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Special K I think i own the twin to that green C-60 you posted pics of. well close anyway, mine has a 427 ( and the hood vents and badges to prove it ) mine is a HEAVY c-60 11k front axle air brakes glad hands trolley brake lever, mine even has an air ride driver seat with a split bench, dayton wheels dual trumpet ait horns. it had a split block ( freeze) when I got it, but I have a factory new short block to go back in it..... no fifth wheel on it currently but if you ever decide you need a heavy 60 give me a call, we might be able to work something out ;-)
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That's a real bells & whistles C/60 you have there. Someone had pride in their ride when they ordered that one.

Here's one with a low-boy:

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Those 427 badges!!!! I'd love a set
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Load of 67's
PAcarhauler's pic

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Great pic!, I'll take the green stepper on top thank you, and the red CC.

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I like the the Chevy badge's on the transporter
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Another one from pa car hauler

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5042/5...a19136c9_b.jpg
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Cool picture.

I like the Chevy Badges too, but they are on a GMC truck. At least it's all GM though. I once saw an International franchise put IH Emblems on a Chevy truck!!

Bill

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Mr Pops, nice looking GMC and real good sounding Detroit, although someone has the year wrong, unless they were referring to just the engine itself??

Bill

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Just something I stumbled across on YouTube. I don't know the truck.

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Exactly.
Seen Volvo's de badged hauling GM's
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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8471/8...fe65ecdf_b.jpg

More from PaCarhauler.
As a car hauler that's one nasty load.
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A '64 Chevy truck hauling '65 cars and trucks. Nice looking haul. The truck could very well have a 409 in it.

Bill

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Don't unload a thing. I'll take it all...including the GMC with Chevy emblems!

Here re some I'm not sure have been shown:

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Caption said gas powered
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http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/carhaul/8405889773/

Some great photos.
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Beautiful 9500. With the Dual Stacks, it's most likely an 8V-71.

Bill

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is that the White conventional you are refering too from the previous post ? if So i have two questions.. first i guess you cant beleive everything you hear on youtube as I was led to beleive the 8v's were pretty much millitary only

and second, I know where there is a 5500 ? in that style that is a long flat bed, and supposedly powered with a 350 how hard is it to repower those with a detroit ? is it even feasible ?

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What year is this truck ? About I mean, I have always admired this style

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My knowledge is more '72 and back, but I would say that this truck is a '73 or a little newer.

Bill

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The Doors look almost like the 67-72 style pickup doors ..... did they carry this same body style later in the " big trucks"

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Just to add a little extra, the main reason for this newer style truck was because of the Radiator size. The older original "Low Hood" style 9500's could only have a certain size Radiator. This new style allowed for a larger one. Also notice the Larger Front Bumper and the additional Deflector under it.

Bill

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Also is this truck in the same body series ?:
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Right, I was referring to the White Conventional.

The 8V-71 has been widely used by the government, but it was a pretty popular engine in Road Tractors and Trucks. Not only in GMC's, but many other makes as well, even Ford.

What size Detroit would you like to put into the 5500?

Bill

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The Doors look similar, but are different.

In later years when they produced with the Brigadier, it was the same Cab, but a very different Tilt Nose front end.

Bill

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Oh I dont really know, just always been a dream to have a screaming gear jammin Jimmy, not particularly usefull or anything and I really dont want a small block in a truck, something like a 4-53 or a 6v-53

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The 5500 Series GMC in the picture is the same "type" of truck, and more like the earlier 9500's, but has many differences. One would be the lighter Front Axel, as well as the entire GVW. Notice that it has Narrow Fenders. The Axel is also more Narrow and probably a very different type in comparison.

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A 4-53 would probably fit in the 5500 with little problems. I would have to check my books to be sure, but the 4-53 may have been one of the original options for that truck. A 6V-53 would be a little big for it, but I'm sure you could make it work.

Bill

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Oh I realize the weight carrying differance between the series, just like a c-40 of earlier days will be lighter than a c-60 but the overall "look" is the same ( roughly) body wise,


i was thinking on cutting it down into a welders truck or a utility bed, kinda my go rescue my wife from the snow bank have the chains a winch etc etc , more of an ULTRA duty pickup, I just want it to look as nice as the 9500, love that squeezed down grill ( much like the early topkicks.. 93 or there abouts I think )

I dont have a need for a CDL truck nor do i plan to insure and inspect and upkeep one with a CDL GVW.... so it will be lighter than the 9500 but i really like that body style....the one I pictured looks just enough "off" that I am unsure if they are the "same" body style wise....

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Many parts on it will be the same. The Cab would be basically the same, the Front Grille is the same, and the Butterfly Hoods are probably the same as the non-Tilt front end trucks.

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Sweet!, thank you Bill, since my c-50 wrecker ('69) did not work out, I might have to pursue the pictured truck, but I am sure if I get it my bro in law will coerce me into turning it into a roll back recovery truck :P

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If the Rear Axel is in the right position, it might just make a good Roll Back!!

One thing I have learned with old trucks is, basically speaking, the less work you have to on them, the better the chance that you will get it on the road. A lot of projects end up getting unfinished when the plans are too extensive.

Bill

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I know that only too well, I am currently restoring 3 old WWII studebaker Weasel track rigs. they are small but a lot of work ....

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Real nice Wrecker. Wonder what is under the hood?

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!!!! I love this one. 5x4 and straights
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Looks like it's brand new.

I'd feel better if that Flatbed Trailer had a Head Board though.

Bill