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Hi, I spotted these trucks in a junkyard last weekend. Got the owner's permission to photograph. Thought you all might enjoy looking at 'em, I know I did. The old Texaco truck is available, I think. The others have been in the family, and will remain so, I was told. Oh, and don't mind the little car, I just had to snap a few of it, too. Oh, the early '60s GMC is not available, unfortunately for me. Took a few pics of cars in town, too. It was a very nice stop on my trip.

Okay, here's the link.

I love old iron - great pix Husker. Thanks for sharing.

Cool, thanks for taking the time to take the photos and post them Husker! SEE YA! Mark

Husker, that red Low Cab Forward (LCF) with the V8 would make a nice one. HOw about getting it and hold onto it and bring it to Kansas next year.

You're welcome, guys. I love taking pics of pretty scenery! lol

Alvin, you buy it, pay for it to be restored out here, and SURE I'll drive it to KC for you! Shall I give you the guy's phone number? ...

They last good out in the desert.

WOW!! a Big-Bolt tandem-axle that looks restorable!! This is priceless! that L.C.F. is sweet,too! Love those task-force tri-5's,even if it sounds redundant! To own one is to love them all! Am i mistaken, or did that '56 tandem have two transmissions? 4x3? 5x4? I wonder what trannies were used back then? Did it have Twin two-speed rear-ends? What a treasure find! Thanks for the pics! Sincerely [email protected]

I get jealous every time someone here posts pictures of these 'gold mines.'

The junkyards here have very little in the way of old stuff,just anonymous cr*ppy wee Japanese and European rot boxes.....

Thanks for sharing though....

That '56 Tandem is the one, out of all pictured to have. It's a Heavy Duty 10400 series with an 6 spd. automatic trans, aux. tranny, & tandem axle. If it still has the original engine, it will have the big 322ci. Buick V8 engine used in the '56, & '57 Heavies. Probably air over hydraulic brakes(note the air horn on top)."RARE" truck. There's a member on this website( BHMOTOMACH ), who's father has one like it restored. See it here, http://photobucket.com/1956_chevrolet_tandem

This is priceless! My siblings think I'm nuts for taking pics of old "junk" trucks. It sure is nice to belong to a forum of other truck enthusiasts.

Jock, I'm trying real hard to hear that Scottish accent come through while reading your description of what's in the junkyards in Scotland. ... nice! Most of the junkyards here have that newer cr*p as well. Seeing the old big trucks is what made me take the detour off the interstate, track down the owner, spend the time to do the proper amount of b.s.ing/"chewing the fat" (always enjoyable), and get permission to take pictures and post on-line. It was a GOOD day!! :-)

Ah dinnae ken whit yir talkin' aboot lassie!

aye, that is better! thanks!!