I just wanna drive it and put a box on the back so it looks like a truck. I got a shop with all tools to work on this truck. Wanna change those rims out to something modern and safer. Steve
Restoring any big rig can turn into a bottomless money pit. Tandem axles in particular add four more tires to the mix, more brakes, and in the case of an actual dual drive setup, a complete extra rear end and a power divider. Some places have different driver's license requirements and commercial vehicle inspections to deal with on vehicles above a certain gross weight rating and/or air brakes. Unless you have a specific need for a truck that big and the shop facilities and mechanical experience to get it on the road, it might be a good idea to pass that one by! Jerry
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Hy Smangy, welcome, that trucks serial number probably begins with a W (denoting a tandem) if you could post the serial number I could probably decipher it for you. That size of truck in 1958/59 only had one engine option the Chevrolet 348 V8, the truck had a GVW 0f 36,000 Lbs., and was available in three different wheelbases. Hope that helps some.
Welcome to the World of Big Bolts! I'm the furthest thing in the world from any kind of an authority on this stuff but I have never seen that grill badge before. Perhaps a Canadian model? As far as brake parts, they may be one of the hardest parts to find but, if you really want to go the distance (I don't want to be the one of the only ones ) you could find a rear axle cut off off of a modern truck that already has modern brakes and wheels on it. I got a deal on the single axle cut-off for my '59 just because I was patient and looked for a while. Can you post some more pictures of it? Also, as said above, share the vin number so the brain power here can noodle it for you. Big bolts are a lot of work because some of the parts are harder to find or at this point made of unobtainium. Said parts are bigger and heavier and require bigger tools, bigger jacks and jack stands etc. but, I had a blast working on my big bolt, well most of the time anyway. Don't forget about the patience part....oh and the money part....you will need a lot of both to see it through! Again, welcome to Stovebolt!
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Interesting truck. I also never heard of a 91000 and if original, my guess would be possibly Canadian as well. I wouldn't give up on keeping it all original, until the truck may tell you otherwise. Who knows, it could be a low mileage truck or a truck that was well maintained just before it was taken off the road. Post some more pictures if you can. Wondering if it still has the 348 in it and does it have Air Brakes?
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Hey guys. Thx for all the help. The truck is not close to me and I messaged the seller for more pics. It rolls and steers but it doesnt run. Turn over which is good. Dont really wanna pass this truck on. Would be cool to leave as is and drive it. Here are more pics.
Hy again Smangy, as I suspected your truck is indeed a full tandem with a wheelbase of 174 1/2", 348 Chevrolet engine and 36,000 Lbs. G.V.W. I hope you are lucky enough to purchase it.
I'm just waiting for more pictures from the seller to verify that everthing is there, no missing parts. If could be a pain finding rare parts for this. And then hope we can made a deal. Thx again for the help.
Is that an optical illusion, or are there actually three shifters in that cab? What's that funny-looking curved stick for? I can see the main shifter and the Brownie clearly, but is looks like there's another one there also. Jerry
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Hy Guys, Mike as far as I know the driveline components on those tandems are the same on both sides of the border. Hotrod Lincoln the third lever is what they call a declutching lever, in one position only the front axle of the tandem is being driven, in the other position both axles are being driven. I do not recall seeing an air compressor in the engine compartment, but I will go back and check, without that compressor no air brakes or air over hydraulic brakes. I would not mind having that truck join my rust collection myself, but I hope Smangy buys and preserves it. Hope that helps.
Thx everyone for the good info. Really wanna pick it up, hope wife doesnt kill me too many projects already. The seller takes forever to get back to me online. He must have no signal up there in the north pole. Also found this info online. It's from a chevy but the same I guess.
Hy guys, I just went back and checked the pics, no compressor, but a power steering pump, so rare power steering, definitely a 348/409 style engine. I hope Smangy or someone grabs it and preserves it.
Hotrod lincoln What the meaning behind user name????
That's my favorite Karaoke tune- - - - -and a Ford-related handle on a Chevy site stirs the pot a little!
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
Hotrod lincoln That's my favorite song too. Specially when I'm cruising in one. Just picked up a 58 lincoln continental. Low milage. Been sitting in barn for a while. Started no issues, run and drives, just no brakes. Here's a pic , if not allowed pls delete. Tjx
Curb weight for the cab and chassis (no body) is right at 9000 pounds.
Anything to do with the cab is easy stuff as it's the same as the pickup trucks, as are the hood, core support and inner fenders. The fenders and grill are unique to the BIG GMC trucks, so more than likely you'll have to work with what you get.
The power divider gives you 3-speeds...Direct, Low and Lower and it more than likely has a Clark or Spicer 5-speed trans.
) you could find a rear axle cut off off of a modern truck that already has modern brakes and wheels on it. I got a deal on the single axle cut-off for my '59 just because I was patient and looked for a while. Can you post some more pictures of it? Also, as said above, share the vin number so the brain power here can noodle it for you. Big bolts are a lot of work because some of the parts are harder to find or at this point made of unobtainium. Said parts are bigger and heavier and require bigger tools, bigger jacks and jack stands etc. but, I had a blast working on my big bolt, well most of the time anyway. Don't forget about the patience part....oh and the money part....you will need a lot of both to see it through!
Never heard of a 91000 before.
