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Nobighurry · 10-27-2019, 03:13 PM

Well, I thought I was going to get this, but hauling it just is going to be too costly. Would love to restore this- maybe even convert to a 10 wheel tractor. Hope it goes to someone worthy.
https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/i...ery=1956%20gmc

**regan wilson** · 10-28-2019, 08:58 AM

**regan wilson** · 10-29-2019, 05:47 AM

KQQL IT · 10-30-2019, 01:50 AM

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**special-K** · 10-30-2019, 06:19 AM

How about those two heavy Chevys in front with dual stacks? I bet they are 409s. Well, that's my guess. They appear to be that companies heavy hitters. Did GM put Toroflows in Chevys?

C10 - C90 Bill · 10-30-2019, 08:31 AM

That got my attention too Tim. I'd have to check some of my books. They look like '65 Models.

Nice collection of Chevys.

**Bob B.** · 10-30-2019, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

How about those two heavy Chevys in front with dual stacks? I bet they are 409s. Well, that's my guess. They appear to be that companies heavy hitters. Did GM put Toroflows in Chevys?

Yes, they did. It looks like those tandems have Toro-Flow badges on their hoods too. Also the staining on the fuel tanks looks like diesel. The 478 Toro-Flow was the engine in the '65-'66 V-80 tandems.

**CarolinaHD** · 10-30-2019, 05:42 PM

The tanks have "diesel" written on them if you zoom in.

**CarolinaHD** · 10-30-2019, 05:44 PM

Hopefully these face the right way...

**CarolinaHD** · 10-30-2019, 05:46 PM

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factorystock · 10-31-2019, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

How about those two heavy Chevys in front with dual stacks?

Caught my attention as well. Mid 60's 10 wheelers are on of my all time favorites!

factorystock · 10-31-2019, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

I'd have to check some of my books.

I had to check the books too! I completely forgot about the Chevy tandem 80 series with the diesel. It is the V80 series vs. the M 80 series, which was the gas model. Check out the large front bumper, something I thought was a GMC only item, but apparently used on these heavy Chevies too.

factorystock · 10-31-2019, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob B.

Yes, they did. It looks like those tandems have Toro-Flow badges on their hoods too. Also the staining on the fuel tanks looks like diesel. The 478 Toro-Flow was the engine in the '65-'66 V-80 tandems.

Yep, you nailed it again. So accustom to seeing the GMC version, completely forgot about the Chevy counterpart. IMO, these trucks must be super rare today, they had very low production numbers when new.

factorystock · 10-31-2019, 01:08 PM

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Thanks for posting the fleet photo shot. Trucks are never boring, so many different configurations!

**Bob B.** · 11-01-2019, 03:52 AM

Wait a minute! That Astro 95 in CarolinaHD's post is another unicorn. Double bunk Astro 95, notice the extra long cab. Very sketchy history, some say GMC built 11 or so.

http://forums.aths.org/76957/Gmc-ast...ks?PageIndex=6

You guys do come of with some great pictures!

factorystock · 11-06-2019, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob B.

The 478 Toro-Flow was the engine in the '65-'66 V-80 tandems.

Hey Bob, I've been doing a little more digging and discovered it may be a '65 only cab design, which it would make it even more of a rare oddity. In '66, the conventional cab was replaced with the newer shorter cab design v80.

**Bob B.** · 11-06-2019, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Hey Bob, I've been doing a little more digging and discovered it may be a '65 only cab design, which it would make it even more of a rare oddity. In '66, the conventional cab was replaced with the newer shorter cab design v80.

You are probably right, I don't have much '66 material. In '67, there was an MG60, which was a tandem with the 478 ToroFlow and the regular '67 light and medium duty cab. There was also a JJ80, which was a tandem with the 637 ToroFlow V-8 and the shorter (GMC built) cab. '66 was an odd year because it was the first year of the H/J series trucks which replaced many of the larger '60-up conventional cab trucks.

KQQL IT · 11-08-2019, 01:30 PM

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**regan wilson** · 11-11-2019, 05:22 PM

KQQL IT · 11-16-2019, 03:35 AM

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**special-K** · 11-16-2019, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

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Post# 2054. People these days wonder how those tractor trailers managed to haul using those old 6 cyls. In this picture it shows the seating position drivers used back then to make the trucks go faster.

KQQL IT · 12-09-2019, 08:44 PM

SE Ryecoff

**Bob B.** · 12-09-2019, 09:40 PM

Oh yeah, S.E. Rykoff. Big restaurant supply/grocer is Los Angeles, eventually became part of U.S. Foods. Rycoff was known for their large and impressively maintained fleet, most of which was GMC's for many years. Throughout the 60's and 70's, they ran a lot of Toroflow diesels, and supposedly got great service out of them. Remember seeing their pea-green trucks all over the place when I was a kid.

**Bob B.** · 12-09-2019, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Post# 2054. People these days wonder how those tractor trailers managed to haul using those old 6 cyls. In this picture it shows the seating position drivers used back then to make the trucks go faster.

Either he was trying to go faster or he dropped his Moon Pie under the seat!

**CarolinaHD** · 12-09-2019, 09:47 PM

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10-27-2019, 03:13 PM	#2051
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10-28-2019, 08:58 AM	#2052
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10-30-2019, 06:19 AM	#2055
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: GM Semis How about those two heavy Chevys in front with dual stacks? I bet they are 409s. Well, that's my guess. They appear to be that companies heavy hitters. Did GM put Toroflows in Chevys? __________________ "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 ~

10-30-2019, 08:31 AM	#2056
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,082	Re: GM Semis That got my attention too Tim. I'd have to check some of my books. They look like '65 Models. Nice collection of Chevys. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

10-30-2019, 05:42 PM	#2058
CarolinaHD Moderator Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Cabarrus Posts: 417	Re: GM Semis The tanks have "diesel" written on them if you zoom in. __________________ Alex 1967 C50 292ci Lumber truck 1967 C50 292ci Dump truck 1967 C60 366ci Fire truck

10-30-2019, 05:44 PM	#2059
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11-01-2019, 03:52 AM	#2065
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,349	Re: GM Semis Wait a minute! That Astro 95 in CarolinaHD's post is another unicorn. Double bunk Astro 95, notice the extra long cab. Very sketchy history, some say GMC built 11 or so. http://forums.aths.org/76957/Gmc-ast...ks?PageIndex=6 You guys do come of with some great pictures! __________________ 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. Last edited by Bob B.; 11-01-2019 at 03:59 AM.

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KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,237	Re: GM Semis Facebook surfing Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

11-11-2019, 05:22 PM	#2069
regan wilson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: tyler texas Posts: 1,537	Re: GM Semis __________________ NHRA Super Street 469C It only runs 10.90 at 156 mph

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12-09-2019, 08:44 PM	#2072
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12-09-2019, 09:40 PM	#2073
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,349	Re: GM Semis Oh yeah, S.E. Rykoff. Big restaurant supply/grocer is Los Angeles, eventually became part of U.S. Foods. Rycoff was known for their large and impressively maintained fleet, most of which was GMC's for many years. Throughout the 60's and 70's, they ran a lot of Toroflow diesels, and supposedly got great service out of them. Remember seeing their pea-green trucks all over the place when I was a kid. __________________ 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.



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