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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 | I went to Des Moines,Ia.,today,and on the side of the road,in a junkyard entrance,sat a '39,or '40? G.M.C. C.O.E. 4X4 short military bus!! Owner says only one of 6 left in the WORLD!! It was used as a mobile machine shop. Video in my "Photobucket" link! ENJOY!! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Yes, it is cool! Thanks for posting it. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 | Thanks,and you're welcome,Tim!! And,YES,it's COOL!! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,436 | Is it for sale?
Will you buy it?
Looks like somebody don't know what they have sitting there.
It's not too far for me if the price is reasonable.
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck"The Flag Pole"In the Stovebolt Gallery'46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,608 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,608 | Cool find! It is a 1939-42 GMC AFKX-352 shop van. I think most all were actually produced before we entered WW2. Roosevelt could see the writing on the wall... The front drive axle was produced by the Timken Corporation. There were several other body configurations made on a similar platform. It is basically the early version of the wartime CCKW and some parts interchange. http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_gmc_afkx.phpYou are lucky to see one.
Last edited by Paul_WNC; 11/15/2013 2:08 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 199 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 199 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 29 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 29 |
1946 Chevy 2-Ton Rat Rod Wrecker
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | What engine does it have? Trans? For sure a '39 or so as has been said. That body style had 360(OHV) or so gassers, 4-71's, 5 speed direct(gasser) or 5 speed OD(diesel). Could also have inherited Buick 6 cyl gassers, probably not likely, though. If same running gear as CCKW, etc., could also have 270 GMC gasser w/ 4 speed.
I had a similar vehicle, '41 to '47 body style, 228 or so engine, 2WD, 1.5 ton running gear, was radio vehicle, had big gen. hooked to driveline. No px.
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'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,608 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,608 | I believe the driveline is similar to the CCKW: 270 gasser, Clark 5 speed OD, and corporate hi/low transfer case.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,538 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,538 | Nice, but the only 6 left in the World, is taking it a bit far. I've seen more than that surfing the web. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 | Sorry,Spanky...Just quoting what owner told me. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,538 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,538 | I know willy. I saw where you quoted him. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | If it is a Clark OD trans, top gear(OD) will be to right, against firewall, will have O in MN, i.e. 260VO... Great option, makes more useful in today's traffic.
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 268 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 268 | Hi, Really great find.
Did any one buy it?or leave it just sitting?
Dance like no one is watching,
Sing like no one is listening,
Love like you've never been hurt.
1948 GMC FC101 1/2t Pickup w/270 and SM420
1948 GMC FC253 1t Factory 80"x9' Flatbed Dually
1948 Chevy COE 2 Ton 8'x15' Flatbed
1950 GMC 354-24 2 Ton 8'X12' Flatbed w/Dump Hoist
1953 GMC 454-30 3 Ton 8'x14' Flatbed w/Dump Hoist
1953 GMC 454-30 3 Ton Cab and Chassis
1942 Clarkator 6 MILL-44 Heavy Aircraft Tug
1942 Ford (9N) Moto Tug with 1/2 yard Loader
1947 Oliver OC3 HG-42 Tract-Crawler Bull Dozier w/6' Blade
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,159 | Hi,G.M.C.Pic! The guy that owns the junk-yard,has it parked in a spot that makes it visible to a lot of traffic,in THE salvage yard area of Des Moines,Iowa. I-35 and I-80 intersect 8- miles north of its location. The owner is asking $15,000,and I'm sure it's still there. It looks like it's been sitting in the same spot for YEARS!!I coulda got the guy's number,but Billy,(owner of the '59 Viking 60 bus),took a tour of the junkyard,without owner's consent. It's a wonder I got the info.I did,'cause he was MAD!! I don't blame him! I'm GLAD I took the video,before we entered the yard! (See what I mean about "stooges"?) Happy Holidays!! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 32 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 32 | Way cool! Where at in Des Moines did you see this. I gotta check it out!
1949 1.5 Ton 4400, 1969 c10, 1989 c1500, 1990 K2500, 2010 C1500 Crew
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | Still playing with the camera I see. LOL. You're like a bloodhound for old 'bolts!
Chris | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2 Moderated | | Moderated Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2 | yep, its a AFKX-352, the more rare model with the sloped back option. Military truck. They were mobile shop trucks. Would have a 426 cu in straight 6.
I have a 41 GMC AFKX-352 for sale. Message me if interested. | | |
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