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KQQL IT · 01-04-2016, 01:22 AM

1965

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-04-2016, 08:58 AM

Interesting picture.

Brand new '65 Chevys being hauled by a '64. Most likely a C-80.

KQQL IT · 01-04-2016, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

Interesting picture.

Brand new '65 Chevys being hauled by a '64. Most likely a C-80.

And a awesome stacked load.

GM72K10 · 01-04-2016, 02:26 PM

A load of '66s.
" Custom s" to boot!

Gypsyman · 01-08-2016, 10:55 PM

Here's one that I'm trying to purchase. Was driven to it's current resting place and hasn't run for the 40 years since. Trying hard to keep that from becoming 41 years. Only a couple of things to change to get her back to original.

68panelman · 01-08-2016, 11:02 PM

WOW!, would love to have that big boy!
671 power ta boot!. Looks to be in good shape. Hope you get it

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-08-2016, 11:28 PM

Looks pretty good for being there for 40 years.

Hope to see you buy it.

Keep us posted on it.

watahyahknow · 01-09-2016, 01:21 AM

wow , would be nice to put a cab like that on modern underpinnings like they often do with hotrods
say a volvo or kenworth with airbag suspension and a better (cat/ cummins motor gearbox and powerbrakes / steering

Gypsyman · 01-09-2016, 01:35 AM

The gentlemans wife said it's been pushed around the property but hasn't been started since her husband stopped driving it in 1975. Said they couldn't afford the insurance and upkeep so he just stopped driving it but refused to sell it.

I've actually got a donor Freightliner chassis with an 8.3L Cummins, 9 Speed, air suspension and locking diff sitting here. It's slated for my White 3000 project.

I sure would like to hear that 6-71 wake up after 40 years asleep. =)

watahyahknow · 01-09-2016, 07:19 AM

whell you can allways get it running and driving and decide on the new stuff later on , from wat i understood these type of trucks are fun to look at but beasts to drive around , theres a reason the steeringwheels are big in these things , its to give more leverage for making turns
the newer engine prolly makes it eazier to comply with enviromental issues when driving around in some states and towns

over here some diesels arent alowed in some regions because they trow out to mush carbon and stuff

wat you can do is rebuild the old engine and gearbox and set it up for a running display on a trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb0ZGaGeAJM

watahyahknow · 01-09-2016, 08:27 AM

found this too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a075EWkcyE

**special-K** · 01-09-2016, 10:45 AM

This would be the truck to restore original. Leave the far gone and/or basket case trucks for modernizing. The 671 was a legendary motor and this is truck that put them on the road. This truck is from the time when GMC was the power to be reckoned with in the heavy diesel truck world. What a great piece of history

mrolds88 · 01-09-2016, 04:54 PM

I agree with Tim. Put her back the way she was. Yeah the Armstrong steering is a pain. So is the spring suspension and the ancient seats. But that is part of the truck.

watahyahknow · 01-09-2016, 05:06 PM

think it will depend on wat you want to do with it , if you want to drive it longer distances and maibe even work it say for seasonal work like driving grain from the field to the lift go modern
if you want to run the ocasional parade and drive it to classic truckmeets on a trailer you could leave it standard
problem is that the cost for keeping it on the road (taxes and stuff like that) stays the same but with the second option the truck isnt earning any money back like he said i was the reason the current owner parked it

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-09-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

This would be the truck to restore original. Leave the far gone and/or basket case trucks for modernizing. The 671 was a legendary motor and this is truck that put them on the road. This truck is from the time when GMC was the power to be reckoned with in the heavy diesel truck world. What a great piece of history

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Originally Posted by mrolds88

I agree with Tim. Put her back the way she was. Yeah the Armstrong steering is a pain. So is the spring suspension and the ancient seats. But that is part of the truck.

Well stated guys.

That truck would be a big hit restored to original.

It's actually a great example of GM History.

KQQL IT · 01-10-2016, 02:12 PM

KQQL IT · 01-10-2016, 06:10 PM

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Fixed the 1st pic

68panelman · 01-10-2016, 06:17 PM

When gypsyman see's that pic he'll be over to work out a deal for the GMC he's been trying to get

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-10-2016, 11:01 PM

That sure is a beautiful truck and I bet it sounds as good as it looks.

**special-K** · 01-11-2016, 08:03 AM

I don't see too many of the old heavy truck owners working these trucks. At, least not to where the major expensive of converting to modern drivetrain, suspension, etc would be cost effective. These things are restored out of love. The shows aren't judged, so no trophies. And they drive them cross-country just to be seen. It's starting to change, but for the most part these trucks don't bring any kind of money close to what is in them. Then, there are those who are just as much a man as the ones who drove trucks before comfort became a requirement.

junkmandan3 · 01-18-2016, 04:45 PM

Just clean it up and leave it in it's original livery. It's nice to see these old jewels in "as found" appearance .

**special-K** · 01-20-2016, 09:57 AM

I like that "Veteran of the Road" look too. It's an earned look. That black and red one is gorgeous. I look at that and I see the ultimate street rod, and it's basically factory stock. More like a mild custom or personalized, yet all the ingredients of a street rod in my book.

KQQL IT · 01-20-2016, 03:18 PM

Facebook book

Gypsyman · 01-25-2016, 12:49 PM

Poor old GMC 750 tractor in NY waiting for someone to save it.

junkmandan3 · 01-26-2016, 12:45 PM

GYP------ That's not at Bill Fletcher's yard, so where is it ? I've been combing Fletcher's yard for 25 years.

01-04-2016, 01:22 AM	#1226
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01-04-2016, 08:58 AM	#1227
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01-04-2016, 02:26 PM	#1229
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,478	Re: GM Semis A load of '66s. " Custom s" to boot! Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck Last edited by GM72K10; 01-04-2016 at 03:48 PM.

01-08-2016, 10:55 PM	#1230
Gypsyman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Newman Lake WA Posts: 39	Re: GM Semis Here's one that I'm trying to purchase. Was driven to it's current resting place and hasn't run for the 40 years since. Trying hard to keep that from becoming 41 years. Only a couple of things to change to get her back to original. Attached Images

01-08-2016, 11:02 PM	#1231
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,450	Re: GM Semis WOW!, would love to have that big boy! 671 power ta boot!. Looks to be in good shape. Hope you get it

01-08-2016, 11:28 PM	#1232
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,066	Re: GM Semis Looks pretty good for being there for 40 years. Hope to see you buy it. Keep us posted on it. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

01-09-2016, 01:21 AM	#1233
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: GM Semis wow , would be nice to put a cab like that on modern underpinnings like they often do with hotrods say a volvo or kenworth with airbag suspension and a better (cat/ cummins motor gearbox and powerbrakes / steering __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

01-09-2016, 01:35 AM	#1234
Gypsyman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Newman Lake WA Posts: 39	Re: GM Semis The gentlemans wife said it's been pushed around the property but hasn't been started since her husband stopped driving it in 1975. Said they couldn't afford the insurance and upkeep so he just stopped driving it but refused to sell it. I've actually got a donor Freightliner chassis with an 8.3L Cummins, 9 Speed, air suspension and locking diff sitting here. It's slated for my White 3000 project. I sure would like to hear that 6-71 wake up after 40 years asleep. =)

01-09-2016, 07:19 AM	#1235
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: GM Semis whell you can allways get it running and driving and decide on the new stuff later on , from wat i understood these type of trucks are fun to look at but beasts to drive around , theres a reason the steeringwheels are big in these things , its to give more leverage for making turns the newer engine prolly makes it eazier to comply with enviromental issues when driving around in some states and towns over here some diesels arent alowed in some regions because they trow out to mush carbon and stuff wat you can do is rebuild the old engine and gearbox and set it up for a running display on a trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb0ZGaGeAJM __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

01-09-2016, 08:27 AM	#1236
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: GM Semis found this too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a075EWkcyE __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

01-09-2016, 10:45 AM	#1237
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: GM Semis This would be the truck to restore original. Leave the far gone and/or basket case trucks for modernizing. The 671 was a legendary motor and this is truck that put them on the road. This truck is from the time when GMC was the power to be reckoned with in the heavy diesel truck world. What a great piece of history __________________ "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 ~

01-09-2016, 04:54 PM	#1238
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: GM Semis I agree with Tim. Put her back the way she was. Yeah the Armstrong steering is a pain. So is the spring suspension and the ancient seats. But that is part of the truck. __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

01-09-2016, 05:06 PM	#1239
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: GM Semis think it will depend on wat you want to do with it , if you want to drive it longer distances and maibe even work it say for seasonal work like driving grain from the field to the lift go modern if you want to run the ocasional parade and drive it to classic truckmeets on a trailer you could leave it standard problem is that the cost for keeping it on the road (taxes and stuff like that) stays the same but with the second option the truck isnt earning any money back like he said i was the reason the current owner parked it __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 01-09-2016 at 05:13 PM.

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01-10-2016, 06:17 PM	#1243
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,450	Re: GM Semis When gypsyman see's that pic he'll be over to work out a deal for the GMC he's been trying to get

01-10-2016, 11:01 PM	#1244
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,066	Re: GM Semis That sure is a beautiful truck and I bet it sounds as good as it looks. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

01-11-2016, 08:03 AM	#1245
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: GM Semis I don't see too many of the old heavy truck owners working these trucks. At, least not to where the major expensive of converting to modern drivetrain, suspension, etc would be cost effective. These things are restored out of love. The shows aren't judged, so no trophies. And they drive them cross-country just to be seen. It's starting to change, but for the most part these trucks don't bring any kind of money close to what is in them. Then, there are those who are just as much a man as the ones who drove trucks before comfort became a requirement. __________________ "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 ~

01-18-2016, 04:45 PM	#1246
junkmandan3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northfield,Ohio Posts: 221	Re: GM Semis Just clean it up and leave it in it's original livery. It's nice to see these old jewels in "as found" appearance .

01-20-2016, 09:57 AM	#1247
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: GM Semis I like that "Veteran of the Road" look too. It's an earned look. That black and red one is gorgeous. I look at that and I see the ultimate street rod, and it's basically factory stock. More like a mild custom or personalized, yet all the ingredients of a street rod in my book. __________________ "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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01-25-2016, 12:49 PM	#1249
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