Trucks Are Beautiful - Page 43 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**davischevy** · 02-27-2018, 12:16 PM

JTL was run out of Springdale, AR, as are Willis Shaw and J B Hunt.

Curbfeeler26 · 02-27-2018, 04:45 PM

They had a terminal here in Chicago area. Thats where my two buddies worked

**special-K** · 02-28-2018, 08:58 AM

I hate seeing the fleet paint schemes going away. Big white whales swimming the interstate seas these days. Estes is still hanging with their colors

Curbfeeler26 · 02-28-2018, 09:20 AM

Yeah white is tough to see on a rainy,snowy or foggy day. But the rental/lease companies who set the insurance standards say white is the most safe color. After 40 years in the cab I have to say that is "BS". White is just their cheap alternative. Here some pics of my old companies "safe color combo". http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...riotsmilie.gif

C10 - C90 Bill · 02-28-2018, 04:55 PM

You Tube

KQQL IT · 03-01-2018, 01:03 AM

600 again

Curbfeeler26 · 03-03-2018, 11:24 AM

My boyhood Fav Brew. In an earlier time. Thank you. Cannot make out the truck make. Ridgid ?

**special-K** · 03-04-2018, 09:14 AM

"It's fire brewed". Yeah, safety is BS on white trucks a. It's all about cheapest to buy and resale. Just peel off the fleet graphics and put yours on. I get the economics of trailers, but you buy a truck to make money out of till the wheels fall off, not for the next guy, and all those miles on a recognized trucks accounts for beans the counters never get to count called exposure. Makes you wonder why the old trucks got bold stripes, chevrons, diamonds, etc. painted on their front bumpers. I thought it was for safety, but they should have painted them solid white for that, right? Makes you wonder why the new fire & rescue and police vehicles are getting bold chevron stripes across the back.

**special-K** · 03-05-2018, 10:44 AM

Local company

**davischevy** · 03-05-2018, 11:03 PM

That's some high dollar equipment.

**davischevy** · 03-05-2018, 11:05 PM

Just an old truck down at the lumber yard.

**special-K** · 03-08-2018, 09:33 AM

That's a sexy front bumper on that thing.

Yeah, Digging & Rigging spends the money. He puts that paint on everything, even the pickups and man lifts. It must be nice to be able to spend what you want on equipment pieces like they were toys knowing it will all come back. You can tell he started out operating. He loves the machinery. The stuff he has is insane. It baffles me

**special-K** · 03-08-2018, 09:45 AM

Just think of the maintenance.

**special-K** · 03-13-2018, 11:34 PM

Old White

Greg58 · 03-14-2018, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Old White

That is a handsome truck.

Greg

Curbfeeler26 · 03-14-2018, 04:11 PM

This is one bare-bones truck. Sheet metal fenders. No rear fenders or mud flaps. And the roof guage metal must be pretty thin. Just look at the size of that extended flap on the bed. But. It is a looker...

**special-K** · 03-16-2018, 08:02 AM

Looks like a quarry truck or bed for rock anyway. Probably their off road model for nack then. I love it. It's got styleI think I already showed this at one time, but since I showed that other dump...

**davischevy** · 03-16-2018, 11:37 AM

Cool dump trucks.

**special-K** · 03-17-2018, 08:03 AM

We could do a thread just for dump trucks. Looks like that second one is a model. That first one was built by Cat in '67

factorystock · 03-18-2018, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I hate seeing the fleet paint schemes going away. Big white whales swimming the interstate seas these days.

Exactly! Lets make America great again, bring back the professional fleets with uniforms!

**special-K** · 03-19-2018, 07:43 AM

Or at least boots, jeans, and a button up shirt and not sweat pants, t-shirts, and jail shes

.

This black & white shows more color than a color photo of most of today's fleets

factorystock · 03-21-2018, 06:34 PM

Some more company colors! Maybe Dave Dudley meant: ain't no easy run in a Ford!

**special-K** · 03-23-2018, 09:02 AM

At least we have a few good size contractors around here that see the value in a righteous fleet paint scheme. I showed Digging & Rigging some, here is CJ Miller a roads and site development contractor. He paints most of his equipment red w/white top as well. And he uses good paint, Imron or whatever is closest these days

5Tractorguy · 03-30-2018, 05:54 PM

Found this going through CL. Never heard of a Dart Kenworth before.

https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d...538667431.html

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**special-K** · 03-30-2018, 07:14 PM

I've known of Darts. I don't think I've known of them both together, or if that was all of them. They mostly did oversize trucks.

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02-27-2018, 12:16 PM	#1051
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful JTL was run out of Springdale, AR, as are Willis Shaw and J B Hunt. __________________ 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.

02-27-2018, 04:45 PM	#1052
Curbfeeler26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lake Placid Florida Posts: 94	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful They had a terminal here in Chicago area. Thats where my two buddies worked

02-28-2018, 08:58 AM	#1053
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful I hate seeing the fleet paint schemes going away. Big white whales swimming the interstate seas these days. Estes is still hanging with their colors 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 ~

02-28-2018, 09:20 AM	#1054
Curbfeeler26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lake Placid Florida Posts: 94	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Yeah white is tough to see on a rainy,snowy or foggy day. But the rental/lease companies who set the insurance standards say white is the most safe color. After 40 years in the cab I have to say that is "BS". White is just their cheap alternative. Here some pics of my old companies "safe color combo". http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...riotsmilie.gif Attached Images

03-01-2018, 01:03 AM	#1056
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,256	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful 600 again Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-03-2018, 11:24 AM	#1057
Curbfeeler26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lake Placid Florida Posts: 94	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful My boyhood Fav Brew. In an earlier time. Thank you. Cannot make out the truck make. Ridgid ? Attached Images

03-04-2018, 09:14 AM	#1058
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful "It's fire brewed". Yeah, safety is BS on white trucks a. It's all about cheapest to buy and resale. Just peel off the fleet graphics and put yours on. I get the economics of trailers, but you buy a truck to make money out of till the wheels fall off, not for the next guy, and all those miles on a recognized trucks accounts for beans the counters never get to count called exposure. Makes you wonder why the old trucks got bold stripes, chevrons, diamonds, etc. painted on their front bumpers. I thought it was for safety, but they should have painted them solid white for that, right? Makes you wonder why the new fire & rescue and police vehicles are getting bold chevron stripes across the back. 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 ~

03-05-2018, 10:44 AM	#1059
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Local company 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 ~

03-05-2018, 11:03 PM	#1060
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful That's some high dollar equipment. __________________ 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.

03-05-2018, 11:05 PM	#1061
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Just an old truck down at the lumber yard. Attached Images __________________ 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.

03-08-2018, 09:33 AM	#1062
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful That's a sexy front bumper on that thing. Yeah, Digging & Rigging spends the money. He puts that paint on everything, even the pickups and man lifts. It must be nice to be able to spend what you want on equipment pieces like they were toys knowing it will all come back. You can tell he started out operating. He loves the machinery. The stuff he has is insane. It baffles me 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 ~

03-08-2018, 09:45 AM	#1063
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Just think of the maintenance. 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 ~

03-13-2018, 11:34 PM	#1064
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Old White 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 ~

03-14-2018, 04:11 PM	#1066
Curbfeeler26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lake Placid Florida Posts: 94	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful This is one bare-bones truck. Sheet metal fenders. No rear fenders or mud flaps. And the roof guage metal must be pretty thin. Just look at the size of that extended flap on the bed. But. It is a looker...

03-16-2018, 08:02 AM	#1067
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Looks like a quarry truck or bed for rock anyway. Probably their off road model for nack then. I love it. It's got styleI think I already showed this at one time, but since I showed that other dump... 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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03-16-2018, 11:37 AM	#1068
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Cool dump trucks. __________________ 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.

03-17-2018, 08:03 AM	#1069
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful We could do a thread just for dump trucks. Looks like that second one is a model. That first one was built by Cat in '67 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 ~

03-19-2018, 07:43 AM	#1071
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Or at least boots, jeans, and a button up shirt and not sweat pants, t-shirts, and jail shes . This black & white shows more color than a color photo of most of today's fleets 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 ~

03-21-2018, 06:34 PM	#1072
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Some more company colors! Maybe Dave Dudley meant: ain't no easy run in a Ford! Attached Images Last edited by factorystock; 03-21-2018 at 06:47 PM.

03-23-2018, 09:02 AM	#1073
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful At least we have a few good size contractors around here that see the value in a righteous fleet paint scheme. I showed Digging & Rigging some, here is CJ Miller a roads and site development contractor. He paints most of his equipment red w/white top as well. And he uses good paint, Imron or whatever is closest these days 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 ~

03-30-2018, 05:54 PM	#1074
5Tractorguy Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 496	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful Found this going through CL. Never heard of a Dart Kenworth before. https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d...538667431.html __________________ Jake 5Tractorguy on Youtube

03-30-2018, 07:14 PM	#1075
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Trucks Are Beautiful I've known of Darts. I don't think I've known of them both together, or if that was all of them. They mostly did oversize trucks. Jjuusstt llooookk aatt tthhiiss oonnee:: Some were right small, too: 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; 03-30-2018 at 07:58 PM.

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