GM Semis

[C10 - C90 Bill]

If the Rear Axel is in the right position, it might just make a good Roll Back!!

One thing I have learned with old trucks is, basically speaking, the less work you have to on them, the better the chance that you will get it on the road. A lot of projects end up getting unfinished when the plans are too extensive.

Bill

[greywuuf]

I know that only too well, I am currently restoring 3 old WWII studebaker Weasel track rigs. they are small but a lot of work ....

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[C10 - C90 Bill]

Real nice Wrecker. Wonder what is under the hood?

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!!!! I love this one. 5x4 and straights
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[C10 - C90 Bill]

Looks like it's brand new.

I'd feel better if that Flatbed Trailer had a Head Board though.

Bill

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Its a west coast thing. No head board required and I understand its not required federally either.
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[C10 - C90 Bill]

Kool it, it may not be required, but I was always sure glad that my Flatbeds had them!!

Depending on what kind of loads you are carrying, but generally speaking, you are either limited on what you can carry or you are taking a chance on the load possibly sliding forward.

Although rare, I have seen some around here on the East Coast.

Bill

[special-K]

That's a beautiful wrecker! You should post that in the wrecker picture thread.

GM semi/tractor trailer pictures:

[C10 - C90 Bill]

I posted this in the C40-C90 thread in the other forum a few months back, but for those who might have missed it:

1974 GMC 9500 - YouTube

Bill

[C10 - C90 Bill]

Another view:

1974 GMC 9500 Truck pull - YouTube

[greywuuf]

Thanks for those vids Bill, I came across th0se before and had forgotten, Love them.
if anyone wants to duplicate that there are several tandem axle detroit powered unit currently on the "Truck Papers" for sale site. though they are lively 6-71 powered.

[greywuuf]

here is a nice "late model" example with what I presume to be a 8v-71 and a single axle ( actually given the stated year (1979) i think it may be more likely to be the 4 stroke "fuel pincher" 8.5 or 8.2 I always forget because I heave never dealt with one )




a description and price are here http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsde...x?OHID=4133625

[greywuuf]

I know these last two are not " Semi's" but I had to post this odd little 6-v53 powered bragadeer.

[C10 - C90 Bill]

Originally Posted by greywuuf

here is a nice "late model" example with what I presume to be a 8v-71 and a single axle ( actually given the stated year (1979) i think it may be more likely to be the 4 stroke "fuel pincher" 8.5 or 8.2 I always forget because I heave never dealt with one )

Interesting truck as it is the first time that I ever saw the "Fireman's Hat" type of Cab Lights on a GMC truck of this style.

I would say that the engine in there is actually a 3208 Cat and the ad is incorrect. It seems like the 8.2 wasn't out till 1980 and I'm not even sure they ever put a 8.2 in one. They started putting 3208's in those trucks more and more in the later years.

....unless someone put a 8.2 in there??

Also puzzled on the Trans. The ad says 10-Speed and at first glance I saw a 13-Speed, but when I looked closer, I could only count 12??

...I'll have to check on that one.

Bill

[C10 - C90 Bill]

Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

Also puzzled on the Trans. The ad says 10-Speed and at first glance I saw a 13-Speed, but when I looked closer, I could only count 12??

...I'll have to check on that one.

It's a 13-Speed!! I missed counting the word "Low" in the Shift Pattern.

Low is 1, 1-4 makes it 5 and splitting the last 4 (8 More) gives it 13-Speeds Total.

My experience is with 10-Speed Road Rangers, 5 X 2 Duplexs and 5 X 4 Quadraplexs, but I never drove a 13-Speed, lol.

Bill

[greywuuf]

I think the ad just says V-8 Diesel, I forget that you could get about anything when I think of a GM v8 Diesel I think 8v ..... cat makes sense.

about the shift pattern.... did you miss "Lo" it is kinda hiding in the group with first and called out seperately ( just a guess as I have never driven one of these and they might ALL be that way, I was just confused when I looked at the pictures too )

I see you found out while I was making my poorly worded reply .

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Looking for a pic I thought I'd seen here. Yellow cannon ball with mercury bunk? Anyone
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Found another pic of that cannon ball.

[special-K]

Nice!! I like that sleeper in stainless.

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Nice!! I like that sleeper in stainless.

It's actually aluminum. Mercury sleeper built in so cal.
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Friend's copy of a mercury bunk.

[Greg63]

This is my new favourite thread. Keep the pictures and stories coming.
Greg.

[special-K]

Ok,I thought Mercurys were stainless because they look like diner stainless

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Claude Bruce Facebook pics
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