Quote:
Originally Posted by factorystock
Here is the large bumper GMC. These trucks are pretty rare, the heavier the GVW, the lower the production numbers. Not sure of the ratio, but I would say 1 6500 series built for 100 4000 series built. This 6500 has the big Eaton 23,000 lb rear axle and probably the 11,000 lb front.
|
As far as I can see that Front Bumper looks like the one. I sure do agree that they are pretty rare. I drove that truck for 3 years and could never find another 6500 in my travels. That was back in the early to mid 70's. Still to this day, in all my travels from Maine to Florida and through countless junk yards, I still haven't found another. If it weren't for the picture that you have posted and one or two others that I have just found in the last couple of years, I would not have even seen an image of another one.
I wasn't into numbers back then, but I remember the weight and capacity painted on the side of the truck adding up to 32,000. I agree that it was 11 Fronts and 23 Rears.
Bill