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ronh72c10 · 08-08-2009, 05:36 PM

I really don't need another project, but I couldn't resist this 52 or 53 White 3000, I think it'll make a great ramp truck.

Ron

383Ram · 08-08-2009, 07:05 PM

I love those things. Whats it have for an engine/powertrain? Any type of time frame for working on it and making progress?

Sillyoldman · 08-08-2009, 07:42 PM

Thats cool. Is she a runner?

ronh72c10 · 08-08-2009, 08:34 PM

The engine is a 150hp 6cyl flathead, with a 5 spd tranny. Sadly the previous to previous owner loosened the plugs and left it, that let water in and seized the engine. I've got a spare block but it doesn't look much better, I'd like to put a diesel in.

As far as timeframe goes, I've got to finish my 4x4 first and that one's on hold until I finish some household renovations.

Ron

Frizzle Fry · 08-09-2009, 08:27 AM

That will make an awesome ramp truck!

jd74c-10 · 08-10-2009, 01:30 PM

thats to cool. i love old cab-over trucks. put a turbo cummins in it, with a auto trans .then drop it on the ground with air bags.

dammitmitchell · 08-10-2009, 11:43 PM

hydraulic lift ramp truck...
with a 8k winch......
man where did you EVEN find that?
incredible

dammitmitchell · 08-10-2009, 11:46 PM

... error....

**special-K** · 08-11-2009, 05:48 AM

That`s awesome.I`ve rarely seen a long tandem.Not that I`ve seen any at all,but one,in the past few decades.they ended up with the name Mustang.when i`d see one back in the`70s I`d say,Hey look!A white Mustang!"And,whoever i was telling would always look all around and say,"where?I don`t see one."then Id say,"There.That red truck."

Here`s one i saw at an antique truck show last fall:

63 & 64 Bowties · 08-11-2009, 06:38 AM

I'd put it on another chassis. A tandem ramp truck is gonna be real cumbersome. I've never been a fan of Dayton wheels, plus I see air tanks, hope you've got a CDL. That body on a dually chassis would be killer though.

ronh72c10 · 08-11-2009, 07:38 PM

No CDL but getting an air brakes cert is pretty straight forward. The tandem axle might be what gets me to put it on another chassis. I have to see, this is a pretty long term project.

It took me about a year to find this one, in case it's not obvious it used to be a fire truck tanker.

Ron

jd74c-10 · 08-15-2009, 12:09 AM

it looks like it would fit on a old chevy box van frame. find a old bread truck and do some measuring. then find a tank for the back and turn the tank into a big sleeper. hillbilly motorhome.

08-08-2009, 05:36 PM	#1
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	A really big project - 52-53 White 3000 I really don't need another project, but I couldn't resist this 52 or 53 White 3000, I think it'll make a great ramp truck. Ron Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!

08-08-2009, 07:05 PM	#2
383Ram Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Truckville, The Capital of NY Posts: 217	Re: A really big project - 52-53 White 3000 I love those things. Whats it have for an engine/powertrain? Any type of time frame for working on it and making progress? __________________ . 454/4 speed, '85 Dodge Ram hybrid build in progress 454, PP heads, Dual 500 CFM cabs, 'Vette manifolds. First time out---spinning for half track Slooowww build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348050 Engine build thread at: http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=326289

08-08-2009, 07:42 PM	#3
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: A really big project - 52-53 White 3000 Thats cool. Is she a runner? __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

08-08-2009, 08:34 PM	#4
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	Re: A really big project - 52-53 White 3000 The engine is a 150hp 6cyl flathead, with a 5 spd tranny. Sadly the previous to previous owner loosened the plugs and left it, that let water in and seized the engine. I've got a spare block but it doesn't look much better, I'd like to put a diesel in. As far as timeframe goes, I've got to finish my 4x4 first and that one's on hold until I finish some household renovations. Ron __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!

08-09-2009, 08:27 AM	#5
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: A really big project - 52-53 White 3000 That will make an awesome ramp truck!

08-10-2009, 01:30 PM	#6
jd74c-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: bullhead city az. Posts: 51	Re: A really big project - 52-53 White 3000 thats to cool. i love old cab-over trucks. put a turbo cummins in it, with a auto trans .then drop it on the ground with air bags.

08-10-2009, 11:43 PM	#7
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: A really big project - 52-53 White 3000 hydraulic lift ramp truck... with a 8k winch...... man where did you EVEN find that? incredible __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

08-10-2009, 11:46 PM	#8
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: A really big project - 52-53 White 3000 ... error.... __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042 Last edited by dammitmitchell; 08-10-2009 at 11:46 PM.

08-11-2009, 05:48 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: A really big project - 52-53 White 3000 That`s awesome.I`ve rarely seen a long tandem.Not that I`ve seen any at all,but one,in the past few decades.they ended up with the name Mustang.when i`d see one back in the`70s I`d say,Hey look!A white Mustang!"And,whoever i was telling would always look all around and say,"where?I don`t see one."then Id say,"There.That red truck." Here`s one i saw at an antique truck show last fall: __________________ "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 ~

08-11-2009, 06:38 AM	#10
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: A really big project - 52-53 White 3000 I'd put it on another chassis. A tandem ramp truck is gonna be real cumbersome. I've never been a fan of Dayton wheels, plus I see air tanks, hope you've got a CDL. That body on a dually chassis would be killer though. __________________ 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

08-11-2009, 07:38 PM	#11
ronh72c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada Posts: 978	Re: A really big project - 52-53 White 3000 No CDL but getting an air brakes cert is pretty straight forward. The tandem axle might be what gets me to put it on another chassis. I have to see, this is a pretty long term project. It took me about a year to find this one, in case it's not obvious it used to be a fire truck tanker. Ron __________________ 72 Chevy C10 (rust repaired, starting body work) 72 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 72 Chevy C20 Suburban 38 Ford Tudor Humpback Sedan (from the darkside) 67 Pontiac Parisienne 55 Studebaker Commander 2dr Hardtop (Starliner) My Youtube channel with Video Updates!

08-15-2009, 12:09 AM	#12
jd74c-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: bullhead city az. Posts: 51	Re: A really big project - 52-53 White 3000 it looks like it would fit on a old chevy box van frame. find a old bread truck and do some measuring. then find a tank for the back and turn the tank into a big sleeper. hillbilly motorhome.



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