The start of a fleet

[phoneguy]

What started out as a single truck--the GMC Crackerbox has now grown into a small fleet. I ordered the paint from Scale Finishes, which is the correct color for Yellow, and had PLENTY left over. (I ordered 3 bottles, since I wasn't too sure about my airbrushing skills)

And naturally, my air compressor gave out before I could finish putting a good coat on.

[SpreadAxle]

Pretty cool.

[disabled modeler]

Thats a good start of a fleet thats for sure, I like the old cracker box GMC...very cool! Love the old trucks.

[Mr mopar]

Go Jerry go............ thats going to be a big job!

[impcon]

They look so neat all lined up like a bunch of little road warriors! WHat model is the GMC/Chevrolet beside the Cracjerbox> It doesn't look like any truck model that I recall seeing. My dad had a GMC straight job with a van body that was that cab style. It had a "Toto Flow" diesel engine.. seeing that little truck brings back some memories.. Actually - just looked at the photo again and recognixed it as a General. My dad's had a short nose.. I'll have to see if I can find any photos of a truck like his..

found one - except my dad's was a long wheel base and navy blue in colour..I wonder if there is a resin cab like this available???

Edited September 25, 2010 by impcon

[Ben]

They look so neat all lined up like a bunch of little road warriors! WHat model is the GMC/Chevrolet beside the Cracjerbox> It doesn't look like any truck model that I recall seeing. My dad had a GMC straight job with a van body that was that cab style. It had a "Toto Flow" diesel engine.. seeing that little truck brings back some memories.. Actually - just looked at the photo again and recognixed it as a General. My dad's had a short nose.. I'll have to see if I can find any photos of a truck like his..

found one - except my dad's was a long wheel base and navy blue in colour..I wonder if there is a resin cab like this available???

American Industrial Truck Models has that short hood GMC 9500 trans kit your looking for. He also has the long hood version of it as well.

If you look again, the truck sitting to the left of the Cracker Box is the AITM GMC 9500 short hood that I mentioned. The truck on the very end of the row is a GMC General.

Edited September 25, 2010 by Ben

[phoneguy]

Ben is correct. The truck is the GMC 9500 short hood from AITM. Dave has both the long and short hoods, which I also have the long hood as well. Just haven't done anything with it yet. The Crackerbox is available from Spaulding and sometimes they pop up on ebay.

[phoneguy]

Here's what I've got done so far. It's sitting on a "used" General frame, shortened, Astro tanks and battery box.

[Paul B]

That will be an impressive line up when you get it all built up!

[daniel gailloux]

Here's what I've got done so far. It's sitting on a "used" General frame, shortened, Astro tanks and battery box.

Looks like you have an assembly line of Yellow freight trucks going.

I will keep looking as the fleet increases.

Daniel Gailloux

[phoneguy]

I may add more to the fleet later, but right now I've got my hands full just to finish these 4. Any suggestions for other trucks to use?

[cowboysevens]

I may add more to the fleet later, but right now I've got my hands full just to finish these 4. Any suggestions for other trucks to use?

how about kenworth daycab, ih 4070 daycab, frieghtliner coe sleeper single drive, and the white road boss? lol just a few suggestions of trucks theyve used. not like your busy with 4 other biulds right now, lol!!

[phoneguy]

You helped me remember some additional trucks for future Yellow trucks--I have a Fliner SD that I was thinking about pre-dating a bit, the IH daycab--got to get a couple from Eric when he's ready, the KW daycab--didn't think about that one even tho I have it on the computer for reference--duh me!!! The Road Boss--hmmm.........time will tell how big this fleet gets. And can't forget about trailers!!!!

The more I think about it, the less room I have one the shelf. Guys--you gotta quit adding these to me.

[cowboysevens]

You helped me remember some additional trucks for future Yellow trucks--I have a Fliner SD that I was thinking about pre-dating a bit, the IH daycab--got to get a couple from Eric when he's ready, the KW daycab--didn't think about that one even tho I have it on the computer for reference--duh me!!! The Road Boss--hmmm.........time will tell how big this fleet gets. And can't forget about trailers!!!!

The more I think about it, the less room I have one the shelf. Guys--you gotta quit adding these to me.

lol after you get those all biult, we gonna have to remind you of the modern day trucks theyve used. lol you might wanna think about just casting your own box trailer pannels, and hand biuld the rest cause that will be EXPENSIVE, lol i see those doubles go for $50 to $90 a piece. and will you biuld any trains???? hee hee hee lol you gonna be busy , but im sure youll enjoy. have fun ill be watching this one close!!

dennis

[Old Albion]

Jerry,

Nice line up of trucks. The orange suits them.

Dave

[phoneguy]

lol after you get those all biult, we gonna have to remind you of the modern day trucks theyve used. lol you might wanna think about just casting your own box trailer pannels, and hand biuld the rest cause that will be EXPENSIVE, lol i see those doubles go for $50 to $90 a piece. and will you biuld any trains???? hee hee hee lol you gonna be busy , but im sure youll enjoy. have fun ill be watching this one close!!

dennis

I do have a few trailers--40' and 28' that I will be putting behind them. Who knows what I may come up with--I've seen a few different styles of trailers they used and they might even be getting into the flatbed and moving business!!(at least in my fleet)

[cowboysevens]

I do have a few trailers--40' and 28' that I will be putting behind them. Who knows what I may come up with--I've seen a few different styles of trailers they used and they might even be getting into the flatbed and moving business!!(at least in my fleet)

i havent seen them in a long time but yellow did have some flatbeds on the west coast, i know they still use 40', 45',48' and 53' box trailers. i dont recall ever seeing a tank behind a yellow truck, lol yellow the company that is.

dennis

[phoneguy]

i havent seen them in a long time but yellow did have some flatbeds on the west coast, i know they still use 40', 45',48' and 53' box trailers. i dont recall ever seeing a tank behind a yellow truck, lol yellow the company that is.

dennis

Tanker??? hmmmm........I have a few of the AMT tankers just waiting to be built.

[cowboysevens]

Tanker??? hmmmm........I have a few of the AMT tankers just waiting to be built.

well it looks like the race is on to see who biulds a set of double tanks!! lol im gonna biuld a set ( eventually ) , i got 5 of em so i figured id make a set with 2 of em. that will be cooooooooool!

dennis

[phoneguy]

well it looks like the race is on to see who biulds a set of double tanks!! lol im gonna biuld a set ( eventually ) , i got 5 of em so i figured id make a set with 2 of em. that will be cooooooooool!

dennis

ummm..............

These were done before Katrina hit. She's the one that didn't like the decals.

[cowboysevens]

all right that did it!! lol i guess i dont need to be in any hurry now lol!! i was thinking bout putting a set behing the 4070 daycab im workin on, or a set of boxes. very cool looking!!

dennis

[phoneguy]

Here's some progress pics on the fleet.

Starting with the Crackerbox..still waiting on the engine to arrive...it's a surprise, but I think period correct for it.

Next is the Ford LN with one of the "new" moving trailers.....the other one is sitting on the shelf, still have to do some work on the dolly

3rd we have the GMC General toting a 40' van.......

and last we have the GMC 9500 in the "heavy haul and flatbed division"

Edited October 3, 2010 by phoneguy

[cowboysevens]

allright somebody call dispatch, lets get these trucks moving cause moving = making money!! lol im anxiuos to see that kw sd all painted and hooked up. you got your hands full. lookin good so far

dennis

[phoneguy]

allright somebody call dispatch, lets get these trucks moving cause moving = making money!! lol im anxiuos to see that kw sd all painted and hooked up. you got your hands full. lookin good so far

dennis

KW???? I don't have any YET, plus I still need to finish these. Should be before the end of the year.

I will have to do a KW daycab tho, I've done 2 years back. Wish I still had them. I think I've already got plans for another 4 trucks when I get done with these, making the fleet a total of 8 and all will have different trailers.

The only reason the fleet is growing to that size is because when I ordered the paint from Jameston at Scale Finishes, I was unsure of my airbrush skills, so I ordered 3--2 oz bottles. It went on very smooth without any goof-ups. You should check out the colors he has available.

[cowboysevens]

KW???? I don't have any YET, plus I still need to finish these. Should be before the end of the year.

I will have to do a KW daycab tho, I've done 2 years back. Wish I still had them. I think I've already got plans for another 4 trucks when I get done with these, making the fleet a total of 8 and all will have different trailers.

The only reason the fleet is growing to that size is because when I ordered the paint from Jameston at Scale Finishes, I was unsure of my airbrush skills, so I ordered 3--2 oz bottles. It went on very smooth without any goof-ups. You should check out the colors he has available.

lol well your finish time on these 4 oughta be perfect for the release of the KW 123!! i will definately check out scale finishes, lol i have no airbrush skills yet. i did buy 1 about 3 months back but have been to chicken to try it, but i think its about time i learn. thanks for the tip, is that trailer on the single drive ford an old buddy L trailer? thats a good lookin trailer from way back.

dennis