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**special-K** · 02-19-2020, 08:29 AM

I think this could make for an interesting thread, experimental trucks. The military did a lot, but there are all sorts of experimental trucks in history. So here we go

weq92f · 02-19-2020, 09:17 AM

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Here are a few from Russia...

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-19-2020, 09:20 AM

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Here are a few from Russia...

The last one reminds me of the Tesla...

Jrainman · 02-19-2020, 09:40 AM

Interesting concept 1966 GM

weq92f · 02-19-2020, 09:57 AM

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flip fa ya...

**special-K** · 02-19-2020, 10:01 AM

Look at this old alcohol for fuel article using a Chevy Stepside

https://www.motherearthnews.com/gree...n-zmaz79sozraw

The Russians sure were focused on finding a better all terrain vehicle

**Boog** · 02-19-2020, 11:42 AM

For years I have thought that truck with the twin screw drives was the craziest thing ever.

CG · 02-19-2020, 02:10 PM

Any truck I work on would be considered experimental after I quit turning wrenches on it =)

68Timber · 02-19-2020, 11:32 PM

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For years I have thought that truck with the twin screw drives was the craziest thing ever.

I saw a video where a guy built one out of a riding lawn mower. At first glance, you wonder what the heck it does. Then he cranks it up and drives it around. I didn’t know such a thing existed.

burnin oil · 02-20-2020, 08:11 AM

Special k. Your 3rd pic was a military transport for Alaska used before the ice roads.

Post 5 appears to be the turbine motor experiment for semis. Basing this on the huge intakes
at the front. There was alot of experimenting back in the day. They also used propane and natural gas setups during the crossover from gas to diesel.

Side note. I went to a museum and saw the experimental turbine motor mustang from the 60s. That was a crazy one.

**special-K** · 02-20-2020, 08:32 AM

I found another picture of that arctic "cruiser"

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Another type built for the arctic

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More exp trucks. I'm just posting in order from my folder so I don't get mixed up.

How about this troop carrier Jeep?
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And how about a '72 Ford Explorer of another feather?

PanelDeland · 02-20-2020, 08:40 PM

This one is interesting. I found it while looking for a tractor/trailer rig that had the cab under the trailer, setting about as high as most cars. The pic of the semi version is down the page in this article.

https://drivemag.com/news/1983-stein...ruck-ever-made

CG · 02-20-2020, 08:47 PM

I feel like we moved from experimental to "different" so here is one.

Oops, just saw a thread for unique trucks … oh well.

**special-K** · 02-21-2020, 08:12 AM

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This one is interesting. I found it while looking for a tractor/trailer rig that had the cab under the trailer, setting about as high as most cars. The pic of the semi version is down the page in this article.

Nope, uh uh. You ain't getting' me settin' all up and under that thing all out front there. No sir! I think that concept failed because they couldn't get any test drivers willing to drive it.

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I feel like we moved from experimental to "different" so here is one.

Oops, just saw a thread for unique trucks … oh well.

That thing was sort of experimental. There was another built using a '59 Impala built similarly.

'68 Ford Ranger III Ranchero
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'89 GMC Centaur

**special-K** · 02-22-2020, 05:03 PM

Here's a Hendrickson experimental from the '50s and a 'Chevy military exp truck

**special-K** · 02-26-2020, 08:24 AM

I hope this experiment went as hoped

**special-K** · 03-02-2020, 11:29 AM

A '56 Oshkosh experimental cement mixer

**special-K** · 03-06-2020, 10:53 AM

Military

**truckster** · 03-06-2020, 03:30 PM

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Military

I looked at the first picture and my immediate thought was, "I'm wearing a kevlar helmet, body armor with SAPI plates front and rear, my LBV, I'm carrying 270 rounds of 5.56 and my M4, plus assorted radios, electronic gear, and a Camelbak, and I'm supposed to fit through that door?"

**special-K** · 03-06-2020, 04:58 PM

Ok, I get that. I tell ya, that door has me scratchin' my head. The caption where I found it said 'Experimental Hummer. Looks more like an exotic custom-built toy to me. I like that last one. Looks like it could drive into the lake and pump it dry. The center one looks awful capable for it's time.

Last one is Russian

**truckster** · 03-06-2020, 06:01 PM

That last one looks like an RV I'd like to drive.

**special-K** · 03-06-2020, 06:47 PM

At first glance that rear end looked like a GM bus to me. That would make an awesome diner

**special-K** · 03-13-2020, 08:18 PM

The Barkman Counterbalance. The front is a trunk and the bed extended to 7'6"

toms68cst · 03-13-2020, 08:56 PM

Don't forget this one!

The Deora was designed by Harry Bentley Bradley, the same man who designed the '67 C10.

**special-K** · 03-13-2020, 10:42 PM

I've looked at looked at the Deora for years. I never thought about it being driven. That would be cool to drive

02-19-2020, 08:29 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Experimental Trucks I think this could make for an interesting thread, experimental trucks. The military did a lot, but there are all sorts of experimental trucks in history. So here we go 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 ~

02-19-2020, 09:17 AM	#2
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,968	Re: Experimental Trucks . Here are a few from Russia... Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

02-19-2020, 09:40 AM	#4
Jrainman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North East PA Posts: 682	Re: Experimental Trucks Interesting concept 1966 GM Attached Images

02-19-2020, 09:57 AM	#5
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 2,968	Re: Experimental Trucks . flip fa ya... Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

02-19-2020, 10:01 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Experimental Trucks Look at this old alcohol for fuel article using a Chevy Stepside https://www.motherearthnews.com/gree...n-zmaz79sozraw The Russians sure were focused on finding a better all terrain vehicle 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; 02-20-2020 at 08:24 AM.

02-19-2020, 11:42 AM	#7
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,028	Re: Experimental Trucks For years I have thought that truck with the twin screw drives was the craziest thing ever. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-19-2020, 02:10 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	Re: Experimental Trucks Any truck I work on would be considered experimental after I quit turning wrenches on it =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-20-2020, 08:11 AM	#10
burnin oil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 1,921	Re: Experimental Trucks Special k. Your 3rd pic was a military transport for Alaska used before the ice roads. Post 5 appears to be the turbine motor experiment for semis. Basing this on the huge intakes at the front. There was alot of experimenting back in the day. They also used propane and natural gas setups during the crossover from gas to diesel. Side note. I went to a museum and saw the experimental turbine motor mustang from the 60s. That was a crazy one.

02-20-2020, 08:32 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Experimental Trucks I found another picture of that arctic "cruiser" Another type built for the arctic More exp trucks. I'm just posting in order from my folder so I don't get mixed up. How about this troop carrier Jeep? FedEx Electric And how about a '72 Ford Explorer of another feather? 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 ~

02-20-2020, 08:40 PM	#12
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Experimental Trucks This one is interesting. I found it while looking for a tractor/trailer rig that had the cab under the trailer, setting about as high as most cars. The pic of the semi version is down the page in this article. https://drivemag.com/news/1983-stein...ruck-ever-made __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-20-2020, 08:47 PM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	Re: Experimental Trucks I feel like we moved from experimental to "different" so here is one. Oops, just saw a thread for unique trucks … oh well. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Last edited by CG; 02-20-2020 at 09:01 PM.

02-22-2020, 05:03 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Experimental Trucks Here's a Hendrickson experimental from the '50s and a 'Chevy military exp truck 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 ~

02-26-2020, 08:24 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Experimental Trucks I hope this experiment went as hoped 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 ~

03-02-2020, 11:29 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Experimental Trucks A '56 Oshkosh experimental cement mixer 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; 03-06-2020 at 10:52 AM.

03-06-2020, 10:53 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Experimental Trucks Military 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 ~



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03-06-2020, 04:58 PM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Experimental Trucks Ok, I get that. I tell ya, that door has me scratchin' my head. The caption where I found it said 'Experimental Hummer. Looks more like an exotic custom-built toy to me. I like that last one. Looks like it could drive into the lake and pump it dry. The center one looks awful capable for it's time. Last one is Russian 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 ~

03-06-2020, 06:01 PM	#21
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,829	Re: Experimental Trucks That last one looks like an RV I'd like to drive. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

03-06-2020, 06:47 PM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Experimental Trucks At first glance that rear end looked like a GM bus to me. That would make an awesome diner 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 ~

03-13-2020, 08:18 PM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Experimental Trucks The Barkman Counterbalance. The front is a trunk and the bed extended to 7'6" 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; 03-13-2020 at 10:37 PM.

03-13-2020, 08:56 PM	#24
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,277	Re: Experimental Trucks Don't forget this one! The Deora was designed by Harry Bentley Bradley, the same man who designed the '67 C10. Attached Images __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

03-13-2020, 10:42 PM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Experimental Trucks I've looked at looked at the Deora for years. I never thought about it being driven. That would be cool to drive __________________ "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 ~

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