other dog Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 The General didn't use the Astro cab,and yes the doors are the same. GMC started development of the Astro in 1967,and first produced in 1969.1977 is correct for the General but probably started deveopmet eariler around the time of the Brockliner.photo (162).JPGMy Astro, 1987, 400 Cummins BCII, 13sp, air ride.FWyep, it was an "all- new Budd built proffessional cab...although the two cabs were different, they had numerous similarities, particularly in windshield style, cowl surfaces at the A-pillars and general shape of their piano-hinged steel doors."I'm not a GMC expert, I read this in "GMC Heavy Duty Trucks 1927-1987". I always thought it was the same cab. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 The General didn't use the Astro cab,and yes the doors are the same. GMC started development of the Astro in 1967,and first produced in 1969.1977 is correct for the General but probably started deveopmet eariler around the time of the Brockliner.photo (162).JPGMy Astro, 1987, 400 Cummins BCII, 13sp, air ride.FWI drove a solid white '78 Astro in 1979, had a 290 Cummins and 9 speed. Nice trucks, I liked it. Wish I had a picture of it. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41180 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 i always liked the generals. they were pretty popular in the northeast logging industry. does anyone remember charlie kelton selling gmc general log trucks by the dozens in white river jct vermont. he was a real shister but sold alot of trucks. he even used other peoples credit to get get people with no credit into a new truck . my dad could have bought a brand new general in 1984 with ether cat cummins or detroit power and a new prentice log loader and pup trailer with no money down and he had very little credit history at the time he decided the deal was to good to be true and left keltons. i think they offered him a brand new gmc sierra in the deal as well. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Generals were pretty nice trucks back in the day. I always liked the one Jerry Reed drove in Smokey and the Bandit II. Thinking about that kind of takes me back to my child hood when they built cool trucks and cool movies, and when I was asked what I wanted to do when I grow up I'd tell them I wanted to be a truck driver cause it was a real mans job and it was a cool job. What the heck happened?They started letting guys like me have CDL's.I've always liked the Generals and Astros but my only experience with either was riding for one day in a beat to death Astro which was a Ryder rental. Stiil a nice truck with a design that was ahead of it's time.Some brochures:http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/truck_brochures/gmc/gmc_general/http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/truck_brochures/gmc/gmc_general_5_star_1977/http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/truck_brochures/gmc/gmc_general_1980/http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/truck_brochures/gmc/gmc_general_1981/http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/truck_brochures/gmc/gmc_general_1986/The General's cousin, Chevy Bison:http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/truck_brochures/chevrolet/chevrolet_bison_1980/For the Brigadier fans:http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/truck_brochures/gmc/gmc_brigadier_1979/http://public.fotki.com/modeltrucks25thscale/truck_brochures/gmc/gmc_brigadier_1985/ Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Yeah, it's a shame GMC trucks got faded away like they did after being one of the very first truck makers and being a "heavy hitter" in the industry for so many years.I altered a picture I saw on facebook a little, it was a bullnose KW instead of a GMC at first. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post other dog Posted April 6, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 6, 2013 my all time favorite youtube video... 6 Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 The update for Saturday. I ran the name and address through the county tax site and nothing comes up. I have a buddy who's a lawyer who might be able to help me. I am going to drop a note in the mailbox, truck door, and on the camper on the property as well as an office trailer they had there. Hopefully someone will call. While I am there ill try to get the vin off the truck if its open and the year so I can run it through the dmv and see what comes up. I also want to stop by the farm stand still and see if they have any contact info. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 JT where exactly is this house in Brick? Just curious. Cheers, ROB Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 my all time favorite youtube video... The sound of a Jimmy used to be a common one. video looks to be shot up here in Canada I noticed the metric speed limit sign. That intersection looks familiar to me, just can't think of where that is. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Yup, have a 6-71 and that is what they sound like.what? WHAT? I can't hear you.....? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 It's hard to believe I used to hate that sound.The sound of a Jimmy used to be a common one. video looks to be shot up here in Canada I noticed the metric speed limit sign. That intersection looks familiar to me, just can't think of where that is.The owner is from Welland, or thereabouts. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I had to watch and listen to that twice! What a cool video. What a machine. twin stacks...no mufflers..What?...yah that's cool. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 JT where exactly is this house in Brick? Just curious. Cheers, ROBIt's in Howell off Newtons Corner Rd Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Towards the Ramtown side? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 The update for Saturday. I ran the name and address through the county tax site and nothing comes up. I have a buddy who's a lawyer who might be able to help me. I am going to drop a note in the mailbox, truck door, and on the camper on the property as well as an office trailer they had there. Hopefully someone will call. While I am there ill try to get the vin off the truck if its open and the year so I can run it through the dmv and see what comes up. I also want to stop by the farm stand still and see if they have any contact info.Awesome, Keep us updated!!!!Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Towards the Ramtown side?Yup Ramtown. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Yup Ramtown.I haven't been in Brick in a few years. My daughter lives in Silverton so I have no reason to go there. I know a lot has changed and I was trying to figure out where the pic was taken. Actually my one close friend from up here just moved to the condos right there by Ramtown close to the Wawa by the exit. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 I haven't been in Brick in a few years. My daughter lives in Silverton so I have no reason to go there. I know a lot has changed and I was trying to figure out where the pic was taken. Actually my one close friend from up here just moved to the condos right there by Ramtown close to the Wawa by the exit. This is by the Wawa in Ramtown. I am up the street from the Wawa by the exit on burnt tavern. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Closer to 7-11? I lived on Primrose Lane in the condos across from Lanes Mill School. My Mother moved out in 92. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 No the other way in parkway pines Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Ok. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&gs_rn=8&gs_ri=psy-ab&cp=39&gs_id=3&xhr=t&q=171+Newtons+Corner+Rd,+Howell,+NJ+07731&rlz=1R2ADFA_enUS438&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.44770516,d.eWU&biw=1024&bih=534&wrapid=tljp136538828895300&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wlLooks like it was there in July 2009. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 It's been there or about 8 years Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-176789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Further developments today. I found out who ownes the property. I am sending a letter today and hopefully they will contact me. I ran the name through an Internet search and if I pay money I can get a phone number and email but I'll take the cheap way out first. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-178140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JTFormula Posted April 17, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 17, 2013 **Weds Update** I spoke with the lady who owns it. The truck belonged to her uncle who passed away a few years back. She got my letter in the mail and the fact that I wanted to clean the truck up, do some restoration work and use it again made her want to contact me. Most guys just wanted to part it out or scrap it. I told her it was too cool to cut up. I am going to meet her tomorrow at the old house and she is going to let me check it out and I am going to make an offer. Being on this site, it seems like scrap price is the going rate to offer on something like this. $1,500 sound about right? She lost the keys so that is an issue and the title is lost but if I have an old registration or insurance card, we can get a duplicate. I have to ask the DMV since she was the excecutor to the estate, maybe there is some form she can fill out to get a copy of the title as well. But if all goes well, I will be the owner of the GMC by next week. 5 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30650-gmc-general-at-abandoned-house/page/2/#findComment-178615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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