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**Ol Blue K20** · 03-23-2020, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

It could be a Quicksilver Messenger Service sticker in that era

I think that was an actual model of Kamp King made for vans. With a few alterations required.

Thgose GMC FWD RVs used Toronado drivetrain

Who said these trucks are funny anyway? This is some serious uniqueness that can make you laugh, that's all! wait! I think I meant to post this in WTH. Oh well, I'll do both. It's a WTH unique something or other
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You should see the Karmann Ghia running around with a Bus hiney stuck on it.

Definitely unique.....a lot of time spent on it. My question is WHY?

**special-K** · 03-23-2020, 10:47 AM

what can it do?

Does that Bus have a Kahmann Rhia?

**truckster** · 03-23-2020, 12:13 PM

That poor Karman Ghia was probably thinking, "Why, Lord? What did I do?"

**special-K** · 03-24-2020, 07:52 AM

Something about Karmann Ghia convertibles. When I was a kid my dad had a rotted out convertible he ended up cutting in half through the rockers. We dumped one half in one direction, toward the city, and the other half in the other direction, out in the boonies. They finished rusting away in those places.

Ehh, I guess this is kinda unique. I haven't seen one lately. Might even be fun to drive. Seems kinda cool to me but what do I know? Formula COE?

**truckster** · 03-24-2020, 12:20 PM

That looks like an old International COE. I used to drive one of those with a propane engine - it was a total piece of garbage. Still, it brings back memories.

1976gmc20 · 03-24-2020, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

That looks like an old International COE. I used to drive one of those with a propane engine - it was a total piece of garbage. Still, it brings back memories.

I drove IH school buses with the 345 V8. I thought they were great. Lots of torque. It was regular gasoline, though.

fear_nothing · 03-24-2020, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Something about Karmann Ghia convertibles. When I was a kid my dad had a rotted out convertible he ended up cutting in half through the rockers. We dumped one half in one direction, toward the city, and the other half in the other direction, out in the boonies. They finished rusting away in those places.

Ehh, I guess this is kinda unique. I haven't seen one lately. Might even be fun to drive. Seems kinda cool to me but what do I know? Formula COE?

Reminds me a little of this truck "Heavy Metal" from Gearz.
https://staceydavid.com/projects/heavy-metal

**special-K** · 03-25-2020, 05:18 AM

That's the same International model cab, Loadstar 1600 COE. Both are really cool trucks, and unique! That 345 is one heck of a well built motor. Makes a 350 look like a toy, kind of like the GMC V6s. The earlier ones look cooler. The third picture is a modern International I'm not familiar with. I think it's Australian

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Here is that Formula COE from the front

**special-K** · 03-25-2020, 09:35 AM

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**truckster** · 03-25-2020, 10:24 AM

That's the one. The 345 may have been a strong gas motor, but when they're tired and running on propane, they really can't haul. Pulling a 26 foot pup, top speed was about 50 on the trucks in our fleet, and they took all day to get there. The one advantage they had is that with that short wheelbase, you could spot a trailer anywhere.

**special-K** · 03-29-2020, 12:34 PM

Pretty much unique here

**Getter-Done** · 03-29-2020, 12:51 PM

That reminds me of one I seen on facebook for sale.
It al most looks photo shopped
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**truckster** · 03-29-2020, 12:55 PM

OK, so the body's not a truck, but the frame is. Special-K's last post reminded me of this one that's been for sale locally for at least a year. I'm not sure why it hasn't sold...

**special-K** · 03-30-2020, 07:09 AM

How much for just the frame/keep the body? I think the mud flaps are turning the Camaro guys off. This is a 4wd I'd want to see a roll bar in, for sure

**truckster** · 03-30-2020, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

How much for just the frame/keep the body? I think the mud flaps are turning the Camaro guys off. This is a 4wd I'd want to see a roll bar in, for sure

It's listed locally for $10,000.

**Boog** · 03-30-2020, 12:33 PM

I mean ooops!

**special-K** · 03-30-2020, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

It's listed locally for $10,000.

It's probably a very nice chassis but $10k is too much, especially with having that body to remove and deal with

1976gmc20 · 03-30-2020, 10:49 PM

How can you look down into other cars at the girls' legs with one of those low-slung semi-trucks ????

edit: supposed to be "How" not "Now"

**Steeveedee** · 03-31-2020, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

Now can you look down into other cars at the girls' legs with one of those low-slung semi-trucks ????

Yer s'posed to keep your snoopy eyes on the road ahead...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDYpr99FgEk

**special-K** · 03-31-2020, 01:09 PM

What's wrong with this angle?

Girl Flashes Me Driving Home From Work - YouTube

**special-K** · 04-02-2020, 07:07 AM

Another run of the mill Chevy truck, yet somehow seem unique. I can't recall seeing any others. At least not that color

**special-K** · 04-03-2020, 06:21 AM

So, you have your garden variety car turned into a truck. But how about a truck turned into a car?

**Boog** · 04-03-2020, 08:23 AM

It’s a car. No it’s a truck. I can’t choose.

**special-K** · 04-03-2020, 08:51 AM

He should have painted it all one color so no one could tell it's home-built

Actually, it's still a truck. A poor man's utility bed. It has compartments and access doors.

**Boog** · 04-03-2020, 10:33 AM

Crew cab with a trunk

03-23-2020, 10:47 AM	#127
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03-23-2020, 12:13 PM	#128
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,794	Re: Unique trucks... That poor Karman Ghia was probably thinking, "Why, Lord? What did I do?" __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

03-24-2020, 07:52 AM	#129
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Unique trucks... Something about Karmann Ghia convertibles. When I was a kid my dad had a rotted out convertible he ended up cutting in half through the rockers. We dumped one half in one direction, toward the city, and the other half in the other direction, out in the boonies. They finished rusting away in those places. Ehh, I guess this is kinda unique. I haven't seen one lately. Might even be fun to drive. Seems kinda cool to me but what do I know? Formula COE? 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 ~

03-24-2020, 12:20 PM	#130
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,794	Re: Unique trucks... That looks like an old International COE. I used to drive one of those with a propane engine - it was a total piece of garbage. Still, it brings back memories. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

03-25-2020, 05:18 AM	#133
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Unique trucks... That's the same International model cab, Loadstar 1600 COE. Both are really cool trucks, and unique! That 345 is one heck of a well built motor. Makes a 350 look like a toy, kind of like the GMC V6s. The earlier ones look cooler. The third picture is a modern International I'm not familiar with. I think it's Australian Here is that Formula COE from the front 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 ~

03-25-2020, 09:35 AM	#134
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Unique trucks... ... 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 ~

03-25-2020, 10:24 AM	#135
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,794	Re: Unique trucks... That's the one. The 345 may have been a strong gas motor, but when they're tired and running on propane, they really can't haul. Pulling a 26 foot pup, top speed was about 50 on the trucks in our fleet, and they took all day to get there. The one advantage they had is that with that short wheelbase, you could spot a trailer anywhere. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

03-29-2020, 12:34 PM	#136
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Unique trucks... Pretty much unique here 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 ~

03-29-2020, 12:51 PM	#137
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,719	Re: Unique trucks... That reminds me of one I seen on facebook for sale. It al most looks photo shopped . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

03-29-2020, 12:55 PM	#138
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,794	Re: Unique trucks... OK, so the body's not a truck, but the frame is. Special-K's last post reminded me of this one that's been for sale locally for at least a year. I'm not sure why it hasn't sold... Attached Images __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

03-30-2020, 07:09 AM	#139
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Unique trucks... How much for just the frame/keep the body? I think the mud flaps are turning the Camaro guys off. This is a 4wd I'd want to see a roll bar in, for sure __________________ "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 ~

03-30-2020, 12:33 PM	#141
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,950	Re: Unique trucks... I mean ooops! __________________ 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

03-30-2020, 10:49 PM	#143
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: Unique trucks... How can you look down into other cars at the girls' legs with one of those low-slung semi-trucks ???? edit: supposed to be "How" not "Now" __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner Last edited by 1976gmc20; 03-31-2020 at 11:48 AM.

04-02-2020, 07:07 AM	#146
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Unique trucks... Another run of the mill Chevy truck, yet somehow seem unique. I can't recall seeing any others. At least not that color 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 ~

04-03-2020, 06:21 AM	#147
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Unique trucks... So, you have your garden variety car turned into a truck. But how about a truck turned into a car? 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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04-03-2020, 08:23 AM	#148
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,950	Re: Unique trucks... It’s a car. No it’s a truck. I can’t choose. __________________ 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

04-03-2020, 08:51 AM	#149
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Unique trucks... He should have painted it all one color so no one could tell it's home-built Actually, it's still a truck. A poor man's utility bed. It has compartments and access doors. __________________ "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 ~

04-03-2020, 10:33 AM	#150
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,950	Re: Unique trucks... Crew cab with a trunk __________________ 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

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