Some things never go out of style

[Ronws]

This tow truck was parked outside my office door for a little while.

I know it's a chevy and I think it is generally from the 60's.

Any experts in here with an opinion on year? I think it was the 1/2 ton Cheyenne.

 

[Rthur]

I'd say 57 by that front end.

R

 

[Whiskey Tango Foxtrot]

56 Apache

 

[roostercogburn98]

56 Apache

Emblems are in wrong spot for a 56, also missing the “v” below the fender emblems. Not even any holes there, so it was never had them then lost them. I’d say 55

 

[atomic41]

1955 Second Series. Emblems are wrong for '56. What do I win?

 

[roostercogburn98]

I'd say 57 by that front end.
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R

Oval grill started in 57, pictures truck doesn’t have that grill type

 

[atomic41]

I'd say 57 by that front end.
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R

Not the same. It's a '55 second series.

 

[Mike Casselton]

Gotta love the 80s C-10 front bumper and turbine wheels...

 

[Ronws]

56 Apache

That was my private initial guess but I was not sure.

No points to award or win. Looking for the results of our brain trust here. A bunch of old guys insulting each other and taking a break to look at a cool old vehicle and scratch our collective memories.

 

[ironman56]

This tow truck was parked outside my office door for a little while.

I know it's a chevy and I think it is generally from the 60's.

Any experts in here with an opinion on year? I think it was the 1/2 ton Cheyenne.

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That's a 1956 model ,had one just like it in 78.

 

[Ronws]

That's a 1956 model ,had one just like it in 78.

Sounds good. I didn't have a lot of time. I was busy dealing with money-hungry inspectors and 3 other complete catastrophes to bother tracking down the driver just to hear him say he no habla.

 

[Navy Gunner]

Love that body style.
I’m in the process of restoring a 1959.

 

[Whiskey Tango Foxtrot]

My 59 project first time in the barn after snomegedon. sitting on blocks for stance, wheels just stuffed under it

 

[Whiskey Tango Foxtrot]

C5 transaxle

 

[Whiskey Tango Foxtrot]

Tribute to Jerry Jeff
oops.. and Ray Wylie

 

[JJMoody]

…just kickin hippies’ asses and raisin hell…

 

[The D]

Love that body style.
I’m in the process of restoring a 1959.View attachment 8667583View attachment 8667585

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My 59 project first time in the barn after snomegedon. sitting on blocks for stance, wheels just stuffed under it

One of my uncles has a ‘59 that he has dumped a ton of money into over the years. They don’t have kids so he gets quite a list done over the winter. And sorry, no pics. I’ll just add some of one of my dream projects instead…

1967-1972 F100 or F250 pickup. There are so many variations clanging around in my head that I can’t pick even a few to describe

 

[JoshPutman]

My favorite body style. I've had a 1969 and a 1970. Sadly no pics.

Some day I'll have another.

 

[Bullfrog08]

My favorite body style. I've had a 1969 and a 1970. Sadly no pics.

Some day I'll have another.
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My first truck was a 67' but didnt look that good! Pretty sure first gear was for towing houses!

 

[Darryle]

My first truck was a 67' but didnt look that good! Pretty sure first gear was for towing houses!

I had a 1970 3/4 big block 400, full time 4wd and 4spd, fuel mileage was line of sight, maybe over the next hill, not much further. 7.50/16s and 4:10s, it was a hoss. It was originally my grandfather's and I once told someone after being asked what I towed with it, anything I can chain it up to.

 

[JoshPutman]

My 1969 was a 3/4 ton 4x4, 33x 12.5 tires, manual 4 speed (with granny 1st gear), 4.56 gears in the axles, 350 small block, and a Rockwell transfer case.

Anyway, one day a coworker with a half ton Ford with a slushbox and 4 wheel drive wanted to hook up and see who could tow who around the parking lot.

I thought about it for a second, then calmly explained the error in his thinking. I said, "Think about this. I've got big, wide tires, a four speed with granny low, and 4.56 gears. All I have to do is put it in first gear and four low and let off the clutch. I won't even need to push the gas pedal."

He declined after that.

 

[Moe Ron]

This brings back memories. Back in the late 80s I had a 58 Fleetwood. It was my daily driver. It was really a hunk of junk. But I was poor
I’m laughing as I remember the vacuum operated windshield wipers. Driving in the rain you had to let off the gas, the wipers would cycle a couple times, then back on the gas and no wipers

 

[Ronws]

…just kickin hippies’ asses and raisin hell…

For those who don't know where that line comes from, it's the ending the chorus in my footer from Ray Wylie Hubbard, "Redneck Mother."

 

[Moe Ron]

Or….
I like my women(and my pickups) a tad on the trashy side