Factory, Promotional and Misc Films - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C10 - C90 Bill · 12-31-2017, 07:03 PM

Decided to put them all in one thread. Let's see how many we can find out there:

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C10 - C90 Bill · 12-31-2017, 07:06 PM

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C10 - C90 Bill · 12-31-2017, 07:08 PM

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C10 - C90 Bill · 12-31-2017, 07:10 PM

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**Bob B.** · 12-31-2017, 11:59 PM

Here's a good one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JE7Q3IICRg

I think it's a little later than 1978, maybe 1980 or so because it shows the TopKick.

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-01-2018, 12:30 AM

I fixed it for you Bob. I believe the 4-53 was also available in these trucks, but they really didn't mention it in the video.

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C10 - C90 Bill · 01-01-2018, 01:20 AM

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**Bob B.** · 01-01-2018, 10:19 PM

[QUOTE=C10 - C90 Bill;8119360]I fixed it for you Bob. I believe the 4-53 was also available in these trucks, but they really didn't mention it in the video./QUOTE]

Thanks for fixing the link. As I remember, the 8.2L Detroit 'Fuel Squeezer' replaced the Detroit 4-53T in '79 or '80. I think for one model year both were available in the regular C series mediums. The 3208 Cat was only available in the high mount cab-high hood TopKick and Kodiak. A lot of promotional material at the time also listed the Cummins VT-225 as an option in the TopKick/Kodiak as well, but there is some doubt any were actually built.

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-06-2018, 10:13 PM

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C10 - C90 Bill · 01-06-2018, 10:21 PM

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**special-K** · 01-07-2018, 04:48 PM

Great idea for a thread, Bill. I came across this one last week. Light trucks, but commercial line
http://youtu.be/jWA10zvxuqg

And this is one I've looked at before
http://youtu.be/kAkLazvGWOg

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-07-2018, 05:55 PM

Here's one with Roy Rogers in it:

Tim, I tried to convert yours to video, but some just won't co-operate for some reason.

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**special-K** · 01-07-2018, 06:28 PM

All I know is how to right click on the title or picture in the column on the right

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C10 - C90 Bill · 01-07-2018, 06:38 PM

Tim, The trick is to take off the "https://"

This one worked.

Good video !!

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**special-K** · 01-08-2018, 09:33 AM

That's all? Thanks Bill. How do you like some of that info on that circa 1957 film? "It's the trucker's job" to stop and assist motorists. 8 hour limit? When did that guy sleep in those two days?

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-08-2018, 10:06 AM

I found the film pretty interesting. I believe they said something about going to a motel to sleep, but I don't know much more than that, lol. I'm surprised that they didn't show a truck with a sleeper cab.

That said, a friend of mine still driving makes an overnight trip at least once a week in a day cab. He gets to sleep at night in a nice motel with all expenses paid. Now that is having it nice.

**special-K** · 01-08-2018, 11:23 AM

How it should be. I tried to fix those first two I posted and I think I messed them up. It didn't work so I typed everything back, but...

Never mind. Just checked and they work

//youtu.be/8FR3IUNmHhM

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-08-2018, 11:54 AM

Tim, To get this one to post, I had to click onto it, copy and paste the title of it, close it out and start from scratch again. For some crazy reason, lol.

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**special-K** · 01-09-2018, 12:11 AM

Thanks. They all work either way but it's nice for it to show what the video is

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-20-2018, 09:02 PM

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C10 - C90 Bill · 01-20-2018, 09:17 PM

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C10 - C90 Bill · 05-05-2018, 10:18 PM

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C10 - C90 Bill · 05-05-2018, 10:32 PM

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12-31-2017, 11:59 PM	#5
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,306	Re: Factory, Promotional and Misc Films Here's a good one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JE7Q3IICRg I think it's a little later than 1978, maybe 1980 or so because it shows the TopKick. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

01-01-2018, 10:19 PM	#8
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,306	Re: Factory, Promotional and Misc Films [QUOTE=C10 - C90 Bill;8119360]I fixed it for you Bob. I believe the 4-53 was also available in these trucks, but they really didn't mention it in the video./QUOTE] Thanks for fixing the link. As I remember, the 8.2L Detroit 'Fuel Squeezer' replaced the Detroit 4-53T in '79 or '80. I think for one model year both were available in the regular C series mediums. The 3208 Cat was only available in the high mount cab-high hood TopKick and Kodiak. A lot of promotional material at the time also listed the Cummins VT-225 as an option in the TopKick/Kodiak as well, but there is some doubt any were actually built. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

01-07-2018, 04:48 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Factory, Promotional and Misc Films Great idea for a thread, Bill. I came across this one last week. Light trucks, but commercial line http://youtu.be/jWA10zvxuqg And this is one I've looked at before http://youtu.be/kAkLazvGWOg __________________ "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; 01-08-2018 at 11:21 AM.

01-08-2018, 09:33 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Factory, Promotional and Misc Films That's all? Thanks Bill. How do you like some of that info on that circa 1957 film? "It's the trucker's job" to stop and assist motorists. 8 hour limit? When did that guy sleep in those two days? __________________ "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 ~

01-08-2018, 10:06 AM	#16
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,064	Re: Factory, Promotional and Misc Films I found the film pretty interesting. I believe they said something about going to a motel to sleep, but I don't know much more than that, lol. I'm surprised that they didn't show a truck with a sleeper cab. That said, a friend of mine still driving makes an overnight trip at least once a week in a day cab. He gets to sleep at night in a nice motel with all expenses paid. Now that is having it nice. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

01-08-2018, 11:23 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Factory, Promotional and Misc Films How it should be. I tried to fix those first two I posted and I think I messed them up. It didn't work so I typed everything back, but... Never mind. Just checked and they work //youtu.be/8FR3IUNmHhM __________________ "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; 01-08-2018 at 11:30 AM.

01-09-2018, 12:11 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Factory, Promotional and Misc Films Thanks. They all work either way but it's nice for it to show what the video is __________________ "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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