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KQQL IT · 08-01-2021, 10:25 PM

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What is "Twin Hydramatics"?

https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/...ra-matic-1954/

KQQL IT · 08-15-2021, 05:58 PM

Instagram

KQQL IT · 08-19-2021, 09:50 PM

Tough work

**Bob B.** · 08-20-2021, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Tough work

Greyhound Scenicruiser. Those things conked out a lot the first few years they were in service. Originally built with twin Detroit 4-71 diesels and a wacky fluid-coupling transmission. Around 1960 they were all rebuilt with 8V-71's and a Spicer 4 speed manual transmission, and they didn't get towed much after that.

Some tow truck, can't tell if it's a Marmon-Herrington or Coleman 4X4 conversion. Looks like it has a 'diesel' emblem, probably has a 4-71 in it.

KQQL IT · 08-20-2021, 11:09 AM

Few more

**special-K** · 08-21-2021, 07:05 AM

Big Mopar promo shot............... with Chevy Trucks hauling

Some great old truck pictures!

Not sure if I've shown these yet

KQQL IT · 08-21-2021, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Big Mopar promo shot............... with Chevy Trucks hauling

Some great old truck pictures!

Not sure if I've shown these yet

Fairly surprised the chevrolet emblem wasn't covered.
PMT used to de badge the Volvos they ran.

KQQL IT · 08-21-2021, 11:47 AM

Forgot this one

C10 - C90 Bill · 08-21-2021, 08:54 PM

I always known them to have 6V-53's for Diesels.

Is the 6V-71 correct?

**Bob B.** · 08-21-2021, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

I always known them to have 6V-53's for Diesels.

Is the 6V-71 correct?

Yes, a few had 6V-71's. PMT's tandem auto haulers had 6V-71's.
Most did have 6V-53's though.

**davischevy** · 08-22-2021, 11:52 AM

I love these old trucks.

C10 - C90 Bill · 08-22-2021, 12:25 PM

It would be interesting to hear a 6-71 in a Tilt.

Were they available with a Road Ranger Trans as well?

**Bob B.** · 08-22-2021, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

It would be interesting to hear a 6-71 in a Tilt.

Were they available with a Road Ranger Trans as well?

1967 WW9500 6V-71 powered tandem Steel Tilt shows a Spicer 5 speed as standard. Fuller R94T Road Ranger 10 speed as an option.

factorystock · 09-12-2021, 06:48 PM

This is what we call a "Westcoaster" Photo taken about 10 years ago at a show.

KQQL IT · 09-17-2021, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

This is what we call a "Westcoaster" Photo taken about 10 years ago at a show.

Westcoaster is a international as I've always understood?

factorystock · 09-25-2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Westcoaster is a international as I've always understood?

Great photo of an RD series IH, thanks for posting KOOL IT. The sign of a great truck design : They look awesome even without much paint left! As Bob B mentioned, "westcoaster", is a reference to any extra long wheelbase tractor and I will add with Budds!

KQQL IT · 09-17-2021, 11:33 PM

Facebook grabs

**Bob B.** · 09-18-2021, 01:59 AM

Westcoaster kind of referred to any long-nose conventional back the 50's and 60's. That International 'Westcoaster' was also referred to as an Emeryville, because International had a truck factory there for many years. And that's where IH built a lot of trucks for the western U.S..

**special-K** · 09-18-2021, 08:08 AM

Yeah, I always knew the International as the Westcoaster as well. Those were not sold back east. I always considered the long frame tractors to be west coast tractors or just western. I don't go far enough back to know those IHs as Emeryvilles. The ones I know of as commonly called Emoryvilles were the later/next style body, both conventionals and COEs*. No matter, I'd say it all works and I knew what trucks everyone was talking about. And since trucks were built at Emoryville over many years and many models, they are all Emoryvilles and the style/length of truck seen on the west coast and not the east (till length laws changed) can certainly be identified as a westcoaster.

*I went to find pictures of what I know as Emoryvilles and was shown all COEs, while I have always known the conventionals to also (mostly) be called that
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Hey, I thought this was a GM semi thread

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Just a neat picture

**Bob B.** · 09-18-2021, 04:01 PM

Mack had a plant in Hayward CA. as well, and like International built special 'Western' models. GMC did offer a special 'west coast' long conventional in the 50's. I believe it was part of the 960 series, powered by a 6-71T and had aluminum hood and fenders with other light weight components like Alcoa 5 hole wheels. Naturally it was built in Pontiac, but light and medium duty GMC's were built in Fremont for many years. In 1966 GMC introduced the MH9501, a special long nosed light weight conventional for the western states.

**special-K** · 09-20-2021, 06:00 AM

Just a lovely sight

C10 - C90 Bill · 09-20-2021, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Just a lovely sight

Like Button.

KQQL IT · 09-21-2021, 02:21 AM

Few more from Fakebook

C10 - C90 Bill · 09-21-2021, 03:08 PM

Great to see another 6500 in 1st picture.

This one is a '64 or '65.

KQQL IT · 09-28-2021, 09:47 PM

More FB grabs

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08-21-2021, 08:54 PM	#9
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,067	Re: GM Semis I always known them to have 6V-53's for Diesels. Is the 6V-71 correct? __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

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08-22-2021, 12:25 PM	#12
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,067	Re: GM Semis It would be interesting to hear a 6-71 in a Tilt. Were they available with a Road Ranger Trans as well? __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

09-12-2021, 06:48 PM	#14
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09-18-2021, 01:59 AM	#18
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,309	Re: GM Semis Westcoaster kind of referred to any long-nose conventional back the 50's and 60's. That International 'Westcoaster' was also referred to as an Emeryville, because International had a truck factory there for many years. And that's where IH built a lot of trucks for the western U.S.. __________________ 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.

09-18-2021, 08:08 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: GM Semis Yeah, I always knew the International as the Westcoaster as well. Those were not sold back east. I always considered the long frame tractors to be west coast tractors or just western. I don't go far enough back to know those IHs as Emeryvilles. The ones I know of as commonly called Emoryvilles were the later/next style body, both conventionals and COEs. No matter, I'd say it all works and I knew what trucks everyone was talking about. And since trucks were built at Emoryville over many years and many models, they are all Emoryvilles and the style/length of truck seen on the west coast and not the east (till length laws changed) can certainly be identified as a westcoaster. I went to find pictures of what I know as Emoryvilles and was shown all COEs, while I have always known the conventionals to also (mostly) be called that Hey, I thought this was a GM semi thread Just a neat picture 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 ~

09-18-2021, 04:01 PM	#20
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,309	Re: GM Semis Mack had a plant in Hayward CA. as well, and like International built special 'Western' models. GMC did offer a special 'west coast' long conventional in the 50's. I believe it was part of the 960 series, powered by a 6-71T and had aluminum hood and fenders with other light weight components like Alcoa 5 hole wheels. Naturally it was built in Pontiac, but light and medium duty GMC's were built in Fremont for many years. In 1966 GMC introduced the MH9501, a special long nosed light weight conventional for the western states. __________________ 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.

09-20-2021, 06:00 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: GM Semis Just a lovely sight 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 ~

09-21-2021, 02:21 AM	#23
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