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**special-K** · 03-05-2018, 10:30 AM

Great trucks. That Chevy B model is great. That spot just might be the most popular spot for photo shots of trucks.

pacarhauler · 03-05-2018, 01:43 PM

I think it's an 80 and I agree 64. That spot, Lebec, CA is popular but not even close to most popular. Ron Adams shot (and is still shooting) photos at his spot along I-78 in PA for more than 50 years. Well into the hundreds of thousands of photos.

khess · 03-05-2018, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pacarhauler

I think it's an 80 and I agree 64. That spot, Lebec, CA is popular but not even close to most popular. Ron Adams shot (and is still shooting) photos at his spot along I-78 in PA for more than 50 years. Well into the hundreds of thousands of photos.

I live not too far from 78 in PA. Which photos might you be referring to?

pacarhauler · 03-05-2018, 04:38 PM

Here's one of Ron's GMCs. He has written many books and has hsd photos in magazines. He lives in Lenhartsville and has been collecting truck photos and other stuff for 65 years. I can say he has more photos and more original truck photos than anyone in the WORLD.

GMC 9500 short hood on I78 by Dick Copello, on Flickr

**Bob B.** · 03-06-2018, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Great trucks. That Chevy B model is great. That spot just might be the most popular spot for photo shots of trucks.

S.E. Rykoff. Used to see those mint green trucks all over Southern California. Rykoff was a big restaurant supply outfit, eventually became part of U.S. Foods. The had a lot of GMC's, and many were Toro-Flow powered. Rykoff had their own in-house fleet maintenance department and they were known to be very fastidious. That fact coupled with the delivery type service in which Rykoff used their trucks explains why they were one of the few fleets that actually liked Toro-Flows!

Now if you could find a shot of a Von's Grocery propane fueled HM-7500............

**Bob B.** · 03-06-2018, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

Chevy "B" Series are pretty rare.

Would like to see a shot of that Side Emblem, but I would say that it is an 80.

Looks like a '64 Model anyway.

I think Chevy called those an 'E-80'.

pacarhauler · 03-06-2018, 08:21 AM

Yes, 1964 diesel was an E80. Lighter, gas models were L-models, L60, etc.

C10 - C90 Bill · 03-06-2018, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob B.

I think Chevy called those an 'E-80'.

Yeah, I wasn't sure about it, that's why I put "B" in parenthesis, lol.

It would have been nice if both Chevy and GMC always used the same Letter designation.

**special-K** · 03-08-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pacarhauler

I think it's an 80 and I agree 64. That spot, Lebec, CA is popular but not even close to most popular. Ron Adams shot (and is still shooting) photos at his spot along I-78 in PA for more than 50 years. Well into the hundreds of thousands of photos.

I guess I've been looking at his pictures a long time but never paid any mind to them being in the same place. He surely has taken more and for the longest time. That spot on the Grapevine is the most familiar one for me, maybe because I've made that drive a lot, good memories when I see it. I said just might be since I can't speak for all.

Pretty sure this has been shown but I thought I'd toss it in with the rest as a nice example.

Curbfeeler26 · 03-09-2018, 06:28 PM

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Long nose Jimmy from FB

Cooool. That is a retired Roadway Linehaul Tractor...

watahyahknow · 03-09-2018, 06:55 PM

https://bangshift.com/bangshiftxl/19...-trucks-great/
found this commercial on bangshift

KQQL IT · 03-09-2018, 07:40 PM

Thsee are cool

C10 - C90 Bill · 03-09-2018, 11:05 PM

Interesting picture of a truck obviously in the development stage. Notice the date on the bottom of the picture (9-22-64). Goes to show how early they started on them. Also notice the small Chevy script in the Grille, which they never ended up using. It's the same script that they used on the Grille of the '65 Impala. They also changed the Grille style a little. It is a cool picture.

KQQL IT · 03-10-2018, 08:27 PM

Could be the same one or 1 of 5 anyways great photos

**special-K** · 03-13-2018, 11:43 PM

Such a nice rig. That prototype is neat. I wonder if it's clay.

**Bob B.** · 03-14-2018, 02:50 AM

Wow, South American (Brazil/Argentina) Chevy Super Brigadier! I think they actually built them down there.

watahyahknow · 03-14-2018, 03:54 AM

looks like it has some tire deflate inflate system too

**special-K** · 03-14-2018, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob B.

Wow, South American (Brazil/Argentina) Chevy Super Brigadier! I think they actually built them down there.

I figured you'd pick up on that one. I think you are right about them being built down there.

**davischevy** · 03-14-2018, 12:05 PM

One word. Lust

**special-K** · 03-16-2018, 09:14 AM

Look what I found:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgBP6gW0pw4

Great music!

factorystock · 03-18-2018, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pacarhauler

Here's one of Ron's GMCs. He has written many books and has hsd photos in magazines. He lives in Lenhartsville and has been collecting truck photos and other stuff for 65 years. I can say he has more photos and more original truck photos than anyone in the WORLD.

I for one, really appreciate all his photos taken back in the day, especially in color. And others as well, who took the time to capture history before it disappears. If you really think about it, there really is a small window in time that these trucks were everyday sights on the road. I wish here was someone out there that took period photos of pickups as well.

**special-K** · 03-20-2018, 08:08 AM

I think anyone who likes looking at old trucks appreciates the pictures he took, even if they don't know who is is from the internet.

KQQL IT · 03-25-2018, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

I for one, really appreciate all his photos taken back in the day, especially in color. And others as well, who took the time to capture history before it disappears. If you really think about it, there really is a small window in time that these trucks were everyday sights on the road. I wish here was someone out there that took period photos of pickups as well.

Not to mention all the money and time to develop all of those photos

**special-K** · 03-26-2018, 07:38 AM

Yep, digital cameras brought out a lot more photos in the world. I took more pictures on film than anyone I knew. Talking in general. Yet, I have relatively few photos of my trucks and many I never took any pictures at all. I also have pictures that didn't come out well or deteriorated from storage or got damaged. I remember people asking me why I took pictures of my vehicle. It was in no way a common thing. The expense and effort inhibited it's use by many. That's why insta-matics were a success.

The only two pictures I took of my '61 Champ I restored in the late-70s. And I remember my girlfriend asking me why I was taking them that day

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GM heavy hauler

C10 - C90 Bill · 03-26-2018, 09:31 AM

Nice Studebaker. You don't see many around anymore.

Also a pretty nice Heavy Medium under it.

03-05-2018, 10:30 AM	#1801
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GM Semis Great trucks. That Chevy B model is great. That spot just might be the most popular spot for photo shots of trucks. Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-05-2018, 01:43 PM	#1802
pacarhauler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: York PA Posts: 37	Re: GM Semis I think it's an 80 and I agree 64. That spot, Lebec, CA is popular but not even close to most popular. Ron Adams shot (and is still shooting) photos at his spot along I-78 in PA for more than 50 years. Well into the hundreds of thousands of photos.

03-05-2018, 04:38 PM	#1804
pacarhauler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: York PA Posts: 37	Re: GM Semis Here's one of Ron's GMCs. He has written many books and has hsd photos in magazines. He lives in Lenhartsville and has been collecting truck photos and other stuff for 65 years. I can say he has more photos and more original truck photos than anyone in the WORLD. GMC 9500 short hood on I78 by Dick Copello, on Flickr

03-06-2018, 08:21 AM	#1807
pacarhauler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: York PA Posts: 37	Re: GM Semis Yes, 1964 diesel was an E80. Lighter, gas models were L-models, L60, etc.

03-09-2018, 06:55 PM	#1811
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: GM Semis https://bangshift.com/bangshiftxl/19...-trucks-great/ found this commercial on bangshift __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

03-09-2018, 07:40 PM	#1812
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,239	Re: GM Semis Thsee are cool Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-09-2018, 11:05 PM	#1813
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,082	Re: GM Semis Interesting picture of a truck obviously in the development stage. Notice the date on the bottom of the picture (9-22-64). Goes to show how early they started on them. Also notice the small Chevy script in the Grille, which they never ended up using. It's the same script that they used on the Grille of the '65 Impala. They also changed the Grille style a little. It is a cool picture. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

03-10-2018, 08:27 PM	#1814
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,239	Re: GM Semis Could be the same one or 1 of 5 anyways great photos Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-13-2018, 11:43 PM	#1815
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GM Semis Such a nice rig. That prototype is neat. I wonder if it's clay. Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-14-2018, 02:50 AM	#1816
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,350	Re: GM Semis Wow, South American (Brazil/Argentina) Chevy Super Brigadier! I think they actually built them down there. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

03-14-2018, 03:54 AM	#1817
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: GM Semis looks like it has some tire deflate inflate system too __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

03-14-2018, 12:05 PM	#1819
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,839	Re: GM Semis One word. Lust __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

03-16-2018, 09:14 AM	#1820
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GM Semis Look what I found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgBP6gW0pw4 Great music! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-20-2018, 08:08 AM	#1822
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GM Semis I think anyone who likes looking at old trucks appreciates the pictures he took, even if they don't know who is is from the internet. Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-26-2018, 07:38 AM	#1824
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GM Semis Yep, digital cameras brought out a lot more photos in the world. I took more pictures on film than anyone I knew. Talking in general. Yet, I have relatively few photos of my trucks and many I never took any pictures at all. I also have pictures that didn't come out well or deteriorated from storage or got damaged. I remember people asking me why I took pictures of my vehicle. It was in no way a common thing. The expense and effort inhibited it's use by many. That's why insta-matics were a success. The only two pictures I took of my '61 Champ I restored in the late-70s. And I remember my girlfriend asking me why I was taking them that day GM heavy hauler Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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03-26-2018, 09:31 AM	#1825
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,082	Re: GM Semis Nice Studebaker. You don't see many around anymore. Also a pretty nice Heavy Medium under it. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

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