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Andy4639 · 02-07-2020, 11:13 PM

I ran across these last week while down at the beach house. The Dually GMC is pretty cool. The other one was interesting also but not near the coolness as the dually.

**Boog** · 02-07-2020, 11:34 PM

The GMC reminds me of this one that came through here a year or two ago with Alaska license on it. I know nothing about it.
That REO looks interesting.

Andy4639 · 02-08-2020, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

The GMC reminds me of this one that came through here a year or two ago with Alaska license on it. I know nothing about it.
That REO looks interesting.

I'd hate to drive that chop top all the time! He must have Corvette seats in it!

**Boog** · 02-08-2020, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I'd hate to drive that chop top all the time! He must have Corvette seats in it!

Yeah it puts his ears closer to those sewer drain exhaust pipes for effect.

kingsolver72 · 02-07-2020, 11:55 PM

I love the 305 v6 massive engine!

1976gmc20 · 02-08-2020, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kingsolver72

I love the 305 v6 massive engine!

I had one of those in my 1965 C-50

They were easy to work on, fortunately - because the kid that I bought it from had it overhauled and ground down the valves to a razor edge instead of replacing them. One side went out, and then the other a few years later so I ended up doing all the work twice. First time was in a snow storm in the middle of moving from one state to the other so don't blame me too much for not doing both heads at once.

Second time around I decided to replace that really short "radiator" hose between the intake manifold and the water pump housing, since you have to have one or the other off to replace the hose.* So I just went into a parts store and asked for X inches of Y diameter hose. The rude and stupid young woman asked me what it was for and said no such part ever existed and that I was "jury rigging." Gawd, this was 35 years ago and young people were getting stupid already back then

* Water pump is really dead simple: pull off the fan and pulley, and then four bolts hold the pump into the housing. Cheap, too - because you're not replacing all that iron.

Anyway … that 1967 GMC deserves some sort of useful bed over those duallies. It could even haul a nice camper. Folks just don't have any respect for these hard working old trucks.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-08-2020, 04:12 AM

I hope that guy isn't too tall.

**special-K** · 02-08-2020, 09:40 AM

I think that '67 GMC deserves better respect than what that owner gives it. Pretty cool I guess, and that's the most I can give it. I see a much nicer truck behind the silly and useless theme it now has.

Back when I contracted snow plowing I ran '70 & '72 K/20s that were my everyday work trucks I'd have to adapt to plow mode and back every time it snowed. Hours on end behind the wheel pushing snow allowed a lot of truck dreams. I wanted to take a Blazer, put a 1/2 top on it, 8-lug axles, mount plow and salt (urea) spreader, and paint it like the state hiway trucks... chrome yellow with anti-glare black hood surface. They also always painted wheels gloss black with silver outer ring and lug nuts. The ultimate dedicated snow pushing machine. But I gave up contracting before that happened. This is as close as I've seen to my pipe dream

**special-K** · 02-08-2020, 12:15 PM

You asked for unique. Pergy dang kewl. There is a method to the madness

Andy4639 · 02-08-2020, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

You asked for unique. Pergy dang kewl. There is a method to the madness

Tim I want a set of those exhaust stacks for the Ramp truck!

**special-K** · 02-08-2020, 12:32 PM

That bed is off an Advance Design or earlier

**68bowtie** · 02-08-2020, 06:25 PM

I think these will fit in. Which way do you like them? swb, lwb, xswb, xlwb...

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Andy4639 · 02-08-2020, 07:40 PM

I want me some stacks for the ramp truck!

**robs71** · 02-10-2020, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I want me some stacks for the ramp truck!

Stacks for you

Andy4639 · 02-11-2020, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by robs71

Stacks for you

I love both! The stacks and the ramp truck.

Bigdually · 02-12-2020, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

I think these will fit in. Which way do you like them? swb, lwb, xswb, xlwb...

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Medium duty Loooooonghorn

I actually sort of like it, I've thought since I built mine that about a 10' bed would be perfect on the big pickup conversions. An 8 footer on a medium duty is like a SWB regular truck.

4u2nv · 02-12-2020, 07:10 AM

A conversion I would say

**special-K** · 02-12-2020, 07:31 AM

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A conversion I would say

"My S10 doesn't have 4wd but I think I can run it up the mountain to go save your hurt friend"

I couldn't decide on which tires or lockers for best off road performance, so I...

Jrainman · 02-12-2020, 03:47 PM

I was watching Leno garage ,he had a company on his show called RTECH not ridetech, that from what I gathered just built Custom GM trucks , quad cab 4x4 from 50s 60s and 70s they start at 150k but really AAA quality builds.

**special-K** · 02-08-2020, 08:00 PM

I wanted to put some on that red wrecker I had. The bed floor showed that it had them at one time by the holes. I found the ones with shields

Here ya go:

https://www.bing.com/aclick?ld=e3HKK...5d&adlt=strict

Andy4639 · 02-08-2020, 08:17 PM

Thanks, I'm waiting on my brother to check on some used ones. He is the Peterbuilt manager in Charlotte. I sent him a message about finding some good used ones for me. He is going to ask around next week about some.

**special-K** · 02-09-2020, 09:13 AM

Fat stacks is what you're after. 4" is minimum like on medium duty trucks. Those Petes will be sportin' the big guns. A truck with a working body on the back is cool with stacks.

I built that '70 C/30 157" with a low profile Reading utility body years ago. Before I ordered the body I considered shortening it up, 5th wheel platter, gang box (looks like a sleeper), stacks, saddle tanks, rear fenders/flaps, steel visor, air horns... a mini semi to haul a 5th wheel enclosed trailer. I decided I didn't want to be married to a trailer

We all know this one. It's cool and all that, but I feel the same about it as that '67, except it doesn't seem as disrespected. It just needs a purpose and I'd like it 10x as much. How about a slick roll-off dumpster? Real low sides, polished, stainless tarp hooks and details

Andy4639 · 02-09-2020, 02:20 PM

Yea that is a cool truck no doubt but I'm not real keen on the side pipes just some stacks.

I have thought about this truck though.

**special-K** · 02-10-2020, 08:38 AM

What year had the bowtie window?

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-10-2020, 09:51 AM

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What year had the bowtie window?

Yep, definitely unique......

02-07-2020, 11:13 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Unique trucks... I ran across these last week while down at the beach house. The Dually GMC is pretty cool. The other one was interesting also but not near the coolness as the dually. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-07-2020, 11:34 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,057	Re: Unique trucks... The GMC reminds me of this one that came through here a year or two ago with Alaska license on it. I know nothing about it. That REO looks interesting. Attached Images __________________ 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

02-07-2020, 11:55 PM	#5
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,202	Re: Unique trucks... I love the 305 v6 massive engine!

02-08-2020, 04:12 AM	#7
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Unique trucks... I hope that guy isn't too tall. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-08-2020, 09:40 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Unique trucks... I think that '67 GMC deserves better respect than what that owner gives it. Pretty cool I guess, and that's the most I can give it. I see a much nicer truck behind the silly and useless theme it now has. Back when I contracted snow plowing I ran '70 & '72 K/20s that were my everyday work trucks I'd have to adapt to plow mode and back every time it snowed. Hours on end behind the wheel pushing snow allowed a lot of truck dreams. I wanted to take a Blazer, put a 1/2 top on it, 8-lug axles, mount plow and salt (urea) spreader, and paint it like the state hiway trucks... chrome yellow with anti-glare black hood surface. They also always painted wheels gloss black with silver outer ring and lug nuts. The ultimate dedicated snow pushing machine. But I gave up contracting before that happened. This is as close as I've seen to my pipe dream 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 ~

02-08-2020, 12:15 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Unique trucks... You asked for unique. Pergy dang kewl. There is a method to the madness 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 ~

02-08-2020, 12:32 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Unique trucks... That bed is off an Advance Design or earlier __________________ "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 ~

02-08-2020, 06:25 PM	#12
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,527	Re: Unique trucks... I think these will fit in. Which way do you like them? swb, lwb, xswb, xlwb... __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

02-08-2020, 07:40 PM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Unique trucks... I want me some stacks for the ramp truck! Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-12-2020, 07:10 AM	#17
4u2nv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Ontario Peterborough Posts: 749	Re: Unique trucks... A conversion I would say Attached Images

02-12-2020, 03:47 PM	#19
Jrainman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North East PA Posts: 682	Re: Unique trucks... I was watching Leno garage ,he had a company on his show called RTECH not ridetech, that from what I gathered just built Custom GM trucks , quad cab 4x4 from 50s 60s and 70s they start at 150k but really AAA quality builds.

02-08-2020, 08:00 PM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Unique trucks... I wanted to put some on that red wrecker I had. The bed floor showed that it had them at one time by the holes. I found the ones with shields Here ya go: https://www.bing.com/aclick?ld=e3HKK...5d&adlt=strict 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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-08-2020 at 08:05 PM.

02-08-2020, 08:17 PM	#21
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Unique trucks... Thanks, I'm waiting on my brother to check on some used ones. He is the Peterbuilt manager in Charlotte. I sent him a message about finding some good used ones for me. He is going to ask around next week about some. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-09-2020, 09:13 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Unique trucks... Fat stacks is what you're after. 4" is minimum like on medium duty trucks. Those Petes will be sportin' the big guns. A truck with a working body on the back is cool with stacks. I built that '70 C/30 157" with a low profile Reading utility body years ago. Before I ordered the body I considered shortening it up, 5th wheel platter, gang box (looks like a sleeper), stacks, saddle tanks, rear fenders/flaps, steel visor, air horns... a mini semi to haul a 5th wheel enclosed trailer. I decided I didn't want to be married to a trailer We all know this one. It's cool and all that, but I feel the same about it as that '67, except it doesn't seem as disrespected. It just needs a purpose and I'd like it 10x as much. How about a slick roll-off dumpster? Real low sides, polished, stainless tarp hooks and details 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 ~

02-09-2020, 02:20 PM	#23
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Unique trucks... Yea that is a cool truck no doubt but I'm not real keen on the side pipes just some stacks. I have thought about this truck though. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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02-10-2020, 08:38 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Unique trucks... What year had the bowtie window? 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 ~

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