Cracker box gmc trucks

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. A dlr is a diesel d, setbackfrontaxle coe l with an airride suspension r. Gmc introduced them in 1959, production was stopped. With its dual front axles, gmc s modified 1964 gmc is half tanker, half van, all ingenuity updated and expanded from the late forties through the seventies, the cab over engine coe semitractor was the brontosaurus of the road. Gmc cab over 1962 crackerbox cabover antique truck retro. View our entire inventory of new or used gmc cabover truck coe trucks. See more ideas about gmc trucks, big trucks and trucks. Big rig trucks gmc trucks cool trucks chevrolet trucks classic gmc classic chevy trucks general motors cars cab over cracker. Browse our inventory of new and used gmc van trucks box trucks for sale near you at. What i have found in doing the research here is that gmc trucks are hard to pin down as. I have a 65 cracker box and i now live in central texas near austin tx. It was a failure, and only used for a couple of years, starting with the new design in 1959. Gmc cracker box i searched for this truck for years and finally had one. The all new gmc aluminum tiltcab cruiser is commonly called the crackerbox by truck fans.

Gmc pickup classics for sale classics on autotrader. Looked pretty beat up in the one picture i found on the net. Even at the end of production in 1947 they still looked modern. Too huge, like a gmc cracker box coe or like a fire engine or transit bus 25 oct 3 rolls of copper coins for trade or sale. Big rig trucks, gmc trucks, diesel trucks, cool trucks, general motors, gmc vehicles, freight truck, truck transport, gmc terrain 2 gmc cracker box day cab coe monogram amt ertl resin ebay heavy duty trucks big rig trucks heavy truck gmc trucks diesel trucks cool trucks pickup trucks classic tractor classic trucks. Im looking for one of these trucks, so if you own this one and want to be rid of it, let me know. Classics on autotrader is your onestop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. The torsion bar suspension was used on the largemedium chevrolet and gmc trucks, another gm bold experiment, to bring ifs to big trucks. Big rig trucks gmc trucks cool trucks chevrolet trucks classic gmc classic chevy trucks general motors cars cab over heavy truck gmc cracker box with sleeper flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. These were fun engines to work on in the cabover gmc trucks bigest problem distributors at rear in the rain and snow then the caps would crack, repair was put a canvas bag over them the company i work for had 40 of them larry.

Comes with 238 detroit engine, 6852 spicer 5 spd trans, 18. Photo taken today at lw laytons scrap yard, look off. It went to the hendrickson motor truck company, which had patented the tandemaxle suspension for heavy trucks in 1929. In 1960 the gmc aluminum tiltcab truck became the fmodel in 7000 to 9500 series. I always teased a driver that drove for yellow freight of the color of his truck. Models include 7000, topkick, 5500, 6000, 9500, astro, brigadier, and sierra 6500. Jim semon of westlake, ohio photographed this unique truck at a small truck stop located at the intersection of us 4 and us 20 just west of bellevue, ohio. 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. This truck has sat for decades and now its time to get it started. I have a 1963 cracker box that i would consider letting go of. I first heard this truck coming down nc 197 into burnsville, nc. Sort by manufacturer, model, year, price, location, sale date, and more.

Browse our inventory of new and used gmc farm trucks grain trucks for sale near you at. Choose from thousands of gmc box trucks for sale from dealers, fleets, and truckers nationwide. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content. When youre looking for absolute functionality gmc is what you need. The largest cabover trucks ever produced by gm, the titan and more common astro were introduced for 1969, replacing the 19601968 gmc crackerbox coes. Coe caboverengine trucks are pretty hot right now and this example seems like a reasonable project for someone to get back into shape and on the road again. Sold 1965 gmc cracker box cab over w signal sleeper model dfw. Sep 11, 2019 first big truck i drove was a crackerbox 1963,didnt even realize it was uncomfortable. Get this it was to 351 engines that were bolted flywheel to crank damper. Models include topkick, 7000, 5500, 6000, 9500, astro, brigadier, and sierra 6500.

This truck has a 400 cummins with a fuller 9 speed and a 4 speed spicer auxiliary. 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. Oct 14, 2017 brian lohnes bangshift xl, xl videos comments off on american powertrain parting shift. Gmc astro heavy duty trucks auction results 6 listings. Browse our inventory of new and used gmc farm trucks grain trucks for sale near you at marketbook. 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. Browse our inventory of new and used gmc 9500 trucks for sale near you at marketbook. We started with a short wheelbase, single rear axle truck. January february 2010 issue of american truck historical societies aths wheels of time magazine with a 1966 gmc crackerbox on the cover.

Models include topkick, savana, w4500, 3500, w5500, t7500, w4, p30, w3500, and 7000. 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. Available in a 48inch bbc bumper to back of cab length, the truck was produced. Mar, 2016 this 1955 international harvester r180, found on craigslist in casper, wy is one cool coe. Gmc introduced them in 1959, production was stopped after 1968 when they came out with the astro. Offering a wide selection of gmc trucks, vans, and suvs, the gmc brand has a lot to offer hard working businesses and fleets. Short run down on truck has a 671 detroit engine and manual trans. Ride along as a guy cruises to work in a detroit diesel powered 1963 gmc crackerbox. Use classics on autotraders intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car, classic truck, or hot rod. This gmc design is pretty historic in its own right.

Bob and moe stones 1959 gmc 860 a great big old truck. They could be ordered with gmc s gas twinsix v12 engine, or detroit diesel 71 series diesel engines. New and used gmc box trucks for sale from top dealers and. General motors truck company, or colloquially knows as the gmc, is an american manufacturer of truck and utility vehicles, including pickups, buses, vans, commercial trucks and military vehicles. Jan 29, 2015 sold 1965 gmc cracker box cab over w signal sleeper model dfw body dp 671 detroit two stroke diesel engine 238 hp.

Located in vermont, 5 hours north of nyc, 2 12 hours from boston. 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. 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. This issue volume 31, number 1 has great articles and photos of all kinds of trucks. Page 1 of 1 gmc 9500 trucks for sale 6 listings marketbook.

Thought it was kind of funny that the crackerbox was the pig pen of all the trucks. Old time trucks magazines show at expediteexpo 2012 in wilmington, ohio. New power steering fluid oil cooler for chevy gmc buick olds suv truck. With its blocky shape and sweptup rear engine cover, the truck appeared in 1959 and became known shortly as the crackerbox. Its hard to find anything on the net about crackerbox gmc s. Did gmc put a 12v71 engine in their crackerbox coe trucks. See more ideas about big trucks, gmc trucks and old trucks. I guess they were to chicken to even use the color the trucks were named. Crackerbox palace 1964 gmc dfx7009 with its dual front axles, gmcs modified 1964 gmc dfx7009 is half tanker, half van, all ingenuity by jim donnelly from the september 2011 issue of hemmings classic car. Metal parts are pewter and can be polished to a shine. Page 1 of 1 gmc general trucks for sale 15 listings page 1 of 1 detailed search. Gmc crackerbox 671 detroit diesel 10 spd, running through the. Jul 31, 2016 later in 1939 when ford switched to a rear engine, these ford busses toook on an even more modern appearance. Distinguished by its boxy appearance, it became nicknamed the crackerbox.

It replaced the bullnosed gmc cannonball line, and its short bbc bumper to back of cab measurement was also aimed directly at lengthlaw compliance. This truck is a rare find as it is a prototype with air ride suspension and independant front suspension. Sep 12, 2011 the 71 refers to 71 cubic inches of displacement per cylinder, nothing to do with the year no. 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. Being an avid fan of semi truck history, i have never heard of these. The name was just yellow but the trucks were orange. Freightliner trucks, peterbilt, heavy duty trucks, heavy truck, diesel cars, diesel trucks, cool trucks, big trucks, white truck. Oldride offering classic car classifieds, classic truck classifieds, old car classifieds, classic car part, classic truck part, classic car sales, buy classic car, old classic car.

Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Gmc crackerbox dlr 7000 sleeper cab american industrial. We went through and redid the whole truck top to bottom. I dont know nearly as much as id like to about these. Remembering gmc crackerbox trucks stubby, square, and tough. The chevrolet titan and gmc astro are heavyduty cabover trucks that were manufactured by the gmc truck and coach division of general motors. Browse our inventory of new and used gmc general trucks for sale near you at. Gmc for sale gmc cabover truck coe trucks commercial. Good donor kits for this conversion are the gmc astro 95 or chevy titan by amt. Save gmc crackerbox to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed.

The truck has a 671 detroit diesel engine and a 10speed transmission thats hooked to a 2speed rear axle as well. Gmc crackerbox df 7000 sleeper cab american industrial. Oct 14, 2008 its hard to find anything on the net about crackerbox gmc s. Gmc cab over 1962 crackerbox cabover antique truck retro or. Shop from thousands of parts and accessories to help you restore, maintain, and customize your chevrolet, gmc, dodge or ford truck or suv. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Va 6072 chev gmc fan gmc 9500 fan detroit diesel fan. The dlr7000 had a 671 engine in it while the dfr7000 diesel d, setforwardfrontaxle coe f with an airride suspension r. Bringing life back into this long forgotten detroit diesel 6v71.

Though the historic vehicle plate says 77, im not sure if that year is accurate to this truck. Had high hopes and big dreams for this truck but i just dont have the time or space to get it done so i feel it needs to go to someone who can. 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. Small trucks big rig trucks gm trucks cool trucks chevy trucks model truck kits truck transport mercedes truck heavy duty trucks cdl hunter cdlhunter instagram ebay. Gmc crackerbox day cab american industrial truck models. The model 91 introduced in 1948 dis not look that different and transit busses retained the cracker box look through the 1950s. I was working for a gmc dealer in tennessee in the later 70s. One thing about the gmc line of commercial trucks and vehicles is that they represent various levels of luxury and comfort for.