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davepl · 10-06-2018, 01:07 PM

Found this picture of my grandfather's brothers. They were born around 1912 or so, lived on the family farm their entire lives, never married, died there. But they owned a green truck! Since I'm no expert and they're standing in front of it, hopefully somoene else can ID it from the side of the grill or similar...

Thanks!
Dave

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-06-2018, 01:20 PM

I'm not seeing a pic

davepl · 10-06-2018, 01:33 PM

Weird, I can see it. But it's on OneDrive, I did a Share thing:

Coley · 10-06-2018, 01:58 PM

Pretty sure that is a early 51-54 GMC advance series...given the grill that is on it and the fact it has vent windows which I think started in '51.

Saskatchewan?....

Coley

geezer#99 · 10-06-2018, 02:09 PM

51 Gotta Mechanic Comin’.

Keith Seymore · 10-08-2018, 11:09 AM

What are they so mad about?

67ChevyRedneck · 10-08-2018, 01:28 PM

I don't know all the nuances of those years, but I agree it's definitely a 47-53 GMC.

**GOPAPA** · 10-08-2018, 04:43 PM

It has a wing window so it has to be a 51 or newer

**special-K** · 10-08-2018, 08:57 PM

It's a '55 first series GMC. Curved one piece windshield and flat bed rails. It would have an open driveshaft with u-joints. First GM truck with those features. They ran a long long time without the need of a mechanic coming.

Coley · 10-08-2018, 09:08 PM

...good call on the flat bed rails, I forgot about that.
I had a 54' Chev first series and like the GMC's it had the 1 piece front windshield, and yes...the flat bed rails, which were one year only on the early advance series trucks to my recollection as well.
So given the condition of the truck for farm use relative to 1954...i would estimate the pic was taken in the early-mid 70's given. This would make the truck 20 years old-ish in the pic....just guessing and estimating out loud here.
That also takes into consideration that those guys are definitely (at least) in their 60's....which would start to align with being born around 1912 or thereabouts.

Coley

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-08-2018, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

It's a '55 first series GMC. Curved one piece windshield and flat bed rails. It would have an open driveshaft with u-joints. First GM truck with those features. They ran a long long time without the need of a mechanic coming.

Good eye Tim, I didn't notice the windshield. I didn't know about the bedsides

**special-K** · 10-09-2018, 06:19 AM

All this truck talk, but I just want to say I love the picture. So very cool to have. So was this up in Canada, Dave?

Yep, and the driveshaft is a sure give away

. I had a barn fresh '55 Chevy 1st in the early '80s. In fact, I know the guy who has it now who bought it from the friend I sold it to. And he hasn't touched it. No pictures on the computer. I should run up there and get pictures... and try to pry it away from motorcycle Joe. If he still has it. Been 5 or more years.

Coley · 10-09-2018, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

All this truck talk, but I just want to say I love the picture. So very cool to have. So was this up in Canada, Dave?

Yep, and the driveshaft is a sure give away

. I had a barn fresh '55 Chevy 1st in the early '80s. In fact, I know the guy who has it now who bought it from the friend I sold it to. And he hasn't touched it. No pictures on the computer. I should run up there and get pictures... and try to pry it away from motorcycle Joe. If he still has it. Been 5 or more years.

....ahh, the old torque tube driveshaft...I remember that.
I had a '56 324 Olds rocket and (factory) 4 speed hydramatic in mine connected to that torque tube and the original rear.
Definitely moved out off the line well....lol

davepl · 10-09-2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

All this truck talk, but I just want to say I love the picture. So very cool to have. So was this up in Canada, Dave?

It is, this would have been in the 1990s up in Saskatchewan on the farm. The truck has Farm plates (start with an F) and would run purple gas. That just means it's not got road tax on it, and you're not allowed to use the vehicle in the city with purple gas... it's a weird setup, or was, anyway.

Thaks to all for the help in ID's the truck!

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What are they so mad about

I dunno, the Great Depression? They aren't two kids that grew up flipping through Reddit and iFunny articles.

**rharris** · 10-09-2018, 11:08 AM

Great picture. Should be used for some kind of GMC marketing/advertising. Much cooler than Clint Eastwood's voice on the Dodge commercials a few back.

Coley · 10-09-2018, 11:46 AM

Here is a possible interesting 'side' to this story Dave....maybe you could provide some more information:

My B.in law lives in Saskatchewan and volunteers at a historical society park which has numerous old buildings, machinery, artifacts, etc, etc...neat place actually.
Well, they were donated/given this 'log cabin' which was moved from its original location on a farm in Saskatchewan and supposedly....was the home for 2 older bachelor brothers who had spent their entire lives on the farm and lived in the log home/cabin.

This might be a coincidence...they might not be the same two bachelor brothers but you never know.

all good
Coley

davepl · 10-09-2018, 11:49 AM

Cool! I've got to assume that's a coincidence and that there are many sets of brothers who lived out their lives on the family farm... but you never know!

One of the craziest stories is this one of the guy who built a SHIP on his farm and then tried to drag it to the ocean with a team of oxen:

https://www.odditycentral.com/news/t...n-prairie.html

Coley · 10-09-2018, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

What are they so mad about?

...the Roughriders lost the Grey cup, lol.

(...its a Canadian joke...)

Coley

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-09-2018, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coley

...the Roughriders lost the Grey cup, lol.

(...its a Canadian joke...)

Coley

I'm glad you explained that...

**special-K** · 10-09-2018, 07:55 PM

I don't see anger. Looks like a bright sun day, no sunglasses, and it's just the one on the right. I see stern no time for nonsense farmers. My grandparents looked the same way in pictures

**FleetsidePaul** · 10-11-2018, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I don't see anger. Looks like a bright sun day, no sunglasses, and it's just the one on the right. I see stern no time for nonsense farmers. My grandparents looked the same way in pictures

My wife looked the same way in our wedding pictures.

I wonder why?

67ChevyRedneck · 10-11-2018, 09:19 AM

It can't be a 55 first series, can it? The GMC's got the revised Grille just like chevrolet did with the big square pocket in the lower corners in 1954?

It has to be a 1953 or earlier?

davepl · 10-11-2018, 09:22 AM

I don't want complicate the works, but being Saskatchewan we did have some off marques like Fargo and Mercury, remember.

Here's another pic, but I can't tell if it's the same truck! This would be my grandpa (brother to the guys in the other pic) and my mom and an uncle.

NOPE different mirror so different truck...

67ChevyRedneck · 10-11-2018, 09:32 AM

So maybe Canadian trucks kept the "old" grill?

Wouldn't be the first (or last) time GM did that. This was the Mexican and South America Suburban/Tahoe sold from 2003-2007. They got the same facelift the trucks got, while the US versions kept the 99-02 grille.

GM also kept building the S10 unchanged from the 2004 US version in South America until 2012.

**special-K** · 10-11-2018, 07:53 PM

You're right about the grille. I was focusing on the windshield, which looked to me to be a one piece curved, and the bed rails, which appeared to be flat. What do you think about those? Either I'm seeing them wrong (not a lot to go on) or the Canadian models kept old front end. In the body style prior to Advance Designs they had Maple Leafs. I had an all original 55 1st Chevy but no 'puter pictures

10-06-2018, 01:07 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	ID this old truck? Found this picture of my grandfather's brothers. They were born around 1912 or so, lived on the family farm their entire lives, never married, died there. But they owned a green truck! Since I'm no expert and they're standing in front of it, hopefully somoene else can ID it from the side of the grill or similar... Thanks! Dave __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

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Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: ID this old truck? I'm not seeing a pic __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

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davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: ID this old truck? Weird, I can see it. But it's on OneDrive, I did a Share thing: Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

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Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: ID this old truck? Pretty sure that is a early 51-54 GMC advance series...given the grill that is on it and the fact it has vent windows which I think started in '51. Saskatchewan?.... Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

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67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: ID this old truck? I don't know all the nuances of those years, but I agree it's definitely a 47-53 GMC. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: ID this old truck? It's a '55 first series GMC. Curved one piece windshield and flat bed rails. It would have an open driveshaft with u-joints. First GM truck with those features. They ran a long long time without the need of a mechanic coming. __________________ "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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Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: ID this old truck? ...good call on the flat bed rails, I forgot about that. I had a 54' Chev first series and like the GMC's it had the 1 piece front windshield, and yes...the flat bed rails, which were one year only on the early advance series trucks to my recollection as well. So given the condition of the truck for farm use relative to 1954...i would estimate the pic was taken in the early-mid 70's given. This would make the truck 20 years old-ish in the pic....just guessing and estimating out loud here. That also takes into consideration that those guys are definitely (at least) in their 60's....which would start to align with being born around 1912 or thereabouts. Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: ID this old truck? All this truck talk, but I just want to say I love the picture. So very cool to have. So was this up in Canada, Dave? Yep, and the driveshaft is a sure give away . I had a barn fresh '55 Chevy 1st in the early '80s. In fact, I know the guy who has it now who bought it from the friend I sold it to. And he hasn't touched it. No pictures on the computer. I should run up there and get pictures... and try to pry it away from motorcycle Joe. If he still has it. Been 5 or more years. __________________ "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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Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: ID this old truck? Here is a possible interesting 'side' to this story Dave....maybe you could provide some more information: My B.in law lives in Saskatchewan and volunteers at a historical society park which has numerous old buildings, machinery, artifacts, etc, etc...neat place actually. Well, they were donated/given this 'log cabin' which was moved from its original location on a farm in Saskatchewan and supposedly....was the home for 2 older bachelor brothers who had spent their entire lives on the farm and lived in the log home/cabin. This might be a coincidence...they might not be the same two bachelor brothers but you never know. all good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

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davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: ID this old truck? Cool! I've got to assume that's a coincidence and that there are many sets of brothers who lived out their lives on the family farm... but you never know! One of the craziest stories is this one of the guy who built a SHIP on his farm and then tried to drag it to the ocean with a team of oxen: https://www.odditycentral.com/news/t...n-prairie.html __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: ID this old truck? I don't see anger. Looks like a bright sun day, no sunglasses, and it's just the one on the right. I see stern no time for nonsense farmers. My grandparents looked the same way in pictures __________________ "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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67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: ID this old truck? It can't be a 55 first series, can it? The GMC's got the revised Grille just like chevrolet did with the big square pocket in the lower corners in 1954? It has to be a 1953 or earlier? Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

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davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: ID this old truck? I don't want complicate the works, but being Saskatchewan we did have some off marques like Fargo and Mercury, remember. Here's another pic, but I can't tell if it's the same truck! This would be my grandpa (brother to the guys in the other pic) and my mom and an uncle. NOPE different mirror so different truck... Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

10-11-2018, 09:32 AM	#24
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: ID this old truck? So maybe Canadian trucks kept the "old" grill? Wouldn't be the first (or last) time GM did that. This was the Mexican and South America Suburban/Tahoe sold from 2003-2007. They got the same facelift the trucks got, while the US versions kept the 99-02 grille. GM also kept building the S10 unchanged from the 2004 US version in South America until 2012. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-11-2018, 07:53 PM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: ID this old truck? You're right about the grille. I was focusing on the windshield, which looked to me to be a one piece curved, and the bed rails, which appeared to be flat. What do you think about those? Either I'm seeing them wrong (not a lot to go on) or the Canadian models kept old front end. In the body style prior to Advance Designs they had Maple Leafs. I had an all original 55 1st Chevy but no 'puter pictures __________________ "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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