mike6024 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 It got abandoned in Oregon. Was used in San Francisco. By who? And for what? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregon Desert model 45 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 looks about right for 1947-53 Chev/GMC panel van or which ever years the panel van was produced 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 GMC according to the hood. There are subtle differences between the years, I think you would need better pictures. If you were close to it you might even find a body tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFeeney Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Remember back then the GMC used a heavy duty engine in 3 different sizes while the Chevy used the car engine with babbit bearings and splash lube. In early racing they always used the GMC engine with the oil pump to pressure lube all the bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Possibly a rock band back in the swinging sixty's. 248's and 270's are great old engines. 302's even better , but very scarce in these parts, the circle track guys used most of them up back in the 1970's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 (edited) Was used by the Grateful Dead Someone is considering recovering and restoring or rehabbing it due to the provenance. Edited May 19, 2021 by mike6024 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studemax Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Used to be a bar here in town called The Family Dog back in the 60's and 70's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dustycrusty Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, mike6024 said: Was used by the Grateful Dead Someone is considering recovering and restoring or rehabbing it due to the provenance. https://www.dead.net/family-dog-gallery By the way, it is a 1951 to early '54 GMC. The '47-50 GMC and Chevrolet trucks didnt have the vent windows in the doors. Edited May 19, 2021 by dustycrusty (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I would get a chain saw and a shovel and dig it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHWINCVAP Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Push Button door handles and vent windows put it in the 52-55 first series era.. Imsc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 20 hours ago, GregLaR said: I would get a chain saw and a shovel and dig it out. Sure, a quick pressure wash and a little WD40. The rest should buff out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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