GMC Crackerbox

[carsntrucks4you]

I call my GMC Crackerbox finished

Truck:
Strato-models: 
GMC Crackerbox kit, Detroit Diesel 6V71

CTM: 
Hendrikson RT suspension, Center Point Steering Spyder wheels, Generic US Style front axle, Salt spreader, Radiator screen, Generic Air Valves, Trailer couplings, various 0.8 mm Fittings, 

Modellers Resource: 
10mm frame rails

Auslowe:
45 mm diesel tank

amt:

Air condition unit, decals

3d Print:
crossmembers, air filter, drive  spyder wheels, brake drums for spyder wheels that fit CTM drive axle, drive axle tires, front springs

Unkown supplier
Road Ranger 13 speed transmission

Scratch build:
Radiator, rear mudflaps

Paint:
Zeropints, MIG Productions, Tamyia

For WIP pictures go here

Edited January 1, 2024 by carsntrucks4you

[cifenet]

Nicely weathered truck you got there!  It shows the truck has been providing its faithful service many many years.

That half hanging front license plate is a nice touch.

Thanks for sharing the work!

[Jim B]

Great looking Crackerbox. Really well done. 

[Gary Chastain]

Really nice build

[Dutzie]

Great looking GMC! 

[carsntrucks4you]

Thanks guys

[Force]

Nice.

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[Warren D]

Well done, with some of the best weathering I've seen!

[Rockford]

Cracker of a Crackerbox! 

[grodudulle77]

Very nice work !! ??

[Bronzekeg]

turned out well!!

['70 Grande]

Stunning work here! Your modifications, detail, paint and weathering work are all exceptionally good. 

I have always wondered what motivated the truckers of the day to nickname these "Crackerboxes"... curious if it was just the way these cabovers felt like after logging a few hundred miles in one or if there's more to that nickname.

[carsntrucks4you]

3 hours ago, '70 Grande said:

Stunning work here! Your modifications, detail, paint and weathering work are all exceptionally good. 

I have always wondered what motivated the truckers of the day to nickname these "Crackerboxes"... curious if it was just the way these cabovers felt like after logging a few hundred miles in one or if there's more to that nickname.

As war as I know they were called Crackerbox due to their squared-off styling and strange proportions.  

[carsntrucks4you]

Again I want to thank you for you comments

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Absolutely beautiful! Excellent work!! The weathering is perfect!!

[Rockford]

On 1/4/2024 at 5:37 AM, carsntrucks4you said:

As war as I know they were called Crackerbox due to their squared-off styling and strange proportions.  

It would have been called a biscuit tin in GB. 

There was a Foden we used to call a Mickey Mouse because it was shaped like his head. 

[Repstock]

Really nice looking truck. Just like my Ford W, this kit renders my scratchbuilt GMC obsolete. I do think this model was built very well. looks great!

[Michael F]

Very cool model, nice weathering!

Sehr geil, Micha !!

[carsntrucks4you]

15 minutes ago, Michael F said:

Very cool model, nice weathering!

Sehr geil, Micha !!

Danke, Kannst Du Dir in Jabekke live ansehen

[1959scudetto]

As ugly as the original truck is (to me), as excellent is your model, Michael: super nice build with perfect weathering  - it looks like the real deal, can easily be mistaken for a real truck with the right background (as your photos proof here) - awesome !

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Sam I Am]

Nice work, I enjoyed building my day cab version .

[leafsprings]

Great job on this classic, like the paint scheme, weathering and wheel choice, very inspiring build! Have the day cab version, need to start it someday.

[Biggu]

Beautiful, just enough dirt and dust, and a little grease.... love it !

Jeff