. It replaced the after the brand's demise. Little, if any, change occurred to the options for this generation. Entire hood can be quickly removed by sacking out only four bolts. Runs and drives okay but read further for full disclosure of known issues.
The B-Series was introduced for the 1966 model year. Engine - originally a 370 cu. Since 1977, the four cylinder Detroit Diesel 4-53 was available. Late in the 1990s, the 366 V8 was retired in favor of a 454 cubic inch 7. Until 1991, the B-Series was available to all manufacturers. However, the changes were limited to the outside; the steering column and dashboard were carryover.
Drivers door handles inside and outside are missing. The only external change to the chassis was a different front clip, which also mandated a different dashboard design. The Canadian plant in produced buses from 1962 until July 1987. The front fenders are also received an-all new design. Transfer case shows new gasket material as if it has recently been rebuilt.
Rights to the model were sold to , while of Canada purchased the design. An alligator-type hood design provides access for routine maintenance, inspection or servicing of the engine or other components completely located in the engine compartment. Engine options consisted of the 5. The customer could choose between a new alligator hood design and fiberglass tilt hood design. Seven models were offered in regular and crew-cab configurations.
Series 50 Chevy C50 had wheelbases from 125 to 167 inches for a wide range of applications. Is this crane still around?. Standard specification included V8 power, 4-speed or 5-speed transmission, 7,000-lb. The new massive front bumper provides increased surface area and strength. The entire front was fabricated out of steel, and featured butterfly-access panels for servicing. Series 65 Chevy C65 had wheelbases from 125 to 218 inches.
Manual is included and appears to be rated at 7. Bench seat in poor condition, there are rust holes in the floor near the door on both sides. Avalability A Chevrolet B-Series with a Body The B-Series chassis was used by a variety of manufacturers and was popular for the availability of both gasoline and diesel engines. The trucks received a new tough, injection molded, one-piece plastic grille. To see the truck in person please call 303-nine, nine, five - fore fore six eight. A special feature was an automatic shutdown system for the engine to prevent damage if the engine suddenly lost oil pressure or experienced another malfunction. Because it is 4x4 does not have a splitter rear axle.
The available full width rear window will more than double rear glass area. It has a full roll of wire rope, completely rusted. The Bus World Encyclopedia of Buses. The 330-horsepower diesel is perhaps the most popular of the three engine selections. The main fuel tank has a leak where the step plate is and so it accumulated water over the winter.
Models featured two- and four-wheel-drive. In 1909 gained control of Rapid Motor Vehicle Company and made it a subsidiary of his. In 1911 General Motors formed the General Motors Truck Company and folded Rapid and Reliance into it. Several engines were available: 250 Six rated at 100 hp, 292 Six at 130 hp, 350 V8 at 160 hp, 366 V8 at 200 hp and 427 V8 at 230 hp. Power is transmitted via a six-speed Allison manual transmission. The trucks are primarily used in regional hauling operations, such as carrying cargo from one city to another, or for workhouse duty at construction sites employed as dump trucks or water trucks.
Dump bed - the dump flatbed operates fine. The cylinders, lines and manifold are all in good shape. Inside the cabins was the absolutely new exterior. In 1973, Chevrolet presented an updated medium duty range. Engine was supposedly replaced 20K miles ago but no paperwork available. Deluxe two-tone paint with white and a choice of 11 second colors was available as an option. Under the terms of the agreement which lasted 10 years , Blue Bird became the only body manufacturer allowed to build buses on the new B-Series chassis and would also be responsible for all distribution and service.