Classic Trucks: Other Makes - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Livrat · 08-04-2020, 09:05 AM

A few of my Studes from the 70's

**Boog** · 08-04-2020, 09:10 AM

Yeah, that's the look back in the 70's. I had 8 and 10" ET slots with GoodYear rallys on my 56 Ford. Slots were so popular some even used them as garden hose reels.

72c20customcamper · 08-04-2020, 10:36 AM

My dad hade a 58 studebaker pickup sold it to a friend who proceeded to turn it into a street rod. That was over 20 years ago and it's still sitting in his garage,shed and barn.

Not his but a nice one

**special-K** · 08-04-2020, 10:58 AM

Cool to see the Studies Mark and Mark. MD tags at York Fair Grounds. My friend Danny from Warrenton, VA had a late-40s M he sometimes runs up to the NSRA show. He has quite a few choices of cool rides. He's a body man/custom painter. He's had that pickup since the '70s, silver with gold tones in graphics. I think Cragar SSs. I'd like to own that time capsule on day

Some hotted up Ms EDIT: Never mind. I can't share any of those. Wouldn't want to share pictures of a man's truck on the internet for free just for the pleasure of seeing it

I guess Mercurys will have to do

**special-K** · 08-05-2020, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Livrat

Cool thread! Here are a few of mine from decades ago. A couple of 56 Fords, one with a 440 magnum, the other with a 302 and top loader 4 spd.

I missed this post being the last on the page. Nice trucks! It's trucks like this that I came up with loving and owning, and it was Stepsides all the way up to '72 that fit in this group. I never had an F100, though. I really got stung by the bug seeing trucks like this tooling around the NW when I came out there in the '70s. I couldn't roll into Eureka without seeing a few, even back to '40 Fords. They were everywhere. In the mid-70s guys were letting them go to get a 4wd. They could be had for very reasonable money

I did some custom flashing work at my friend Bill's house. He has a shop at his house and is a Ford guy. He has a clean '55 F100, but it was inside under the cover that day. His buddy stopped by in his Effie and I snapped this shot from the roof

**special-K** · 04-17-2021, 10:34 AM

Bringing this back with some variety. Dodge, Plymouth, Mercury, Morris, and Willys

**special-K** · 04-18-2021, 09:08 AM

IHs

**special-K** · 04-18-2021, 09:13 AM

Fancy Paint

Greasey Harley · 04-19-2021, 11:22 PM

The other 67-72 trucks:
I would love to have one of these to park beside my C10.

yuccales · 04-20-2021, 12:03 AM

Good looking old Ford.

1976gmc20 · 04-20-2021, 10:58 AM

Back probably in the early 1970s I heard someone say that the perfect pickup would be a Chevrolet frame, Ford body, and International engine.

**special-K** · 04-21-2021, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

Back probably in the early 1970s I heard someone say that the perfect pickup would be a Chevrolet frame, Ford body, and International engine.

I never heard that but I'm surprised it doesn't say Ford chassis and Chevy body. Chevy consistently made the best looking trucks and the myth I've often heard through the years was "Ford builds a better truck". So I'd think they'd (people who believe that) say use the Ford chassis.

Anyway, these are old trucks people buy now just as cool vehicles to drive. So they are all good if that's what you like

1976gmc20 · 04-21-2021, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I never heard that but I'm surprised it doesn't say Ford chassis and Chevy body. Chevy consistently made the best looking trucks and the myth I've often heard through the years was "Ford builds a better truck". So I'd think they'd (people who believe that) say use the Ford chassis.

Anyway, these are old trucks people buy now just as cool vehicles to drive. So they are all good if that's what you like

Maybe I got it backwards but even at the time I was surprised because Chevy had more of a car-like suspension compared to Ford TIB. Or maybe they wanted a better ride?

I keeping hearing the "Ford is a better truck" stuff but I just haven't seen it myself. Maybe they are better between breakdowns

**1968C30** · 04-21-2021, 07:41 PM

I seen this today. I actually had a 46 Ford pickup in the mid 80’s the one I had had a flathead V8 engine.

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-21-2021, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968C30

I seen this today. I actually had a 46 Ford pickup in the mid 80’s the one I had had a flathead V8 engine.

It's been "Lowered"

**Steeveedee** · 04-21-2021, 08:14 PM

"Laying Frame!"

**special-K** · 04-21-2021, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968C30

I seen this today. I actually had a 46 Ford pickup in the mid 80’s the one I had had a flathead V8 engine.

Those war era trucks were neat looking.

1976gmc20 · 04-22-2021, 10:32 AM

My logging buddy bought one of those old Ford 2-tons with a blown flathead v8.

He was going to put a different engine in it but being a Ford of course nothing fits. I dunno what finally happened to it - probably went to Pueblo for scrap.

**1968C30** · 04-22-2021, 11:57 AM

Here is the 1946 I had. Not much room in the cab. The flathead V8 sounded awesome!

**special-K** · 04-22-2021, 05:08 PM

Very nice. I guess the cabs are carried over from the 39/40s

**special-K** · 04-29-2021, 05:59 AM

'61 Dodge SWBs, one Sweptline and one Utiline. '61 was first year for this body

Zippi · 04-29-2021, 07:12 AM

My 1937 Ford pickup I sold back in 2017.

1976gmc20 · 04-29-2021, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

'61 Dodge SWBs, one Sweptline and one Utiline. '61 was first year for this body

My logging buddy bought a baby blue Dodge like the light green one, only lwb 3/4 ton. It had a 318 and 4 speed, and it started burning oil pretty bad after not too long. That was a shame since it was stout - a lot better than the F-150 360/automatic that he had before. (he had a couple different early 70's Fords almost alike but for color, and totally used up both of them)

There was one or two local folks that wanted some cut up firewood which I normally didn't sell (just 20' logs). We rigged up some tall sideboards and took them a good load on his dodge since all I had was my log truck, a swb pickup, and the "nice" 71 with the the little camper.

**special-K** · 05-02-2021, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Zippi

My 1937 Ford pickup I sold back in 2017.

Very slick! I'd like to see that one in person.

I don't know anything about this one, but I like it

LT7A · 05-02-2021, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I did some custom flashing work at my friend Bill's house. He has a shop at his house and is a Ford guy. He has a clean '55 F100, but it was inside under the cover that day. His buddy stopped by in his Effie and I snapped this shot from the roof

Let me make sure I've got this right. You were flashing from the roof and a truck drove up?

08-04-2020, 09:05 AM	#26
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes A few of my Studes from the 70's Attached Images

08-04-2020, 09:10 AM	#27
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,947	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes Yeah, that's the look back in the 70's. I had 8 and 10" ET slots with GoodYear rallys on my 56 Ford. Slots were so popular some even used them as garden hose reels. __________________ 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

08-04-2020, 10:36 AM	#28
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,133	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes My dad hade a 58 studebaker pickup sold it to a friend who proceeded to turn it into a street rod. That was over 20 years ago and it's still sitting in his garage,shed and barn. Not his but a nice one 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.

08-04-2020, 10:58 AM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes Cool to see the Studies Mark and Mark. MD tags at York Fair Grounds. My friend Danny from Warrenton, VA had a late-40s M he sometimes runs up to the NSRA show. He has quite a few choices of cool rides. He's a body man/custom painter. He's had that pickup since the '70s, silver with gold tones in graphics. I think Cragar SSs. I'd like to own that time capsule on day Some hotted up Ms EDIT: Never mind. I can't share any of those. Wouldn't want to share pictures of a man's truck on the internet for free just for the pleasure of seeing it I guess Mercurys will have to do 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 ~

04-17-2021, 10:34 AM	#31
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes Bringing this back with some variety. Dodge, Plymouth, Mercury, Morris, and Willys 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 ~

04-18-2021, 09:08 AM	#32
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes IHs 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 ~

04-18-2021, 09:13 AM	#33
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes Fancy Paint 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 ~

04-19-2021, 11:22 PM	#34
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04-20-2021, 12:03 AM	#35
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,580	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes Good looking old Ford. Attached Images

04-20-2021, 10:58 AM	#36
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes Back probably in the early 1970s I heard someone say that the perfect pickup would be a Chevrolet frame, Ford body, and International engine. __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

04-21-2021, 07:41 PM	#39
1968C30 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mt Nebo WV Posts: 1,334	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes I seen this today. I actually had a 46 Ford pickup in the mid 80’s the one I had had a flathead V8 engine. Attached Images __________________ https://paypal.me/DMorris6870

04-21-2021, 08:14 PM	#41
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes "Laying Frame!" __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

04-22-2021, 10:32 AM	#43
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes My logging buddy bought one of those old Ford 2-tons with a blown flathead v8. He was going to put a different engine in it but being a Ford of course nothing fits. I dunno what finally happened to it - probably went to Pueblo for scrap. __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

04-22-2021, 11:57 AM	#44
1968C30 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mt Nebo WV Posts: 1,334	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes Here is the 1946 I had. Not much room in the cab. The flathead V8 sounded awesome! Attached Images __________________ https://paypal.me/DMorris6870

04-22-2021, 05:08 PM	#45
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes Very nice. I guess the cabs are carried over from the 39/40s 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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04-29-2021, 05:59 AM	#46
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes '61 Dodge SWBs, one Sweptline and one Utiline. '61 was first year for this 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 ~

04-29-2021, 07:12 AM	#47
Zippi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 585	Re: Classic Trucks: Other Makes My 1937 Ford pickup I sold back in 2017. Attached Images __________________ If you can't fix it with duct tape, it's an electrical problem. 1949 5 Window 3100 https://zippi6.wixsite.com/adtruck

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