Big Trucks

Been away for awhile and thought we might try to revive the thread. anyone else got anything to contribute? Feel free to post 'em. This truck was my grandfather's and later my father's. It's a 1951 GMC Model 620

 

Unfortunate resemblance to the PT Cruiser.....................

 

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The 413 V8 didn't came until later- in the early
1960s. That 413 was a heavy-duty 'truck' version
based on the Chrysler 413 RB-block passenger car
engine. Before the 413 V8 truck engine came on
the scene though, Dodge had a big 'twin carb &
dual exhaust;, 413 cubic inch flathead 6 as their
top of the line "big truck' engine . The 413
6-cylinder was available in heavy-duty Dodge and
Fargo trucks - mostly highway tractors and dump
truck chassis - usually 10 tonners and up,. It
was also used in some of the bigger firetruck
chassis as well. In addition to the trucks, Chrysler's
Industrial Engine Division also marketed an
industrial version of the same 413 "big truck"
six-banger too. If anyone runs across ones of
these beasts somewhere and has visions of
putting one in a rod though - be aware that
they weigh about 1500-plus lbs!

Mart3406
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My '71 FWD in 1972...

 

Mart, thanks for the info. This was definitely a six, and with the gutted mufflers, it had a beautiful sound. This may have been a road tractor as I recall my father saying it was a little hill shy, but, on the flat road, nothing could keep up with it.

 

Krooser, that was a rugged looking old beast.

 

HI: Big trucks have always been just big hot rods, when they're empty they haul ass! I swaped in a dual overhead cam ISX cummins in my old Pete, now I drive a hotrod everyday and get payed for it!! ain't AMERICA great!!! THANKS Chris

 

Just got back from Ohio and the same show I posted pics of before.
Fell in love with the COE GMC. Its was beautiful.

 

This guy has quite a few heavy duty trucks for sale.

http://antiquetrucks4sale.com/

 

Ran across this pic today have even seen it in person,

 

I have not seen the Ford and Cheverolet [maybe Dodge too?] trucks with twin engine conversions in the late 30's and 40's..In the Ford Truck book they talk [and pic] of a COE that Ford made for hauling bomber parts during WW11..

 

My Uncle was indeed a hot rodding trucker, as were many of his friends.
Pumped up Flathead Fords were not uncommon in the trucks running out of the LA area in 40s' Dual carbs, headers and other mods were common.He also used to tell stories of driving a twin engine Jimmy right after the war. I have not been able to find ANYTHING on these twin mill trucks.