GMC Truck

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Mike

Rusty, with parts missing, this beauty sits like a retired prize fighter …proud, proven, and still talked about. Undefeated and truly a classic, its patina alone is worthy of discussion.

44 thoughts on “GMC Truck”

Angeline M on December 18, 2012 at 8:32 am said:

I would love to restore the parts and drive around in this beauty….as is, not all re-painted and spiffed up.

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- Mike on December 18, 2012 at 3:15 pm said:
  
  That would be something to behold!
  
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claude on December 18, 2012 at 8:33 am said:

Great Shot! Great Wordsmithing!

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- Mike on December 18, 2012 at 3:16 pm said:
  
  That is a really nice comment Claude. Thanks so much.
  
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Chillbrook on December 18, 2012 at 8:53 am said:

As with a lot of retired fighters, the smile is a little lopsided in old age but as you say, a real classic. You just don’t seem to see breaker’s yards like this in the UK anymore. My dad was always fixing up old cars, it was all we had and as a boy, a trip to the breaker’s yard to find some part or other was such an adventure. I had a really nice collection of enamel badges from various makes that the owner of the yard would let me have. I haven’t thought about that for years. Thanks for bringing that back Mike. 🙂

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- Mike on December 18, 2012 at 3:20 pm said:
  
  Thanks Chill. In the states we don’t call them breaker’s yards but I love that expression as I do so many of your ‘English’ words. And your take on this old fighter’s face is great! Always nice to hear from you and thanks.
  
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mcolmo on December 18, 2012 at 9:06 am said:

I like wide opened hood. Looks like he’s ready to swallow anyone who comes near. The colors are great in this shot. 🙂

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- Mike on December 18, 2012 at 3:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks Marielba. Never a good idea to mess with an old fighter, as they are often ready to go with a simple ‘ding dong.’
  
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The Blissful Adventurer on December 18, 2012 at 10:57 am said:

This looks like a extra from the set of “CARS” I would love to photo this truck! Wow, look at all the colors

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- Mike on December 18, 2012 at 3:23 pm said:
  
  Yeah it’s a beauty for sure. Thanks my good sir.
  
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Clouds of Colour on December 18, 2012 at 10:58 am said:

Awesome pic Mike! 🙂

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- Mike on December 18, 2012 at 3:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks Bec. Always nice to make a new friend.
  
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tristanwylie on December 18, 2012 at 11:58 am said:

Reblogged this on wylietrist13.

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Marion Driessen on December 18, 2012 at 1:00 pm said:

It is yawning, enjoying a well deserved rest. 🙂

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- Mike on December 18, 2012 at 3:26 pm said:
  
  True enough but don’t make it mad 🙂
  
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natuurfreak on December 18, 2012 at 1:05 pm said:

Great shot

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- Mike on December 18, 2012 at 3:26 pm said:
  
  Thanks a lot Marylou. Always appreciate your comments.
  
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Alex Autin on December 18, 2012 at 8:19 pm said:

I knew I would like this based on the title and I wasn’t disappointed. Very cool shot!

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- Mike on December 18, 2012 at 8:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks Alex!
  
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newmexicomtngirl on December 18, 2012 at 8:55 pm said:

I wonder what year this is and I love that blue. Makes me miss my GMC, great capture

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- Mike on December 18, 2012 at 9:03 pm said:
  
  I wonder too….wait I’ll go a googling….1953’ish.Thanks for the comment my friend.
  
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  - newmexicomtngirl on December 18, 2012 at 9:27 pm said:
    
    nice to know, my favorite Chevy that I photograph is a 62 or 63. I love the roundness of the GMC
    
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  - Mike on December 18, 2012 at 9:32 pm said:
    
    I remember those chevys, in fact I had a wide finned 1960 in 1966. It was one of the finest cars I ever had the pleasure to drive.
    
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  - newmexicomtngirl on December 19, 2012 at 8:06 am said:
    
    not sure what ‘wide finned’ is, but sounds way-cool. Old vehicles are really fun, but I love the trucks the best
    
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kenneturner on December 19, 2012 at 8:30 am said:

I love your truck images.

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- Mike on December 19, 2012 at 3:51 pm said:
  
  Thanks Kenne!
  
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The Guat on December 20, 2012 at 2:03 am said:

I came over from Blissful Adventurer’s sight (Michael) He said you were an awesome blog and I thought I would come by and check it out. He was right you have some great pictures here. 🙂

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- Mike on December 20, 2012 at 8:40 am said:
  
  Very nice of you to say that! Thanks so much. Come on back some time.
  
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tearoomdelights on December 20, 2012 at 12:43 pm said:

Your Colorado colours are as glorious as ever, what a beaut!

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- Mike on December 20, 2012 at 4:31 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Lorna.
  
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Ray's Mom on December 20, 2012 at 5:30 pm said:

You find the most obscure and outstanding subjects to photograph. These rusty old vehicles reflect the age and condition I feel most mornings.

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- Mike on December 20, 2012 at 5:50 pm said:
  
  Thank you and I live in that world too, most mornings.
  
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LensScaper on December 21, 2012 at 10:09 am said:

That’s a beauty, Mike.

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- Mike on December 21, 2012 at 11:44 am said:
  
  It sure is Andy. Thanks.
  
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Paul on December 21, 2012 at 5:04 pm said:

Mike-
Nice shot, as always. Will you ever run out of old cars and old structures to photograph? Let’s hope not, though I’d love to see what you do with something shiny and brand new. Or maybe a portrait of someone.

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- Mike on December 21, 2012 at 5:19 pm said:
  
  I was once a portrait photographer….I can handle it, but I prefer prettier things than people. I am currently in south Texas for the next month so I’ll be hunting for boats, and old things Texas. That does not mean I would pass up a real pretty girl, or a textured man for a good portrait.
  Always good to hear from you Paul and thanks.
  
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  - Paul on December 21, 2012 at 7:51 pm said:
    
    What about a textured girl or a handsome man? Prettier things than people to me means anything to do with the outdoors. I don’t do people. Not portraits, at least. I find them more difficult.
    
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  - Mike on December 21, 2012 at 8:01 pm said:
    
    A textured old woman, perhaps. Not so much a handsome man, unless he had a daughter as pretty as yours. I’d shoot you, for a print of those wild horses you so wonderfully captured.
    
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  - Paul on December 21, 2012 at 10:10 pm said:
    
    You’d shoot me with a camera, right?
    
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  - Mike on December 22, 2012 at 7:41 am said:
    
    My .38 is for other suspects. Besides, you’d shoot right back.
    
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artblablablablog on December 22, 2012 at 7:51 pm said:

love this!

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- Mike on December 22, 2012 at 8:19 pm said:
  
  Thanks Christina.
  
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cravesadventure on December 28, 2012 at 4:38 pm said:

Love this photo – thanks for sharing!

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- Mike on December 28, 2012 at 6:26 pm said:
  
  Sho’ nuf. Thanks.
  
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