1965 gmc cracker box

All the drive train is original except the 1968 350 motor. Saw this unique ol rig at the 2015 owls head truck and tractor show and thought it deserved its own videos. Gmc introduced them in 1959, production was stopped after 1968 when they came out with the astro. After buying the truck, the new owner extended the tractors frame 5 feet and built the trailer from scratch, then later designed the fiberglass nose. Distinguished by its boxy appearance, it became nicknamed the crackerbox. I dont know nearly as much as id like to about these. Only about 5000 of the v12s were built between 1960 and 1965, and many of. Cadillac, mi 49601 1655 miles from you 1965 gmc pickup. Equipment transport 1965 gmc crackerbox cabover to. Gmc crackerbox 671 detroit diesel 10 spd, running through the. It started life as a 1964 gmc dfx7009, with a 230hp detroit diesel v671 for power and a 10speed fuller roadranger transmission.

Oer parts offers a wide selection of 1965 chevrolet truck parts, including 1965 chevrolet truck interior parts and soft trim, 1965 chevrolet truck exterior sheet metal, 1965 chevrolet truck moldings, 1965 chevrolet truck emblems, 1965 chevrolet truck weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. I did not open the small bag of parts since clint packed them originally. Design remained the same from previous years on the 65 gmc although a new van was introduced, the 90 in. New enginenew steering boxnew gas tanknew brakesneeds paint job78000 milesv8auto transmission. 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. See more ideas about big trucks, gmc trucks and old trucks. 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. If you have any pictures you would like to share wed love to see them. With its blocky shape and sweptup rear engine cover, the truck appeared in 1959 and became known shortly as the crackerbox.

Though the historic vehicle plate says 77, im not sure if that year is accurate to this truck. Its a custom cab, big back window truck with a 350 4 speed. Comes with 238 detroit engine, 6852 spicer 5 spd trans, 18. This one has been in the closet for a very long time. Posted by largecar3406 tuesday, september 07, 2010 1. Both of the tilt cabs, the fmodel or crackerbox 48 tilt.

Gmc crackerbox with fruehauf super dump five rs excavation1967. A great looking old im thinking late 1940s to early 1950s gmc semi. Gmc got the jump on the new body with the big trucks but still. The 1960 model year introduced a new body style of light pickup truck that featured many firsts. This list is just for personal use and should not be misused in any way. Aug 20, 2014 1965 gmc astro crackerbox towing and auto transporter insurance for over 30 years. This listing has been put together with information found on the web, in gmc brochures, gmc manuals, and info gathered from gmc owners. Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1965 chevrolet truck parts, including 1965 chevrolet truck interior parts and soft trim, 1965 chevrolet truck exterior sheet metal, 1965 chevrolet truck moldings, 1965 chevrolet truck emblems, 1965 chevrolet truck weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. After buying the truck, the new owner extended the. Compare multiple quotes for truck tractor sa shipping at. This crackerbox is from a era when a driver cared as much about his appearance as he did his truck.

There were 2 versions, the dfr 8000 and the dlr 8000. Actually saltines may have been a better choice for cab material. I have a 1963 cracker box that i would consider letting go of. Both clear head light lenses and the windshield are in a separate bag. This gmc design is pretty historic in its own right. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Models include 7000, topkick, 6000, 9500, astro, and sierra 6500. Most important of these were a dropcenter ladder frame, allowing the cab to sit lower, and independent front suspension, giving an almost carlike ride in a truck. I have a 65 cracker box and i now live in central texas near austin tx. The fmodel was nicknamed crackerbox, you can see why here. Vehicle is located in mocksville nc qualified buyers may be eligible for financing shipping and extended warranties. However, the 9foot box was only available on the 2500 series. The all new gmc aluminum tiltcab cruiser is commonly called the crackerbox by truck fans. Available in a 48inch bbc bumper to back of cab length, the truck was produced.

I am sure that is the i94 and i75 interchange under construction in detroit. The prefix reads like this d is diesel engine, f is cabover with set forward front axle, l is cabover with set back front axle, and r is for air suspension. For those that need a larger volume of lockable storage, this single lid utility. Gmc fmodel cracker box mooses and benjis cracker box called pig pen. Clint freeman components 1965 gmc crackerbox, d 80009000. Browse our inventory of new and used gmc farm trucks grain trucks for sale near you at. Sold 1965 gmc cracker box cab over w signal sleeper model dfw body dp 671 detroit two stroke diesel engine 238 hp. Of the models available, there was a choice of five different boxes offered in 6, 8 or 9 foot sizes. This truck has a 400 cummins with a fuller 9 speed and a 4 speed spicer auxiliary. 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 truck is a rare find as it is a prototype with air ride suspension and independant front suspension. The blue cracker box belongs to fred craig, of lorton, va that is fred in the lower left portion of the picture. The largest cabover trucks ever produced by gm, the titan and more common astro were introduced for 1969, replacing the 19601968 gmc crackerbox coes. Dec 12, 2015 1965 gmc crackerbox, original units had an inline 238 6 cylinder detroit diesel and a 10 speed trans stay safe and healthy. Gmc pickup classics for sale classics on autotrader. The last 4 letters of the hollywoodland sign were removed in truck. Entire truck was taken down to bare metal in 20 and repainted. Dec 12, 2015 1965 gmc crackerbox, original units had an inline 238 6 cylinder detroit diesel and a 10 speed trans.