Guest Michael Patris Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Attached is a mystery truck that was used in the dismantling of the Mount Lowe Railway in the San Gabriel Mountains above Pasadena, California. I want to think it is a GM product, but am not that familiar with these. Is anyone able to ascertain the year, make and model of this truck and does anyone believe the wheels are original to the chassis? Apparently the truck has been cut down and modified from the original, but we would appreciate any help. Also, if you know of an image of a complete truck which this one might have looked like when it was new, that would be a great help as well. Best wishes, Michael Patris, President, Mount Lowe Preservation Society Mount Lowe Preservation Society secures and shares the history of the Mount Lowe Railway and mpatris@mountlowe.org Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 How about a 1918 GMC 3/4 ton truck. Here is the ad for this truck. 1918 GMC Model 16 3/4 ton truck. Wooden flare-board express bodied model. Body in good/excellent condition. Partiall restored. Engine is free turning (has not been attemted to start). Garage kept. Full appraisal done in April 2002. Asking $15000 OBO. Contact Joel Funk 216-513-4722 or email katenate2@yahoo.com Cleveland OH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Michael Patris Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Hello Larry, thanks so much for the input! You nailed this one right on the head! I gave you a special thanks on our PERYHS.org website and our mountlowe.org website with both images together for the folks to see the comparison of the vehicles side by side. Best wishes, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 The truck in the old photo looks a little bigger than a 3/4 ton . Probably a GMC 1 ton or 1 1/2 ton. Other than the size of the springs and "beefiness" of the frame and running gear these GMC's all have a strong family appearance. Greg in Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 How about a 1918 GMC 3/4 ton truck.The radiators are vastly different in your pic and the photo in the original post, are they not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 That's what I was thinking.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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