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**special-K** · 02-19-2018, 09:12 AM

I was watching this '66 Chevrolet saleman's training film and thought I'd share these comical little bits. Truck stuff starts at 24:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AluAp2s2M-0

These aren't TV ads, these were what Chevy made as a sales training tool to dealerships. Great productions for salesmen's eyes only.

**wcstory** · 02-19-2018, 10:39 AM

Cool find

raidmagic · 02-19-2018, 03:34 PM

HA that was great. Thanks for sharing.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-19-2018, 05:19 PM

That firewall at 18:26 doesnt look satin black.

factorystock · 02-19-2018, 07:12 PM

Thanks for posting special K, a very crisp and clear video, unlike others. The big 3 constantly are comparing there products to the competition and do several of there own tests in house. If one competitor gets a jump on the other, they soon follow up. Its a business, and they must compete to get the business or loose sales or eventually go out of business. So eventually, all products are pretty similar, plus or minus a few, when equipped with similar options. They did a pretty good job of equipping the Custom Camper and Camper Special similiarly, but the Ford was 208 hp 2bbl carb with 4.10 ratio compared to the Chevy with 220 hp 4 bbl carb and 4.56 ratio. One will accelerate faster and one will probably get better mpg's.

**special-K** · 02-21-2018, 09:15 AM

I am amazed at the quality of this re-made video. They slant things, as with any promotional efforts. Most comparisons with the big 3 cars compares Chevy with one or the other, never all three. I'd assume the one left out did as well or better. But what caught my attention right up front in the intro was the use of the word "salemanship". I don't think that's even a word anymore

02-19-2018, 09:12 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	trucks Are Funny I was watching this '66 Chevrolet saleman's training film and thought I'd share these comical little bits. Truck stuff starts at 24:00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AluAp2s2M-0 These aren't TV ads, these were what Chevy made as a sales training tool to dealerships. Great productions for salesmen's eyes only. __________________ "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; 02-19-2018 at 09:24 AM.

02-19-2018, 10:39 AM	#2
wcstory Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Cod, Ma. Posts: 236	Re: trucks Are Funny Cool find __________________ 1966 GMC 1 Ton 305 V6 SM420 4 speed - retired Fire Dept Support Truck from Little Falls, NJ My GMC Photos

02-19-2018, 03:34 PM	#3
raidmagic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Tampa, Fl. Posts: 426	Re: trucks Are Funny HA that was great. Thanks for sharing.

02-19-2018, 05:19 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: trucks Are Funny That firewall at 18:26 doesnt look satin black. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-19-2018, 07:12 PM	#5
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: trucks Are Funny Thanks for posting special K, a very crisp and clear video, unlike others. The big 3 constantly are comparing there products to the competition and do several of there own tests in house. If one competitor gets a jump on the other, they soon follow up. Its a business, and they must compete to get the business or loose sales or eventually go out of business. So eventually, all products are pretty similar, plus or minus a few, when equipped with similar options. They did a pretty good job of equipping the Custom Camper and Camper Special similiarly, but the Ford was 208 hp 2bbl carb with 4.10 ratio compared to the Chevy with 220 hp 4 bbl carb and 4.56 ratio. One will accelerate faster and one will probably get better mpg's.

02-21-2018, 09:15 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: trucks Are Funny I am amazed at the quality of this re-made video. They slant things, as with any promotional efforts. Most comparisons with the big 3 cars compares Chevy with one or the other, never all three. I'd assume the one left out did as well or better. But what caught my attention right up front in the intro was the use of the word "salemanship". I don't think that's even a word anymore __________________ "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; 02-23-2018 at 12:00 PM.



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