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**Bob B.** · 02-26-2021, 03:23 AM

It literally was 2 4 speed Hydramatics, one on top of the other. Not terribly successful, the Twin Hydramatic was replaced by the first Allison truck automatics in the late 50's. And there is still a Ralph's on the corner of 3rd. and Vermont.

KQQL IT · 03-07-2021, 12:56 PM

More space book

C10 - C90 Bill · 03-07-2021, 01:18 PM

It's amazing on the availability and talk of Automatics in the 50's. Some may remember my story in the mid '70's when the mechanic at our yard told me that Autos are on the way and we could possibly get some in the near future. I was driving a 10-Speed RR at the time and I told him that if they ever buy me an Automatic, that will be the day I quit. I was serious and I believe he knew I was.

**davischevy** · 03-07-2021, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

It's amazing on the availability and talk of Automatics in the 50's. Some may remember my story in the mid '70's when the mechanic at our yard told me that Autos are on the way and we could possibly get some in the near future. I was driving a 10-Speed RR at the time and I told him that if they ever buy me an Automatic, that will be the day I quit. I was serious and I believe he knew I was.

You just can't make beautiful sounds with an automatic.

I was sitting out by the street eating lunch last week, and a fleet truck took off at the stop light down the hill. That truck sounded like it was over revved by the time it shifted, then sounded smothered after it shifted.

Then a couple of bull haulers came by making the stacks sing.

**davischevy** · 03-07-2021, 03:15 PM

Where the heck is special-K?

**NewBayColony** · 03-07-2021, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

You just can't make beautiful sounds with an automatic.

I was sitting out by the street eating lunch last week, and a fleet truck took off at the stop light down the hill. That truck sounded like it was over revved by the time it shifted, then sounded smothered after it shifted.

Then a couple of bull haulers came by making the stacks sing.

In the early 70's I worked at a gas station on Highway 21 at a busy intersection and the city of Charlotte,NC had IH Cargostar trash trucks with Detroits and Allisons in them. That's exactly how they sounded. They would wind up until they sounded as if they should have blown up 1000 RPMs ago and then after they shifted, sounded like they were 1000 RPMs to low. You knew when they were around.
At the same time Lance Cracker Co. had GMC cracker boxes with Detroits and Road Rangers. Much better sound listening to those guys row thru the gears.

KQQL IT · 03-21-2021, 03:03 AM

Fb

factorystock · 03-21-2021, 08:25 AM

Great photo KQQL IT. Another rig with aluminum wheels on fronts only, seems to be the way it was done before power steering. Most didn't have front brakes, assuming water tank was to cool the tractor and trailer brakes?

KQQL IT · 03-26-2021, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Great photo KQQL IT. Another rig with aluminum wheels on fronts only, seems to be the way it was done before power steering. Most didn't have front brakes, assuming water tank was to cool the tractor and trailer brakes?

Aluminum wheels ran truer is what I believe I've heard people say

KQQL IT · 03-26-2021, 12:05 PM

Fb

**Bob B.** · 03-27-2021, 01:04 AM

Is that a picture of the special P.I.E. GMC with the 6-110 in it?

**Bob B.** · 04-03-2021, 02:37 AM

This is good:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e8RbXDOhQQ

Air starter on the Titan/90.

**NewBayColony** · 04-03-2021, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob B.

This is good:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e8RbXDOhQQ

Air starter on the Titan/90.

That was awesome. I remember the first time I heard an air start. I was walking in front of a Darcy Trucking Brockway when he lit it off. Scared the crap outta me!

**special-K** · 04-04-2021, 05:05 PM

That was great! The best GM Truck ad I've seen

**Bob B.** · 04-04-2021, 05:43 PM

The Titan/90 sounded like it was Cummins powered. The guy chasing the hat was Dave Madden of Laugh-In and Partridge Family fame.

**special-K** · 04-06-2021, 05:30 AM

I thought that might be him. Funny ad. GM sure put a lot into that one

KQQL IT · 05-03-2021, 01:59 AM

Some neat stuff

factorystock · 05-05-2021, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Some neat stuff

Great photo! The vintage 2 piece Alcoa's and tu tone paint job look sharp! Appears to be a '65 C 80, but might be a heavy duty C 60 also.

**special-K** · 05-05-2021, 05:32 AM

What a beauty! Cool ads

**special-K** · 05-08-2021, 01:57 PM

Just found this picture

**davischevy** · 05-08-2021, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Just found this picture

Wouldn't I look good driving that?

**special-K** · 05-09-2021, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

Wouldn't I look good driving that?

Yep. Red looks good on you

**regan wilson** · 05-09-2021, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Yep. Red looks good on you

That's one sweet Wrecker.

eager_adventurer · 05-14-2021, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Just found this picture

That looks awesome!

**special-K** · 05-15-2021, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by eager_adventurer

That looks awesome!

What's not to love? I could see Mopar and Fomoco guys drooling over that one

. Nice choice on the bumper. Not that the rest needs it but that really sets it off.

Let me see what I have here.......

This GM Semis topic is getting old

02-26-2021, 03:23 AM	#1
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,309	Re: GM Semis It literally was 2 4 speed Hydramatics, one on top of the other. Not terribly successful, the Twin Hydramatic was replaced by the first Allison truck automatics in the late 50's. And there is still a Ralph's on the corner of 3rd. and Vermont. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

03-07-2021, 12:56 PM	#2
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,162	Re: GM Semis More space book Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-07-2021, 01:18 PM	#3
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,067	Re: GM Semis It's amazing on the availability and talk of Automatics in the 50's. Some may remember my story in the mid '70's when the mechanic at our yard told me that Autos are on the way and we could possibly get some in the near future. I was driving a 10-Speed RR at the time and I told him that if they ever buy me an Automatic, that will be the day I quit. I was serious and I believe he knew I was. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

03-07-2021, 03:15 PM	#5
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,796	Re: GM Semis Where the heck is special-K? __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

03-21-2021, 03:03 AM	#7
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,162	Re: GM Semis Fb Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-21-2021, 08:25 AM	#8
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,358	Re: GM Semis Great photo KQQL IT. Another rig with aluminum wheels on fronts only, seems to be the way it was done before power steering. Most didn't have front brakes, assuming water tank was to cool the tractor and trailer brakes?

03-26-2021, 12:05 PM	#10
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,162	Re: GM Semis Fb Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-27-2021, 01:04 AM	#11
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,309	Re: GM Semis Is that a picture of the special P.I.E. GMC with the 6-110 in it? __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

04-03-2021, 02:37 AM	#12
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,309	Re: GM Semis This is good: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e8RbXDOhQQ Air starter on the Titan/90. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

04-04-2021, 05:05 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: GM Semis That was great! The best GM Truck ad I've seen __________________ "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 ~

04-04-2021, 05:43 PM	#15
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,309	Re: GM Semis The Titan/90 sounded like it was Cummins powered. The guy chasing the hat was Dave Madden of Laugh-In and Partridge Family fame. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

04-06-2021, 05:30 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: GM Semis I thought that might be him. Funny ad. GM sure put a lot into that one __________________ "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 ~

05-03-2021, 01:59 AM	#17
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,162	Re: GM Semis Some neat stuff Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

05-05-2021, 05:32 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: GM Semis What a beauty! Cool ads __________________ "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 ~

05-08-2021, 01:57 PM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: GM Semis Just found this picture 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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