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**special-K** · 02-08-2010, 10:55 AM

You never see this around here.This truck was parked along the street in summer`08 on the way to a home I did renovation on.I passed it everyday.Sometimes gone or parked around the corner.It`s row houses so who knows which one the owner lives in.I left a card,no call.I`ve been watching it and will soon leave anothercard with my "if and when" message.I want it bad.It`s got a V8/auto w/Genie ****er and that`s it,original otherwise.I want it so bad.That`s how I want them.I`d do it nostalgic style like late`50s-early`60s.I like it as it is,too.How I remember them growing up.Guys just put V8 power and trans and rolled with chrome reverses.
Whatcha think of it?

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-08-2010, 12:06 PM

I love it. Red Oxide Primer look. I'd say you better have a fat checkbook to buy that thing though.

desertrat · 02-08-2010, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

I love it. Red Oxide Primer look. I'd say you better have a fat checkbook to buy that thing though.

That is a good looking truck!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-08-2010, 05:11 PM

That is an OUTSTANDING truck.

From a SoCal perspective it's amazing to see it as an (apparently) daily driver in a place where there are hardcore winters.

It's SO cool to see these truly early trucks when someone has just been driving it, servicing it all these decades later. I know of a similiar one here in SoCal...and its really a driver too...but not as impressive as a truck from Maryland.

P.S. I should know the answer but what year is this? '38, '39, '40...I'm guessing.

Bishops Trucks · 02-08-2010, 05:39 PM

BEAUTIFUL, I'm wiping the carpet fuzzzz of my tongue now.

**special-K** · 02-08-2010, 06:26 PM

Carpet fuzz on tongue.Dan,we (or the smart ones) can only daily drive 3 seasons.We can`t only have the one like you guys.I wish I could only have cool old stuff.I believe it`s a`38.We`ll all know the years better before long.I don`t see enough to be positve.I`m better with them all together.`37`s the last wood frame body and they have a flatter top with vertical fins.I believe the`38s have that scooped out with the headlight feature up the side of the grille.

**wancosc356** · 02-08-2010, 06:31 PM

I like that! Ill take two please!

dan42 · 02-09-2010, 11:30 AM

Tim, did you see that '37 in the Craiglist out here? Lots of work, but...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385829

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-09-2010, 12:17 PM

As I said on the other thread (in case it was missed), I think those of us with the older trucks or those of us with interest need to post links here when we find them so that the guys that are intersted won't think these trucks are unavailable.

If a moderator is listening in; it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a sticky on the Pre-'47 board just for that purpose.

**special-K** · 02-09-2010, 06:31 PM

I`m listening.Start a thread and I`ll "stick" it.

I should recognize the thread.But,if I don`t PM me to give me a nudge.

desertrat · 02-09-2010, 09:48 PM

oops, wrong thread....

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-09-2010, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I`m listening.Start a thread and I`ll "stick" it.

I should recognize the thread.But,if I don`t PM me to give me a nudge.

Thread started!

I'm thinking to post ads ONLY of mostly complete pre '47 trucks or the major component parts like original, early frames, cabs, beds, engines. Not single fenders or running boards. Those are important (obviously) but they're available via the aftermarket. If you've got the main components a lot of the guys here have the fabrication chops to make the rest!

ya it is a classic · 02-09-2010, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Thread started!

I'm thinking to post ads ONLY of mostly complete pre '47 trucks or the major component parts like original, early frames, cabs, beds, engines. Not single fenders or running boards. Those are important (obviously) but they're available via the aftermarket. If you've got the main components a lot of the guys here have the fabrication chops to make the rest!

thats a great idea!! i see old trucks on CL in montana all the time and want to share them but i dont want to start a whole new thread for it.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-10-2010, 01:41 AM

Thanks,
I have the impression - maybe wrongly and especially wrongly for you guys in the heartland - that pre '47 trucks are thought of as "just too old" to be done in the same manner as the '47 and newer trucks. I say this because I didn't really want my '46 when it came up because I thought it was too old. As it turns out, I was right that there are a lot fewer reporoduction parts avaialbe for them but there are sstill plenty and a lot of the stuff made for the 47's and newer will work for these trucks.

Anyway, a long-winded way of saying that if a lot of leads are posted here then maybe some guys who might not otherwise consider a project of this vintage will get some ideas...AND carry them out.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-10-2010, 01:42 AM

oops, double post.

Muleman100 · 02-10-2010, 01:53 PM

This style is one my want list. I have not been able to find a project that I can afford, maybe someday.

**special-K** · 02-11-2010, 09:02 PM

Me too,seeing what I`m missing will help get me focused...that,and a few more bucks than nothing

. That won`t be forever.

akubovic · 02-15-2010, 01:09 PM

Thats a great looking truck from all angles.

02-08-2010, 10:55 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Local Truck You never see this around here.This truck was parked along the street in summer`08 on the way to a home I did renovation on.I passed it everyday.Sometimes gone or parked around the corner.It`s row houses so who knows which one the owner lives in.I left a card,no call.I`ve been watching it and will soon leave anothercard with my "if and when" message.I want it bad.It`s got a V8/auto w/Genie ***er and that`s it,original otherwise.I want it so bad.That`s how I want them.I`d do it nostalgic style like late`50s-early`60s.I like it as it is,too.How I remember them growing up.Guys just put V8 power and trans and rolled with chrome reverses. Whatcha think of 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 ~

02-08-2010, 12:06 PM	#2
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Local Truck I love it. Red Oxide Primer look. I'd say you better have a fat checkbook to buy that thing though. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

02-08-2010, 05:11 PM	#4
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: Local Truck That is an OUTSTANDING truck. From a SoCal perspective it's amazing to see it as an (apparently) daily driver in a place where there are hardcore winters. It's SO cool to see these truly early trucks when someone has just been driving it, servicing it all these decades later. I know of a similiar one here in SoCal...and its really a driver too...but not as impressive as a truck from Maryland. P.S. I should know the answer but what year is this? '38, '39, '40...I'm guessing. Last edited by Dan in Pasadena; 02-08-2010 at 05:12 PM.

02-08-2010, 05:39 PM	#5
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Local Truck BEAUTIFUL, I'm wiping the carpet fuzzzz of my tongue now. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

02-08-2010, 06:26 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Local Truck Carpet fuzz on tongue.Dan,we (or the smart ones) can only daily drive 3 seasons.We can`t only have the one like you guys.I wish I could only have cool old stuff.I believe it`s a`38.We`ll all know the years better before long.I don`t see enough to be positve.I`m better with them all together.`37`s the last wood frame body and they have a flatter top with vertical fins.I believe the`38s have that scooped out with the headlight feature up the side of the grille. __________________ "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 ~

02-08-2010, 06:31 PM	#7
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: Local Truck I like that! Ill take two please! __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

02-09-2010, 11:30 AM	#8
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Local Truck Tim, did you see that '37 in the Craiglist out here? Lots of work, but... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385829 __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

02-09-2010, 12:17 PM	#9
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: Local Truck As I said on the other thread (in case it was missed), I think those of us with the older trucks or those of us with interest need to post links here when we find them so that the guys that are intersted won't think these trucks are unavailable. If a moderator is listening in; it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a sticky on the Pre-'47 board just for that purpose.

02-09-2010, 06:31 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Local Truck I`m listening.Start a thread and I`ll "stick" it. I should recognize the thread.But,if I don`t PM me to give me a nudge. __________________ "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 ~

02-09-2010, 09:48 PM	#11
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: Local Truck oops, wrong thread.... __________________ "Men are like steel. When they lose their temper, they lose their worth." — Chuck Norris Last edited by desertrat; 02-09-2010 at 09:49 PM.

02-10-2010, 01:41 AM	#14
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: Local Truck Thanks, I have the impression - maybe wrongly and especially wrongly for you guys in the heartland - that pre '47 trucks are thought of as "just too old" to be done in the same manner as the '47 and newer trucks. I say this because I didn't really want my '46 when it came up because I thought it was too old. As it turns out, I was right that there are a lot fewer reporoduction parts avaialbe for them but there are sstill plenty and a lot of the stuff made for the 47's and newer will work for these trucks. Anyway, a long-winded way of saying that if a lot of leads are posted here then maybe some guys who might not otherwise consider a project of this vintage will get some ideas...AND carry them out.

02-10-2010, 01:42 AM	#15
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: Local Truck oops, double post. Last edited by Dan in Pasadena; 02-10-2010 at 01:43 AM.

02-10-2010, 01:53 PM	#16
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: Local Truck This style is one my want list. I have not been able to find a project that I can afford, maybe someday.

02-11-2010, 09:02 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Local Truck Me too,seeing what I`m missing will help get me focused...that,and a few more bucks than nothing . That won`t be forever. __________________ "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 ~

02-15-2010, 01:09 PM	#18
akubovic 66 C20 Long Step Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada Posts: 67	Re: Local Truck Thats a great looking truck from all angles. __________________ R.I.P. Oshawa, Ont. Truck Plant 1964-2009 Oshawa Truck Assembly -Pride & Dignity 1966 Chevrolet C20 Stepside 2WD LWB - Oshawa Built Truck 1972 AMC Matador 2dr 1998 Plymouth Breeze 2.4L



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