pictures from that blast here in this thread. The story was very tragic, and as I remember the truck driver blamed himself for the damage despite the trucking company being found at fault.

03-18-2021, 08:12 PM	#858
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,197	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Here's a truck that's still doing what it did. Complete article: https://internationaltowingmuseum.or...chevy-wrecker/

03-18-2021, 08:31 PM	#859
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,197	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread "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

03-19-2021, 09:05 PM	#861
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	#862
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	#863
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	#864
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	#865
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	#866
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	#867
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	#868
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.



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04-09-2021, 09:24 PM	#872
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,197	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread More movie and tv extras.

04-13-2021, 02:51 AM	#873
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Colorized. Attached Images __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck

04-13-2021, 06:12 PM	#874
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