They had to come up with a rigid truck chassis too. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. These operators primarily covered the cities and industrial centers of the East and Midwest. I just re-watched Smokey and the Bandit with my Grandson over the weekend he was amazed to see all the Ford, Chevy, GMC and Dodge branded transport trucks he had no idea had ever existed. [1][2] Available in a 48-inch BBC (bumper to back of cab) length, the truck was produced with an all-aluminum fully tilting cab. $6,500. In fact, it was something a bit ahead of the curve, in predicting a turn away from such brutalist and utilitarian boxes. In 1959, GMC introduced its Class 8 cabover trucks, replacing the previous "Cannonball" fixed-cab COEs. was the conduction of engine heat normally enough to keep the cab warm and windshield clear? If you lived in Florida, you could save a bit of money. Don’t have any pictures that I can find. The bumper-to-back of cab size was 72 inches. [1] In an option that became standard a year later, in 1979, GMC and Chevrolet offered the SS (Special Series) package. The DF Series crackerbox was replaced in 1969 by the Astro 95. These are trucks I only knew about in passing so it’s nice to read an in-depth look. Really enjoyed this deep dive and glimpse into GMC history. klintan77 has uploaded 1467 photos to Flickr. [1], In a major change from precedent, when introduced in 1969, the Astro/Titan were marketed exclusively with diesel engines. [2] Along with single or tandem axle configurations, the GMC "Crackerbox" was available with a sleeper cab. Which may explain a whole lot why the Big Three all petered out in the HD market: image. Sorry, this item doesn’t ship to France. The Chevrolet Titan and GMC Astro were assembled at Pontiac Truck & Coach/Truck & Bus (Pontiac East Assembly) in Pontiac, Michigan, with the final GMC Astro produced in 1987. The largest cabover trucks ever produced by GM, the Titan (and more common Astro) were introduced for 1969, replacing the 1960-1968 GMC "Crackerbox" COEs. Very rare,although built in large volumes unlike the DLR8000. This fun and decorative handmade metal sign will look great in your home, office or garage! That’s because the West Coast had drastically more lenient length rules, so that long conventional trucks like this 1940s Peterbilt dominated there. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Plus fuels of the era did not have the consistency we see today. “Hey, lookee what we can do!” was probably a common mindset at the GM of that era. The more time it takes for the flame front to move from spark plug to burn all the mixture, the greater chance of detonation. GMC nomenclature was D=diesel engine, L=cabover with set back front axle, F=cabover with set forward front axle, R=air suspension, 8000 GVW series designation. As Bryce says above, they were ahead of the curve in the engineering. They had some of their best years in the later 60’s and 70’s with thoroughly conventionally designed trucks like the Astro 95, General, and Brigadier. The variety of wheelbases, axle types, engine and transmission combinations available is mind boggling. The DLR’s X-braced frame (left) is even visible. GMC started installing Cummins. Even the Dodge at least added some flare with the D100 like pie pan headlights. The team that drilled a new well for me last September showed up in a 55 year old Crackerbox day cab with an 8-71. Driver comfort was not a consideration then so my boss bought it for a yard tractor which i used all day to spot trailers. Did have air IFS. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. They are working with International now to revive their medium duty trucks. GMC crackerboxes were seen hauling moving vans well into the ’80s and even later. And they wanted to make sure it ran on the crappiest regular grade of gas. In 1981, General Motors ended sales of heavy trucks by the Chevrolet Division, leading to the cancellation of the Chevrolet Bruin, Bison, and Titan. Ironically, all of the independents’ COEs, like this Mack, all had a bit more style than these flat-planed boxy ones from the Big Three. The technology came straight from the buses. Interesting stuff for sure. When International put robotic painting in their Springfield plant there was over 200 shades of red available. As a former truck driver, I’m in in awe of the cramped, sparce cab, the noise of the big Detroit under your bum and the bone shaking over-axle driving position. I bought this for my son's nursery and it arrived very quickly and looks great! In the late 1960s, as American truck manufacturers introduced updated designs for cabover trucks, design work began on an all-new Class 8 cabover. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. The GMC Astro/Chevrolet Titan are Class 8 cabover-engine (COE) trucks, sold in both single and tandem rear axle configurations. And here’s a smattering of those GM execs in 1959, basking in the reflected glory of their latest creation, which was destined to take the semi truck market by storm. Why so low? Thanks again. For that matter most GM styling has appealed to me over the years. ), Volvo and Autocar. It was somewhat influential in that regard, and it helped keep GMC in the game for a while longer, until 1987, when GMC exited the HD market. Agreed also about that frame: it was clearly designed for the IFS. I wonder if GM suffered from this at all. The DFR 8100 version, if it was produced, must have indeed been in very small numbers. Both the DLR and DFR made it into production, I saw a restored DFR at a California truck show a few years ago. The sleeper cab added a mere 24″ length; it’s not visible here, but the 30″ wide mattress makes a jog behind the driver’s seat, narrowing it down to 22″. Etsy keeps your payment information secure. The same Detroit diesels were used in the mid 1970s Bedford TM range. They are now the favored child, and the attention is not doing them any favors. My guess is it’s an early DF7000. 1960 Chevrolet COE "Chevy Show" Explore klintan77's photos on Flickr. The GMC Astro ceased production after the 1987 model year (coincidentally, two years after Chevrolet launched a van with the same name). We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. That’s not the issue. But of course after most of them did poorly in the market place the GM reverted to being conservative. We take intellectual property concerns very seriously, but many of these problems can be resolved directly by the parties involved. "A Brief Outline of the First Century of GMC Truck History - Generations of GM", Rigs of Rods; GMC Astro 95 & Chevy Titan 90, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=GMC_Astro&oldid=966563233, Articles needing expert attention from January 2017, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 7 July 2020, at 20:18. It appears that if management is directly involved, the product usually fails. Between these trucks, the Edsel, the 59 GM line-up, the Corvair, the Continental MKIII, the Packardbakers, the weird Exner stuff… Such a fascinating era. Both front and rear axles were suspended on air bags, resulting in a dramatic improvement in ride quality. My father-in-law (a retired trucker) owned a couple of White-GMC tractors – he quite liked them. I had always understood that riveted frames allowed for some flex without the risk of breaking a weld or tearing the metal. In addition to light trucks, this meant a potential GMC franchise needed the ability to support medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty commercial trucks, the GMC motorhome, P-chassis, and school bus chassis. How many passenger cars did GM produce that way? Meanwhile, GMC, which along with International had for decades been the two top selling medium/heavy-duty truck brands, only had an older style non-tilt COE, dubbed the “cannonball” for obvious reasons. Never knew these started life with an IFS, 4 corner air, and such a frame. There really is no such thing as a “standard” truck. Etsy shops never receive your credit card information. They rode so rough, the solid axle trucks on the next generation Super Duties that replaced them were actually better riding. 1941 GMC COE Cabover Truck. As a technical question, why did the DFR have the V6 engine instead of the I-6 like the DLR.Was this to minimize bumper back of cab (BBC)?

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