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**special-K** · 03-19-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by pacarhauler

These photos (and many more here) are some that I posted on Flickr. These two trucks were operated in the 1960's by Automobile Transport Co of Calif. The company was owned by the Hansens of today's Hansen and Adkins. Many of the Nissans sold in the SW were delivered by ATC. Note the old tags and no DOT number. All of the thousands of these photos shot in this spot were shot by Brian Williams and many of the negatives were traded to Rick Manz and Ron Adams. The cars are used, I think they are rental cars.

We appreciate the contribution your pictures have made to this wonderful gathering of GM semi rig pictures.

alsriv2 · 03-19-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by junkmandan3

Big Rig racing was hot for about a 10 year period from 1982 to 1992. I started as a spectator about 1983 at Pocono where top qualifying speed was 122 MPH. During the races they ran laps similar to that. The # 39 KW shown in the poster had a KT Cummins and would pass the 8V92Ts at the end of the front straightaway but the Detroits would repass the KT in the corners . The bulk of the racers at first were the MH long hood GMCs, with a couple of Corbitts, a Brockway,a Mack, KWs ,Petes, Ford LTLs. Shawna Robinson started in a family sponsored KW, but people took notice of her talent and she graduated to a LTL Ford. I talked our company W.W.Williams to sponsor her at the Toledo race so they repainted the hood with the Williams name on it for that race . Eventually rules changes went to 2 axle trucks, and allowed tubular frames with coil-over spring-shock combinations. About that time they put a bonus purse for 6 cylinder engines to entice Cummins, Cat, and Mack power, but most just switched to 6V92Ts instead of the 8V92T, and still won. I have the poster for the last known race which was in Mansfield, Ohio in 1992 on a dirt track . They ran on asphalt tracks mostly but on a hot day the heavy chassis would tear op the track, cause wrecks and ruin the race . Syracuse one mile dirt track at the state fairgrounds was the biggest track they ran on...........other than Atlanta.

I went to one of those races in Syracuse NY at the NY State Fairgrounds back in 1985. It was on dirt oval there. Some of the most fun racing I have ever seen. They even had the jet powered "Shockwave" there as well. It rained that day, but Shockwave was used to dry the oval before it did it's "race" right in front of the grandstand straightaway. Shockwave actually did 120mph in that short straight. When it launched it blew the windows out of the building that was at the edge of the turn 3/4 area.
Great show!

Old Truck Man · 03-19-2014, 05:12 PM

Here is a couple pictures of my 57 dump truck. originally a 261 six. The engine was blown when I bought it for $75 at auction. Paid a wrecker $100 to bring it to my place. I installed a 307 V8. four speed trans two speed rear end . I use it a few times per year. The last pic is a 59 that was driven to that very spot by me. I couldn't get a clear title so I junked it. only paid $22.50 for it so I didn't care.

GM72K10 · 03-20-2014, 10:06 AM

Got these out of a 1960 issue of Fleet Owner magazine. Thought I'd share.

98Murray · 03-20-2014, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GM72K10

Got these out of a 1960 issue of Fleet Owner magazine. Thought I'd share.

Very Cool!!! Thanks for sharing. I like that really short cracker box at the top

GM72K10 · 03-20-2014, 12:03 PM

Hercules and Fuller advs.

GM72K10 · 03-20-2014, 12:06 PM

Chevrolet "Sturdi bilt" trucks, 1960. Note second truck is a LCF.

Katrina/10 · 03-20-2014, 01:03 PM

I like the Ward's tire ads, never saw them before.

mrolds88 · 03-20-2014, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 98Murray

Very Cool!!! Thanks for sharing. I like that really short cracker box at the top

I almost guarantee you that one good trip in that thing would beat you to death. Long wheelbase wouldn't be too bad but that short wheelbase would do me in.

KQQL IT · 03-21-2014, 12:39 AM

Why is the interior white?

Cool pics too.

C10 - C90 Bill · 03-21-2014, 09:08 AM

It does look White, but probably just Fawn "highlighted".

Cool truck, btw. It would be my pick of the bunch.

Bill

GM72K10 · 03-21-2014, 09:35 AM

More pics from the 1960 FLEET magazine

**special-K** · 03-21-2014, 10:22 AM

Back then: Hendrickson = ahhhh,much better
...............................................................

Now: Hendrickson = ohhh,my back

KQQL IT · 03-26-2014, 01:10 PM

Two favorites old Jimmie under a car carrier.

FB pic via Harm

KQQL IT · 03-29-2014, 09:36 PM

C10 - C90 Bill · 03-30-2014, 01:25 AM

Nice.

Looks good with the Sleeper on it.

Bill

**special-K** · 03-30-2014, 04:03 PM

Now there's a sweet GMC cattle hauler right there!

KQQL IT · 03-31-2014, 10:27 PM

Maybe a hog hauler. Single deck.

Neat pair.

C10 - C90 Bill · 03-31-2014, 11:15 PM

The Cabover looks good, but I'll take the Chevy Long Nose in back of it, lol.

Both are most likely 8V-71's.

They are a nice looking pair.

Bill

_Ogre · 04-01-2014, 05:06 PM

i'd bet that this shorty is a rough rider
wheelbase looks shorter than my 3100

TJ's Chevy · 04-01-2014, 05:10 PM

GM made some awesome semis!

pacarhauler · 04-10-2014, 08:14 AM

This shot was taken in Aug 1954, in Sherman, TX. 1940's GMC and a post war Whitehead and Kales trailer.

GMC Dickie's by PAcarhauler, on Flickr

willett · 04-10-2014, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GM72K10

Hercules and Fuller advs.

Heyyyyyyyyy

KQQL IT · 04-13-2014, 09:37 PM

FB pic

KQQL IT · 04-13-2014, 11:22 PM

Another from FB

03-19-2014, 05:12 PM	#653
Old Truck Man Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pocahontas Arkansas Posts: 684	Re: GM Semis Here is a couple pictures of my 57 dump truck. originally a 261 six. The engine was blown when I bought it for $75 at auction. Paid a wrecker $100 to bring it to my place. I installed a 307 V8. four speed trans two speed rear end . I use it a few times per year. The last pic is a 59 that was driven to that very spot by me. I couldn't get a clear title so I junked it. only paid $22.50 for it so I didn't care. Attached Images

03-20-2014, 10:06 AM	#654
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: GM Semis Got these out of a 1960 issue of Fleet Owner magazine. Thought I'd share. Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

03-20-2014, 12:03 PM	#656
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: GM Semis Hercules and Fuller advs. Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

03-20-2014, 12:06 PM	#657
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: GM Semis Chevrolet "Sturdi bilt" trucks, 1960. Note second truck is a LCF. Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

03-20-2014, 01:03 PM	#658
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: GM Semis I like the Ward's tire ads, never saw them before. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

03-21-2014, 12:39 AM	#660
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,256	Re: GM Semis Why is the interior white? Cool pics too. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-21-2014, 09:08 AM	#661
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: GM Semis It does look White, but probably just Fawn "highlighted". Cool truck, btw. It would be my pick of the bunch. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

03-21-2014, 09:35 AM	#662
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: GM Semis More pics from the 1960 FLEET magazine Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

03-21-2014, 10:22 AM	#663
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03-26-2014, 01:10 PM	#664
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,256	Re: GM Semis Two favorites old Jimmie under a car carrier. FB pic via Harm __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-29-2014, 09:36 PM	#665
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03-30-2014, 01:25 AM	#666
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: GM Semis Nice. Looks good with the Sleeper on it. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan

03-30-2014, 04:03 PM	#667
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: GM Semis Now there's a sweet GMC cattle hauler right there! __________________ "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 ~

03-31-2014, 10:27 PM	#668
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03-31-2014, 11:15 PM	#669
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,087	Re: GM Semis The Cabover looks good, but I'll take the Chevy Long Nose in back of it, lol. Both are most likely 8V-71's. They are a nice looking pair. Bill __________________ '60-'72 Chev/GMC Fan GMC 9500 Fan Detroit Diesel Fan



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04-01-2014, 05:06 PM	#670
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04-01-2014, 05:10 PM	#671
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04-10-2014, 08:14 AM	#672
pacarhauler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: York PA Posts: 37	Re: GM Semis This shot was taken in Aug 1954, in Sherman, TX. 1940's GMC and a post war Whitehead and Kales trailer. GMC Dickie's by PAcarhauler, on Flickr

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04-13-2014, 11:22 PM	#675
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