GMTruckGuy74

Happy Birthday, guys! Make the most of your day

Yeah, I have that '60 as a tow truck, passed on the chasis cab for God knows what reason when it came out in '90. I've seen that green chasis cab for sale at eBay for anywhere from $5-$25 I'll get one one day I'm sure (I always keep my eyes open at toy shows). Still looking at the '58 LCFs... this one is from a year ago, don't think Target ever offered it for sale but I would likely buy this one: This is interesting as I never saw this Toys R Us version for sale either: Now while I do have one of these Chevy LCFs, in black for Chevy's 100th, I never saw the colored versions nor have I ever seen the Ford version for sale (with the bed):

In 1997 I was seriously drooling over the brand new '97 Pontiac Grand Prix's... I wanted a GTP Sedan in white with the white rims. On the other hand, my dream car that year was a brand new '97 Pontiac Trans Am Raim Air (W6S) Coupe

I think that's why I haven't bought any either. Something about them, even the classic-inspired ones, haven't bitten me: I Googled "M2 LCF" and found this one with the tandem axle: That is a custom made model: http://joesdiecastsh...tbed-car-hauler Otherwise, I prefer the look of the longer truck myself. Hopefully M2 will see this and offer this from the "factory". Going off-topic, but this would be an excellent follow-up offering to bring us into the next "decade":

I haven't see that yet. New release? I know the single rear axle was also available in orange (Yukon Gold) with the chrome rims: I wasn't a fan of that one so I only purchased the blue & white one you posted above. I'll have to look-out for the tandem rear axle model

Cubical - I got that same exact Viking next to the '58 Suburban Carrier and '59 Apache 4x4. I have yet to buy a Viking tractor-trailer, as I haven't found one yet that has compelled me to separate from $15-$20 ocnblu - strangely I did not notice that until you brought it up These diecasts are more expensive - ranging from $4 to $7 depending on where you buy them - but they offer unique models that collector's love and have great detail for their size (slightly larger than Matchbox/Hot Wheels cars).

Well, trucks are not muscle cars or pony cars, they don't ride too well and even when equipped with a V8 they are usually geared for hauling/towing not off-the-line performance. Not saying you can't do that with a truck, but most 100% original trucks were designed to do a specific job, not for cruising or street racing. Plus not everyone is into trucks The prices have gone up and down since I've been watching them (around 1989-1990). Rare models and limited production models (Cameo/Suburban Carrier, Power Wagon, etc) seem to hold their value and restored versions have sky-rocketing prices. Your grandpa's old farm truck sitting in the field, small rear cab window, 3-speed manual, 6-cylinder engine can be had for almost a steal (couple thousand). My problem is I've only got a single thousand to work with (sad, but true). Something always seems to come along and take that money away from me (two lay-offs, debt issues, etc. - I once had close to three saved up but that's the way life goes). Anyone that is looking out for me - balthazar seems to be the main one and I thank you from the bottom of my heart - '55-'56 GMC is my heart's desire, and I would consider a '57-'59 too. But I also love the '68-'72 GMC pickup, Suburban and Jimmy, and also the '73-'79 and '85-'87 GMC Sierra Classics. I've got a solid $1,000 to work with, and could possibly come up with another couple of hundred if the timings right. I plan to increase this fund soon by selling off a large chunk of toys and automobilia - that is if I get off my arse and go through the basement

Cool find!! I would need to see this in person to see if I like the black and gld paint scheme. I found the '58 Suburban Carrier in the blue & white two-tone in early August and the orange & white two-tone '59 Chevy Apache 4x4 in late August: I've passed on the other trucks in this series.

From what I've personally seen, restored pickups ('55-'59 GMCs) tend to sell in the $12-$25k range, depending on model, trim, drivetrain, and level of restoration. A Suburban Carrier (GMC "Cameo") will sell for much higher restored, since there are less of these available than the similar Cevy Cameo. As with any restoration project, your love for the thing will cost you more than you'll ever get in return at time of sale. What you realistically buy the project for is up to your negotiation skills and the sellers desire to part with the thing for the cash being offered. If I have $2,500 cash on hand, I'd be all over the seller of the one '57 GMC balthazar posted from CL. $2,500 cash in hand could motivate the seller to part, unless he was in more than that and wanted to hold out.

Truthfully, I'm not a big fan of the restored long bed GMC pickups of this generation: If it was for a restored fire department vehicle, maybe (they needed the longer bed for the equipment that would be placed back there). As a car show, fair weather cruiser type of ownership experience I desire, the short bed is the one I want. This one - http://delaware.craigslist.org/cto/3215543330.html - was listed on CL for over two years at $2,500 with an extra cab and other parts for $2,500 in Pottstown, PA. I wonder if this is a new seller that has buyer's remorse!! It is a '56 and not a '57 - I see this seller hasn't corrected that in his ad (the original Pottstown ad also listed it as a '57). This one - http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/3187803799.html - is the ultimate machine for me in the sense it's a 1956, though it's a very basic pickup. More likely worth $1,000-$1,500 than $3,200. This one is my favorite of all that you listed - http://smd.craigslist.org/cto/3171460129.html. 347 GMC (Pontiac) V8, Hydramatic Auto Trans, 6' bed. Much better starting condition for a full-restoration. I wish I had a winning lottery ticket right now as I'd be all over this one. Anything I buy will end up as a full restoration job. I want an original, stock classic GMC pickup. I realize that this will take both time and money to accomplish, but I want what I want

balthazar, do you recall seeing a VIN-like plate on the driver's side A-pillar and a data plate on the driver's side door jam? If these are missing, well...

This one was a barn find in summer '11: They're still out there!!

I'm seeing less and less each year myself. I could count on seeing some '55-'59 GMCs at the bigger classic truck shows, but either owners are not bringing them out or the market is drying up. At this year's ATHS truck show in Macungie (June), I saw only one '55-'59 GMC there, a '57 from NJ that I've seen there multiple times in the past. A '56 GMC from NY state that has been a part of the last two year's shows was absent, as was the OldGMCTrucks.com group that usually show up with 3-4 GMCs from the club. I'm not holding too high of spirits for the upcoming AACA Fall Meet in Hershey, as it's been a while since I've spotted a '55-'59 GMC either in the car corral or show fields. $1,300-$1,500 and I could likely bring myself to buy that '57 GMC - though I know a lot of replacement pieces/parts will be needed for that cab. $2,000 is a stretch right now - I have to start moving more of my toy & diecast collection and stop spending money elsewhere and maybe I can have an extra $500-$1,000 available for a find.

Somehow, I missed the second part of this statement. Did the owner seem to think this was possible? I'd have to agree, honestly. There is a ton of rust (was it parked in a lake since '98? ) It will need a lot of work no doubt, but if the frame is good and most of the cab is intact, the rest can be sourced as time and money allow.

Ultimately, I could see this looking like:

Rough, but has potential after a LOT of work is put into it. I could see this being a 10-year project for me, with money being the main factor (I'd have to outsource most of the work needed for this). It's a shame because you're right balthazar, the 347 GMC V8 and Hydramatic trans are my desired drivetrain. '55/'56 are my preferred years, though I wouldn't turn down a '57. Sadly the budget doesn't exist for this vehicle - I have about half what is needed to buy it

What is that?

Happy Birthday!!

I'd think that this would be the concept for the next generaton of FC Jeeps, as they ended production in 1965 and these photos look to be at least from the early '60s.

You just had to know someone was going to post that here!!

I love the color!! So, are you really interested or were you just checking it out for fun?

Gotcha, and thanks!!

Here's a nice looking 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Regular Cab Standard Bed 2WD in Sonoma Red Metallic: I really like those upgraded 20" chrome rims and how they compliment the dark red color of the truck.

The only reason I would go for a 2012 at this point is for the Midnight Blue Metallic, which is gone for '13 (hopefully to return on the all-new '14 models). I just found out there's two new colors in addition to the Sonoma Red Metallic & Heritage Blue Metallic - Graphite Blue Metallic and Mineral Green Metallic (both are parts of special edition package colors only). If I were to go for a 2013 model, I'd go for the Sonoma Red Metallic:

Here are the four pictures from the CL ad: I emailed the seller for additional pictures and this is what I was sent: CL ad price is $1,800 though a recent email from the seller states that his uncle will let it go for $1,000 - which includes the patch panels inside the truck, two rockers and two rear bed panels. This has become more tempting, though I desire a 4WD model more.