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#1382923 10/31/2020 3:58 AM
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Hello all,

I’m new here. Just signed up. I am an old truck junkie and have several old Dodge trucks. I recently acquired a 1953 GMC 630D. It has 471 GM diesel (Detroit). 5 speed overdrive (very short overdrive). 2 speed rear axle ( low and lower). Dayton wheels. Air brakes. Neat ol truck and I’m hoping to share pics and vids soon.

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Welcome to the site.

We will be looking forward to your pictures.


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Hy 1953GMCJimmy, Welcome, I know I'm looking forward to your pictures and I bet Spanky, our resident tow truck expert will love to see them as well.

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Welcome to the bolt. Looking forward to see the pictures of your 53. There is a lot of great information here.


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Me too! Can't wait to see pics. Follow the instructions at the bottom left of this page to load your pictures.

There is another newish member that has a 750 with a 4-71
https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthread...722/1950-gmc-750-diesel.html#Post1379722

I've got an 860D.
It's cool to see some new diesel brothers here.
Welcome to Stovebolt!


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Nice Find!
Waiting on Pictures!

Enjoy your new project
Tom

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Nice. Not my style on the stance but it is way cool!


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Nice!


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Video at


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Second video


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Not sure what u mean by stance. It’s all stock

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Looks higher in the front. Could be the camera angle.


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Must be camera angle. Sorry bout that.

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Cool old Hook you got there dude ! I'm a Wrecker guy my self.
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Very cool !!! Congrats.


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What a beast! Cool truck! Looks like it has a 200 foot turning radius...lol...


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Looks good.


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Neat truck!

I like wreckers too!

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Nice GMC, I have a 630 gasser, had a single 6.5 rear, was able to find a two speed with 4.13 high, much better.

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Those are sweet

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Looks like a nice survivor. Welcome to stovebolt and I hope you enjoy your new truck.


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What a neat truck. I have 2 hdcr 750s. Both detroit powered.
Look for a brownie 3 speed. With the 5 speed od trans, and the overdrive brownie, i can do 60 mph....downhill....with the wind pushing.

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Mine will do 57-60 mph top speed. She seems happiest at 50-55mph. 2100-2300 rpms. We drive her about 21 miles to a cruise in some Friday nights. Def not an interstate piece. Cruises nice 50-55

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Originally Posted by Mike B
Neat truck!

I like wreckers too!

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Awesome pic. Nice trucks. thumbs_up

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53 Gimmy great truck wanna hear it going thru yhe gears !!


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