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KQQL IT · 11-23-2022, 05:30 PM

Fb grabs

**special-K** · 11-24-2022, 09:20 AM

Good point, Bob. And since it's Thanksgiving I want to take a second to let you know how much I appreciate what you bring to this board. You are a true asset. Thank you

**Bob B.** · 11-26-2022, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Good point, Bob. And since it's Thanksgiving I want to take a second to let you know how much I appreciate what you bring to this board. You are a true asset. Thank you

As always, my pleasure! And I would like to thank you and all the other 'regulars' around here, I learn an awful lot as well.

**special-K** · 11-25-2022, 09:06 AM

I'll take it all, thank you!

factorystock · 12-31-2022, 02:54 PM

A '65 L80, probably a 409 under the short hood.

factorystock · 02-05-2023, 10:19 AM

What do you prefer, cabover or conventional?

KQQL IT · 11-27-2022, 01:04 AM

Bus trailer ?

factorystock · 11-27-2022, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

Bus trailer ?

Hopefully it had an air ride suspension

factorystock · 11-27-2022, 06:04 PM

Found this gem on the net. My favorite, the M 80 series tandem. IMO, has the 11K front axle (flat hubs), unlike the last M 80's posted with 9K front axles (round cap hubs post #2600). Again, just a hunch, would need to see data plate.

**special-K** · 11-27-2022, 11:32 AM

That thing is loooong. Must be for really smart people

There was that beautiful black GMC 5th wheel bus in videos from South America and I've seen that configuration in '30s vehicles. There's a YouTube video about why we don't have trailer buses but I never watched it. I think I'll try to find that now that I'm more curious. That's a heavy load full of workers and tools/gear below

**special-K** · 11-29-2022, 09:34 AM

Such a handsome stout truck. Has a very proud look.

KQQL IT · 11-29-2022, 10:24 PM

Resto mod?

And a nice logger

KQQL IT · 12-04-2022, 10:46 AM

Hay

KQQL IT · 12-11-2022, 02:42 PM

More fb

54/55-1/2 trucks are my faves

**NewBayColony** · 12-11-2022, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

More fb

54/55-1/2 trucks are my faves

I had a chance to buy one of those. It was an Anchor Motor Freight unit, too. I just couldn't come up with the money at the times. It was in real good shape, too. The only truck I really regret not buying.

**special-K** · 12-14-2022, 08:00 AM

All that style! I can't find any difference between either rig owned by different companies.

At one point I had a '55 1st Design short bed and this stake body

KQQL IT · 12-18-2022, 10:32 PM

Fb and IG

**special-K** · 12-19-2022, 09:04 AM

Love those GM fleets! Looking good in 1980.

That's a slick Watkins rig. Look at the size of that reefer unit. I think those trucks were red

C10 - C90 Bill · 12-19-2022, 07:19 PM

Nice looking fleet. I'll take the 9500 second in line.

KQQL IT · 12-19-2022, 10:25 PM

'44

**special-K** · 12-21-2022, 07:22 AM

Wide bumpers and big visors were popular back then

KQQL IT · 12-22-2022, 09:49 PM

Fancy motor scooter

**special-K** · 12-25-2022, 08:03 AM

Deee - Luxe! Trucker's pride right there. Nothing new! Love it

**Bob B.** · 12-26-2022, 12:36 AM

Here is a great video on the development of the 1988 'GMT400' series light trucks, but what is of interest to us here is at 0:26 there is a good shot of the 'Aero Brigadier' styling prototype. I don't believe this was a 1990 TopKick/Kodiak (GMT530) prototype, that program started later and the proportions of this truck are quite a bit different.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dEdaZ5HQb4

factorystock · 12-26-2022, 02:06 AM

Rare color photo. Standard practice to paint frames and cabs the same color?

11-23-2022, 05:30 PM	#1
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,144	Re: GM Semis Fb grabs Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

11-25-2022, 09:06 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: GM Semis I'll take it all, thank you! 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 ~

12-31-2022, 02:54 PM	#5
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,356	Re: GM Semis A '65 L80, probably a 409 under the short hood. Attached Images

02-05-2023, 10:19 AM	#6
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,356	Re: GM Semis What do you prefer, cabover or conventional? Attached Images

11-27-2022, 01:04 AM	#7
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,144	Re: GM Semis Bus trailer ? Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

11-24-2022, 09:20 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: GM Semis Good point, Bob. And since it's Thanksgiving I want to take a second to let you know how much I appreciate what you bring to this board. You are a true asset. Thank you __________________ "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 ~

11-27-2022, 06:04 PM	#9
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,356	Re: GM Semis Found this gem on the net. My favorite, the M 80 series tandem. IMO, has the 11K front axle (flat hubs), unlike the last M 80's posted with 9K front axles (round cap hubs post #2600). Again, just a hunch, would need to see data plate. Attached Images

11-27-2022, 11:32 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: GM Semis That thing is loooong. Must be for really smart people There was that beautiful black GMC 5th wheel bus in videos from South America and I've seen that configuration in '30s vehicles. There's a YouTube video about why we don't have trailer buses but I never watched it. I think I'll try to find that now that I'm more curious. That's a heavy load full of workers and tools/gear below __________________ "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 ~

11-29-2022, 09:34 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: GM Semis Such a handsome stout truck. Has a very proud look. __________________ "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 ~

11-29-2022, 10:24 PM	#12
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,144	Re: GM Semis Resto mod? And a nice logger Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-04-2022, 10:46 AM	#13
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,144	Re: GM Semis Hay Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-11-2022, 02:42 PM	#14
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,144	Re: GM Semis More fb 54/55-1/2 trucks are my faves Attached Images Last edited by KQQL IT; 12-11-2022 at 07:59 PM. Reason: Added a pic

12-14-2022, 08:00 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: GM Semis All that style! I can't find any difference between either rig owned by different companies. At one point I had a '55 1st Design short bed and this stake body 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 ~

12-18-2022, 10:32 PM	#17
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,144	Re: GM Semis Fb and IG Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-19-2022, 09:04 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: GM Semis Love those GM fleets! Looking good in 1980. That's a slick Watkins rig. Look at the size of that reefer unit. I think those trucks were red __________________ "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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12-19-2022, 07:19 PM	#19
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,067	Re: GM Semis Nice looking fleet. I'll take the 9500 second in line. __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

12-19-2022, 10:25 PM	#20
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,144	Re: GM Semis '44 Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-21-2022, 07:22 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: GM Semis Wide bumpers and big visors were popular back then __________________ "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 ~

12-22-2022, 09:49 PM	#22
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,144	Re: GM Semis Fancy motor scooter Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-25-2022, 08:03 AM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: GM Semis Deee - Luxe! Trucker's pride right there. Nothing new! Love it __________________ "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 ~

12-26-2022, 12:36 AM	#24
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,309	Re: GM Semis Here is a great video on the development of the 1988 'GMT400' series light trucks, but what is of interest to us here is at 0:26 there is a good shot of the 'Aero Brigadier' styling prototype. I don't believe this was a 1990 TopKick/Kodiak (GMT530) prototype, that program started later and the proportions of this truck are quite a bit different. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dEdaZ5HQb4 __________________ 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.

12-26-2022, 02:06 AM	#25
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,356	Re: GM Semis Rare color photo. Standard practice to paint frames and cabs the same color? Attached Images

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