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**special-K** · 01-21-2008, 11:49 PM

They were all over like U-Haul and some others.Does anyone else rememeber these rental trucks?I forget the name,EZ Haul?Man,talk about outta sight outta mind...2 elephants:

Factory paint:

**Palf70Step** · 01-22-2008, 12:18 AM

Hulk's doggie smash if you no let him do your move

I have no idea. Can't say that I ever saw that company.

**special-K** · 01-22-2008, 12:39 AM

Some gutter guy has owned it for awhile.But,that`s original paint and the elephants were the logo.I saw them in service until nearly 1990.That one`s on Ebay.I`m not sure what part of the country.

**Boog** · 01-22-2008, 01:07 AM

EZ Haul sounds right Tim but I don't remember when I last saw one. The box would be good for storage and the truck don't look too bad either. Dually anyone?

Down south truckin · 01-22-2008, 03:05 AM

I've never seen one of those were they in the south? I do happen to have a 1970 C-30 with special paint (green) It looks like it could have been one of those trucks originally. too cool, DST

**special-K** · 01-22-2008, 03:29 AM

I`m not sure how wide spread that company was.I was around the country alot in the`70s,but I recall seeing these regularly most places.I kept seeing the retired ones around for years.You may have an old one,Mike.
Anyone seen a horn like that before?My`72 Sierrra hasone like that in the same location.It looks like one of those electric "diesel train" horns.I haven`t had mine working to hear it.

sdkid · 01-22-2008, 03:47 AM

I remember seeing the box with the elephants on it. Can't remember the name of the company though.

toms68cst · 01-22-2008, 03:58 AM

Oh that truck brings back not-so-pleasant memorys.

I worked for a coin-op video game/pinball/pool table company back in the early 80's. The company had one of those trucks. I think it was a 71 or 72. It was nicknamed the "Elephant Truck". I loved driving it. At the time I had my 69 C10 Custom.

We used it for hauling coin-op equipment around most often in the spring and fall for transporting stuff to resorts east of Fargo in the Detroit Lakes MN region.

I want to say that was Ryder's logo and color from the period.

*Shane* · 01-22-2008, 04:00 AM

We had them here in North Alabama ... or at least in my hometown. The local Honda motorcycle dealer handled them. I remember the green color and the Mama elephant and baby elephant ... haven't thought about that in years.

woodridge · 01-22-2008, 04:46 AM

I remember them. My neighbor has a C-50 that was one of their trucks, still green and I think there may be some of the decals left inside the cab.

wibilly · 01-22-2008, 05:08 AM

i just don't remember ever seeing one

**special-K** · 01-22-2008, 05:18 AM

Yeah,they were just rental vans,afterall.I bet that company did well with a fleet of these trucks,though.

corn · 01-22-2008, 05:31 AM

Im pretty sure it was National truck rental that had the elephants on the side of their trucks...

PanelDeland · 01-22-2008, 07:11 AM

I've got a one ton furniture truck spotted.I keep looking but just haven't had the extra $$ to ask for a price.It's a local co. Just don't know if I could justify it to the QOV.

**special-K** · 01-22-2008, 07:16 AM

Investment quality mobile storage pod?
Corn,National rings a bell,that sounds right.I think the letters were red?

68shortstep · 01-22-2008, 08:32 AM

I owned one those trucks. In a whopper size - c_60, I think, 1970 model.

It definitely was "EZ-Haul."

Nasty-green cab, white big box-body rear. Still could see the EZ-Haul logo on the side (& the two elephants) when I bought it.

Used it in an insulation business I owned at that time.

01-21-2008, 11:49 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Remember These???? They were all over like U-Haul and some others.Does anyone else rememeber these rental trucks?I forget the name,EZ Haul?Man,talk about outta sight outta mind...2 elephants: Factory paint: __________________ "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; 01-22-2008 at 12:03 AM.

01-22-2008, 12:18 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Re: Remember These???? Hulk's doggie smash if you no let him do your move I have no idea. Can't say that I ever saw that company. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 01-22-2008 at 12:19 AM.

01-22-2008, 12:39 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Remember These???? Some gutter guy has owned it for awhile.But,that`s original paint and the elephants were the logo.I saw them in service until nearly 1990.That one`s on Ebay.I`m not sure what part of the country. __________________ "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; 01-22-2008 at 12:39 AM.

01-22-2008, 01:07 AM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,141	Re: Remember These???? EZ Haul sounds right Tim but I don't remember when I last saw one. The box would be good for storage and the truck don't look too bad either. Dually anyone? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-22-2008, 03:05 AM	#5
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: Remember These???? I've never seen one of those were they in the south? I do happen to have a 1970 C-30 with special paint (green) It looks like it could have been one of those trucks originally. too cool, DST

01-22-2008, 03:29 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Remember These???? I`m not sure how wide spread that company was.I was around the country alot in the`70s,but I recall seeing these regularly most places.I kept seeing the retired ones around for years.You may have an old one,Mike. Anyone seen a horn like that before?My`72 Sierrra hasone like that in the same location.It looks like one of those electric "diesel train" horns.I haven`t had mine working to hear it. __________________ "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 ~

01-22-2008, 03:47 AM	#7
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Remember These???? I remember seeing the box with the elephants on it. Can't remember the name of the company though. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

01-22-2008, 03:58 AM	#8
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	Re: Remember These???? Oh that truck brings back not-so-pleasant memorys. I worked for a coin-op video game/pinball/pool table company back in the early 80's. The company had one of those trucks. I think it was a 71 or 72. It was nicknamed the "Elephant Truck". I loved driving it. At the time I had my 69 C10 Custom. We used it for hauling coin-op equipment around most often in the spring and fall for transporting stuff to resorts east of Fargo in the Detroit Lakes MN region. I want to say that was Ryder's logo and color from the period. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club. Last edited by toms68cst; 01-22-2008 at 04:00 AM.

01-22-2008, 04:00 AM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Remember These???? We had them here in North Alabama ... or at least in my hometown. The local Honda motorcycle dealer handled them. I remember the green color and the Mama elephant and baby elephant ... haven't thought about that in years.

01-22-2008, 04:46 AM	#10
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: Remember These???? I remember them. My neighbor has a C-50 that was one of their trucks, still green and I think there may be some of the decals left inside the cab. __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

01-22-2008, 05:08 AM	#11
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Remember These???? i just don't remember ever seeing one __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

01-22-2008, 05:18 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Remember These???? Yeah,they were just rental vans,afterall.I bet that company did well with a fleet of these trucks,though. __________________ "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 ~

01-22-2008, 05:31 AM	#13
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Remember These???? Im pretty sure it was National truck rental that had the elephants on the side of their trucks...

01-22-2008, 07:11 AM	#14
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01-22-2008, 07:16 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Remember These???? Investment quality mobile storage pod? Corn,National rings a bell,that sounds right.I think the letters were red? __________________ "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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01-22-2008, 08:32 AM	#16
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Remember These???? I owned one those trucks. In a whopper size - c_60, I think, 1970 model. It definitely was "EZ-Haul." Nasty-green cab, white big box-body rear. Still could see the EZ-Haul logo on the side (& the two elephants) when I bought it. Used it in an insulation business I owned at that time.

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