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**special-K** · 04-08-2008, 04:30 PM

I can no long deny this urge.Everytime I see one of these I just feel something.It may not make sense or seam to have a practicle use,but I just have to face it.I`ve always,like most guys,had a thing for big rigs.They`ve always been there and it would be neat to need one so you could do one up the way you like.I see guys collecting vintage big trucks and think I`d like that if I had a place to keep it.I`ve been tempted to buy some I`ve seen over time.One I remember is a long frame Needlenose`61 Peterbuilt tractor with an added single sleeper.I was thinking to put a dump bed on it.
But,these trucks right here...I think are perfect for me,or anyone else,to cover a couple areas of likes,Big Rigs and 67-72s.Kind of like when it hit me how cool a Harley Servicar would be to have to cover the Bike and Pickup interests,or an El Camino SS396 to cover the Muscle Car and Pickup interests.
What do you all think?

...other than too small.Can anyone help this?duh?

Bus Ted Knuckle · 04-08-2008, 05:17 PM

I love it too Tim! You know I love the big ones.

63 & 64 Bowties · 04-08-2008, 05:38 PM

yup, know what ya mean. I used to be an over-the-road trucker for about 12 years. Once it gets in your blood, it's there forever. I'm kinda partial to the KW's, guess cause I had two of 'em. I like the W900L's best. This yellow KW is one of my favorites. And, here's a nice needlenose Pete for ya.

72freak · 04-08-2008, 06:20 PM

Im going to do one in the next 5 years.......As old as I can find. I dont know what I want yet but I have been researching it.

Remember guys....CDL to drive it!!!! Class B with air brakes to drive the tractor and if you put a trailer on it of just about any size....Class A................

Unless you reclassify it to 26,000 or below some how.

Bishops Trucks · 04-08-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

yup, know what ya mean. I used to be an over-the-road trucker for about 12 years. Once it gets in your blood, it's there forever. I'm kinda partial to the KW's, guess cause I had two of 'em. I like the W900L's best. This yellow KW is one of my favorites. And, here's a nice needlenose Pete for ya.

Were these taken at Carlislie? Did you guys (that went to Carlislie) see the truck and trailer that had the murals on it?

Zonaman · 04-08-2008, 07:19 PM

How about one of these?
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Just one of the exhibits (1954 Kenworth)atThe golden Age of Trucking Museum in Middlebury, Connecticut.

Of course there's a cure for this urge- It can cost over $1,000.00 to fill the tank! A cheaper alternative is Big Rigs: The Complete History of the American Semi Truck by Stan Holtzman, isbn 089658495X.

I compromised by installling a set of West Coast Jr.s on my C-10

68gmcdually · 04-08-2008, 07:55 PM

When I was about 7 my dad bought a '69 Mercury tandem axle day cab rig with a Detroit in it. My brother and I used to run her up and down the back road until he scrapped it. We nicknamed it "ETHEL" since you had to generally Ether it to start.

I am a member of ATHS I really enjoy there shows, lots of big old iron.

dieselarmy13 · 04-08-2008, 08:15 PM

I was lusting over this one a while back on the evilBay. Pretty sure I couldn't convince the other half that this is logical, though.

63 & 64 Bowties · 04-08-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

Were these taken at Carlislie? Did you guys (that went to Carlislie) see the truck and trailer that had the murals on it?

I don't remember where I got those pics

72BlckButy · 04-08-2008, 09:23 PM

Those are some sweet pics Bill.

Riveted1 · 04-08-2008, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bus Ted Knuckle

I love it too Tim! You know I love the big ones.

I'd be careful what I posted on a public forum

Sorry, I just happened to see your post before I saw Special K's. Was taken a bit out of context......

And yes, those big rigs are sweeeeeeet!

jkaylor68gmc · 04-08-2008, 10:21 PM

he said big ones.....

Zonaman · 04-08-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I can no long deny this urge.Everytime I see one of these I just feel something.It may not make sense or seam to have a practicle use,but I just have to face it.I`ve always,like most guys,had a thing for big rigs....

How about the ultimate 5th wheeler? Something like this:

http://www.jackdanmayer.com/images/O...ing1_small.jpg

PanelDeland · 04-09-2008, 12:15 AM

Here's a link to a few.I really like the one Curtis Christian has.Black with Black stacks.Looks like a truckers version of a rod.

http://www.imakenews.com/rotella/e_a....cfm?x=b11,0,w

1969 GMC · 04-09-2008, 01:10 AM

hey tim, have the best of both worlds:

there was one of these for sale locally for a while, but it got scrapped.

67_C-30 · 04-09-2008, 01:27 AM

I know where one is right now that has great running 6-71 supercharged Detroit with a Fuller <I think, I know its a 10 speed> 10 speed tranny. It was an old Yellow Trucking Company Truck (ya know the ones that said Yellow, but were actually orange!) He wants $800 for it. Getting it to Maryland may be the bigger issue though...

67_C-30 · 04-09-2008, 01:31 AM

BTW, I'd give my left one for this truck!

YouTube - OLD IRON! GMC DIESEL

That thing sounds SO SWEET!!!

Sport/Truck · 04-09-2008, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

yup, know what ya mean. I used to be an over-the-road trucker for about 12 years. Once it gets in your blood, it's there forever. I'm kinda partial to the KW's, guess cause I had two of 'em. I like the W900L's best. This yellow KW is one of my favorites. And, here's a nice needlenose Pete for ya.

I seen one just like that yellow one,but it was black and very low and it was stretched out with a matching trailer.
I tried to pull off and get a picture as it rolled by, but no dice.
That was one sweet ride!
s/t

jeffspower · 04-09-2008, 04:37 AM

I'd love to have an old screamer. A rude and crude twin stick with no power steering, maybe even an air starter. I'd get my fun out of offering the wheel to some friends that are truck drivers, so I can laugh my butt off when they can't drive it

jdstx · 04-09-2008, 04:41 AM

The videos are great. I love the pneumatic starter. I doubt those have been used on truck engines in 30 years.

Down south truckin · 04-09-2008, 05:51 AM

Tim thats funny that you want one of those because I spotted one a couple miles from my house(at a repair shop) over the weekend and can't wait to get by there during the week to see if they will sell it.

**El Jay** · 04-09-2008, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jdstx

The videos are great. I love the pneumatic starter. I doubt those have been used on truck engines in 30 years.

An acquaintance of mine still has one on his tractor (I think it's a KW, but I won't bet my next paycheck on it)
I don't know how old the tractor is, but it works every damn day.

BLAZERMAN · 04-09-2008, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jdstx

The videos are great. I love the pneumatic starter. I doubt those have been used on truck engines in 30 years.

I still see short haul day trucks using the air starters around here.

**special-K** · 04-09-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

I don't remember where I got those pics

I took those at Carlisle Trucks`07

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You can`t miss an air-starter,that`s for sure.

Just imagine this lil`Chevy with a decent looking paint job.I believe the short lived Detroit V16 went in these.

63 & 64 Bowties · 04-09-2008, 12:47 PM

those "long hood" chevys and GMCs are pretty rare. I was trucking when those were new, and there were very few around.

04-08-2008, 04:30 PM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I want one of these... I can no long deny this urge.Everytime I see one of these I just feel something.It may not make sense or seam to have a practicle use,but I just have to face it.I`ve always,like most guys,had a thing for big rigs.They`ve always been there and it would be neat to need one so you could do one up the way you like.I see guys collecting vintage big trucks and think I`d like that if I had a place to keep it.I`ve been tempted to buy some I`ve seen over time.One I remember is a long frame Needlenose`61 Peterbuilt tractor with an added single sleeper.I was thinking to put a dump bed on it. But,these trucks right here...I think are perfect for me,or anyone else,to cover a couple areas of likes,Big Rigs and 67-72s.Kind of like when it hit me how cool a Harley Servicar would be to have to cover the Bike and Pickup interests,or an El Camino SS396 to cover the Muscle Car and Pickup interests. What do you all think? ...other than too small.Can anyone help this?duh? __________________ "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; 04-08-2008 at 04:36 PM.

04-08-2008, 05:17 PM	#2
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: I want one of these... I love it too Tim! You know I love the big ones. __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

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63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: I want one of these... yup, know what ya mean. I used to be an over-the-road trucker for about 12 years. Once it gets in your blood, it's there forever. I'm kinda partial to the KW's, guess cause I had two of 'em. I like the W900L's best. This yellow KW is one of my favorites. And, here's a nice needlenose Pete for ya. Attached Images __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

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72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: I want one of these... Im going to do one in the next 5 years.......As old as I can find. I dont know what I want yet but I have been researching it. Remember guys....CDL to drive it!!!! Class B with air brakes to drive the tractor and if you put a trailer on it of just about any size....Class A................ Unless you reclassify it to 26,000 or below some how. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

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Zonaman Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 519	Re: I want one of these... How about one of these? Just one of the exhibits (1954 Kenworth)atThe golden Age of Trucking Museum in Middlebury, Connecticut. Of course there's a cure for this urge- It can cost over $1,000.00 to fill the tank! A cheaper alternative is Big Rigs: The Complete History of the American Semi Truck by Stan Holtzman, isbn 089658495X. I compromised by installling a set of West Coast Jr.s on my C-10 __________________ 69 C-10 LWB, 350, 700r4, 3.73 posi-traction, front disc brakes. Built for the desert- She can take the heat! Vivat Rex Chevus! Last edited by Zonaman; 04-12-2008 at 07:19 PM.

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68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	Re: I want one of these... When I was about 7 my dad bought a '69 Mercury tandem axle day cab rig with a Detroit in it. My brother and I used to run her up and down the back road until he scrapped it. We nicknamed it "ETHEL" since you had to generally Ether it to start. I am a member of ATHS I really enjoy there shows, lots of big old iron. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed, Last edited by 68gmcdually; 04-08-2008 at 08:09 PM.

04-08-2008, 08:15 PM	#8
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: I want one of these... I was lusting over this one a while back on the evilBay. Pretty sure I couldn't convince the other half that this is logical, though. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

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04-09-2008, 01:27 AM	#16
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: I want one of these... I know where one is right now that has great running 6-71 supercharged Detroit with a Fuller <I think, I know its a 10 speed> 10 speed tranny. It was an old Yellow Trucking Company Truck (ya know the ones that said Yellow, but were actually orange!) He wants $800 for it. Getting it to Maryland may be the bigger issue though... __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

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jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: I want one of these... I'd love to have an old screamer. A rude and crude twin stick with no power steering, maybe even an air starter. I'd get my fun out of offering the wheel to some friends that are truck drivers, so I can laugh my butt off when they can't drive it __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

04-09-2008, 04:41 AM	#20
jdstx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 63	Re: I want one of these... The videos are great. I love the pneumatic starter. I doubt those have been used on truck engines in 30 years.

04-09-2008, 05:51 AM	#21
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: I want one of these... Tim thats funny that you want one of those because I spotted one a couple miles from my house(at a repair shop) over the weekend and can't wait to get by there during the week to see if they will sell it.



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