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#961389 08/05/2013 7:30 PM
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anybody got any pictures of a period semi-trailer for a 1948 big bolt
i,m trying to decide what to do with my new project when it gets here ,
http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/spanners1964/1145751fad27cb822eunit_zps88e06cd6.jpg


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Good looking truck!
You will need a trailer on the back just to keep your head from hitting the roof after a small bump in the road.

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Wow, nice truck! I love it. It would look good with an old single axle low boy on the back. Even better with another bolt on the back.
What engine does your truck have in it?


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Originally Posted by Bill Marlow
Wow, nice truck! I love it. It would look good with an old single axle low boy on the back. Even better with another bolt on the back.
What engine does your truck have in it?
i havnt identified the model of truck or which engine she has as yet ,she,s still in the states awaiting shipping and i,m in the uk . but i have a underbonnet photo,
http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/spanners1964/1145751fad27d6fd66unit_zps2c4cff8d.jpg


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Spanner, I have an email someone sent to me with pictures of transporters. I can't figure out how to post the pics from the email here so if you'll send me a PM with your email address I can forward them to you.
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I have a neat old 1953 30' single axle Fruehauf Grain trailer with a clear title that I'd sell cheap (scrap price)...it would look great behind you truck!

Send me a PM with your email and I'll send you some pictures.

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Looks to be a 1951 year model, & is either a 450 series 3 ton, or 470 series 3 1/2 ton. Should have a 270ci. GMC 6 cylinder engine in it. If it hasn't been removed, there should be a "GMC Service Parts Identification" tag, on the back of the glove box lid, with all of the trucks info. on it. Such as, engine size, type transmission, type axles, type brakes, etc. Looks good. Where was it located ?


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Trailers of that era were characterized by a round nose to clear the cab when turning, wheels on the landing gear and cutouts for the wheels at the tandem or single axle. This is a 1950 Fruehauf which is a good example of that era.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/18668478@N00/6206135362/lightbox/

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Originally Posted by crenwelge
Trailers of that era were characterized by a round nose to clear the cab when turning, wheels on the landing gear and cutouts for the wheels at the tandem or single axle. This is a 1950 Fruehauf which is a good example of that era.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/18668478@N00/6206135362/lightbox/

hi,, link for picture didnt work ..


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If you copy and paste it it does.


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Looks like view WSW w/ Rockies in background, N of Denver, near Brush, CO


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Upon further examination, of the photos, I believe it to be a '47, or '48 model, with '51 model doors.


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Originally Posted by spanky
Upon further examination, of the photos, I believe it to be a '47, or '48 model, with '51 model doors.
hi, spanky, thats what i,m thinking now , well i,v bought it just got to wait untill it gets here before i can find out much more just hope it isnt hiding any nasty suprises .


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I can vouch for Mike B's trailer -- it's pretty cool and solid and would look very nice behind that rig.


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Originally Posted by John Milliman
I can vouch for Mike B's trailer -- it's pretty cool and solid and would look very nice behind that rig.
its just the cost and logistics of shipping thats the problem ,,, but i,m looking into it .


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spanner, you could always have it packed full of vintage parts to resell, make it worth the freight grin

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Originally Posted by Bill Marlow
Wow, nice truck! I love it. It would look good with an old single axle low boy on the back. Even better with another bolt on the back.
What engine does your truck have in it?
in reply to what engine i,m unshure but this is it ,
http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr41/spanners1964/1145751fad27d6fd66unit_zps2c4cff8d.jpg



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I think something like this would look good behind her

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8348059@N02/8525730965/


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There is a tanker trailer here in El Paso, TX that the owner will let go pretty cheap, but it has some not much road tar in it and on the back. I think it was used for road construction. It has the rounded nose. Not sure about the landing gear. Will take pics next week.


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There's a rounded front 30' box trailer I see on my commute to work that would be perfect for that truck.

Dunno if this link will work, but here goes. Google maps ground view shows it when it still had a truck out front, it's since been towed up the hill (looks to have a few trailers and trucks up there from the overhead view).


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This would be cool, a litte large, but cool.

http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=4292221


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Isn't technology great...who would have ever thought we would be looking at satalite pictures of old trucks sitting in a field from the comfort of home. In the old days we had to make lots of phone call and countless road trips chasing down leads on the next project or part. Now with street view you can see if it's worth the trip before you get off the couch...amazing!

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