Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread - Page 23 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1project2many · 01-11-2020, 08:58 AM

Not quite in the same line as customs...

MARTINSR · 01-11-2020, 01:19 PM

Oh damn that's cool stuff!

Brian

**HO455** · 01-11-2020, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

One of the only two trucks I have ever have seen that were chopped before mine in 1974. These trucks got very little love. I have the Rod and Custom magazine with that truck in it, along with the Dream Truck.

Those two meant a lot to me, they were the drive that made me chop mine!

Brian

I don't know what part scares me more. Staring at the grinder with no glasses on or doing hot work in polyester pants?

**HO455** · 01-11-2020, 01:54 PM

Interesting box on the back of the AD. Is it canvas or tar paper? What purpose are the 2 openings on the front? B&O railroad photo from the mid to late 50's judging from the 2 cars in the back right side.

MARTINSR · 01-11-2020, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

I don't know what part scares me more. Staring at the grinder with no glasses on or doing hot work in polyester pants?

LOL, I hear you! The wild part is, this is me and it's a "vintage photo!"

Brian

**HO455** · 01-11-2020, 03:03 PM

The things we used to do and survived doing!

MARTINSR · 01-11-2020, 10:33 PM

Ok guys, what in the heck are these brackets on the left fenders for?

1project2many · 01-12-2020, 09:45 AM

That's a nice truck.

I don't know what the brackets are for, but I'm fairly certain I can find them in one of my old JC Whitney catalogs.

58CameoAZ · 01-12-2020, 11:18 AM

Looks like Wheel Chocks ??

MARTINSR · 01-12-2020, 11:29 AM

That truck was NOT the norm, these trucks not no love back then, pretty rare to see a customized one. I am wondering about how low it is, I am thinking it's got another frame under it, or a front frame section welded on would be more likely. But the Rod and Custom Dream truck had a 50 Olds frame under it for a bit, they were thinking about that stuff back then, maybe that is what they did to this one.

Brian

**HO455** · 01-12-2020, 11:52 AM

I'm going out on a limb here and guessing that it may have a Cadillac frame/suspension with the early air ride and possibly a Caddy mill. My theory is all based on the Cadillac emblem on the hood.

1project2many · 01-12-2020, 08:29 PM

Since we're talking about the dream truck again, here's a few early pictures:

There's an entire page dedicated to the truck at https://www.customcarchronicle.com/c...ody-works-gmc/

1project2many · 01-12-2020, 08:56 PM

Another custom built late '70s or '80s:

Much more here:
https://www.customcarchronicle.com/m...-part-fifteen/

1project2many · 01-12-2020, 09:32 PM

For the TF guys...

More reading:
https://www.customcarchronicle.com/c...5-chevy-cameo/

1project2many · 01-12-2020, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

I'm going out on a limb here and guessing that it may have a Cadillac frame/suspension with the early air ride and possibly a Caddy mill. My theory is all based on the Cadillac emblem on the hood.

Caddy script on side, '50s Olds gunsight in the front, not sure what the script reads on the bottom of the fender, and it's parked by a trailer with Chevrolet posters and in front of a '56 with something poking out of the hood... lotsa interesting things there.

MARTINSR · 01-25-2020, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 1project2many

Caddy script on side, '50s Olds gunsight in the front, not sure what the script reads on the bottom of the fender, and it's parked by a trailer with Chevrolet posters and in front of a '56 with something poking out of the hood... lotsa interesting things there.

Ain't that the truth!

Brian

MARTINSR · 01-25-2020, 09:47 PM

How about this one boys!

Brian

Keith Seymore · 01-26-2020, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

How about this one boys!

Brian

Pikes Peak, maybe?

MARTINSR · 01-26-2020, 03:42 PM

That's what I was thinking.

Brian

MARTINSR · 01-29-2020, 09:37 AM

How's this for a random AD photo!

Brian

MARTINSR · 01-31-2020, 12:02 AM

Ohhh damn!

Brian

MARTINSR · 01-31-2020, 12:03 AM

MARTINSR · 02-01-2020, 03:30 PM

NOT GOOD!

MARTINSR · 02-01-2020, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1project2many

Since we're talking about the dream truck again, here's a few early pictures:

There's an entire page dedicated to the truck at https://www.customcarchronicle.com/c...ody-works-gmc/

Ok, so that adds another one I had seen but thought it was Gil’s Auto Body Works truck! I always thought they were the same truck and mine fell in at number 3 that I had seen chopped. So now my truck is the forth one that I have seen documented as chopped.

The Ortega truck was chopped a few years after mine. So I am still at number four! WHOOO HOOO!

LOL There had to be more, I get it, but documented, from what I have seen over the years mine is number 4.

Brian

1project2many · 02-01-2020, 10:47 PM

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LOL There had to be more, I get it, but documented, from what I have seen over the years mine is number 4.

I have only seen the three others so as far as I can see you still hold the title.

01-11-2020, 08:58 AM	#551
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,158	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Not quite in the same line as customs...

01-11-2020, 01:19 PM	#552
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Oh damn that's cool stuff! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

01-11-2020, 01:54 PM	#554
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,867	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Interesting box on the back of the AD. Is it canvas or tar paper? What purpose are the 2 openings on the front? B&O railroad photo from the mid to late 50's judging from the 2 cars in the back right side. 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

01-11-2020, 03:03 PM	#556
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,867	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread The things we used to do and survived doing! __________________ 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

01-11-2020, 10:33 PM	#557
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Ok guys, what in the heck are these brackets on the left fenders for? __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

01-12-2020, 09:45 AM	#558
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,158	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread That's a nice truck. I don't know what the brackets are for, but I'm fairly certain I can find them in one of my old JC Whitney catalogs.

01-12-2020, 11:18 AM	#559
58CameoAZ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Payson Posts: 422	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Looks like Wheel Chocks ??

01-12-2020, 11:29 AM	#560
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread That truck was NOT the norm, these trucks not no love back then, pretty rare to see a customized one. I am wondering about how low it is, I am thinking it's got another frame under it, or a front frame section welded on would be more likely. But the Rod and Custom Dream truck had a 50 Olds frame under it for a bit, they were thinking about that stuff back then, maybe that is what they did to this one. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

01-12-2020, 11:52 AM	#561
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,867	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread I'm going out on a limb here and guessing that it may have a Cadillac frame/suspension with the early air ride and possibly a Caddy mill. My theory is all based on the Cadillac emblem on the hood. __________________ 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

01-12-2020, 08:29 PM	#562
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,158	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Since we're talking about the dream truck again, here's a few early pictures: There's an entire page dedicated to the truck at https://www.customcarchronicle.com/c...ody-works-gmc/

01-12-2020, 08:56 PM	#563
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,158	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Another custom built late '70s or '80s: Much more here: https://www.customcarchronicle.com/m...-part-fifteen/

01-12-2020, 09:32 PM	#564
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,158	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread For the TF guys... More reading: https://www.customcarchronicle.com/c...5-chevy-cameo/

01-25-2020, 09:47 PM	#567
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread How about this one boys! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

01-26-2020, 03:42 PM	#569
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread That's what I was thinking. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

01-29-2020, 09:37 AM	#570
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread How's this for a random AD photo! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"



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01-31-2020, 12:02 AM	#571
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread Ohhh damn! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

01-31-2020, 12:03 AM	#572
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

02-01-2020, 03:30 PM	#573
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Our Trucks Doing What They Did - Vintage Photo Thread NOT GOOD! __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

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