long live detroit diesel! hearing this truck reminds me of the Crown I rode in middle school that had a mid-mounted 6v71 with a 10 speed eaton, it looked old and tired but it could roll coal and haul ass with the best of them
@@jdlawless_fuel1416 They came with 3 models of Detroit's, and 2 types of 3208 Cat motors and of course General motors diesel engines, a real work horse, alot of dump truck guys started buying these in tri axle and tandem back east versus the Kenworth, Mack and Peterbilt trucks, biggest factory motor I've seen in these were the 350NTC Cummins crammed under the hood.
@@jdlawless_fuel1416 That's common knowledge except you didn't go back far enough in the history of General Motors Diesel before it was re badged Detroit Diesel, it's like Ford when they first did a diesel pickup, the first V-8 was a Detroit Diesel specifically made for the pickup trucks and other heavy F-Series trucks I suggest if you want to learn about some of the wierd an unknown fact's in the world of Diesel powered vehicles, join the AMERICAN TRUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, it will blow your mind at what was actually out there, it's like Mopar, everyone thinks that is a Dodge or Chrysler owned company, never has been, GM didn't own Detroit in the beginning, when Rodger Penske purchased Detroit Diesel, he developed the 40 , 50, and 60 series Long blocks which are now produced in Africa.
@@jdlawless_fuel1416 That's common knowledge except you didn't go back far enough in the history of General Motors Diesel before it was re badged Detroit Diesel, it's like Ford when they first did a diesel pickup, the first V-8 was a Detroit Diesel specifically made for the pickup trucks and other heavy F-Series trucks I suggest if you want to learn about some of the wierd an unknown fact's in the world of Diesel powered vehicles, join the AMERICAN TRUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, it will blow your mind at what was actually out there, it's like Mopar, everyone thinks that is a Dodge or Chrysler owned company, never has been, GM didn't own Detroit in the beginning, when Rodger Penske purchased Detroit Diesel, he developed the 40 , 50, and 60 series Long blocks which are now produced in Africa.
That that truck exists at all is awesome. The fact that it's powered by such a nasty-sounding Jimmy is just....wow. Just....wow. I need it. Really. Bad. Agh.
Are those Michelins 48/1400×20? Or 53/1600×20? That sounds like a 6V-53T and not a 4-53T like some actually had straight from General Motors. I'm not being a smart ass but aren't those the Kodiak? But other than that obviously it's the same exact truck.
I have a C-50 and it came with a 4-53 Detroit and Spicer 5spd with a vacuum 2spd rear axle, it's a 1968 and still gets the job done, there is room for a 6V-92TA as I plan to install, most C-Series trucks came with a 291L, 350, 366, 454, in gas, but you could opped for a 4-53N, 4-53T, 4-53TA, 6-V71N, 6-V71T, 3208N or a 3208T which are rare, usually the diesel versions were for fire chassis or government vocational chassis's.
It's actually 53 inch,there is no 54 inch super singles in the military for any Oshkosh.If it's not 53/1600×20 then it's 48/1400×20 like what the A1 & A2 five ton trucks all had.
That truck is awesome! i love the way those older Detroits sound
long live detroit diesel! hearing this truck reminds me of the Crown I rode in middle school that had a mid-mounted 6v71 with a 10 speed eaton, it looked old and tired but it could roll coal and haul ass with the best of them
That would look great on my property lol alot of work went into this and I love how it's built with 5Ton drive train, awesome job.
I can see this being my daily driver!
That my blue collar friends is a truck!
Damn iv always loved the sound of them Detroit diesel s
Really puts it into perspective when it pulls up to bus
I would absolutely love to have this truck, or at least one like it.
I HEAR A DETROIT!!!!
I think i found my new dream truck
This Is what I live for people my next truck project!!
Im in love...
@NateGS23 custom leaf springs or blocks? quite the tires!
they offered a detroit as well as various big block v8 gas engines. newer model topkicks as well as ford f650s use CAT's
Can’t wait to get one for tha every day
Who did those smoke stacks? I have a 1980 looks just like that but with a dump bed and regular tires..
Also whos wheels and tires? And sizes
Those are probably Michelin 48/1400×20's like what my M813A1 and M923A1 have being military trucks.If I'm wrong then it's definitely 53/1600×20's.
@@Slim_Slid thanks
CHEVY LIKE A ROCK AMERICAN MUSCLE
that would be a blast to drive what year and did you make it a 4x4 .what size tires need to see more i love it
Dear Santa... I was good for a minute today, sooo...
is that stock engine?
OMG I would daily drive that sucker.
Yeah they came with Detroits
@@jdlawless_fuel1416 They came with 3 models of Detroit's, and 2 types of 3208 Cat motors and of course General motors diesel engines, a real work horse, alot of dump truck guys started buying these in tri axle and tandem back east versus the Kenworth, Mack and Peterbilt trucks, biggest factory motor I've seen in these were the 350NTC Cummins crammed under the hood.
@@josephcox1811 Detroit diesel was part of general Motors, until they sold it off in the 90s. So the gm diesels would have been Detroit
@@jdlawless_fuel1416 That's common knowledge except you didn't go back far enough in the history of General Motors Diesel before it was re badged Detroit Diesel, it's like Ford when they first did a diesel pickup, the first V-8 was a Detroit Diesel specifically made for the pickup trucks and other heavy F-Series trucks I suggest if you want to learn about some of the wierd an unknown fact's in the world of Diesel powered vehicles, join the AMERICAN TRUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, it will blow your mind at what was actually out there, it's like Mopar, everyone thinks that is a Dodge or Chrysler owned company, never has been, GM didn't own Detroit in the beginning, when Rodger Penske purchased Detroit Diesel, he developed the 40 , 50, and 60 series Long blocks which are now produced in Africa.
@@jdlawless_fuel1416 That's common knowledge except you didn't go back far enough in the history of General Motors Diesel before it was re badged Detroit Diesel, it's like Ford when they first did a diesel pickup, the first V-8 was a Detroit Diesel specifically made for the pickup trucks and other heavy F-Series trucks I suggest if you want to learn about some of the wierd an unknown fact's in the world of Diesel powered vehicles, join the AMERICAN TRUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, it will blow your mind at what was actually out there, it's like Mopar, everyone thinks that is a Dodge or Chrysler owned company, never has been, GM didn't own Detroit in the beginning, when Rodger Penske purchased Detroit Diesel, he developed the 40 , 50, and 60 series Long blocks which are now produced in Africa.
That driveshaft looks soooo thin
whats the price tag on a truck like this one?
I paid 2500 for mine but some people treat them like gold so could see up to 15-20k. You can see mine on my page
That that truck exists at all is awesome. The fact that it's powered by such a nasty-sounding Jimmy is just....wow. Just....wow.
I need it. Really. Bad. Agh.
So,....does it do anything or just park?
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thats one bad ass mother fuggin truck
Fukin tuff as hell.
Badass!
+Outdoorsman & 4x4 TV Major Badass!!
Chido chido chido quiero uno asi
do the tires rub leafs at all when turning
What year of topkick is that?
Are those Michelins 48/1400×20? Or 53/1600×20? That sounds like a 6V-53T and not a 4-53T like some actually had straight from General Motors.
I'm not being a smart ass but aren't those the Kodiak? But other than that obviously it's the same exact truck.
Incorrect, GMC = TopKick / Chevy = Kodiak. Correct that they are the same truck.
Height A Phobia moment cool era
Is that the factory front axle? the diff is right in the middle...
LiftWhereYouStand it's an Eaton Rockwell the deuce 1/2 and the 5 ton military trucks used them
surprised that tooth pick of a drive shaft doesn't snap right when he puts it into gear!
Anyone know if those motors ever came in a truck under 3 tons?
I have a C-50 and it came with a 4-53 Detroit and Spicer 5spd with a vacuum 2spd rear axle, it's a 1968 and still gets the job done, there is room for a 6V-92TA as I plan to install, most C-Series trucks came with a 291L, 350, 366, 454, in gas, but you could opped for a 4-53N, 4-53T, 4-53TA, 6-V71N, 6-V71T, 3208N or a 3208T which are rare, usually the diesel versions were for fire chassis or government vocational chassis's.
The only thing that could make this rig any cooler is if it was mine
Yeah, don’t drive off the trailer without ramps. You might scrape the roll pans.
what size tires and lift are you running
Mr1974dust. look like 54 inch Michelin and a flipped axle 5 ton bomber spring set up.
It's actually 53 inch,there is no 54 inch super singles in the military for any Oshkosh.If it's not 53/1600×20 then it's 48/1400×20 like what the A1 & A2 five ton trucks all had.
what model gmc is this
Topkick
Optimus Prime's cousin from Alabama
haha... driveshaft looks like a friggin PTO
This truck sounds like a train!
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thats a brigader
6v53ta