Vintage Work Trucks

This one is kinda special. This is actually the lumber company my grandfather worked for and retired from. He went to work for them after WWII, and eventually became a lumber grader by the time he retired. I'm sure he saw plenty of these old chain drives putting around. I had no idea this would be at the show, so it was a nice surprise.

 

Love the chain oiler on the Hines truck.
Great stuff, thanks for posting.

 

Melissa Zahora of Chicago, back in 1991.

 

I've wondered how they handled that. EPA and such would have fits now-a-days.

 

Hey, any oil that missed the chain, or dripped off, just help to hold the dust down on the road.

 

These days it is called a "total loss" oil system.

 

Beer truck

 

What on earth am I looking at here? An early paint striper, or top fuel dragster? Or both? I guess a long wheelbase ought to lend itself to straighter lines. I'm not sure why they needed two front clips though.

 

Nice GMC, I'm surprised the 8v92 fits as well as it does.

 

Bought this 66 KW from this nice Gentleman today . Drove it 4 hours home at 50-52 mph . Low geared machine

 

And now we arrive at one of my favorites, a Spartan. Forgive me if there are too many pics of it.

 

At Keeneland, Lexington, KY.