Distinguished by its boxy appearance, it became nicknamed the crackerbox. The casting needs some touch up at the rear of the roof. Detail master photo etched interior set for truck 1. A resin cab that could be adapted to the amt chasis would probably be the only thing. See more ideas about big trucks, gmc trucks and old trucks. First there is a resin cast gmc crackerbox with interior. Ho 187 sylvan v7 195968 gmc crackerbox tandem day cab kit. Similar exciting deals more related items ron cash 50 ford cab over engine 125 scale resin truck body, kit form services resin chain box 124125, replica 125 scale truck trailer resin cast model new 6, replica 125 scale truck cab resin cast model 26, mill city replicas resin model truck front cab scale 125 g, mill city replicas resin model truck. We cover the latest styrene, resin, and aftermarket kits, paint, photoetched parts, books. This listing is for a resin gmc truck replacement cab with other parts as shown in photos. Gmc crackerbox cabover question scale auto magazine for.
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. The gmc astrochevrolet titan are class 8 caboverengine coe trucks, sold in both single and tandem rear axle configurations. While the kits tend to have a lot of parts, they look great when finished. Its hard to find anything on the net about crackerbox gmcs. Gmc called their all new, aluminum tilt cab trucks the f model, but truckers called them the crackerbox. Megahobby carries a huge selection of model truck kits and accessories. I made most of the decals on the tractor, with the trailer decals being aftermarket with the exception of the trailmobile plates, and the moving company name.
The all new gmc aluminum tiltcab cruiser is commonly called the crackerbox by truck fans. Looking at the photos its clear where this name came from. Oct 14, 2008 its hard to find anything on the net about crackerbox gmc s. They are just too different from the crackerbox to really try for a kitbash. Its a gmc coe commonly referred to as a crackerbox or sometimes a slab cab. Thought it was kind of funny that the crackerbox was the pig pen of all the trucks. All models are kits and are cast polyurethane resin, requiring assembly and painting. There are many big rig models, tractor trailers, pickup trucks, suvs, monster trucks, vans and more. Thin new lightweight tractor hauls up to 1,824 lbs extra payload and measures only 48 inches from bumper to back of cab. 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. The tractor itself is unique in that it has no sidesaddle fuel tanks the ushaped tank behind the cab is. Details about 1 16 gmc cracker box double bunk cab coe monogram amt ertl resin. Tires 60%, horsepower 350, transmission 9 speed, miles 996,193 used on a grain farm. Tow truck body peterbilt kenworth mack monogram amt ertl 25 resin.
Self made model with a resin cab and an boxbody from athearn usa. Price list sylvan scale models 187 vehicles, hoscale. Gmc crackerbox day cab classic trucks, model truck kits. Clint freeman components 1965 gmc crackerbox, d 80009000. Home aths discussion forums general discussion gmc crackerboxs looking for homes gmc crackerboxs looking for homes posted by largecar3406 tuesday, september 07, 2010 1.
Aug 17, 2009 the cab is a resin one i purchased online. Truck body peterbilt kenworth mack monogram amt ertl 25 resin. Dont forget the tow trucks, buses, wreckers, and fire trucks. Allied van lines ford h series cabover and trailer scale. Scale auto is the leading authority for car modelers. Gmc crackerbox day cab classic trucks, model truck. Cabover wreckers finescale modeler essential magazine. Cng truck engines, 1964 gmc crackerbox, 1980 kenworth w900a, 20 aths awards. Freightliner would be best, since the chassis is freightliner anyhow, deep at heart. Trucks have etched stainless mirrors and grabs except v031. Clint freeman components 1965 gmc crackerbox, d 80009000 resin kit. Please see all photos and ask any questions prior to placing bid, i am selling this as is, as shown in the photos.
Remembering gmc crackerbox trucks stubby, square, and tough. Looked pretty beat up in the one picture i found on the net. Gmc crackerbox cabover question scale auto magazine. 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. We may not be able to respond to last minute questions. Nov 04, 2016 remembering gmc crackerbox trucks stubby, square, and tough. Both clear head light lenses and the windshield are in a separate bag. Expert columnists offer tips and solutions to modeling problems about muscle cars, racing vehicles, dioramas, and trucks. Gmc introduced them in 1959, production was stopped after 1968 when they came out with the astro. This one has been in the closet for a very long time. You can also take a peterbilt 352, a kenworth k100 or maybe a crackerbox dodge. The more i thought about it the more i realized i had no idea what the real gm model name. 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. Gmc crackerbox dlr 7000 sleeper cab resin model truck.
The more i thought about it the more i realized i had no idea what the real gm model name was for this truck. Super swamper, beadlocks, tractor tires, bf goodrich baja ta, bf goodrich radial ta, bridgeston mud dueler, dick cepek, dirt track, dodge, dunlop unimog, goodyear wrangler radial, general, formula desert dog, formula desert dog pcv, ford gy dually gt radial, ford f650, ground hawg, interco trxus mt, mickey thompson, mini irok, irok, mini. I know i could do an ho scale model, but that is really just too small for the detail i want to put into it. The truck has a 671 detroit diesel engine and a 10speed transmission thats hooked to a 2speed rear axle as well. Modelmakershop ihr steirischer ansprechpartner fur plastik. Tims father drove the real tractor, which pulled a custombuilt gravel train. Unfollow resin truck 1 25 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Mar 10, 2010 1979 gmc 7000 hill climb 2nd gear low range 10mph detroit diesel 453t duration. Ford f700 125 scale resin cab kit compatible with donor chassis kits. I made a mold of a resin sleeper master, and cast the one that i added to the rear of the cab. Heavy truck model kits, from kenworths, internationals, peterbilts, ford and chevy gmc. Instead of dragging trailers, this guy has fitted a flatbed in the rear of the.
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. Available in a 48inch bbc bumper to back of cab length. The astro and titan would become the final trucks of the type assembled and marketed by general motors, following the 1981 exit of chevrolet from heavy truck sales and the 1986 creation of. Now youd have to combine this body with a cabover cab. The largest cabover trucks ever produced by gm, the titan and more common astro were introduced for 1969, replacing the 19601968 gmc crackerbox coes. Still working gmc crackerbox posted on march 31, 20 by eric. Good donor kits for this conversion are the gmc astro 95 or chevy titan by amt. Owners states motor was completely gone through 1015 years ago. By greg rourke yes, more big trucks, more cabovers.
Mar 31, 20 its a gmc coe commonly referred to as a crackerbox or sometimes a slab cab. It wasnt intended for highway trucks, it was an industrial engine for euclid, letourneau, power generation, ect. Metal parts are pewter and can be polished to a shine. Dont forget to check out all the model car kits and accessories. The 12v71 came out about the same time as the rest of the vblock 71s. Being an avid fan of semi truck history, i have never heard of these. Ford f700 1 25 scale resin cab kit compatible with donor chassis kits.
Details about 116 gmc cracker box double bunk cab coe monogram amt ertl resin. If available, this product can probably be purchased at. Canadian express line everything for the railway modeller from one reliable source p. Please click on each photo and enlarge for detail, what is photographed on the green mat is what you are bidding on.
Of course gmc pops on every truck in the world, crackerbox doesnt come up as much. I did not open the small bag of parts since clint packed them originally. Some exhaust components and an assembled and painted 8v71 detroit with transmission attached. I believe clint freeman produced a resin version, that included the sleeper several years ago, and i. 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. Gmc crackerboxs looking for homes gmc crackerboxs looking for homes posted by largecar3406 tuesday, september 07. May 06, 2007 gmc crackerbox cabover question posted by markdoo on sunday, may 6, 2007 1. Clint freeman components 1965 gmc crackerbox, d 8000.