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jonzcustomshop · 08-11-2008, 08:15 AM

please stop in montana, and drop off the last 5 freight cars for me!

I found this shot on jollys site http://www.6066gmcguy.org/
Itis my new screen saver

Tim64 · 08-11-2008, 08:31 AM

Damn, that's cool!
Thanks for sharing

joe231 · 08-11-2008, 08:54 AM

very cool
it is my new desktop background

Tim64 · 08-11-2008, 09:01 AM

Where was this shot taken? What Mtn. is that in the background?

Stepside65 · 08-11-2008, 09:02 AM

Me likey!

Phildooney · 08-11-2008, 12:01 PM

A great shot. Thanks.

jchav62 · 08-11-2008, 12:18 PM

Like a dream on rails...

mateo1279 · 08-11-2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim64

Where was this shot taken? What Mtn. is that in the background?

Maybe Mt. St. Helens....

JayG · 08-11-2008, 01:56 PM

Cool shot! Thanks.

jonzcustomshop · 08-11-2008, 04:30 PM

yeah the train car says southern pacific, which makes me think they were coming from los angeles , and that probably is mt st helens..

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-11-2008, 06:12 PM

Now that is killer..

ClassicAutoResto · 08-11-2008, 09:34 PM

Is that train going to Tony's???? (Lilred66)

Fraser Beatty · 08-11-2008, 10:38 PM

Absolutely amazing, if I could have just one of those rail cars...

jrsmith_2010 · 08-11-2008, 10:43 PM

where do i sign for them to stop at my house?!? very nice pic

*LILRED66* · 08-11-2008, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicAutoResto

Is that train going to Tony's???? (Lilred66)

It's not coming to my shop, but I will have some sweet dreams about it. I'll make sure to say my prayers tonight.

Thanks for sharing that cool picture.

Dinos63 · 08-12-2008, 12:17 AM

john you find the coolest stuff,man those were the good ol days

64c20crewcab · 08-12-2008, 12:25 AM

That Is Too Kewl! Love That Pic!!

64c20crewcab · 08-12-2008, 12:33 AM

Here is the direct link to the pic:
http://image53.webshots.com/553/1/21...7haKsfK_fs.jpg

originalJD · 08-12-2008, 12:51 AM

Kinda makes me wonder how many of our actual trucks were on that load.

original_balzer · 08-12-2008, 01:28 AM

8 trucks per car, rough average price back then $3500=$28,000, add the value of the rail car and your still cheaper than 1 new truck now.

08-11-2008, 08:15 AM	#1
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	This load must be heaven-sent please stop in montana, and drop off the last 5 freight cars for me! I found this shot on jollys site http://www.6066gmcguy.org/ Itis my new screen saver Attached Images

08-11-2008, 08:31 AM	#2
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: This load must be heaven-sent Damn, that's cool! Thanks for sharing

08-11-2008, 08:54 AM	#3
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: This load must be heaven-sent very cool it is my new desktop background __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-11-2008, 09:01 AM	#4
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: This load must be heaven-sent Where was this shot taken? What Mtn. is that in the background?

08-11-2008, 09:02 AM	#5
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: This load must be heaven-sent Me likey! __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

08-11-2008, 12:01 PM	#6
Phildooney Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Coast of England Posts: 119	Re: This load must be heaven-sent A great shot. Thanks. __________________ PHILDOONEY

08-11-2008, 12:18 PM	#7
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: This load must be heaven-sent Like a dream on rails... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

08-11-2008, 01:56 PM	#9
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	Re: This load must be heaven-sent Cool shot! Thanks. __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

08-11-2008, 04:30 PM	#10
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: This load must be heaven-sent yeah the train car says southern pacific, which makes me think they were coming from los angeles , and that probably is mt st helens..

08-11-2008, 06:12 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: This load must be heaven-sent Now that is killer.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-11-2008, 09:34 PM	#12
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: This load must be heaven-sent Is that train going to Tony's???? (Lilred66)

08-11-2008, 10:38 PM	#13
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: This load must be heaven-sent Absolutely amazing, if I could have just one of those rail cars... __________________ 1961 GMC 930- SOLD 1979 GMC C35 Single Wheel Camper Special- SOLD 1980 GMC C25 Camper Special- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet C10- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet Camaro- SOLD 1985 GMC C1500 (Dad's truck) 1985 GMC C3500 Crew Cab Dually- TRADED FOR 61 GMC 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 Shortbox- Daily Driver

08-11-2008, 10:43 PM	#14
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: This load must be heaven-sent where do i sign for them to stop at my house?!? very nice pic __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

08-12-2008, 12:17 AM	#16
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: This load must be heaven-sent john you find the coolest stuff,man those were the good ol days __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

08-12-2008, 12:25 AM	#17
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: This load must be heaven-sent That Is Too Kewl! Love That Pic!! __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427



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08-12-2008, 12:33 AM	#18
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: This load must be heaven-sent Here is the direct link to the pic: http://image53.webshots.com/553/1/21...7haKsfK_fs.jpg __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

08-12-2008, 12:51 AM	#19
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	Re: This load must be heaven-sent Kinda makes me wonder how many of our actual trucks were on that load. __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all

08-12-2008, 01:28 AM	#20
original_balzer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: roosevelt utah Posts: 325	Re: This load must be heaven-sent 8 trucks per car, rough average price back then $3500=$28,000, add the value of the rail car and your still cheaper than 1 new truck now. __________________ -61 c10 short step -67 c10 short step -71 k10 long fleet -77 k20 long fleet (gettin all the goodies from frankentruck) -79 c30/k30 3+3 frankentruck (cab and frame for sale) -99 GMC yukon daily driver

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