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Re: [oletrucks] 38 suburban

To: "OLETRUCK list" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 38 suburban
From: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 23:14:15 -0400
But, will it STOP!!!!!   =)

Mike Boteler
'56 8400 Wrecker
Hughesville, Maryland

----- Original Message -----
From: <ADvent@thuntek.net>
To: <Advdesign1@aol.com>
Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2000 10:05 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 38 suburban


> My 51 will carry 160 one hundred pound bags. Not very fast, though. haha

>> Advdesign1@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Problem:  I need a closed truck for business. I have been running a 1966
half
> > ton panel for 22 years.  It is getting unsafe from rot out.  Rear bumper
fell
> > off last winter.  I need a parts hauler, sandblasting sand hauler,
engine
> > hauler.  38 suburban is too original to modify, but too rare to use in
winter
> > snow and salt.  Brutal reality:  it's a toy for play.  I couldn't drop
an
> > engine on the tailgate and swing it inside.  liftgate and tail gate are
wood
> > framed.  I need a vehicle with barn doors.  In my back lot I have a
spare 65
> > panel that's not too rotted.  Needs drivetrain transplant and paint.
Easy
> > job.  I also have a 54 panel in restorable shape.  I was never
comefortable
> > with side visibility in panel trucks.  I have a 53? GMC sub. that needs
a
> > drivetrain and paint.  and glass.  I think it is rust free.  It wouldn't
be
> > too difficult to bring this one back.  It also has clamshell doors, but
I
> > could fit panel doors on it.  Supposed to be an easy swap.  I would have
> > modern Bendix brakes, modern 228 or 248 engine.  I could use 12volts
without
> > feeling guilty.  I already run 12 v in my 54 one ton tow truck.  I
should be
> > able to haul 10-12 bags of sand at a time.  And it is AD so I save face.
And
> > I would feel like a king moving up to GMC.  This would be an ideal
working
> > truck.   Looks like the 38 sub will have to wait.  Too bad I spent my
storage
> > garage construction money on the 38.  Back to work!  Everyone that asked
for
> > pix please be patient.  I'll get there some day.
> > Bob ADler
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
> --
> New Mexico Jim
> 50 3100 ½ ton
> 51 6??? two ton dump
> 54 two ton for parts
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959


oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959

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