kscarbel2 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 17 hours ago, RoadwayR said: That orange dump is another set back axle prototype. I don't think any Brig's were sold so equipped, even under the WhiteGMC name. The Brigadier was replaced in 1990 by the White WG, probably not a move in the right direction...... I remember when GMC announced they were going to offer a lighter Brigadier with an even lower hood slope.......and this is an example of that truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31813-the-preston-aero-%E2%80%93-how-to-make-a-brigadier-slice-through-the-wind/page/2/#findComment-427366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadwayR Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 56 minutes ago, kscarbel2 said: I remember when GMC announced they were going to offer a lighter Brigadier with an even lower hood slope.......and this is an example of that truck. I'll buy that. What did it have for power, a 3208? There were a few gas Brigadiers built with Chevy 427's, all before 1981. I think they used the old steel butterfly hood. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31813-the-preston-aero-%E2%80%93-how-to-make-a-brigadier-slice-through-the-wind/page/2/#findComment-427369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, RoadwayR said: I'll buy that. What did it have for power, a 3208? There were a few gas Brigadiers built with Chevy 427's, all before 1981. I think they used the old steel butterfly hood. I would imagine the Cummins L10 was the lead engine, though the 3208 had been offered. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31813-the-preston-aero-%E2%80%93-how-to-make-a-brigadier-slice-through-the-wind/page/2/#findComment-427375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Saw this one next to me last week 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31813-the-preston-aero-%E2%80%93-how-to-make-a-brigadier-slice-through-the-wind/page/2/#findComment-427398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31813-the-preston-aero-%E2%80%93-how-to-make-a-brigadier-slice-through-the-wind/page/2/#findComment-427414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 On 7/8/2019 at 6:05 PM, kscarbel2 said: I despised the utterly cheap WG. I knew Overnite was on the way out when they began buying WGs. Is the WG model the same thing roadway ran a bunch of? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31813-the-preston-aero-%E2%80%93-how-to-make-a-brigadier-slice-through-the-wind/page/2/#findComment-427486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 I myself don't recall Roadway running WGs but I can't altogether say no. . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31813-the-preston-aero-%E2%80%93-how-to-make-a-brigadier-slice-through-the-wind/page/2/#findComment-427491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 The ones I remember didn’t have a sba, but they looked the same. They weren’t impressive. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31813-the-preston-aero-%E2%80%93-how-to-make-a-brigadier-slice-through-the-wind/page/2/#findComment-427493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 The YRC terminal in Morton, IL still has them along with a couple Brigadier's. All still run but the GMC's don't get out much and shag trailers mostly. All are getting rough in appearance too. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31813-the-preston-aero-%E2%80%93-how-to-make-a-brigadier-slice-through-the-wind/page/2/#findComment-427514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 here is a good Brigadier if anyone is interested. I welded the frame trusses in years ago which can be seen in photos 1 & 4. Always been a good running truck but LOUD!! https://peoria.craigslist.org/hvo/d/metamora-1986-gmc-brigadier-grain-truck/6931413384.html Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31813-the-preston-aero-%E2%80%93-how-to-make-a-brigadier-slice-through-the-wind/page/2/#findComment-427543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryibs Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Is the Preston Aero still around or has it gone the way of the dodo? I apologize for bumping such an old topic. I'm just infatuated with unique one-off trucks like this. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31813-the-preston-aero-%E2%80%93-how-to-make-a-brigadier-slice-through-the-wind/page/2/#findComment-476015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Bump away! Sometimes bumping an older topic sheds new light. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31813-the-preston-aero-%E2%80%93-how-to-make-a-brigadier-slice-through-the-wind/page/2/#findComment-476036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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