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**Ol Blue K20** · 10-21-2021, 06:41 AM

Some good looking Sweptlines!

**special-K** · 10-23-2021, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Some good looking Sweptlines!

Something about all the early-mid '60s trucks (cars, too). That era lasted longer for Dodge Trucks since that body went from '61-'71. Trucks really varied in that time. Dodge still had leaf spring up front, Ford went from leaf to Twin-I Beam, and Chevy went from torsion bars to coils.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-24-2021, 06:57 AM

The uniforms were a bit strange to me.

**special-K** · 10-24-2021, 07:07 AM

It wasn't a "Better Idea"

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-24-2021, 07:35 AM

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It wasn't a "Better Idea"

I like the back window on the one with the trim. It has a classy look.

**Boog** · 10-24-2021, 09:35 AM

The unibody fords just never did anything for me. Although a couple of those are done up nicely.
Didn't they offer both the unibody and a body on frame design (separate cab and bed) the same year? I have forgotten.

Bigdav160 · 10-25-2021, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

The unibody fords just never did anything for me. Although a couple of those are done up nicely.
Didn't they offer both the unibody and a body on frame design (separate cab and bed) the same year? I have forgotten.

Yes. The torque box between the bed and cab is a common rusting spot in the Uni's

**special-K** · 10-25-2021, 06:49 AM

Good to see. I look at that picture and thing, "Where's the plastic?" (other than the turn signal lenses)

**special-K** · 10-25-2021, 07:30 AM

In '61, the first year for new body style and unibody, F100s and F250s were either unibody for Styleside or Flareside. No 4wds were offered with the unibody. Plus there were cab and chassis models available. 4wds got the prior design Styleside bed. After complaints about frame flex popping doors open Ford began offering the old design Styleside on 2wds as well as unibody. It wasn't till '64, first year after unibody, that Ford offered the matching bed. And that became the only Styleside available

**Joe Pass** · 10-25-2021, 08:48 AM

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**special-K** · 10-26-2021, 07:01 PM

That's sure mighty fine

**Joe Pass** · 10-27-2021, 06:47 PM

thanks....

KW5413 · 10-27-2021, 03:46 PM

This is a true survivor. A one-off '59 Pontiac El Catalina...prototype. Truly remarkable that it wasn't crushed once GM decided not to put it into production.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0518-32...ina-prototype/

**special-K** · 10-29-2021, 04:53 AM

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This is a true survivor. A one-off '59 Pontiac El Catalina...prototype. Truly remarkable that it wasn't crushed once GM decided not to put it into production

I love that thing. Too dang cool. I've seen a prototype '69 Lemans body El Camino, called it the Safari.

I saw these at an antique truck show last month

**special-K** · 11-05-2021, 05:03 AM

They stretch the Samurais out to make little pickups out of them. Pretty cool I think.

72c20customcamper · 11-05-2021, 04:26 PM

Looked at this one on Halloween pretty solid truck

**GOPAPA** · 11-05-2021, 05:44 PM

[QUOTE=special-K;8784691]I think I like any truck made before '73.

Not sure if this is classified as a truck,, or not ..it is hauling something in a sort of bed in its behind ..
it is a 1955 Panhard El Cachero

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72c20customcamper · 11-05-2021, 07:21 PM

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I think I like any truck made before '73.

Not sure if this is classified as a truck,, or not ..it is hauling something in a sort of bed in its behind ..
it is a 1955 Panhard El Cachero

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Looks like the bed slides out. Guess to put longer items in it

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-06-2021, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I think I like any truck made before '73.

Not sure if this is classified as a truck,, or not ..it is hauling something in a sort of bed in its behind ..
it is a 1955 Panhard El Cachero

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That's cool!!

**special-K** · 11-05-2021, 08:31 PM

That thing is cool as all get out. I've never seen one of those, but it seems I've heard the name. I know that Panhard is the name of the man who invented the solid rear coil suspension partby that name. Musta been talking to someone who brought them up. Thanks for showing that... that... thing

**special-K** · 11-13-2021, 09:48 AM

These '50s Travelalls are cool

**Boog** · 11-13-2021, 01:06 PM

Towmater's cousins.

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-14-2021, 06:18 AM

Nice looking IH's. They make "Mator" proud!

**special-K** · 11-14-2021, 06:47 AM

I just realized all those have wide whitewalls. Funny how a trend that never existed comes to life the second time around.

**special-K** · 11-19-2021, 06:16 AM

I suspect the starter is dragging putting a strain on the solenoid. When it was starting did it crank normal speed or slow?

10-21-2021, 06:41 AM	#1
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,883	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes Some good looking Sweptlines! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

10-24-2021, 06:57 AM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,883	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes The uniforms were a bit strange to me. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

10-24-2021, 07:07 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes It wasn't a "Better Idea" 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 ~

10-24-2021, 09:35 AM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,028	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes The unibody fords just never did anything for me. Although a couple of those are done up nicely. Didn't they offer both the unibody and a body on frame design (separate cab and bed) the same year? I have forgotten. __________________ 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

10-25-2021, 06:49 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes Good to see. I look at that picture and thing, "Where's the plastic?" (other than the turn signal lenses) __________________ "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 ~

10-25-2021, 07:30 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes In '61, the first year for new body style and unibody, F100s and F250s were either unibody for Styleside or Flareside. No 4wds were offered with the unibody. Plus there were cab and chassis models available. 4wds got the prior design Styleside bed. After complaints about frame flex popping doors open Ford began offering the old design Styleside on 2wds as well as unibody. It wasn't till '64, first year after unibody, that Ford offered the matching bed. And that became the only Styleside available 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 ~

10-25-2021, 08:48 AM	#10
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes 1935 Ford sbc, 9"ford.....owned it for 33yrs..... __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

10-26-2021, 07:01 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes That's sure mighty fine __________________ "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 ~

10-27-2021, 06:47 PM	#12
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes thanks.... __________________ 1962 build album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2066 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2067 1956 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=2086

10-27-2021, 03:46 PM	#13
KW5413 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 494	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes This is a true survivor. A one-off '59 Pontiac El Catalina...prototype. Truly remarkable that it wasn't crushed once GM decided not to put it into production. https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0518-32...ina-prototype/ Attached Images

11-05-2021, 05:03 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes They stretch the Samurais out to make little pickups out of them. Pretty cool I think. 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; 11-07-2021 at 07:09 AM.

11-05-2021, 04:26 PM	#16
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,233	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes Looked at this one on Halloween pretty solid truck Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

11-05-2021, 05:44 PM	#17
GOPAPA "Tail Gate Best Seat In House" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,411	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes [QUOTE=special-K;8784691]I think I like any truck made before '73. Not sure if this is classified as a truck,, or not ..it is hauling something in a sort of bed in its behind .. it is a 1955 Panhard El Cachero __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

11-05-2021, 08:31 PM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes That thing is cool as all get out. I've never seen one of those, but it seems I've heard the name. I know that Panhard is the name of the man who invented the solid rear coil suspension partby that name. Musta been talking to someone who brought them up. Thanks for showing that... that... thing __________________ "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 ~

11-13-2021, 09:48 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes These '50s Travelalls are cool 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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11-13-2021, 01:06 PM	#22
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,028	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes Towmater's cousins. __________________ 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

11-14-2021, 06:18 AM	#23
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,883	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes Nice looking IH's. They make "Mator" proud! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

11-14-2021, 06:47 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes I just realized all those have wide whitewalls. Funny how a trend that never existed comes to life the second time around. 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 ~

11-19-2021, 06:16 AM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes I suspect the starter is dragging putting a strain on the solenoid. When it was starting did it crank normal speed or slow? __________________ "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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