Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1950 GMC 250 stake-bed dually. In the hands of the seller for 20 years, this workhorse is powered by a rebuilt 228cid inline-six backed by a four-speed manual transmission. Features include heavy-duty bed with wooden stakes along the sides and six-volt electrical system, plus several newly installed parts. Finished in red over a maroon vinyl interior, this GMC comes with a clear title.
The cab is reportedly wearing the original factory-applied red finish. Features include a chrome front bumper and grille, fender-topped amber turn signals, dual side mirrors, and newly restored bed with a wooden floor and bedside stakes.
A set of red 18-inch steel wheels is wrapped in 700-18 bias-ply tires. The seller states that the six tires, tubes, and liners were replaced in 2023.
The cab is fitted with a maroon vinyl bench seat. Features include manual steering, accessory turn signal system, floor-mounted manual shifter, gray door panels, and gray painted trim.
The instrument panel consists of an 80-mph speedometer and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and amps. The odometer reads 74,000 miles.
Power is provided by a rebuilt 228cid inline-six that was overhauled in 2018. It is backed by a four-speed manual transmission. The carburetor, fuel pump, starter, and six-volt battery were replaced in 2023.
This GMC was factory-equipped with a solid front axle and a solid rear-drive axle. Braking is provided by manual four-wheel drums that were replaced in 2023.
The auction for this 1950 GMC 250 stake-bed dually ends Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 1:15 p.m. (PDT)
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The kind of farm trucks I remember from my childhood. Used to see them loading up at the feed store across the street from my grandparents house. My uncle had a bit smaller Studebaker stake-bed on his farm. It does not look like it in these pictures, but you should be able to lift those stake-sides up out of their pockets and make it a very useful flatbed when needed.
I love it