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**special-K** · 03-29-2018, 08:50 AM

Reading set up shop in '55. But I remember most guys making their own from wood, side boxes and saddle, into late-70s, including me.

Man, just yesterday I come up behind this heavy equipment mechanics truck at a stop. Peterbilt utility body all set-up, red as red can get and clean as a whistle. First I notices the tow chain hoops with perfect paint. Then the shiny black snap down tonneau. That's when I notice the paper temp tag. Brand spanking new I want it I want it truck. This is a roads contractor nearby who has yet another pretty fleet of all red trucks. This guy is doing well, obviously. All his stuff is either a Mack or Peterbilt and looking fresh all the time. His low-boy even has red fiberglass tail dragger fenders (that's what I call them), which seem more show than go for the application. If it were me they'd be metail with more ground clearance.

https://www.google.com/search?q=M+T+...w=1138&bih=526

**davischevy** · 03-29-2018, 11:47 AM

Re: clean machines.

WE can't find anybody that can, or is willing to keep equipment cleaned up. It's amazing how many people don't know how to wash a truck.

We had a kid a couple of years ago that could make a truck look good, but since then it's been hit and miss. We have a young guy working part time in the shop now, that learned from his grandpa, that is good at diagnosing and fixing things, but he doesn't have time to wash and polish.

C10 - C90 Bill · 03-29-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Re: clean machines.

WE can't find anybody that can, or is willing to keep equipment cleaned up. It's amazing how many people don't know how to wash a truck.

We had a kid a couple of years ago that could make a truck look good, but since then it's been hit and miss. We have a young guy working part time in the shop now, that learned from his grandpa, that is good at diagnosing and fixing things, but he doesn't have time to wash and polish.

When I was driving my '71 9500, I always had a bottle of wax and some clean rags with me. Many times when I had a reasonable chance and the truck was clean enough to take it, I would be out there waxing it. Usually while waiting for loads or sometimes while being loaded at different places that I would pick up at. Strangely though, some people would frown upon it. Whether it was jealousy, envy, or whatever, lol, depending on where I was picking up at.

**special-K** · 03-29-2018, 03:28 PM

Bill, you were the old school take pride in my truck type of driver for sure. I don't now how this guy keeps his trucks so clean, or how he seems to have nothing but newer stuff.

I'm worried the guy that started this thread will come along and give us a hard time for hijacking into light trucks and now off brands. I better show a GM medium or heavy so we don't set him off.

This ought to steer the conversation. Wouldn't it be cool to have a 1/2t version?

This is not a trick photo. It was actually built by Preston 151 Line as a prototype, but never happened

C10 - C90 Bill · 03-29-2018, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I'm worried the guy that started this thread will come along and give us a hard time for hijacking into light trucks and now off brands. I better show a GM medium or heavy so we don't set him off.

That's OK. I know that guy. He will understand, lol.

Cool Preston truck by the way.

Not my style, but cool anyway.

**special-K** · 03-29-2018, 10:29 PM

It is pretty neat. I forget what year this was created in. I read about it here I found the picture. I think this will tell about it

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...QvSI6kd63aknsl

70c10-08 · 03-30-2018, 11:05 PM

Actually 1 Aero Brigadier was built as shown in this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734636 I'd love to know more about that captain hook model though it looks like a GMT 400 extended cab with a 90's International S Series hood as seen in that thread and here

**Bob B.** · 03-31-2018, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 70c10-08

Actually 1 Aero Brigadier was built as shown in this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734636 I'd love to know more about that captain hook model though it looks like a GMT 400 extended cab with a 90's International S Series hood as seen in that thread and here

From what I understand, the 'Aero Brigadier' was a proposed second generation Brigadier that would have used a version of the GMT 400 cab. It was to be a 'big brother' to the GMT 530 TopKick/Kodiak. The idea was dropped when GM merged their heavy truck operation with Volvo/White in 1987. Interestingly, there was another proposed 'Brigadier' sometime around 2004, which might have been a 2003 style GMT 560 Topkick with a longer and taller hood to accommodate a large-bore diesel.

**special-K** · 03-30-2018, 11:39 PM

I think you got that right. That was IH's front end in the late '80s and a good bit of the '90s.

Can anyone tell me what brand this one is?

5Tractorguy · 03-31-2018, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Can anyone tell me what brand this one is?

A "Chevenworth"? Looks like a 67-72 GM cab mated to a KW nose with who knows what underneath.

Like yer pickup below it too...

**davischevy** · 04-01-2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I think you got that right. That was IH's front end in the late '80s and a good bit of the '90s.

Can anyone tell me what brand this one is?

Look's like a Chevrolet cab and chassis with yard art (referring to another thread) for a hood.

I'm guessing Chevy chassis because of the Dayton wheels.

**special-K** · 03-31-2018, 07:40 AM

I pulled up next to this guy at the truck stop (that is now a damn Chinaostco) back in '90. Sorry my pickup is in the way. I think I have another photo I could scaan of it... if I can find it

**davischevy** · 04-01-2018, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I pulled up next to this guy at the truck stop (that is now a damn Chinaostco) back in '90. Sorry my pickup is in the way. I think I have another photo I could scaan of it... if I can find it

Good lookin' work truck Tim.

watahyahknow · 03-31-2018, 03:53 PM

yeah i could see it was a kenworth nose and "a" pickup cab but couldnt see the brand or year of the cab
seems to work from the angle the picture was taken

*Peanutbutter* · 03-31-2018, 10:29 PM

Found this one last fall here in town, only saw it the one time. Get the pics when you see them cause you may never seeum again.

**davischevy** · 04-01-2018, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Peanutbutter

Found this one last fall here in town, only saw it the one time. Get the pics when you see them cause you may never seeum again.

That's a good looking old Jimmy. I hope they don't trash it. That truck would clean up nice. Being a twin screw, it would be interesting to know the history of the chassis.

**special-K** · 04-02-2018, 07:38 AM

A GMC Transtar! It would be a nice one to have for sure.Talking about take pictures when you see them. Coming home yesterday evening through the mountains (took the back way) a house on a bend going up the hill I see just the size trailer I could use for sale. Wizz on by, start thinking it's just right, and I'm an hour or more from home so really should turn around and at least get the phone number and a picture. I always think "I get back and look", then either forget it completely, forget exactly where it was, or just lied to myself because I'll never get a chance to get back there. The only thing is, that was the last house before you climb up the side with solid slab of rock up one side and guardrail with sheer drop to the river on the other side with no shoulders. It's run all the way up to turn around so I decided "I'll just get back by real soon"

KQQL IT · 04-02-2018, 11:48 AM

Remember the green dairyland truck?

Found out this is an old dairyland trick too.

NoStopN · 04-04-2018, 08:53 PM

I saw this yesterday while on my way to a dealership to look at another truck.

**special-K** · 04-06-2018, 08:56 PM

Nice looking pair.

Back to the Brigadere Aero for a minute. Our friend Dan Renovetz aka Junkman (and a number. Sorry, forgot that part) has contacted me with some pictures he had taken of this interesting prototype. Dan was with Detroit Diesel for many years.

First picture was taken in '85 in Canton, OH at a Delta Nu Alpha transportation parade and was possibly featured in an Ohio Trucking Assoc. roadeo.

The other pictures are it in it's sad final resting place... Brandywine Truck Parts wrecking yard in Maryland. I'm amazed it just went to the junkyard

OK, Dan needs to re-register and needs help with posting pictures. He e-mailed me the pictures in a PDF file. I can not figure a way to show these. I saved the "page" and have singled out the actual picture icon and saved that out separately, but can't do a thing with it. I copy, won't paste. I did something where I get the option to copy link location...nothing happens. Why fter all these years and all these changes can't the people who design computers make them so regular people who's lives don't revolve around these things can use them. It's as if they assume everyone knows as much as they do. I'm a smart guy. I figure things out on my own. But this crap ain't natural and from the post-common sense era we now live in. Try rebuilding a QuadraJet carburetor you computer designing geeks!!

Can anyone help a couple guys who love trucks and sharing things about them out?

**davischevy** · 04-06-2018, 09:04 PM

I don't see a file or link, Tim.

NoStopN · 04-07-2018, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Can anyone help a couple guys who love trucks and sharing things about them out?

I could try to figure it out. If it's already online, you could PM a link. If it's still in the PDF, PM me & I'll send you my email address.

**special-K** · 04-06-2018, 10:06 PM

Nope, can't get anything to work. Frustrated. How about I forward you the e-mail? Could you or maybe someone you know do something with it? I'm going to dump this on you, my friend

And Dan, if you are looking don't worry. I get frustrated but that's because i relly want to do this. Thanks for sharing and no problem posting this...except the obvious

**davischevy** · 04-06-2018, 10:38 PM

I can't get it to load either.

Where did you find the one in the salvage yard?

KQQL IT · 04-07-2018, 12:17 AM

Neat tow trucks

03-29-2018, 08:50 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: GM Semis Reading set up shop in '55. But I remember most guys making their own from wood, side boxes and saddle, into late-70s, including me. Man, just yesterday I come up behind this heavy equipment mechanics truck at a stop. Peterbilt utility body all set-up, red as red can get and clean as a whistle. First I notices the tow chain hoops with perfect paint. Then the shiny black snap down tonneau. That's when I notice the paper temp tag. Brand spanking new I want it I want it truck. This is a roads contractor nearby who has yet another pretty fleet of all red trucks. This guy is doing well, obviously. All his stuff is either a Mack or Peterbilt and looking fresh all the time. His low-boy even has red fiberglass tail dragger fenders (that's what I call them), which seem more show than go for the application. If it were me they'd be metail with more ground clearance. https://www.google.com/search?q=M+T+...w=1138&bih=526 __________________ "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 ~

03-29-2018, 11:47 AM	#2
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,800	Re: GM Semis Re: clean machines. WE can't find anybody that can, or is willing to keep equipment cleaned up. It's amazing how many people don't know how to wash a truck. We had a kid a couple of years ago that could make a truck look good, but since then it's been hit and miss. We have a young guy working part time in the shop now, that learned from his grandpa, that is good at diagnosing and fixing things, but he doesn't have time to wash and polish. __________________ 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.

03-29-2018, 03:28 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: GM Semis Bill, you were the old school take pride in my truck type of driver for sure. I don't now how this guy keeps his trucks so clean, or how he seems to have nothing but newer stuff. I'm worried the guy that started this thread will come along and give us a hard time for hijacking into light trucks and now off brands. I better show a GM medium or heavy so we don't set him off. This ought to steer the conversation. Wouldn't it be cool to have a 1/2t version? This is not a trick photo. It was actually built by Preston 151 Line as a prototype, but never happened 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 ~

03-29-2018, 10:29 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: GM Semis It is pretty neat. I forget what year this was created in. I read about it here I found the picture. I think this will tell about it https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...QvSI6kd63aknsl __________________ "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 ~

03-30-2018, 11:05 PM	#7
70c10-08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairmont, Nebraska Posts: 546	Re: GM Semis Actually 1 Aero Brigadier was built as shown in this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734636 I'd love to know more about that captain hook model though it looks like a GMT 400 extended cab with a 90's International S Series hood as seen in that thread and here Attached Images

03-30-2018, 11:39 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: GM Semis I think you got that right. That was IH's front end in the late '80s and a good bit of the '90s. Can anyone tell me what brand this one is? 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 ~

03-31-2018, 07:40 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: GM Semis I pulled up next to this guy at the truck stop (that is now a damn Chinaostco) back in '90. Sorry my pickup is in the way. I think I have another photo I could scaan of it... if I can find it 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 ~

03-31-2018, 03:53 PM	#14
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: GM Semis yeah i could see it was a kenworth nose and "a" pickup cab but couldnt see the brand or year of the cab seems to work from the angle the picture was taken __________________ 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

03-31-2018, 10:29 PM	#15
Peanutbutter Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mesa, Colorado Posts: 450	Re: GM Semis Found this one last fall here in town, only saw it the one time. Get the pics when you see them cause you may never seeum again. Attached Images

04-02-2018, 07:38 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: GM Semis A GMC Transtar! It would be a nice one to have for sure.Talking about take pictures when you see them. Coming home yesterday evening through the mountains (took the back way) a house on a bend going up the hill I see just the size trailer I could use for sale. Wizz on by, start thinking it's just right, and I'm an hour or more from home so really should turn around and at least get the phone number and a picture. I always think "I get back and look", then either forget it completely, forget exactly where it was, or just lied to myself because I'll never get a chance to get back there. The only thing is, that was the last house before you climb up the side with solid slab of rock up one side and guardrail with sheer drop to the river on the other side with no shoulders. It's run all the way up to turn around so I decided "I'll just get back by real soon" __________________ "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 ~

04-02-2018, 11:48 AM	#18
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,186	Re: GM Semis Remember the green dairyland truck? Found out this is an old dairyland trick too. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

04-04-2018, 08:53 PM	#19
NoStopN Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 229	Re: GM Semis I saw this yesterday while on my way to a dealership to look at another truck. __________________ 1969 GMC 2500. 250 I6, 4-speed w/ granny low

04-06-2018, 08:56 PM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: GM Semis Nice looking pair. Back to the Brigadere Aero for a minute. Our friend Dan Renovetz aka Junkman (and a number. Sorry, forgot that part) has contacted me with some pictures he had taken of this interesting prototype. Dan was with Detroit Diesel for many years. First picture was taken in '85 in Canton, OH at a Delta Nu Alpha transportation parade and was possibly featured in an Ohio Trucking Assoc. roadeo. The other pictures are it in it's sad final resting place... Brandywine Truck Parts wrecking yard in Maryland. I'm amazed it just went to the junkyard OK, Dan needs to re-register and needs help with posting pictures. He e-mailed me the pictures in a PDF file. I can not figure a way to show these. I saved the "page" and have singled out the actual picture icon and saved that out separately, but can't do a thing with it. I copy, won't paste. I did something where I get the option to copy link location...nothing happens. Why fter all these years and all these changes can't the people who design computers make them so regular people who's lives don't revolve around these things can use them. It's as if they assume everyone knows as much as they do. I'm a smart guy. I figure things out on my own. But this crap ain't natural and from the post-common sense era we now live in. Try rebuilding a QuadraJet carburetor you computer designing geeks!! Can anyone help a couple guys who love trucks and sharing things about them out? __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 04-06-2018 at 09:03 PM.

04-06-2018, 09:04 PM	#21
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,800	Re: GM Semis I don't see a file or link, Tim. __________________ 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.

04-06-2018, 10:06 PM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: GM Semis Nope, can't get anything to work. Frustrated. How about I forward you the e-mail? Could you or maybe someone you know do something with it? I'm going to dump this on you, my friend And Dan, if you are looking don't worry. I get frustrated but that's because i relly want to do this. Thanks for sharing and no problem posting this...except the obvious __________________ "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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04-06-2018, 10:38 PM	#24
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,800	Re: GM Semis I can't get it to load either. Where did you find the one in the salvage yard? __________________ 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.

04-07-2018, 12:17 AM	#25
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,186	Re: GM Semis Neat tow trucks Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

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