Trucks Are Beautiful - Page 64 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**special-K** · 02-10-2023, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Very nice heavy '56 Ford. Appears to have period 22.5's.

Definitely very nice. I think I like any tandem made by one of the Big 3 auto companies. Older is better but I like them all. It seems we most saw/see them on the lighter end, usually single rear and usually straight trucks. The other day at the crossroad I sat across from a white '80s Ford tandem log truck and thought even that looked cool. Looked tough! It was one of those "take another look" moment of seeing it in a different way than when that style was everywhere.

I didn't find any pictures of an '80s F-series tandem. These old trucks will have to do

factorystock · 04-06-2023, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

It seems we most saw/see them on the lighter end, usually single rear and usually straight trucks.

Right, more lower end GVW trucks were sold than higher GVW trucks, so when it comes to the heavy end, we see much less. Here is a top of the 2 axle food chain, the 10 lug wheel F 900, unlike the typical 5 and 6 lug F 500 and F 600's. Big benifit to the higher end truck, they usually had the more reliable air brake system.

**special-K** · 02-12-2023, 09:43 AM

Back to fleet paint schemes. Trucks are beautiful even when they're dirty! I know Bill mason from the ATHS gatherings. He and his son run a heavy haul outfit out of Baltimore. Long before I knew anything about him I noticed his trucks and would run by his shop on my way to pick up materials in Balto. Then when I moved into this house, one of my neighbors worked for him. And eventually I got to meet him through ATHS. He is an International Man, which is a little different for an independent outfit into custom-built trucks. He owns a Mack B and other brands in his collection, but he works Internationals. Then there is his paint scheme, that IH dark green with shades of yellow to orange stripes and orange chassis. He definitely likes what he likes and his taste has grown on me.

**special-K** · 02-12-2023, 10:10 AM

Those trucks do hard work. Being a heavy hauler in Baltimore means he gets called to the docks often to haul heavy stuff out but also just to move things around on site. He does also now run a big ole Kenworth C500 (I think it is)

**special-K** · 02-12-2023, 10:18 AM

more

**special-K** · 02-22-2023, 10:15 AM

Dodge car carriers from Convoy

**special-K** · 02-25-2023, 08:46 AM

Now Ford

70c10-08 · 03-11-2023, 09:54 PM

Here's a unique Pete for ya. A 1979 Peterbilt 359 glider built on the 3rd of July 1979 never put into use.

70c10-08 · 03-11-2023, 09:56 PM

Interior photos

70c10-08 · 03-11-2023, 10:03 PM

1996 Peterbilt 379 glider with a 3412 kitty and a mind boggling 17 whole miles on it

**special-K** · 03-17-2023, 08:21 AM

That first one is still waiting. At this point it should remain a glider kit IMO. The second one looks like it was bought to build a custom. Custom show truck since only 17 miles

GSP7 · 04-06-2023, 12:53 AM

factorystock · 04-06-2023, 09:46 AM

Richard Copello is a big truck fan has a huge collection of vintage car hauler photos on his site. Luckily a few had the incite to take photos back in the day when most thought trucks "weren't cool". Hadley( below) and Convoy handled the haulaway in Western US. Earlier Hadley trucks were red then changed to blue in the late 60's. Yellow pickup is a 9' F 350 1 ton, not a common purchase by the public , IMO, probably sold to a gov. agency.

**HO455** · 05-01-2023, 08:33 AM

1961 REO 4x4 on Craigslist. Not my truck. I wonder if it started it's career as a wrecker or maybe it worked for a house moving company.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/...605166650.html

REO truck, 4x4, gold comet 400 cu. in. gas motor, 7 spd. transmission, air brakes, PTO winch out front, gin pole bed on back with PTO winch that's not hooked up. Runs and drives, tires are old and not road worthy.
$3,500. No title, have lien release papers somewhere.
Not a military truck
Project
Not diesel

KQQL IT · 04-09-2023, 12:42 AM

Steve Leonard ran this from 70 ish til he passed earlier this year.
Jake Wheeler has it now and intends to keep it as it ran.
Figures it has near 4m miles on running local in the bay area.
Top photo was this week.
Middle was from October 2018.
And not sure about the bottom..

factorystock · 04-09-2023, 10:31 AM

Great photos KOOL IT, I believe I may have seen that Pete a couple of times. A true narrow nose classic.

KQQL IT · 04-09-2023, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Great photos KOOL IT, I believe I may have seen that Pete a couple of times. A true narrow nose classic.

Thanks, he always made my day.
Jake knows how to keep one looking right.

GSP7 · 04-09-2023, 06:42 PM

GSP7 · 04-09-2023, 06:53 PM

C10 - C90 Bill · 04-10-2023, 09:03 AM

Interesting truck, but a lot of weight for a Single Axle!!

**allchevy58** · 04-10-2023, 11:14 PM

My office.

KQQL IT · 06-07-2023, 11:37 PM

Reno bound in the a.m

**special-K** · 06-08-2023, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

1961 REO 4x4 on Craigslist. Not my truck. I wonder if it started it's career as a wrecker or maybe it worked for a house moving company.

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/...605166650.html

REO truck, 4x4, gold comet 400 cu. in. gas motor, 7 spd. transmission, air brakes, PTO winch out front, gin pole bed on back with PTO winch that's not hooked up. Runs and drives, tires are old and not road worthy.
$3,500. No title, have lien release papers somewhere.
Not a military truck
Project
Not diesel

That is a cool one for restoration. I'd like to have that one. My buddy has a REO. It would be cool if I could roll into a show with another one.

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Reno bound in the a.m

Lucky dog! I hope you take a picture or two

**special-K** · 07-09-2023, 09:38 AM

I was thinking how long it's been since I posted a truck picture. I waited long enough

C10 - C90 Bill · 07-09-2023, 12:19 PM

The sleeper is a little on the small size, lol.

That truck reminds me of a truck I saw yesterday on the interstate while traveling to a swap meet. It was as nice as the truck above, but had polished aluminum fenders. Quite the impressive truck.

02-12-2023, 09:43 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Back to fleet paint schemes. Trucks are beautiful even when they're dirty! I know Bill mason from the ATHS gatherings. He and his son run a heavy haul outfit out of Baltimore. Long before I knew anything about him I noticed his trucks and would run by his shop on my way to pick up materials in Balto. Then when I moved into this house, one of my neighbors worked for him. And eventually I got to meet him through ATHS. He is an International Man, which is a little different for an independent outfit into custom-built trucks. He owns a Mack B and other brands in his collection, but he works Internationals. Then there is his paint scheme, that IH dark green with shades of yellow to orange stripes and orange chassis. He definitely likes what he likes and his taste has grown on me. 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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-13-2023 at 08:43 AM.

02-12-2023, 10:10 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Those trucks do hard work. Being a heavy hauler in Baltimore means he gets called to the docks often to haul heavy stuff out but also just to move things around on site. He does also now run a big ole Kenworth C500 (I think it is) 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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-13-2023 at 08:48 AM.

02-12-2023, 10:18 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful more 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 ~

02-22-2023, 10:15 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Dodge car carriers from Convoy 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 ~

02-25-2023, 08:46 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Now Ford 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 ~

03-11-2023, 09:54 PM	#8
70c10-08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairmont, Nebraska Posts: 545	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Here's a unique Pete for ya. A 1979 Peterbilt 359 glider built on the 3rd of July 1979 never put into use. Attached Images

03-11-2023, 09:56 PM	#9
70c10-08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairmont, Nebraska Posts: 545	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Interior photos Attached Images

03-11-2023, 10:03 PM	#10
70c10-08 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairmont, Nebraska Posts: 545	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful 1996 Peterbilt 379 glider with a 3412 kitty and a mind boggling 17 whole miles on it Attached Images

03-17-2023, 08:21 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful That first one is still waiting. At this point it should remain a glider kit IMO. The second one looks like it was bought to build a custom. Custom show truck since only 17 miles __________________ "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 ~

04-06-2023, 12:53 AM	#12
GSP7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 630	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful __________________ '81 K20 Silverado , '99 Dodge Cummins 4x4, '05 Dodge Cummins 4x4, Pinstriping-Lettering-Specialty Painting

04-06-2023, 09:46 AM	#13
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,358	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Richard Copello is a big truck fan has a huge collection of vintage car hauler photos on his site. Luckily a few had the incite to take photos back in the day when most thought trucks "weren't cool". Hadley( below) and Convoy handled the haulaway in Western US. Earlier Hadley trucks were red then changed to blue in the late 60's. Yellow pickup is a 9' F 350 1 ton, not a common purchase by the public , IMO, probably sold to a gov. agency. Attached Images Last edited by factorystock; 04-06-2023 at 10:27 AM.

05-01-2023, 08:33 AM	#14
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,896	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful 1961 REO 4x4 on Craigslist. Not my truck. I wonder if it started it's career as a wrecker or maybe it worked for a house moving company. https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/...605166650.html REO truck, 4x4, gold comet 400 cu. in. gas motor, 7 spd. transmission, air brakes, PTO winch out front, gin pole bed on back with PTO winch that's not hooked up. Runs and drives, tires are old and not road worthy. $3,500. No title, have lien release papers somewhere. Not a military truck Project Not diesel Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

04-09-2023, 12:42 AM	#15
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,161	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Steve Leonard ran this from 70 ish til he passed earlier this year. Jake Wheeler has it now and intends to keep it as it ran. Figures it has near 4m miles on running local in the bay area. Top photo was this week. Middle was from October 2018. And not sure about the bottom.. Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment " Last edited by KQQL IT; 04-09-2023 at 12:30 PM.

04-09-2023, 10:31 AM	#16
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,358	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Great photos KOOL IT, I believe I may have seen that Pete a couple of times. A true narrow nose classic.

04-09-2023, 06:42 PM	#18
GSP7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 630	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful __________________ '81 K20 Silverado , '99 Dodge Cummins 4x4, '05 Dodge Cummins 4x4, Pinstriping-Lettering-Specialty Painting



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04-09-2023, 06:53 PM	#19
GSP7 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 630	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful __________________ '81 K20 Silverado , '99 Dodge Cummins 4x4, '05 Dodge Cummins 4x4, Pinstriping-Lettering-Specialty Painting

04-10-2023, 09:03 AM	#20
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,067	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Interesting truck, but a lot of weight for a Single Axle!! __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

04-10-2023, 11:14 PM	#21
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,424	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful My office. Attached Images __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1964 C-30 383/4 speed, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

06-07-2023, 11:37 PM	#22
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,161	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Reno bound in the a.m Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment " Last edited by KQQL IT; 06-07-2023 at 11:39 PM. Reason: Pic

07-09-2023, 09:38 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful I was thinking how long it's been since I posted a truck picture. I waited long enough 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 ~

07-09-2023, 12:19 PM	#25
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,067	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful The sleeper is a little on the small size, lol. That truck reminds me of a truck I saw yesterday on the interstate while traveling to a swap meet. It was as nice as the truck above, but had polished aluminum fenders. Quite the impressive truck. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

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