Trucks Are Beautiful - Page 55 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**davischevy** · 02-11-2020, 10:38 PM

After we sold my Peterbilt, we needed a heavy haul truck. The boys in our shop went out back and brought a rollover tractor, a dump truck and a single axle tractor, into the shop and built this out of the three trucks. They took it down to the bare frame rails and started back up. It obviously hasn't been to the paint shop yet but it turned out good. 60 Series Detroit w/jake brake and a 13 speed.

I haven't driven it yet but a driver took a load of steel over to NW Arkansas Friday and said it runs good.

**special-K** · 02-17-2020, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

After we sold my Peterbilt, we needed a heavy haul truck. The boys in our shop went out back and brought a rollover tractor, a dump truck and a single axle tractor, into the shop and built this out of the three trucks. They took it down to the bare frame rails and started back up. It obviously hasn't been to the paint shop yet but it turned out good. 60 Series Detroit w/jake brake and a 13 speed.

I haven't driven it yet but a driver took a load of steel over to NW Arkansas Friday and said it runs good.

I would never guess that was three trucks. Is that a set back front end? I know it won't be done till it's red.

Redneck Rydes · 02-12-2020, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

Great to see another 6500 out there.

They are pretty rare.

What is the GVW on it?

Also, does it still have the 478 in it?

The tag on the lower kick area says 27000 gvw and it does have the 478 with a 5 speed clark tranny in it with 2 speed rear,possibly a highway tractor when new,there is a air line valve bolted to the back of the cab that has been disconected. Found a 1965 Chevy C60 flatbed yesterday out at a old body shop, gonna get some pics today,I also have a older twin boom Holmes 600 wrecker body,so maybe another build for the brother of the GMC,lol

C10 - C90 Bill · 02-12-2020, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Redneck Rydes

The tag on the lower kick area says 27000 gvw and it does have the 478 with a 5 speed clark tranny in it with 2 speed rear,possibly a highway tractor when new,there is a air line valve bolted to the back of the cab that has been disconected. Found a 1965 Chevy C60 flatbed yesterday out at a old body shop, gonna get some pics today,I also have a older twin boom Holmes 600 wrecker body,so maybe another build for the brother of the GMC,lol

You are going to like that 478. Tons of Torque. You won't have trouble towing anything with it. I used to drive a '62 6500, 16 Ft Flatbed Dump. I would haul 20,000 Lbs like nothing. I even pulled a fully loaded Freight Car with it once (Railroad didn't line it up right with the dock). I had the same thing, 5-Speed Clark with a 2-Speed Rear.

Keep us posted on it.

**special-K** · 03-07-2020, 04:20 PM

Over in the GM Semis thread we have a lot of car carriers going on. Some pretty odd old ones. Here is another, even more odd yet!

**HO455** · 05-07-2020, 09:47 AM

Cool old Mack popped up on the C/L

https://portland.craigslist.org/yam/...109389225.html

1958 Classic Mack Service Truck
Probably not what you have in mind to start a business, but this truck is functional as a new truck. It will get you to the job for much less than the cost of a new service truck. It has a unique look, nobody is going to mistake you for a different mechanic, its going to need welder work and it will need an air compressor. It has a 200 gallon aux fuel tank. It has two aux oil tanks and multiple tool boxes.
Runs and drives great
Contact Nick at 971-312-2419

**HO455** · 05-25-2020, 11:38 PM

Similar vintage Kenworth. Fire fighters special. Not mine but a cool old truck.

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...117538154.html

Protect your property from fire. Appropriately named "Zaphire," has a Cummins NH-220 motor, 5 & 4 Brownie Transmission, Jake Brake, 3800 gallon aluminum tank, Stand away, gas powered, high pressure, high volume, fire pump(not PTO driven). Comes with 6 inch fill hoses with strainer for creekside pick up and has 1.5 inch fire hose and reel. Currently located in Post, Oregon near Prineville, and will be available to see in June. Contact me for details.

Average Joe · 05-28-2020, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Similar vintage Kenworth. Fire fighters special. Not mine but a cool old truck.

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...117538154.html

Protect your property from fire. Appropriately named "Zaphire," has a Cummins NH-220 motor, 5 & 4 Brownie Transmission, Jake Brake, 3800 gallon aluminum tank, Stand away, gas powered, high pressure, high volume, fire pump(not PTO driven). Comes with 6 inch fill hoses with strainer for creekside pick up and has 1.5 inch fire hose and reel. Currently located in Post, Oregon near Prineville, and will be available to see in June. Contact me for details.

Nice old Kwhopper!!

c60clf · 05-31-2020, 07:27 AM

Check out ATHS Springfield 2020 virtual show, Lots of local GM iron as well,Pat. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...5QkKbSQlDu0rfV

Marty68 · 06-20-2020, 06:58 PM

Not sure the year of this truck. It is at the dealership I used to work at. The business was turned over to the great grandsons of the original owner. They now are selling used construction equipment. Larry the grandpa is in his 80s. The truck apparently was used by Dave Marcus. In the 70s. It is Really nice.

C10 - C90 Bill · 06-21-2020, 12:38 AM

Looks like a '65.

Sure seems nice.

c60clf · 06-21-2020, 06:32 AM

Great truck �� do you have anymore pictures of it. How did you distinguish between 64-66 Bill, badge location? Pat

C10 - C90 Bill · 06-21-2020, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by c60clf

How did you distinguish between 64-66 Bill, badge location? Pat

Right, I can see what looks like the side emblem of where a '65 emblem would be located as well as seeing no emblem where the '64 and '66 emblem would be at.

Bill

sweetk30 · 07-12-2020, 01:00 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSe1...ture=emb_title

**special-K** · 07-18-2020, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetk30

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSe1...ture=emb_title

The title on YouTube says 1963 K/20 but there aren't any in the video. Cool expedition style ad. Looks like the dump truck hauled supplies, the reefer hauled the food, and the tanker hauled the fuel... maybe.

I didn't know they had rappers back in '63 but they sure hired one for this film

Chevrolet, Olay!

factorystock · 07-19-2020, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetk30

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSe1...ture=emb_title

Thanks for posting. Nice to see these older films in color than the typical black and white. The red dump is a M 80, top of the line.

**HO455** · 07-25-2020, 11:31 PM

Some screaming Jimmy fun.

https://youtu.be/yhirmJzmMNo

**special-K** · 06-21-2020, 06:53 AM

Hah! I just came here to link Marty B's thread with this picture so you could see it, Pat. I see Marty beat me to it. Nice LCF

c60clf · 06-21-2020, 06:59 AM

Not many restored 60 66 lcf, I wonder if people are starting to show more interest in them? Good parts scarce. Still need oem stakebed or something close for mine.

**special-K** · 06-21-2020, 10:11 AM

I wish the tooling was still around to make that rail stock. Especially the corners

KQQL IT · 07-13-2020, 02:30 AM

Truck creepin

C10 - C90 Bill · 07-26-2020, 12:00 AM

The Orange Dodge sounds great. If the other truck has a Detroit, I can't even hear it.

**special-K** · 08-01-2020, 09:31 PM

I believe I posted this video in the Detroit Diesel Videos thread. Probably the twin 6" straight stacks drowned out the muffled truck. It would be nice to know what is in each truck. I assumed both had Detroits

**special-K** · 09-15-2020, 10:41 AM

How about a slideshow of earlier Australian road Trains?

Slideshow of old Australian Road Trains the...

**HO455** · 09-29-2020, 09:38 PM

Ran this old work horse at an wrecking yard last week.

02-11-2020, 10:38 PM	#1
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,789	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful After we sold my Peterbilt, we needed a heavy haul truck. The boys in our shop went out back and brought a rollover tractor, a dump truck and a single axle tractor, into the shop and built this out of the three trucks. They took it down to the bare frame rails and started back up. It obviously hasn't been to the paint shop yet but it turned out good. 60 Series Detroit w/jake brake and a 13 speed. I haven't driven it yet but a driver took a load of steel over to NW Arkansas Friday and said it runs good. Attached Images __________________ 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.

03-07-2020, 04:20 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Over in the GM Semis thread we have a lot of car carriers going on. Some pretty odd old ones. Here is another, even more odd yet! 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 ~

05-07-2020, 09:47 AM	#6
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,862	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Cool old Mack popped up on the C/L https://portland.craigslist.org/yam/...109389225.html 1958 Classic Mack Service Truck Probably not what you have in mind to start a business, but this truck is functional as a new truck. It will get you to the job for much less than the cost of a new service truck. It has a unique look, nobody is going to mistake you for a different mechanic, its going to need welder work and it will need an air compressor. It has a 200 gallon aux fuel tank. It has two aux oil tanks and multiple tool boxes. Runs and drives great Contact Nick at 971-312-2419 Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-25-2020, 11:38 PM	#7
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,862	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Similar vintage Kenworth. Fire fighters special. Not mine but a cool old truck. https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...117538154.html Protect your property from fire. Appropriately named "Zaphire," has a Cummins NH-220 motor, 5 & 4 Brownie Transmission, Jake Brake, 3800 gallon aluminum tank, Stand away, gas powered, high pressure, high volume, fire pump(not PTO driven). Comes with 6 inch fill hoses with strainer for creekside pick up and has 1.5 inch fire hose and reel. Currently located in Post, Oregon near Prineville, and will be available to see in June. Contact me for details. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-31-2020, 07:27 AM	#9
c60clf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: edinburg va Posts: 113	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Check out ATHS Springfield 2020 virtual show, Lots of local GM iron as well,Pat. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...5QkKbSQlDu0rfV

06-20-2020, 06:58 PM	#10
Marty68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: west coast, Wi Posts: 534	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Not sure the year of this truck. It is at the dealership I used to work at. The business was turned over to the great grandsons of the original owner. They now are selling used construction equipment. Larry the grandpa is in his 80s. The truck apparently was used by Dave Marcus. In the 70s. It is Really nice. Attached Images

06-21-2020, 12:38 AM	#11
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,067	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Looks like a '65. Sure seems nice. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

06-21-2020, 06:32 AM	#12
c60clf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: edinburg va Posts: 113	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Great truck �� do you have anymore pictures of it. How did you distinguish between 64-66 Bill, badge location? Pat

07-12-2020, 01:00 PM	#14
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSe1...ture=emb_title __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

07-25-2020, 11:31 PM	#17
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,862	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Some screaming Jimmy fun. https://youtu.be/yhirmJzmMNo __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

06-21-2020, 06:53 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Hah! I just came here to link Marty B's thread with this picture so you could see it, Pat. I see Marty beat me to it. Nice LCF __________________ "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 ~

06-21-2020, 06:59 AM	#19
c60clf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: edinburg va Posts: 113	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Not many restored 60 66 lcf, I wonder if people are starting to show more interest in them? Good parts scarce. Still need oem stakebed or something close for mine.

06-21-2020, 10:11 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful I wish the tooling was still around to make that rail stock. Especially the corners __________________ "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; 06-26-2020 at 07:42 AM.

07-13-2020, 02:30 AM	#21
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,144	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Truck creepin Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-26-2020, 12:00 AM	#22
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,067	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful The Orange Dodge sounds great. If the other truck has a Detroit, I can't even hear it. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan



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08-01-2020, 09:31 PM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful I believe I posted this video in the Detroit Diesel Videos thread. Probably the twin 6" straight stacks drowned out the muffled truck. It would be nice to know what is in each truck. I assumed both had Detroits __________________ "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 ~

09-29-2020, 09:38 PM	#25
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,862	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Ran this old work horse at an wrecking yard last week. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

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