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Jerry Johnson · 10-26-2008, 12:53 PM

1968 GMC short bed with a BOEING turbine. See the video on you tube. Search for, jerry's jet truck

smbrouss70 · 10-26-2008, 01:43 PM

Link

YouTube - Jerrys Jet Truck Full Video

powerdriver 1958 · 10-26-2008, 02:11 PM

Thats pretty wild,Dare to be different challenge was surpassed

bad6772 · 10-26-2008, 06:07 PM

Thats pretty freaking cool....Great job on the paint and body ......Its very clean.

Frizzle Fry · 10-26-2008, 06:21 PM

ok, but did you update the SPID?

Incredible!

dieselarmy13 · 10-26-2008, 07:53 PM

Somebody has way too much money on their hands. Pretty sweet.

72BlckButy · 10-26-2008, 08:38 PM

Jerry that thing is sick!!!!

I hope Jay will bring you on his show after that.

67_C-30 · 10-26-2008, 08:46 PM

Wow!!!

Rack Man · 10-26-2008, 09:13 PM

Wow...that thing sounds badass...

What kind 1/4 mile will she do?

68 short step · 10-26-2008, 10:15 PM

how many GPM do you get???

good job, looks awsome...

Jerry Johnson · 10-26-2008, 11:45 PM

I get a whopping two mile per gallon. Costs me about $60 bucks to get to cruise nights and back. Not you daily driver. But it sure turns heads. Fun to drive.

68GMCCustom · 10-26-2008, 11:49 PM

cool....but where's the "required" big smokey burnout demonstration?

dieselarmy13 · 10-27-2008, 08:40 AM

Any pictures of the buildup on that?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-27-2008, 10:48 AM

Very neat ride.

bdydrp97s10 · 10-27-2008, 08:15 PM

can you even push the accelerator to the floor without blowing the tires off..

id like to see a video of you getting on it real hard, just wondering how fast it will accelerate

Jerry Johnson · 10-27-2008, 08:43 PM

Lots of you asking how fast the truck is. Not sure yet. I am still working out small bugs. I have a line lock in and plan to post a burnout, but i don't want to break it yet. Once you get past the few seconds of throttle lag it moves faster the a good runing small block and i have not one past 80% power.

It cruises down the freeway just above a idle in third gear. What it will do in fourth i don't know. How fast do you want to go in a 68 truck.

No one i talked to said i would be able make it drivable. I did and an still enjoying the looks it gets as i drive down the road. More to come.

bdydrp97s10 · 10-27-2008, 09:00 PM

you get two brownie points for making it drivable.. alot of projects dont get that far, let alone a truck with a turbine engine

**SactoJim** · 10-27-2008, 10:51 PM

Sure to be a winner in the next TOTM contest asking members to vote for their favorite turbine powered truck!

James Bond would be envious!

68GMCCustom · 10-27-2008, 10:59 PM

Yes, I'd definitely have to give you the "Tim the Toolman" award on that one... for putting more power in a truck (and making it work) then most would even think of, let alone put it all together in a nice looking package that actually works.....

:two thumbs up:!

**Hart_Rod** · 10-27-2008, 11:16 PM

Dude that rocks!!!!

straitnate14 · 10-28-2008, 12:25 AM

what happes if it doesnt start the first go around? do you have to pump up a bomb?

67shortie · 10-28-2008, 02:12 AM

That is one of the neatest projects I have ever seen

I can't imagine how much different the turbine would be from the conventional engine that we are all use too. I would say it requires your attention much more than you are use to just to get it down the road but I could be wrong. Plus the noise, wear earmuffs?

Props man, great looking truck too

c10addict · 10-29-2008, 10:06 AM

All I can say is Wow!!! What I really appreciate is the engine looks like it belongs in there!

67ChevyRedneck · 10-29-2008, 10:50 AM

Chrysler built quite a few gas/turbine engine cars in the sixties/seventies, but they were never sold to the public, here's a good read:

(short version)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Turbine_Car

(Long detailed version)

http://www.allpar.com/mopar/turbine.html

Cool Video:

http://allpar.powertvonline.com/vide...l.php?mId=2175

Major props man, that thing is sweet! Do you use earplugs when you drive it?

10-26-2008, 12:53 PM	#1
Jerry Johnson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meadow Vista CA Posts: 16	68 gmc jet turbine truck 1968 GMC short bed with a BOEING turbine. See the video on you tube. Search for, jerry's jet truck Last edited by Jerry Johnson; 10-26-2008 at 12:55 PM. Reason: FONTS

10-26-2008, 02:11 PM	#3
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Thats pretty wild,Dare to be different challenge was surpassed

10-26-2008, 06:07 PM	#4
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,952	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Thats pretty freaking cool....Great job on the paint and body ......Its very clean.

10-26-2008, 06:21 PM	#5
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck ok, but did you update the SPID? Incredible!

10-26-2008, 07:53 PM	#6
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Somebody has way too much money on their hands. Pretty sweet. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

10-26-2008, 08:38 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Jerry that thing is sick!!!! I hope Jay will bring you on his show after that. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-26-2008, 08:46 PM	#8
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10-26-2008, 09:13 PM	#9
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Wow...that thing sounds badass... What kind 1/4 mile will she do?

10-26-2008, 10:15 PM	#10
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck how many GPM do you get??? good job, looks awsome...

10-26-2008, 11:45 PM	#11
Jerry Johnson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meadow Vista CA Posts: 16	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck I get a whopping two mile per gallon. Costs me about $60 bucks to get to cruise nights and back. Not you daily driver. But it sure turns heads. Fun to drive.

10-26-2008, 11:49 PM	#12
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck cool....but where's the "required" big smokey burnout demonstration? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

10-27-2008, 08:40 AM	#13
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Any pictures of the buildup on that? __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

10-27-2008, 10:48 AM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Very neat ride. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-27-2008, 08:15 PM	#15
bdydrp97s10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 570	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck can you even push the accelerator to the floor without blowing the tires off.. id like to see a video of you getting on it real hard, just wondering how fast it will accelerate __________________ My build thread--http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300333

10-27-2008, 08:43 PM	#16
Jerry Johnson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Meadow Vista CA Posts: 16	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Lots of you asking how fast the truck is. Not sure yet. I am still working out small bugs. I have a line lock in and plan to post a burnout, but i don't want to break it yet. Once you get past the few seconds of throttle lag it moves faster the a good runing small block and i have not one past 80% power. It cruises down the freeway just above a idle in third gear. What it will do in fourth i don't know. How fast do you want to go in a 68 truck. No one i talked to said i would be able make it drivable. I did and an still enjoying the looks it gets as i drive down the road. More to come.



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10-27-2008, 09:00 PM	#17
bdydrp97s10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 570	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck you get two brownie points for making it drivable.. alot of projects dont get that far, let alone a truck with a turbine engine __________________ My build thread--http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300333

10-27-2008, 10:51 PM	#18
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Sure to be a winner in the next TOTM contest asking members to vote for their favorite turbine powered truck! James Bond would be envious! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

10-27-2008, 10:59 PM	#19
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Yes, I'd definitely have to give you the "Tim the Toolman" award on that one... for putting more power in a truck (and making it work) then most would even think of, let alone put it all together in a nice looking package that actually works..... :two thumbs up:! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

10-27-2008, 11:16 PM	#20
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10-28-2008, 12:25 AM	#21
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10-28-2008, 02:12 AM	#22
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck That is one of the neatest projects I have ever seen I can't imagine how much different the turbine would be from the conventional engine that we are all use too. I would say it requires your attention much more than you are use to just to get it down the road but I could be wrong. Plus the noise, wear earmuffs? Props man, great looking truck too __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln Last edited by 67shortie; 10-28-2008 at 02:14 AM.

10-29-2008, 10:06 AM	#23
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck All I can say is Wow!!! What I really appreciate is the engine looks like it belongs in there! __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

10-29-2008, 10:50 AM	#24
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 68 gmc jet turbine truck Chrysler built quite a few gas/turbine engine cars in the sixties/seventies, but they were never sold to the public, here's a good read: (short version) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Turbine_Car (Long detailed version) http://www.allpar.com/mopar/turbine.html Cool Video: http://allpar.powertvonline.com/vide...l.php?mId=2175 Major props man, that thing is sweet! Do you use earplugs when you drive it? __________________ 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! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 10-29-2008 at 11:03 AM.

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