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**Boog** · 03-17-2020, 06:21 AM

That is probably a yard goat but how'd you like to be driving along and have those air horns blast beside you and you look down to see this thing oozing by?

**special-K** · 03-17-2020, 07:27 AM

It's a Ferrari eater

. What it is, a special built large long load tractor that is designed to allow the load to project out over the tractor. Or, one is used in the rear and one in front. The ones made for the rear can have no running gear, just steering and brakes

Dirty low down no good truckers...

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-17-2020, 08:48 AM

1976gmc20 · 03-17-2020, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

It's a Ferrari eater

. What it is, a special built large long load tractor that is designed to allow the load to project out over the tractor. Or, one is used in the rear and one in front. The ones made for the rear can have no running gear, just steering and brakes

I imagine that there is some sort of "pony motor" just to run power steering and air compressor ???

I don't see an air line running all the way back on those loads.

**special-K** · 03-17-2020, 12:16 PM

I bet you're right, pony motor. I was thinking all hydraulic or air but with each load some other odd size independent power source makes sense. I had just noticed that these others I showed aren't self-propelled. That first one I have seen used as a semi tractor up front, with a long low load out over it. With the others was a caption on one that called them steer cars.

**truckster** · 03-17-2020, 07:01 PM

The technical name for it is "steer car". According to this article, it has no brakes or turn signals of its own:

https://www.boeing.com/features/2017...car-01-17.page

**special-K** · 03-18-2020, 07:20 AM

Not even any brakes, huh. Then steer cars are just like the downhill go carts we use to make. Just steering, no brakes, just GO till you run out of hill!!!

**truckster** · 03-18-2020, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Not even any brakes, huh. Then steer cars are just like the downhill go carts we use to make. Just steering, no brakes, just GO till you run out of hill!!!

I had to look twice at that picture. My first thought was, "Is there supposed to be something on that trailer?"

Yeah, I used to run in the soap box races when I was a kid. We did some crazy fun stuff before video screens took over everything.

**Boog** · 03-18-2020, 09:29 AM

That is a unique vehicle Tim. I have been trying to find pics of that truck again. As I recall it was built here in northern Arkansas. I have lost pics and info on it. Do you have more on it?

**special-K** · 03-18-2020, 12:58 PM

At a local bike show in the '90s an all out custom bike showed up on a Chevy like that. I don't recall it being an actual trailer. The one I saw was single tire/single axle and just made to haul a couple Harleys. He had that deck laid right on the ground for the bike to roll straight off and on.

**Boog** · 03-18-2020, 04:43 PM

I believe I have a pic or two of that bike haulin truck. I’ll see.

**Boog** · 03-19-2020, 05:36 AM

I found this one Tim. Not the one you saw.

bennylava · 03-19-2020, 06:10 AM

I'm not sure if "unique" is the right word for the thread title. Most of these, it's more like "laughing stock" rofl!

Even the ones that are done correctly have me laughing pretty good

**special-K** · 03-22-2020, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

I found this one Tim. Not the one you saw.

I thought that was the one you are talking about. That thing is way too cool. Custom with an actual function

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Originally Posted by bennylava

I'm not sure if "unique" is the right word for the thread title. Most of these, it's more like "laughing stock" rofl!

Even the ones that are done correctly have me laughing pretty good

I see goofy to impressive in this collection. Many are well engineered. Here is another "front wheel drive" hauler. How many here can haul a ditch witch without a trailer?

1976gmc20 · 03-22-2020, 12:42 PM

Can't remember the name of the designer, but there was an early front wheel drive motorhome that used a 4wd truck drive train without the rear shaft/axle. They made the floor low so it had standing headroom.

I think maybe it was the same guy that later designed the Studebaker wagon, Wagoneer, and Jeep XJ ???

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-22-2020, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

Can't remember the name of the designer, but there was an early front wheel drive motorhome that used a 4wd truck drive train without the rear shaft/axle. They made the floor low so it had standing headroom.

I think maybe it was the same guy that later designed the Studebaker wagon, Wagoneer, and Jeep XJ ???

This???

1976gmc20 · 03-22-2020, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

This???

No! Not at all! It was back in the 1930s I think.

That one had what - an Olds or Caddy drive train?

1976gmc20 · 03-22-2020, 06:25 PM

Brooks Stevens was the designer.

https://silodrome.com/western-clippe...rooks-stevens/

A survivor, not sure if this one is FWD?

**truckster** · 03-22-2020, 06:58 PM

I also found these. NASA used them to transport astronauts to the launch pad, and apparently some of them are still around:

https://www.tfltruck.com/2018/04/tru...-small-fwd-rv/

1976gmc20 · 03-22-2020, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckster

I also found these. NASA used them to transport astronauts to the launch pad, and apparently some of them are still around:

https://www.tfltruck.com/2018/04/tru...-small-fwd-rv/

Wasn't a Cortez Motorhome what Charles Kuralt used for his "On The Road" CBS News segments ????

Or does no one else even remember that

**truckster** · 03-22-2020, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

Wasn't a Cortez Motorhome what Charles Kuralt used for his "On The Road" CBS News segments ????

Or does no one else even remember that

I'm not sure if he ever used a Cortez - the Ford museum has a Ford motorhome he used - but I definitely remember Charles Kuralt.

Watching this video tribute made me smile:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7QQNPsPhUU

1976gmc20 · 03-22-2020, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckster

I'm not sure if he ever used a Cortez - the Ford museum has a Ford motorhome he used - but I definitely remember Charles Kuralt.

Watching this video tribute made me smile:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7QQNPsPhUU

Maybe he wore out the Cortez and replaced it, because that's definitely what I remember.

Notice the B&W still at 2:18 is NOT the same motorhome that they are sitting in at the museum. The dash is different!

**special-K** · 03-23-2020, 05:55 AM

Kamp Kinger

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-23-2020, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Kamp Kinger

That's cool. All it needs is a Grateful Dead sticker in the back window.

**special-K** · 03-23-2020, 10:23 AM

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.

03-17-2020, 06:21 AM	#101
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Unique trucks... That is probably a yard goat but how'd you like to be driving along and have those air horns blast beside you and you look down to see this thing oozing by? __________________ 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

03-17-2020, 07:27 AM	#102
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Unique trucks... It's a Ferrari eater . What it is, a special built large long load tractor that is designed to allow the load to project out over the tractor. Or, one is used in the rear and one in front. The ones made for the rear can have no running gear, just steering and brakes Dirty low down no good truckers... 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 ~

03-17-2020, 08:48 AM	#103
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03-17-2020, 12:16 PM	#105
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Unique trucks... I bet you're right, pony motor. I was thinking all hydraulic or air but with each load some other odd size independent power source makes sense. I had just noticed that these others I showed aren't self-propelled. That first one I have seen used as a semi tractor up front, with a long low load out over it. With the others was a caption on one that called them steer cars. __________________ "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 ~

03-17-2020, 07:01 PM	#106
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,791	Re: Unique trucks... The technical name for it is "steer car". According to this article, it has no brakes or turn signals of its own: https://www.boeing.com/features/2017...car-01-17.page __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

03-18-2020, 07:20 AM	#107
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Unique trucks... Not even any brakes, huh. Then steer cars are just like the downhill go carts we use to make. Just steering, no brakes, just GO till you run out of hill!!! 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 ~

03-18-2020, 09:29 AM	#109
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Unique trucks... That is a unique vehicle Tim. I have been trying to find pics of that truck again. As I recall it was built here in northern Arkansas. I have lost pics and info on it. Do you have more on it? __________________ 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

03-18-2020, 12:58 PM	#110
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Unique trucks... At a local bike show in the '90s an all out custom bike showed up on a Chevy like that. I don't recall it being an actual trailer. The one I saw was single tire/single axle and just made to haul a couple Harleys. He had that deck laid right on the ground for the bike to roll straight off and on. __________________ "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; 03-18-2020 at 08:59 PM.

03-18-2020, 04:43 PM	#111
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Unique trucks... I believe I have a pic or two of that bike haulin truck. I’ll see. __________________ 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

03-19-2020, 05:36 AM	#112
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Unique trucks... I found this one Tim. Not the one you saw. Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by Boog; 03-19-2020 at 05:43 AM.

03-19-2020, 06:10 AM	#113
bennylava Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 396	Re: Unique trucks... I'm not sure if "unique" is the right word for the thread title. Most of these, it's more like "laughing stock" rofl! Even the ones that are done correctly have me laughing pretty good

03-22-2020, 12:42 PM	#115
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: Unique trucks... Can't remember the name of the designer, but there was an early front wheel drive motorhome that used a 4wd truck drive train without the rear shaft/axle. They made the floor low so it had standing headroom. I think maybe it was the same guy that later designed the Studebaker wagon, Wagoneer, and Jeep XJ ??? __________________ 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

03-22-2020, 06:25 PM	#118
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: Unique trucks... Brooks Stevens was the designer. https://silodrome.com/western-clippe...rooks-stevens/ A survivor, not sure if this one is FWD? __________________ 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

03-22-2020, 06:58 PM	#119
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,791	Re: Unique trucks... I also found these. NASA used them to transport astronauts to the launch pad, and apparently some of them are still around: https://www.tfltruck.com/2018/04/tru...-small-fwd-rv/ Attached Images __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

03-23-2020, 05:55 AM	#123
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Unique trucks... Kamp Kinger 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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03-23-2020, 10:23 AM	#125
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Unique trucks... 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 You should see the Karmann Ghia running around with a Bus hiney stuck on 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 ~

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