What is it, and why do I want to but it!? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

amstaff · 04-08-2016, 06:16 PM

This just popped up on local CL...

Does anyone know what it is? Thinking it would make a fun project!

vanaman · 04-08-2016, 07:35 PM

Id say by the look of that tow bar up front that its lived some of its life as a military dump truck

BlueDiver · 04-08-2016, 07:36 PM

I can't answer your question but I know exactly how you feel.... I just ended up with my first vintage truck for exactly the same reason.

amstaff · 04-08-2016, 09:12 PM

Seller said it was from a government agency sale in the ad. I reached out to him, but have not heard back yet.

Softpatch · 04-08-2016, 11:03 PM

It's a Jimmy...A JIMMY
someone need to save that big boy
thank god it to far for me to get my grubbly little hand on it
I would be all over that...wow
Glad scrap steel is 3 cent a pound or it would be toast
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thanks for posting
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C10 - C90 Bill · 04-08-2016, 11:11 PM

It's a '70 or a little newer 7500 Model with All-Wheel Drive and a GVW of 34,000.

Would love to know what it has for an Engine and Trans.

BTW, you want it because it's "Cool".

vanaman · 04-09-2016, 07:07 AM

whats up with the front wheel being so close to the bumper. doesnt even look driveable

rkn463 · 04-09-2016, 07:43 AM

I love how they had to add a step to get up to the running boards!

GM72K10 · 04-09-2016, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

It's a '70 or a little newer 7500 Model with All-Wheel Drive and a GVW of 34,000.

Would love to know what it has for an Engine and Trans.

BTW, you want it because it's "Cool".

Add says V6 gas, 401?

**special-K** · 04-09-2016, 08:12 AM

VIN says V6, too. Looks like a Coleman conversion. Let me know what happens with this. If you don't buy it let me have a crack at it. I could use that up on the farm. I tried to find it and gave up. Could you post a link?

The axle has to be were it is to work with the overall original drivetrain location, since it's an add-on.

68panelman · 04-09-2016, 08:22 AM

Wow! Talk about a beauty, but a total BEAST!!!

amstaff · 04-09-2016, 09:41 AM

It is posted on Altoona, PA Craigslist...

I've emailed the seller, but have not heard back. Will try again.

http://altoona.craigslist.org/cto/5524942344.html

mrolds88 · 04-11-2016, 12:29 AM

If you only knew how close I am to that truck.... Thank goodness I have no $$ right now.............. Go for it amstaff!!

**Bob B.** · 04-11-2016, 05:08 PM

7500 with a V-6, Coleman 4X4 conversion. Coleman used those large front hubs with de-mountable rims.

luvmytruck · 04-12-2016, 07:34 PM

Id bet it is the 478 v6 gas what a great engine platform. no mileage all torque

68panelman · 04-12-2016, 08:14 PM

I really hope the seller contacts one of you interested members, it would be a shame for this truck to get sidelined to the scraper.

amstaff · 04-12-2016, 08:50 PM

I've sent 2 emails and have not heard back. I am going to drive to the town and try and find it tomorrow...

68panelman · 04-12-2016, 08:52 PM

Good idea, there's a street address posted too. I wish you luck

68panelman · 04-12-2016, 08:53 PM

It's too easy to lose on a truck for stupid reasons

**jdl71** · 04-14-2016, 10:12 PM

Sub'd, I'd like to see what happens here also. Cool truck.

amstaff · 04-15-2016, 09:21 PM

Did a drive by... Did not see truck. Still have not heard back from seller.

C10 - C90 Bill · 04-15-2016, 09:43 PM

Ad originally posted April 5th. He may have already sold it.

C10 - C90 Bill · 04-15-2016, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvmytruck

Id bet it is the 478 v6 gas what a great engine platform. no mileage all torque

I never did check the mileage (as a company truck, I wasn't paying the gas bill, lol), but the best I can figure, my '62 478 was getting about 7 to 9 MPG.

In comparison, my '66 305 V-6 would get 15 1/2 Hi-way, after a super tune. I also had a straight-thru muffler on it to help.

My 478 had Straight-Thru Duals, lol.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 06-18-2016, 01:26 AM

Did anybody find out anything on this truck?

amstaff · 06-22-2016, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert1970C20rstbukt

Did anybody find out anything on this truck?

I did not find anything out. I emailed several times, even drove by the address listed. The picture was definitely not taken at the address listed. Still a mystery...

04-08-2016, 06:16 PM	#1
amstaff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: State College, PA Posts: 178	What is it, and why do I want to but it!? This just popped up on local CL... Does anyone know what it is? Thinking it would make a fun project! Attached Images

04-08-2016, 07:35 PM	#2
vanaman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: westerville, ohio Posts: 43	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? Id say by the look of that tow bar up front that its lived some of its life as a military dump truck

04-08-2016, 07:36 PM	#3
BlueDiver Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 39	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? I can't answer your question but I know exactly how you feel.... I just ended up with my first vintage truck for exactly the same reason.

04-08-2016, 09:12 PM	#4
amstaff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: State College, PA Posts: 178	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? Seller said it was from a government agency sale in the ad. I reached out to him, but have not heard back yet.

04-08-2016, 11:03 PM	#5
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? It's a Jimmy...A JIMMY someone need to save that big boy thank god it to far for me to get my grubbly little hand on it I would be all over that...wow Glad scrap steel is 3 cent a pound or it would be toast . thanks for posting . .........Sp . . __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

04-08-2016, 11:11 PM	#6
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,066	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? It's a '70 or a little newer 7500 Model with All-Wheel Drive and a GVW of 34,000. Would love to know what it has for an Engine and Trans. BTW, you want it because it's "Cool". __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

04-09-2016, 07:07 AM	#7
vanaman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: westerville, ohio Posts: 43	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? whats up with the front wheel being so close to the bumper. doesnt even look driveable

04-09-2016, 07:43 AM	#8
rkn463 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iredell, Texas Posts: 582	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? I love how they had to add a step to get up to the running boards! __________________ I may have too many Chevys... Is that possible? 68 c50 pickup build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=704713

04-09-2016, 08:12 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? VIN says V6, too. Looks like a Coleman conversion. Let me know what happens with this. If you don't buy it let me have a crack at it. I could use that up on the farm. I tried to find it and gave up. Could you post a link? The axle has to be were it is to work with the overall original drivetrain location, since it's an add-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; 04-09-2016 at 08:33 AM.

04-09-2016, 08:22 AM	#11
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,450	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? Wow! Talk about a beauty, but a total BEAST!!!

04-09-2016, 09:41 AM	#12
amstaff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: State College, PA Posts: 178	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? It is posted on Altoona, PA Craigslist... I've emailed the seller, but have not heard back. Will try again. http://altoona.craigslist.org/cto/5524942344.html

04-11-2016, 12:29 AM	#13
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? If you only knew how close I am to that truck.... Thank goodness I have no $$ right now.............. Go for it amstaff!! __________________ 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

04-11-2016, 05:08 PM	#14
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,308	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? 7500 with a V-6, Coleman 4X4 conversion. Coleman used those large front hubs with de-mountable rims. __________________ 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.

04-12-2016, 07:34 PM	#15
luvmytruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: happy valley or. Posts: 106	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? Id bet it is the 478 v6 gas what a great engine platform. no mileage all torque

04-12-2016, 08:14 PM	#16
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,450	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? I really hope the seller contacts one of you interested members, it would be a shame for this truck to get sidelined to the scraper.



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04-12-2016, 08:50 PM	#17
amstaff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: State College, PA Posts: 178	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? I've sent 2 emails and have not heard back. I am going to drive to the town and try and find it tomorrow...

04-12-2016, 08:52 PM	#18
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,450	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? Good idea, there's a street address posted too. I wish you luck

04-12-2016, 08:53 PM	#19
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,450	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? It's too easy to lose on a truck for stupid reasons

04-14-2016, 10:12 PM	#20
jdl71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eldon, MO Posts: 1,753	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? Sub'd, I'd like to see what happens here also. Cool truck. __________________ Psalm 23 64 C10 66 K20

04-15-2016, 09:21 PM	#21
amstaff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: State College, PA Posts: 178	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? Did a drive by... Did not see truck. Still have not heard back from seller.

04-15-2016, 09:43 PM	#22
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,066	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? Ad originally posted April 5th. He may have already sold it. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

06-18-2016, 01:26 AM	#24
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: What is it, and why do I want to but it!? Did anybody find out anything on this truck? __________________ 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

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