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Chevrolet Titan SS #1473223 10/30/2022 10:32 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,538 burlington, n.c. S spanky 'Bolter
spanky 'Bolter S Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,538 burlington, n.c.	I found this 1978 Chevrolet Titan SS (Special Series), tandem road tractor in my driveway Friday morning. It has a 8V92 Detroit engine, with Allison automatic transmission. Only 113k actual miles. Owned originally by a John Deere Dealership. Attachments 20221028_175713_2.jpg (269.7 KB, 214 downloads) 20221030_110120_2.jpg (221.34 KB, 212 downloads) 20221030_110144_4.jpg (278.95 KB, 215 downloads) 20221102_172125_2.jpg (290.29 KB, 107 downloads) Spanky Hardy Collector Of Fine Old G.M. COE Trucks & Antique Holmes Wreckers 1948 Chevrolet 5700 COE Holmes HD W35 Wrecker In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures on Photobucket 1950 GMC 250 1-Ton In the Stovebolt Gallery

Re: Chevrolet Titan SS spanky #1473226 10/30/2022 10:44 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 Grandview, Missouri Gdads51 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT
Gdads51 Gearhead, Stovebolt Tech and Parts Tracker, Mod for Swap Meet and GTT Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,392 Grandview, Missouri	spanky, Very interesting that this just randomly showed up in your driveway - LOL. Awfully COOL looking rig!!! ~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) \| 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) \| Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)

Re: Chevrolet Titan SS spanky #1473232 10/30/2022 11:19 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,538 burlington, n.c. S spanky 'Bolter
spanky 'Bolter S Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,538 burlington, n.c.	You got me Dan, Yeah I Bought it. Lol Spanky Hardy Collector Of Fine Old G.M. COE Trucks & Antique Holmes Wreckers 1948 Chevrolet 5700 COE Holmes HD W35 Wrecker In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures on Photobucket 1950 GMC 250 1-Ton In the Stovebolt Gallery

Re: Chevrolet Titan SS spanky #1473261 10/31/2022 2:46 AM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,189 Hughesville, MD M Mike B 'Bolter
Mike B 'Bolter M Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,189 Hughesville, MD	Congrats Spanky! What a beautiful truck! SO, are you going to put a 750 Holmes on the back! Mike B Mike Boteler 1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod 1956 8400 Wrecker w/Holmes 525 1956 9200 Tractor w/Allison Automatic 1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep 1953 Willys M38A1 Fire Jeep 1978 Jeep CJ-5 Navy Jeep 1984 Jeep CJ7 +++++ Hughesville, MD

Re: Chevrolet Titan SS spanky #1473262 10/31/2022 3:20 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 247 Gunnison Colorado J J M 'Bolter
J M 'Bolter J Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 247 Gunnison Colorado	Beautiful truck. What engine and transmission does it have? Jim

Re: Chevrolet Titan SS spanky #1473266 10/31/2022 3:42 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 Janesville, Mn R Rich'sToys 'Bolter
Rich'sToys 'Bolter R Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,946 Janesville, Mn	Looks like you got a nice one! Congratulations! Rich 1947 Loadmaster 1947 Chev. Loadmaster 1959 Chev. Viking 40 Life is short--eat dessert first!

Re: Chevrolet Titan SS spanky #1473450 11/01/2022 3:25 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 466 JAX. FL. C Chris's 46 / 515 'Bolter
Chris's 46 / 515 'Bolter C Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 466 JAX. FL.	Wow: Looks very nice, Spanky. You have way more toys than anyone I know. You must be living right! 1946 C.O.E. with a Holmes Traffic King Wrecker

Re: Chevrolet Titan SS spanky #1473473 11/01/2022 4:56 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,329 Wa T Truckrolet 'Bolter
Truckrolet 'Bolter T Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,329 Wa	Looks new? So do the tires. Kicking self for selling off my Taskforce trucks. Still looking for an LCF or conventional big bolt in decent shape. As of 10-26-2022, A 55.2 Taskforce long bed now the work begins

Re: Chevrolet Titan SS spanky #1473523 11/01/2022 11:14 PM
Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,841 Southeast Michigan 7 78buckshot 'Bolter
78buckshot 'Bolter 7 Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,841 Southeast Michigan	It makes me want to come out of retirement and drive, are you hiring? Last edited by 78buckshot; 11/07/2022 9:05 PM. 1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy

Re: Chevrolet Titan SS spanky #1473842 11/04/2022 1:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,538 burlington, n.c. S spanky 'Bolter
spanky 'Bolter S Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,538 burlington, n.c.	Thanks for the compliments, guys. My wife loves it. "Happy wife, Happy life". Lol Attachments 20221102_172134_2.jpg (285.9 KB, 92 downloads) Spanky Hardy Collector Of Fine Old G.M. COE Trucks & Antique Holmes Wreckers 1948 Chevrolet 5700 COE Holmes HD W35 Wrecker In the Stovebolt Gallery More pictures on Photobucket 1950 GMC 250 1-Ton In the Stovebolt Gallery

Re: Chevrolet Titan SS spanky #1474268 11/07/2022 12:25 PM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 Dayton, Maryland. USA B Bill Marlow Camp Commandant
Bill Marlow Camp Commandant B Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,393 Dayton, Maryland. USA	Spanky, I saw your post on FB somewhere. Not sure still just learning my way around there...finally. What a beautiful truck. Man, JM knows I have always been Astro/titan fan and that truck is gorgeous. I'm all jealous! Last edited by Bill Marlow; 11/07/2022 12:59 PM. ~ Billy Old Dominion Stovebolt Society: Exotic Animal Division 1946 Chevrolet Cab Over Engine \| In the Gallery \| Video \| More pictures 1959 GMC 860 \| Pictures 1950 GMC 450 Flatbed W/W, Air Brake equipt (25% Owner) \| Pictures 1950 Chevrolet 3800 \| Pictures I've got a trailer and I'm not afraid to use it!

Re: Chevrolet Titan SS spanky #1474321 11/07/2022 6:26 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,189 Hughesville, MD M Mike B 'Bolter
Mike B 'Bolter M Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,189 Hughesville, MD	Does Spanky Jr have the same passion for the old iron? He should be old enough to drive them by now! Mike B Mike Boteler 1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod 1956 8400 Wrecker w/Holmes 525 1956 9200 Tractor w/Allison Automatic 1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep 1953 Willys M38A1 Fire Jeep 1978 Jeep CJ-5 Navy Jeep 1984 Jeep CJ7 +++++ Hughesville, MD

Re: Chevrolet Titan SS spanky #1474369 11/08/2022 1:20 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 Dayton Ohio J Jeff Ogden 'Bolter
Jeff Ogden 'Bolter J Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,339 Dayton Ohio	Been years since I last seen one. 1937 Chevy 1/2-ton pickup

Re: Chevrolet Titan SS spanky #1474483 11/09/2022 1:15 AM
Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Skyline, Alabama John Milliman Bond Villain
John Milliman Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Skyline, Alabama	Spanky -- Yes, what Marlow says is true -- he and I have been jonesing for Titans for years And now ... a gorgeous one (from our backyard ...) just happens to appear in your driveway ... ?????? I may have to ban you ... Seriously ... great score! Can we see some interior shots? Regards, John ~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery \| In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)

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