In the back of my mind, it seems to me way back when somebody, I don't
remember who, made a "Semi-diesel", which started on gas, and when it was
warm, was then switched to diesel. If you look real close, under any packed
grease and crud, you will probably find the engine manufacturers name. Very
interesting!! Bob K in PHX, AZ.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>
To: "mark" <ccpanel@jps.net>; "OleTrucks mailing List"
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 10:41 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] old 54 GMC firetruck
> I don't know the answer, but I'm betting its not something you'd expect to
> find in a GMC pickup or small truck. Since it has a distributor I presume
> its not a diesel, so I'm thinking its not GM. I'm eager to see the
> pictures.
>
> I once bought a 50 GMC that had a flathead six under the hood. It was a
> Dodge....
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "mark" <ccpanel@jps.net>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2003 8:40 PM
> Subject: [oletrucks] old 54 GMC firetruck
>
>
> im gonna get some pics up but before i get to it-i gotta know-what motor
> would be in a 54/5 GMC firetruck? the motor is backwards-the
intake/exhaust
> are on the pass side and dist/starter/plugs are on drivers side. has
holley
> carb and a HUGE! intake/exhaust. its a big motor-could it be a 302? or is
it
> like an IH or other motor? help! theres one at the local scrap metal uyard
> and im just waiting for it to die. its TOTALLY complete minus a door
handle
> and maybe a foot switch. it has wipers over the windshield and the
> hood/front fenders are diff but the grill is like the pre-49 GMC grill-fat
> sides, reg middle.
> mark
>
> im looking for a 47-57 GMC/chevy suburban either hot rod or project-just
> needs mostly complete body-no cancer and doent even have to have frame.
>
> http://customclassics.org
>
> northern california
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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