Gmc cracker box truck

New listing coe 1954 gmc ertl ideal 2002 collectors truck 54 gmc tractor trailer 125 nib. Photo taken today at lw laytons scrap yard, look off, ns. Metal parts are pewter and can be polished to a shine. Tires 60%, horsepower 350, transmission 9 speed, miles 996,193 used on a grain farm. In case someone doesnt know kind of a silly name for a truck the crackerbox called that, because their cramped cabs and appearance resembled a box of crackers was a gmc f model cabover from 1959 to 1968, when it was replaced by the astro, a very nice truck, by cabover standards. The truck has a 671 detroit diesel engine and a 10speed transmission thats hooked to a 2speed rear axle as well. Mpc deserter 1984 gmc 4x4 pickup truck molded black 1. This truck has a mild built small block chevy motor and a 350 t. The gmc crackerbox coe did survive longer, until 1969, but only because a very conventional dumbeddown version was rushed into production to replace the dlr8000, not unlike the 1962 chevy ii and 1964 tempest. The gmc astro is a heavyduty class 8 cabover truck that was unveiled in 1969 as the replacement for the gmc cabover semi truck produced during 19601968 that received the nickname crackerbox for its boxyshaped cabin. Gmc introduced them in 1959, production was stopped after 1968 when they came out with the astro.

Bid at the live auction or online via equipment facts. It is, believe it or not, a 1965 gmc crackerbox that the unnamed driver. Number one with a bullet1987,revenge of the nerds bobby caradine,colt 45 billy dee williams is a corny movie,but fun with some action. The semi truck history is one built from necessity and some of the quirky, cool, and badass solutions they came up with is on par with what hot rodders did to find speed in the early days.

A gmc crackerbox cab and a gmc new look bus joined togetherand quite possibly with the bus engine in the rear the cab does not tilt anymore. Distinguished by its boxy appearance, it became nicknamed the crackerbox. We started with a short wheelbase, single rear axle truck. Gmc cracker box dlr 7000 sleeper cab model truck conversion kit includes cab, fenders, interior with seats and dash, mirrors, exhaust stack, airhorn, turn signals, air cleaner, bumper and fuel tanks. See more ideas about big trucks, gmc trucks and old trucks. Good donor kits for this conversion are the gmc astro 95 or chevy titan by amt. In 1916, a gmc truck crossed the country from seattle to new york city in thirty days, and in 1926, a 2ton gmc truck was driven from new york to san francisco in five days and 30 minutes. Jim semon of westlake, ohio photographed this unique truck at a small truck stop. This gmc design is pretty historic in its own right. Owners states motor was completely gone through 1015 years ago. Looking at the photos its clear where this name came from.

The largest cabover trucks ever produced by gm, the titan and more common astro were introduced for 1969, replacing the 19601968 gmc crackerbox coes. This group is for those with an affinity for the gmc df series crackerbox. Gmc crackerbox day cab model truck conversion kit includes cab, fenders, interior with seats and dash, mirrors, exhaust stack, airhorn, turn signals, air cleaner, bumper and fuel tanks. The more i thought about it the more i realized i had no idea what the real gm model name was for this truck. The dlr7000 had a 671 engine in it while the dfr7000 diesel d, setforward. Actually saltines may have been a better choice for cab material. Available in a 48inch bbc bumper to back of cab length, the truck was produced. Gmc crackerbox 671 detroit diesel 10 spd, running through. Its hard to find and when you do, be prepared to give up 3 fingers off your right hand to pay for it. Also curious on truck spec what yrs you drove a crackerbox n somewhat a age. This truck has sat for decades and now its time to get it started. Bob and moe stones 1959 gmc 860 a great big old truck. The gmc designation for this truck was the dfseries. The chevrolet titan and gmc astro are heavyduty cabover trucks that were manufactured by the gmc truck and coach division of general motors.

Being an avid fan of semi truck history, i have never heard of these. A dlr is a diesel d, setbackfrontaxle coe l with an airride suspension r. Gmc cab over 1962 crackerbox cabover antique truck retro or. Cng truck engines, 1964 gmc crackerbox, 1980 kenworth w900a, 20 aths awards. See more ideas about gmc trucks, big trucks and trucks.

With its dual front axles, gmcs modified 1964 gmc dfx7009 is half tanker, half van, all ingenuity. This truck is a rare find as it is a prototype with air ride suspension and independant front suspension. Oct 14, 2017 this video that we totally stumbled upon shows a regular guy driving his vintage 1963 gmc crackerbox to his office job on a beautiful sunny morning. Models include 7000, topkick, 6000, 9500, astro, and sierra 6500. In this case, the failure of the dlr8000 directly led to the gmc truck divisions terminal decline in the heavy duty field. Gmc maintained three manufacturing locations in pontiac, michigan, oakland, california, and saint louis, missouri. See more ideas about gmc trucks, trucks and big trucks. Its a gmc coe commonly referred to as a crackerbox or sometimes a slab cab. Home aths discussion forums general discussion gmc crackerboxs looking for homes gmc crackerboxs looking for homes posted by largecar3406 tuesday, september 07, 2010 1. Media in category gmc crackerbox fmodel the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. The truck is a 1959 gmc 860 road tractor with its original i6 671 detroit diesel, 10speed road ranger, 3speed eaton twin screw rear axles 4. We went through and redid the whole truck top to bottom. Heavyduty collectors breathe life into classic big rigs.

As complete and original as i have seen in a very long time. This video that we totally stumbled upon shows a regular guy driving his vintage 1963 gmc crackerbox to his office job on a beautiful sunny morning. Nov 04, 2016 7 thoughts on remembering gmc crackerbox trucks stubby, square, and tough. Oct 19, 2014 rare find, a must have for the serious collector gmc cracker box. The all new gmc aluminum tiltcab cruiser is commonly called the crackerbox by truck fans. It replaced the bullnosed gmc cannonball line, and its short bbc bumper to back of cab measurement was also aimed directly at lengthlaw compliance. The last gmc bseries left the assembly line in 2003. If youre into old trucks you know how rare this is. Browse our inventory of new and used gmc farm trucks grain trucks for sale near you at. With its blocky shape and sweptup rear engine cover, the truck appeared in 1959 and became known shortly as the crackerbox. Located in vermont, 5 hours north of nyc, 2 12 hours from boston. Comes with 238 detroit engine, 6852 spicer 5 spd trans, 18. Gmc for sale gmc cabover truck coe trucks commercial. Gm trucks, diesel trucks, cool trucks, heavy duty trucks, heavy truck, train truck, tow truck, flatbed towing, towing and recovery.