1970 Chevrolet Series 90

1970 Chevrolet Series 90 in Smokey and the Bandit, Movie, 1977

Class: Trucks, Trailer truck (tractor) — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
firebird86 ◊ 2006-10-22 01:22	Chevrolet C-90? -- Last edit: 2006-10-22 01:23:08
Ddey65 ◊ 2006-10-22 03:29	Firebird86 wrote Chevrolet C-90? I know this, it's the same kind of heavy-duty truck as GMC's JH models, you know the ones made before GM introduced the General/Bison. And yes, it is a Chevrolet. -- Last edit: 2006-10-23 01:26:50
firebird86 ◊ 2006-10-22 07:01	Ddey: Do you mean HM-9000? -- Last edit: 2006-10-22 07:02:38
Ddey65 ◊ 2006-10-23 01:26	Firebird86 wrote Ddey: Do you mean HM-9000? Actually, I meant JH. The HM's were the ones with the quad headlights in line with the grille insignia. /vehicle_18715-GMC-HM-9500.html
firebird86 ◊ 2006-10-23 02:18	these trucks had a name, like you mentioned before, pre Bison/General, but I cant think of it
Ddey65 ◊ 2006-10-23 23:14	I just consulted my worn-out copy of the "American Truck & Bus Spotter's Guide; 1920-1985" by Tad Burness, and it IS a Chevrolet Series 90. A 1977 model I might add. -- Last edit: 2006-10-23 23:14:50
firebird86 ◊ 2006-10-24 01:43	Good Job Ddey
L182 ◊ 2013-11-23 00:05	Firebird86 wrote these trucks had a name, like you mentioned before, pre Bison/General, but I cant think of it Chevy's version was the Bruin and GMC's version was the Brigadier.
L182 ◊ 2013-11-23 00:06	1977 Chevy Series 90 Bruin.
eLMeR ◊ 2016-03-18 06:00	1970/71-77 Series 90, without any complement:
Bray7 ◊ 2022-03-10 16:50	White Western Star behind it!