Trucks Are Beautiful

[C10 - C90 Bill]

Some nice looking Ford's there.

My first big truck ride ever was in a '49 Ford F-5 very much like the Green one, 4th picture down in post #1459.

I was only about 9 years old and was in awe.

Love those transmission whines.

[KQQL IT]

New and newer.

1966 352

[special-K]

Classy Cabover for sure. Has all the right stuff.

[special-K]

Dodges

[NewBayColony]

Can't do Dodges without a couple of M&G Convoy units.

[special-K]

Those trucks were bought for serious service. Now it's hard to believe the Big 3 were building real heavy duty lines of trucks. All the brands gone now. Growing up it was GMs hauling GMs, Dodges hauling Dodges, and Fords hauling Fords

[NewBayColony]

That's why M&G had Dodges. They hauled for Chrysler. I live in a town where at least 5 guys worked for Anchor Motor Freight and the hauled out of the GM plant in Framingham. Most of their tractors were Chevrolets and the rest were GMC's.

[special-K]

The good old days.

We still have International, in one form or another

[Redneck Rydes]

Wow, driving those older rigs in the must been a chore,you were a real trucker in those days,not like today with driving a rig is like driving a pick up,air,power everything, I remember a friend from school way bck in the day,his dad drove a rig,this guy was a tough old bugger,had arms like those wrestlers, no power steering or auto trans for him,lol

[NewBayColony]

Originally Posted by Redneck Rydes

Wow, driving those older rigs in the must been a chore,you were a real trucker in those days,not like today with driving a rig is like driving a pick up,air,power everything, I remember a friend from school way bck in the day,his dad drove a rig,this guy was a tough old bugger,had arms like those wrestlers, no power steering or auto trans for him,lol

I got to drive the old stuff. U Model Mack with no power steering. You learned very early on that you just did not turn the wheel unless you had some sort of roll going on. Clutches that wore my left knee out, I do have a replacement, and I need hearing aids from the noise especially all those years with the GM 671's. It always surprised me that the people that would spend 10 hours a day would have to drive something that was designed so bad for the operator. The new trucks are a million times better for the health of the driver but they take away some of the skills that we used to have to learn. Learning to drive a triplex, quadbox or even the much easier Road Ranger transmissions to me was fun. I have a friend who owns a trash company and I fill in for his trailer driver from time to time. I enjoy hitting 16 of the 18 gears correctly with a 100000 lb load even though I don't need all of them,

[factorystock]

Loading up. Back side of photo says DWA 5008

[C10 - C90 Bill]

With that Front Bumper on there, it looks like a 6500 to me. But there again, it looks like the hood has a Toro-Flow emblem on it, which would probably mean a 5000. Either way, it's either a '64 or a '65. Strange no Cab Lights, but even though most trucks like that had them, it was still probably an option you needed to put in for. Also, now that I think about it and without looking it up, I believe the "D" in DWA stands for "Diesel".

Also notice the "45,000" on the dump bed. It probably has 11 Fronts and 34 Rears.

[Bob B.]

Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

With that Front Bumper on there, it looks like a 6500 to me. But there again, it looks like the hood has a Toro-Flow emblem on it, which would probably mean a 5000. Either way, it's either a '64 or a '65. Strange no Cab Lights, but even though most trucks like that had them, it was still probably an option you needed to put in for. Also, now that I think about it and without looking it up, I believe the "D" in DWA stands for "Diesel".

Also notice the "45,000" on the dump bed. It probably has 11 Fronts and 34 Rears.

Yes, 'D' is diesel, 'W' is tandem rear axles, 'A' is air brakes, but that is only used if the air brakes were not standard on that particular model.

[C10 - C90 Bill]

Originally Posted by Bob B.

Yes, 'D' is diesel, 'W' is tandem rear axles, 'A' is air brakes, but that is only used if the air brakes were not standard on that particular model.

That would add to the proof as not all 5000's had Air Brakes.

Good info, thanks.

[sweetk30]

friend of mine dropped off a sd card with some SUPER trucker porn on it for me to share with you guys .

cortland ny below syracuse years ago . he is related to a guy who was BIG in brockway trucks .

enjoy . i will post a few up here and there so we can spread the love .

[83GMCK2500]

Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

With that Front Bumper on there, it looks like a 6500 to me. But there again, it looks like the hood has a Toro-Flow emblem on it, which would probably mean a 5000. Either way, it's either a '64 or a '65. Strange no Cab Lights, but even though most trucks like that had them, it was still probably an option you needed to put in for. Also, now that I think about it and without looking it up, I believe the "D" in DWA stands for "Diesel".

Also notice the "45,000" on the dump bed. It probably has 11 Fronts and 34 Rears.

Any idea when did FMVSS start mandating cab lights on vehicles over a certain height or a width? I'm pretty surprised that that era truck does not have them.

[factorystock]

One of my favorite Dodge photos. Makes you wonder why the other manufactures didn't keep the old cab styling a little longer.

[C10 - C90 Bill]

Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

Any idea when did FMVSS start mandating cab lights on vehicles over a certain height or a width? I'm pretty surprised that that era truck does not have them.

Since no one has answered yet, I'm going to say by or somewhat before 1972. But maybe someone will jump in with the exact year it was implemented.

[special-K]

I don't know exactly either, but I believe '68 may have been first year. Many automobile safety standards went into place in '68, including side marker which were also required at least on light trucks as well. '69 was the first year light trucks had clearance (cab) markers designed into the truck, not just an add-on. I think all dual rear 1t trucks left dealerships with the clearance lamps mounted. Since only 1t light trucks can be registered over 10,000# I assume that requirement was for all commercial trucks.

I'm going back to big Fords for this post

[special-K]

Nudder a bit newer

[yuccales]

Not sure where to put these poor pictures, here they are. Good looking Autocar seen in Grass Valley this afternoon. Quite a ways from home.

[HO455]

Originally Posted by special-K

Nudder a bit newer

I'd say this one did not have marker/clearance lights.

[special-K]

This is the place! Such a classic Autocar. One of my favorite trucks. They seem best as heavy hauler/construction use. Great long history, too. That is a long haul, especially for a rental! Must be a relocated truck. Was it working? I'd guess it's a collector truck.

Yep, just noticed the "Not For Hire" on the door

[yuccales]

Originally Posted by special-K

Was it working?

I think it's a working rig. All decked out with chains and binders. Fifth wheel was greasy, the drives were all muddy. Not a "show truck" for sure. The driver was definitely a working fellow...his shirt & pants showed it. Would have liked to talk to him. Long trip to make in a day cab!

[davischevy]

I didn't realize Autocar was independent again.

https://www.autocartruck.com/dc/