Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jeffspower · 05-21-2008, 06:16 AM

Look at how good the body is- unbelievably straight for a winch truck, and solid too!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1949-...QQcmdZViewItem

kingsolver72 · 05-21-2008, 06:24 AM

Man that thing has definitely rode the storm out and kept pushin on.
That is so cool.Wish I had a spot for it.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-21-2008, 06:27 AM

that would be a cool truck to have

jeffspower · 05-21-2008, 06:27 AM

I've got the spot- if someone will spot me the cash

"scrap price" $800- 1000?

rambler · 05-21-2008, 06:33 AM

I was wondering why the rocks in the floorboard.. then I relized, they used them to smash the windows! why do people have to do that? looks solid... I'm sure he wants more than a grand for it...

fastwillie 696969 · 05-21-2008, 07:25 AM

awesome

Fred T · 05-21-2008, 07:36 AM

I think somebody done got all the goody out of that truck.

kingsolver72 · 05-21-2008, 08:36 AM

Sorry Fred,I think there's a lot more good in that ole truck left to be had.

72BlckButy · 05-21-2008, 03:11 PM

That would make one heck of a great project! Someone jump on it!

**Yukon Jack** · 05-21-2008, 05:11 PM

That's quite a truck - I'm diggin' it a lot!

jeffspower · 05-22-2008, 03:18 AM

I asked him some questions thru ebay. Mainly if he could sit on it till later this year & what he will take for it. I guess I'll find out if "Antique-retriever llc" is really interested in seeing someone save it, or a quick buck.

Ya don't know if ya don't ask

**old Rusty C10** · 05-22-2008, 03:28 AM

id love to have that myself but ive nowhere to put it for now that would be fun to restore as a wrecker

Longhorn Man · 05-22-2008, 03:37 AM

I'm almost positive the speedwagon was a model name for Reo's light duty truck... not there medium duty ones.
Either way... it's neater than anything I've seen in a while.

jeffspower · 05-22-2008, 05:11 AM

I think you are right. But everwhere you look thet refer to them as Speedwagons- I guess because it's "more cool".

Here's the response I got:

this is an estate and everything has to go within the next two weeks

There's a nice red one here made into a big pickup:

http://nt8.npsis.com/users/r/reoclub...ery/index.html

Fred T · 05-24-2008, 12:16 AM

I was at the ATHS show today, and saw a medium duty speedwagon. The sun played the devil with my camera, so the photos are way below my usual quality.

kingsolver72 · 05-24-2008, 12:48 AM

Awesome truck!!!

rambler · 05-24-2008, 12:52 AM

Fred T,, did you look under the tarp?

AceX · 05-24-2008, 11:15 AM

My grandfather has a '31 Reo sedan that is in the middle of a 2nd restoration and let me be the first to say that you will never find parts for that thing...

**special-K** · 05-24-2008, 01:40 PM

Ever see a Reo pickup?In the same class as a Diamond-T and Mack Jr pickup.I have a friend that is way into Reos...Macks are too easy,he says.

prairewolf · 05-24-2008, 01:57 PM

Ransom E. Olds. REO, one of the greatest bands of all times, IMO, 2 of thier poetic songs helped me get the cure off the Wild Turkey.

cool trucks too. life is good,kent

Orange · 05-24-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

that would be a cool truck to have

Right on!

DLB

jeffspower · 05-27-2008, 05:14 PM

It's relisted with a $799 B-I-N. Dammit, what a time to be broke

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...055834095&rd=1

**old Rusty C10** · 05-27-2008, 06:48 PM

$800 is doable but the problem is getting it here its not like i can fly to kansas turn a key and drive it home that has to be flatbedded or something

05-21-2008, 06:16 AM	#1
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! Look at how good the body is- unbelievably straight for a winch truck, and solid too! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1949-...QQcmdZViewItem Attached Images __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

05-21-2008, 06:24 AM	#2
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,201	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! Man that thing has definitely rode the storm out and kept pushin on. That is so cool.Wish I had a spot for it. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

05-21-2008, 06:27 AM	#3
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! that would be a cool truck to have __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-21-2008, 06:27 AM	#4
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! I've got the spot- if someone will spot me the cash "scrap price" $800- 1000? __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

05-21-2008, 06:33 AM	#5
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! I was wondering why the rocks in the floorboard.. then I relized, they used them to smash the windows! why do people have to do that? looks solid... I'm sure he wants more than a grand for it... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

05-21-2008, 07:25 AM	#6
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! awesome __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

05-21-2008, 07:36 AM	#7
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! I think somebody done got all the goody out of that truck. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

05-21-2008, 08:36 AM	#8
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,201	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! Sorry Fred,I think there's a lot more good in that ole truck left to be had. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

05-21-2008, 03:11 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! That would make one heck of a great project! Someone jump on it! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-21-2008, 05:11 PM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! That's quite a truck - I'm diggin' it a lot! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-22-2008, 03:18 AM	#11
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! I asked him some questions thru ebay. Mainly if he could sit on it till later this year & what he will take for it. I guess I'll find out if "Antique-retriever llc" is really interested in seeing someone save it, or a quick buck. Ya don't know if ya don't ask __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

05-22-2008, 03:28 AM	#12
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,270	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! id love to have that myself but ive nowhere to put it for now that would be fun to restore as a wrecker __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-22-2008, 03:37 AM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! I'm almost positive the speedwagon was a model name for Reo's light duty truck... not there medium duty ones. Either way... it's neater than anything I've seen in a while.

05-22-2008, 05:11 AM	#14
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! I think you are right. But everwhere you look thet refer to them as Speedwagons- I guess because it's "more cool". Here's the response I got: this is an estate and everything has to go within the next two weeks There's a nice red one here made into a big pickup: http://nt8.npsis.com/users/r/reoclub...ery/index.html __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

05-24-2008, 12:16 AM	#15
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! I was at the ATHS show today, and saw a medium duty speedwagon. The sun played the devil with my camera, so the photos are way below my usual quality. Attached Images __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.



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05-24-2008, 12:48 AM	#16
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,201	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! Awesome truck!!! __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

05-24-2008, 12:52 AM	#17
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! Fred T,, did you look under the tarp? __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

05-24-2008, 11:15 AM	#18
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05-24-2008, 01:40 PM	#19
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05-24-2008, 01:57 PM	#20
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,890	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! Ransom E. Olds. REO, one of the greatest bands of all times, IMO, 2 of thier poetic songs helped me get the cure off the Wild Turkey. cool trucks too. life is good,kent

05-27-2008, 05:14 PM	#22
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! It's relisted with a $799 B-I-N. Dammit, what a time to be broke http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...055834095&rd=1 __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

05-27-2008, 06:48 PM	#23
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,270	Re: Somebody save it- Reo Speedwagon in Kansas! $800 is doable but the problem is getting it here its not like i can fly to kansas turn a key and drive it home that has to be flatbedded or something __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

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