New Guy from MD with a Rare Truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DSchneider · 02-07-2019, 09:35 AM

Morning All! My name is Donny and I'm from Maryland. I just picked up my first heavy truck and its a rare one. Hopefully you guys can help me on some history on this old girl as I'm still learning and researching these trucks.

The truck is a GMC 6500 V6 Crew Cab. I'm having trouble decoding the VIN but believe the truck to be a 1968-70 based on the marker lights and passenger cowl vent. Truck is alil rough but I think its worth saving seeing how rare it is. I'll include a picture of the VIN so hopefully one of you gurus can help decode it. Thanks!

C10 - C90 Bill · 02-07-2019, 10:19 AM

Interesting truck. By the Directional Light, as much as I can see it anyway, it is either a '68 or '69. Believe it is an E-Model, as can also be seen in the VIN. Like the Spoke Wheels, interesting on a 6500. And of course, the Crew Cab. If no one jumps in, I can try to break out my GMC book this week-end for more on the VIN.

Welcome to the site by the way.

txagincali · 02-07-2019, 03:24 PM

Man that was a tight fit on that trailer! Welcome to the Board. What kind of direction are you thinking of taking this project?

DSchneider · 02-07-2019, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by txagincali

Man that was a tight fit on that trailer! Welcome to the Board. What kind of direction are you thinking of taking this project?

Yes it was tight lol. We used every inch of it. My buddy and I purchased the truck together. We wanna build a sick ramp truck on air. Diesel w/manual trans. Your typical ultimate tow rig kinda deal. But its gonna take a lot of work. The end result in my head looks awesome though.

**Bob B.** · 02-07-2019, 08:21 PM

Interesting truck! It's an EM6500 with vacuum-booster brakes. Engine is either a 305 or 351C V-6. Wonder what company did the crew cab conversion.

DSchneider · 02-07-2019, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob B.

Engine is either a 305 or 351C V-6.

The guy said it was a 305. I need to check block and verify though. Tomorrow if I get time I'll do that.

**Getter-Done** · 02-07-2019, 11:03 PM

Welcome
That's a nice Find.
Glad your are going to save it.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 02-08-2019, 12:05 AM

Very cool truck, well worth saving. Best I can figure on the VIN:

E 92" - 95" BBC Conv. cab
M V6
6 15,000 - 25,500 GVW
0V Cab and chassis, hydraulic brakes
C 1967 year model

**special-K** · 02-10-2019, 12:50 PM

Hey Donny, welcome to the site from Buffalo Rd. I'm no guru on the big trucks, but sounds like you got good info already from those who are. I do know a lot of big truck guys in our area through the ATHS Mason-Dixon chapter and ATCA Old 40 chapter. There were a couple/few companies that built those crewcabs. Does it have an ID plaque? Could be Scott or I'd have to look into my files for others not coming to mind at the moment. Have fun with it!

DSchneider · 02-11-2019, 09:30 PM

Couldn't do anything with the truck this past weekend. Working to finish up other projects. I did get two of the back tires to reseat on the bead and hold air somewhat. The other 2 were blown out. The passenger rear drum is locked up so gotta free that up at some point. My dad said the motor wouldn't turn over so he soaked it with ATF.

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Originally Posted by special-K

Hey Donny, welcome to the site from Buffalo Rd. I'm no guru on the big trucks, but sounds like you got good info already from those who are. I do know a lot of big truck guys in our area through the ATHS Mason-Dixon chapter and ATCA Old 40 chapter. There were a couple/few companies that built those crewcabs. Does it have an ID plaque? Could be Scott or I'd have to look into my files for others not coming to mind at the moment. Have fun with it!

Hey I'm over on Sidney. There isnt any other plaques on the truck that ive found.

**special-K** · 02-12-2019, 11:04 AM

Ok, a Westsider, ey? I'm a Northsider. I wondered if I recognized your building. Hey, is that blue 69-72 K/20 still growing moss? You know the one? Been a while since I've been on Sidney.

Check out www.rljacksontrucks.com for the old truck parts. May have something for you if the need arises.

DSchneider · 02-12-2019, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Ok, a Westsider, ey? I'm a Northsider. I wondered if I recognized your building. Hey, is that blue 69-72 K/20 still growing moss? You know the one? Been a while since I've been on Sidney.

Haha yeh that's my neighbor. We're the ones with the big buildings and long driveway. That truck just got yanked out of there a couple weeks ago. Been there my whole life and then poof gone.

**special-K** · 02-12-2019, 11:44 PM

I've been here since '86 and I think it was sitting there back then. I stopped by a couple times. Been years since I gave up trying. Ever see a white '72 GMC K2500 running around, lately with ladder racks? That's me. Well, not once the salt hits the road

02-07-2019, 09:35 AM	#1
DSchneider Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Mount Airy, MD Posts: 5	New Guy from MD with a Rare Truck Morning All! My name is Donny and I'm from Maryland. I just picked up my first heavy truck and its a rare one. Hopefully you guys can help me on some history on this old girl as I'm still learning and researching these trucks. The truck is a GMC 6500 V6 Crew Cab. I'm having trouble decoding the VIN but believe the truck to be a 1968-70 based on the marker lights and passenger cowl vent. Truck is alil rough but I think its worth saving seeing how rare it is. I'll include a picture of the VIN so hopefully one of you gurus can help decode it. Thanks! Attached Images

02-07-2019, 10:19 AM	#2
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,066	Re: New Guy from MD with a Rare Truck Interesting truck. By the Directional Light, as much as I can see it anyway, it is either a '68 or '69. Believe it is an E-Model, as can also be seen in the VIN. Like the Spoke Wheels, interesting on a 6500. And of course, the Crew Cab. If no one jumps in, I can try to break out my GMC book this week-end for more on the VIN. Welcome to the site by the way. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

02-07-2019, 03:24 PM	#3
txagincali Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Nipomo, CA Posts: 58	Re: New Guy from MD with a Rare Truck Man that was a tight fit on that trailer! Welcome to the Board. What kind of direction are you thinking of taking this project? __________________ 1963 Olson Grumman Bread Van - Possible Suburban Swap (sporadically worked on to strip paint) 1969 GMC C10 Pickup SWB Stepside (heart transplant) 1969 Chevy C50 Fire Truck converted to Utility Truck being built into Pickup Truck (newest addition, accumulating spare parts) 1972 GMC K5 Blazer 4x4 (sporadically being worked on, accumulating parts)

02-07-2019, 08:21 PM	#5
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,309	Re: New Guy from MD with a Rare Truck Interesting truck! It's an EM6500 with vacuum-booster brakes. Engine is either a 305 or 351C V-6. Wonder what company did the crew cab conversion. __________________ 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.

02-07-2019, 11:03 PM	#7
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,765	Re: New Guy from MD with a Rare Truck Welcome That's a nice Find. Glad your are going to save it. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

02-08-2019, 12:05 AM	#8
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: New Guy from MD with a Rare Truck Very cool truck, well worth saving. Best I can figure on the VIN: E 92" - 95" BBC Conv. cab M V6 6 15,000 - 25,500 GVW 0V Cab and chassis, hydraulic brakes C 1967 year model __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

02-10-2019, 12:50 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: New Guy from MD with a Rare Truck Hey Donny, welcome to the site from Buffalo Rd. I'm no guru on the big trucks, but sounds like you got good info already from those who are. I do know a lot of big truck guys in our area through the ATHS Mason-Dixon chapter and ATCA Old 40 chapter. There were a couple/few companies that built those crewcabs. Does it have an ID plaque? Could be Scott or I'd have to look into my files for others not coming to mind at the moment. Have fun with 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 ~

02-12-2019, 11:04 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: New Guy from MD with a Rare Truck Ok, a Westsider, ey? I'm a Northsider. I wondered if I recognized your building. Hey, is that blue 69-72 K/20 still growing moss? You know the one? Been a while since I've been on Sidney. Check out www.rljacksontrucks.com for the old truck parts. May have something for you if the need arises. __________________ "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 ~

02-12-2019, 11:44 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: New Guy from MD with a Rare Truck I've been here since '86 and I think it was sitting there back then. I stopped by a couple times. Been years since I gave up trying. Ever see a white '72 GMC K2500 running around, lately with ladder racks? That's me. Well, not once the salt hits the road __________________ "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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