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Looky what we have here....another pre war GMC...ebay
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:05 am
by Bill_Wolf
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Military ... 0221891028
Another one of those prewar GMC's...bound for the Doctor in NH? Under 10 bucks!
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:50 pm
by KEVINABR
i believe this may be a 6x4 tractor unit look at the rear chassis frame this gives a little clue any thoughts ??????
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:21 pm
by snow man
I like how he said " the cab is bent some "
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:58 am
by dr deuce
It is just a CCKW. Nothing special except it has a DUKW pillow block I think
CCKW...
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:16 am
by retro-roco
Just a few questions. The frame rails that are tapered at the rear; is that a bubba modifcation, or original? The frame is obviously shorter than a typical truck, yet tapers look very well done. I would expect that if it was done by bubba, that there would be some indication of weld where the frame was notched and the top plate bent down.
My next question concerns the two items mounted to the firewall on the passnger side of the cab. Any idea what the rectangular box is? I'm guessing the item below it is a heater core or fan of some kind??
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:29 am
by Bill_Wolf
Retro,
A picture I have (which I can't seem to find again) of a CCKW Tractor of a TT setup had the came kind of sloping rear end. Much like this one with no pintel. Whether it is a factory build, official field mod or bubba mod....one will never know.
Also the text of the auction has substantially changed, by seller revision, since first posted. From the comments it looks like Joel gave this guy the correct information about what he has.
I think I will pass on this one.
Bill
CCKW Tractor/truck??
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 1:12 pm
by retro-roco
Weasel,
that's exactly what I was wondering... If it is indeed an original tractor/truck, it would be a real shame to not see at LEAST the frame get saved. Even if the whole rest of the truck was junk or parted out, the very small number of tractor trucks would make this a highly desireable frame. Don't confuse "highly desireable" with "valuable" or even "practical"!!
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 2:30 pm
by Bill_Wolf
Retro,
As I continue to search for the picture I remember the discussion on the board previoously about CCKW Tractors. The link to it is here.
Maybe one of the tow involved can post up a picture of the trucks rear end.
viewtopic.php?t=3164
Bill
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:49 am
by mick.wilson
Those axles have got to be worth the £5 asking price, you boys in the U.S have all the cheap parts
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Mick
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:31 pm
by Abram J
I was looking at the auction and seller asked questions. Some people out there are real smart asses....like WC51Dave's question...if I had been the seller I would've replied with a smart ass answer like "If you can get into the cab and see, then sure you can try to drive it home...
Its a shame to see a truck beat up so badly! It makes me sad even...
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:58 pm
by snow man
Abram J wrote:if I had been the seller I would've replied with a smart ass answer like "If you can get into the cab and see, then sure you can try to drive it home...
Did you also read the Lister's { he is not the owner ,just a middle man} description of the " cab is bent some " and then pretend you talked to him on the phone and this is what you drove 200 miles to buy ......i think you would agree who was the smart ass , just some food for thought .
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:03 pm
by Abram J
snow man wrote:Abram J wrote:if I had been the seller I would've replied with a smart ass answer like "If you can get into the cab and see, then sure you can try to drive it home...
Did you also read the Lister's { he is not the owner ,just a middle man} description of the " cab is bent some " and then pretend you talked to him on the phone and this is what you drove 200 miles to buy ......i think you would agree who was the smart ass , just some food for thought .
True, I posted before looking everything over (let my fingers get to the keyboard before thinking!
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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:39 pm
by KEVINABR
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:50 pm
by Lucky Forward
I wish he had listed this with some humor. It is sad to think he is serious, and list it the way he did. I remember a junk yard dealer with a great sense of humor who would pick up a radiator cap and tell every one in hearing distance that this was a perfectly restored truck and all he needed to do was get was the rest of the parts to jack under it. A listing like that would have been more in keeping with the condition of the vehicle.
