bobs1918 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) I thought i was finished with WW 1 vehicles. I had finished my FWD, got my 1918 Cadillac up and running , The dodges were put to bed for winter but then I got a message about a 1918 GMC Chassis not far from home. It had been a farm truck in New Hampshire and then later used to power a saw mill. The guy that now owned it had no clue where to begin so I was able to get it for a very reasonable price. I picked it up and will soon clear a spot for it in the barn, It needs a radiator , one rear wheel will need rebuild and rims and new tires. The engine is not stuck and the gears work. Frame is straight with only one area weakened by rust. Thin metal areas need some sectional replacement. Fortunately front bumper with hooks is present as are the brackets for lights. At some time in its past a windscreen was added which makes it possible that the chassis once sported a different livery. My goal is to see a completed ambulance in 2 years. It is very probable that the chassis once carried a Columbia built body as evidenced by the absence of rear fenders. OR of course they could have simply been removed . Any way with the data plate missing I will proceed with the Columbia body style. I am adding a picture of an original GMC/Columbia ambulance Edited January 16, 2022 by bobs1918 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Lovely find! Steve 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Amazed those things are still out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Cracking find Bob. What is the chassis number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1918 Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 12 minutes ago, Great War truck said: Cracking find Bob. What is the chassis number? Still looking for frame number I will get some motor pictures soon There is a serial number on the brass plate of the motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Should be on the front left hand spring horn, or on a data plate a little like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootes75 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 That is a great find in that condition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobs1918 Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 No Data Plate for the chassis Does have engine data plate. The motor is original 4 cylinder continental, Here is a picture of the plate and the GMC marked rear diff 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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