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#831320 03/01/2012 7:48 PM
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I need another one like I need another hole in my head, but...

Also going to look at a 1948 Chevy COE next week.

I need therapy.

http://s1149.photobucket.com/albums/o587/BEER_HAULER/?action=view&current=1951GMCCOE.jpg

(yes, the semi-recent paint job is hideous)


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The trucks are the therapy. I told my wife if I used drugs it would eventually kill me but the trucks just keep me broke!

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Sweeeet! Go for it.


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I might get another one day once I get my two ton going. And yes trucks are good therapy. I try to get a daily dose every day.



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Doesn't look too bad. Go for it, if the price is right. It'll look good next to that Chevy. It will also be fun comparing the differences between the two. I found out through the years of disassembling the two, that the GMC's were alittle sturdier. That's why I prefer them more now.


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Good thought, spanky.

I just figured the differences were mostly cosmetic.



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It goes alittle deeper than the cosmetics. One small example was that I noticed where the Chevrolet's used alot of rivits, GMC used bolts instead.


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Wow, if you do feel like documenting the comparison of the two, that would make a great article.

ITMT ... we'll be happy with the Gallery story grin

When you're ready!

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Originally Posted by spanky
It will also be fun comparing the differences between the two. I found out through the years of disassembling the two, that the GMC's were alittle sturdier. That's why I prefer them more now.
im with spanky. after having a 53 6400 sit next to my 51 350 (both are firetrucks) for a winter that the gmc is beefier and of better quality thumbs_up

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For now... passed on the GMC, but bought the '48 Chevy.

(for $800 and it is solid/complete)


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