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1951 GMC 650 Diesel

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Owned by Tom Petroff
"TGP"
Bolter # 13542
Fairview Height, Illinois

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22 August 2011
# 2904

More pictures of my old truck

From Tom :

In October last year, I brought this solid old "Jimmy" home. It has a 4-71 Detroit, 5 speed over drive, 3 speed auxilary, with an Eaton "electric" 2-speed rear end.

The story goes that this one has always been kept inside and was last registered in 1974. I fired it up and drove it home! This truck runs and drives great, once the tires round out. .

From what I understand, the truck was bought in the mid 50's as a tractor with a broken frame. A new replacement frame was purchased in the proper wheelbase and the wrecker body was installed.

I more than likely will remove the Holmes wrecker and once again make a tractor out of it.

As for now, I'm currently looking for a "back in the day" sleeper box for it. A 50's, or early 60's is what I have in mind.

Any help locating one would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks to the Stovebolt crew for a great site!!!

Be sure to check out my web site for some other projects, shows and other interesting stuff.

Thanks all,

Tom

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