1960s GMC Cabover

[1st 700 Quad]

Does anyone make this cab in resin? It's not my favorite COE but I need one for a project.

Thx

[Jim B]

I've never seen one in 1/25 scale.  Looks a lot like the Budd cab that ford used on the C-Series & Mack used on the N-Series.

[leafsprings]

The cracker box gets all the fame and glory for some reason, while the "tilt cab" model. which had a much longer production run, completely got ignored in 1/25.  IMO, great opportunity for someone in the  resin business to make a few bucks.

[Jim B]

Not that I have the talent to do it, but do you think it would have to be a complete cab kit, or would a different grill & marking be all that would be needed?

[64Comet404]

They were a neat looking truck, can remember one of the big regional carriers running several of these when I was young.

[leafsprings]

GMC used the same body style and grill for the full 20 year run, only grill letters and some side emblem changes. Diesel models sat higher and had larger fenders. 

[Ralph Henderson]

Here's a 3/d international in 1/25.  I wonder if someone would do the GMC?

https://www.shapeways.com/product/4NRRADT25/1-25-scale-cargostar-cab?optionId=62252466&li=user-wishlist

[cargostar]

I have some sketches for one..

[Mafd2]

On 7/12/2020 at 7:36 AM, Jim B said:

I've never seen one in 1/25 scale.  Looks a lot like the Budd cab that ford used on the C-Series & Mack used on the N-Series.

Yea looks similar to the Budd cab that Ford and Mack N used but it's not.  They're made by the Cab Company for GM in 40, 60, 70 and 80 series.  We had a '63 Chevy Spartan 80 with a 409.  Last year for the 4 headlights in that cab.  Here's info and changes through the years on this cab.

https://imcdb.kelcommunity.be/forum_topic-7960-60305-Chevrolet_Tilt_Cab_and_Steel_Tilt_Cab__GMC_Steel_Tilt_Cab.html

[1st 700 Quad]

It's b een a while, just bringing this back to the top.

[leafsprings]

I mentioned this GMC cab on my very first post on the Resin Wishlist thread. Sad AMT didn't cover it back it the day when the Ford tilt came out. IMO, there is a void in interest in covering it in resin is because it is believed people don't want to build this class of vehicle. I  strongly disagree, 

[1st 700 Quad]

On 6/26/2021 at 10:30 PM, leafsprings said:

I mentioned this GMC cab on my very first post on the Resin Wishlist thread. Sad AMT didn't cover it back it the day when the Ford tilt came out. IMO, there is a void in interest in covering it in resin is because it is believed people don't want to build this class of vehicle. I  strongly disagree, 

As do I, I build fire apparatus and I have many pics of rigs with this cab. I have 2 of Rookie Resin's V-6s that I want to make into one of the GMC V-12s. RR even 3D printed some V-12 fender emblems for me. Now I just need the cab....

[leafsprings]

On 7/16/2021 at 11:08 AM, 1st 700 Quad said:

 I build fire apparatus and I have many pics of rigs with this cab. 

Here is another photo for you. L 7000  V 12 models had wider fenders  also. Neo does one in 1/64 diecast

Edited July 18, 2021 by leafsprings

[Brian Austin]

I have a Japanese diecast in 1:60 scale from the '80s or so.  Not the most detailed, but I always liked these COEs.

[Casey]

On 7/16/2021 at 8:05 PM, leafsprings said:

L 7000  V 12 models had wider fenders  also.

That's part of the problem. Should someone undertake mastering an all new cab, someone is inevitably going to drop a "I wish you had done the L7000 version with different fenders" or "why couldn't it have been a '65 with the turn signals next to the grille?!!" or....you get the idea. The number of people who would buy one and modify the cab as needed is likely not large enough to justify the effort.

Maybe this is the case of a few people getting together, pooling $100 each, and having someone master and cast it on a very limited basis.

[1st 700 Quad]

2 hours ago, Casey said:

That's part of the problem. Should someone undertake mastering an all new cab, someone is inevitably going to drop a "I wish you had done the L7000 version with different fenders" or "why couldn't it have been a '65 with the turn signals next to the grille?!!" or....you get the idea. The number of people who would buy one and modify the cab as needed is likely not large enough to justify the effort.

Maybe this is the case of a few people getting together, pooling $100 each, and having someone master and cast it on a very limited basis.

I bet you'd be surprised at how popular a cab this would be. Might have to tackle it myself.

[leafsprings]

I agree,  there would be a market for the GMC and many other ignored subjects ( see my " Resin Wishlist" thread for an idea ) now that there are plenty affordable  AMT re issues available for donor chassis.  I wouldn't make this claim  a few years back when original AMT kits were very pricey. I have bought many nice resin pieces from AITM, Motor City, Modelhaus ( no longer ) , etc. and plan on purchasing a couple of Repstock's  mid 70's Dodge D 700 when they become available too!

[leafsprings]

On 7/28/2021 at 7:13 AM, Casey said:

 Should someone undertake mastering an all new cab, someone is inevitably going to drop a "I wish you had done the L7000 version with different fenders" or "why couldn't it have been a '65 with the turn signals next to the grille?!!" or....you get the idea. 

Maybe this is the case of a few people getting together, pooling $100 each, and having someone master and cast it on a very limited basis.

I understand exactly. I said the same thing about the modelhaus Chevy 2 ton. There was a heavier duty version with the wider fenders like this photo. I'm in on sharing the expense for new subjects.

 

Edited August 3, 2021 by leafsprings

[1972coronet]

Potentially silly --albeit , related-- question : What happened to Rookie Resins  ? He made some awesome Jimmy items !  Apparently , I'd waited for too long to purchase one of his GMC V6 engines...

[1st 700 Quad]

On 7/30/2021 at 10:16 PM, leafsprings said:

I understand exactly. I said the same thing about the modelhaus Chevy 2 ton. There was a heavier duty version with the wider fenders like this photo. I'm in on sharing the expense for new subjects.

 

I need that one on the right.......

[1st 700 Quad]

On 8/1/2021 at 8:34 PM, 1972coronet said:

Potentially silly --albeit , related-- question : What happened to Rookie Resins  ? He made some awesome Jimmy items !  Apparently , I'd waited for too long to purchase one of his GMC V6 engines...

He's taking time off for family. Says he will be back.

 

[towman1271]

 I would love to see this cab too. Our Fire co had a 73 Chevy I would love to replicate.

[1st 700 Quad]

20 hours ago, towman1271 said:

 I would love to see this cab too. Our Fire co had a 73 Chevy I would love to replicate.

I have 2 of the Rookie Resin V-6 truck engines that I want to make into a GMC 702 c.i. V-12 that powered quite a few fire engines on this chassis. I too build fire apparatus.

[leafsprings]

On 8/2/2021 at 8:58 PM, 1st 700 Quad said:

I need that one on the right.......

  '63-'66 C80's  got the wider front fenders when ordered with the 11K front axle. Earlier '60-'62 C50-80's all came with the wider front fenders.  Unfortunately,  Modelhaus never covered the '60-'62 2 ton.

Edited August 8, 2021 by leafsprings

[1st 700 Quad]

2 hours ago, leafsprings said:

  '63-'66 C80's  got the wider front fenders when ordered with the 11K front axle. Earlier '60-'62 C50-80's all came with the wider front fenders.  Unfortunately,  Modelhaus never covered the '60-'62 2 ton.

Well, it wouldn't matter if he did, if one ever became available I'd have to mortgage the house to be able to buy it.