Here is my crackerbox jimmy pulling hill and smoking, then jake braking after we get up the hill. We know that these things are basically two v6 engines hitched together in a common block and that they are lazy and arent really all that hot rodable. It wasnt intended for highway trucks, it was an industrial engine for euclid, letourneau, power generation, ect. Gmc crackerbox day cab american industrial truck models. Gmc wasnt interested in making such a truck at the time, so they went to hendrickson. Gmc crackerbox 671 detroit diesel 10 spd, running through. For those of you that asked for a driving video i finally got one. This is a different style truck, but i would not be surprised if it had the same motor. I was the one in most cases that drawed the v12 engines for a tune. Does gmcchevy still make v12 engines yahoo answers.
Gmc introduced them in 1959, production was stopped after 1968 when they came out with the astro. Though the historic vehicle plate says 77, im not sure if that year is accurate to this truck. I got the interior cleane dout a little put on new turn signals, had a battery box cover made out of alum diamond plate. This may seem like a different name for a truck with an engine that is very unique in its design but it is true. Gmcs v12 came along toward the end of the gasoline truck era, when diesels were quickly taking over the industry but there was still a demand for largedisplacement gasoline engines. It is stock except for the jet 500 cfm two barrels i adapted to it. Introduced in 1960, the twin six was based on gmcs 60degree v6 engine series, also unveiled that year. Sold 1965 gmc cracker box cab over w signal sleeper model dfw body dp 671 detroit two stroke diesel engine 238 hp. You will also need to give the sales person your username on the forum on heaneys gmc cracker box cabover big or teeny just call heaney was their slogan, heaneys was the heavy hauler in victoria 1987 gmc 2004 gmc sierra 2500hd gmc typhon compair ford gmc van payload gmc corp. Our software allows you to boost the efficiency of your dealership overnight by automating routine tasks and making tedious ones much easier to accomplish. I have a 65 cracker box and i now live in central texas near austin tx. Several detroits were also available, and apparently later in. The largest cabover trucks ever produced by gm, the titan and more common astro were introduced for 1969, replacing the 19601968 gmc crackerbox coes.
A gmc crackerbox is definitely on my list of dream trucks in that time period you were able to buy that style crackerbox with either a 671, 6v92, 8v71, 8v92 or 12v71 detroit diesel engines in my opinion, the 671 and the 12v71 paired with that stylistic. Please complete the security check above before clicking login. Exactly like the one that stood in front of me with a v12 badge at a red light, on old hwy 40 outside baltimore as i was hitch hiking, and then heard. Set up your gmc online account now for more information about the account set up process, please go to. The 12v71 came out about the same time as the rest of the vblock 71s. Ive seen them in tilt cabs, think they were available in crackerboxes. Could you or would you give me directions so i could go look for it. It is a school boys dream because of all the duals. Crazy truck pull between cracker box and a fire truck. The gmc twinsix v12 is not two v6 engines welded together, although at first glance thats the immediate reaction. Learn more before you buy, or discover other cool products in vehicles.
If you have any pictures you would like to share wed love to see them. In james wagners book gmc heavy duty trucks, 19271987 there is a picture of a special order 12v71 crackerbox built in 1964, sometime after the cooperjarrett. The gmc crackerbox coe did survive longer, until 1969, but only. I was looking around for info on the old gmc cracker box cabovers, and happened to run across one ive never seen or heard of, a 702 v12 gasoline engine from the early 60s. All we can say is, if you plan on restoring a 702 v12, or buy a rebuilt 702, check its condition before you buy and be careful out there. Gmc v12 702 the gmc twin six 702 v12 is legendary to most who know of it, although its not really all that unusual. 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.
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. See more ideas about big trucks, gmc trucks and old trucks. A v12 truck engine was not unheard of in the us and europe, and the gmcs 60 degree v6 certainly was not enough to power a larger truck. The v6 478 cid gas engine was the base of the v6 478 toroflow four cycle gmc diesel used in gmc truck series 4000 through 6500 and buses. The all new gmc aluminum tiltcab cruiser is commonly called the crackerbox by truck fans. Inside gmcs mighty 702 cubicinch v12 macs motor city. Alongside a 702 cubicinch gmc v12 gasoline engine, the truck was. Also many more gmc twinsix v12s have been saved as display units, most are in running condition. I found one question on here sayin they made on sometime around the 60s or so. Fred has at least ten gmcs all with detroits, of course. Being an avid fan of semi truck history, i have never heard of these. Yes i mean dual everything on this engine because it is a v12 with dual carbs, dual coils, and dual distributors because gmc used 2. Page count 12 condition used original good item type promotional material inventory number sb176 oem number 644h. Metal parts are pewter and can be polished to a shine.
Used in firetrucks, big rigs, to run pumps, and other mundane applications, these behemoth engines. Just as we here at hemmings take pride in the hemmings nation of readers, commenters and contributors, our friends across the pond over at biglorryblog take equal pride in their anorak army of readers and contributors, many of whom actually had seat time in the trucks, lorries, utes, semis and buse. Had to drill out the mount holes in the manifold for the exhaust outlet and make a new gasket. The legendary v12 gmc 702 engine on a stand running at the aths hutchinson kansas show in may 2008. Detroit 6 71 in gmc crackerbox pulling a hill youtube. They approached gmc about a 12v71 crackerbox cooperjarrett had a lot of crackerboxes. Log in to your gmc owner center and manage all your gm vehicles online. Cranked up the gmc 702 v12 that will be going in my 50 coe soon. Unfollow gmc crackerbox to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The blue cracker box belongs to fred craig, of lorton, va that is fred in the lower left portion of the picture.
Most gts are powered by inline6 or v8 engines, but the toptier cars in this. Tell me about a gmc crackerbox with 671 dd pirate 4x4. The chevrolet titan and gmc astro are heavyduty class 8 cabover trucks that were manufactured by the gmc truck and coach division of general motors. It uses a bespoke crank and block and 4 x v6 heads. This weeks quick feature isnt a vehicle really, but an engine in a rolling truck chassis we spotted in daytona beach at the 2016 turkey rod run. Detroit 6 71 in gmc crackerbox pulling a hill fordnguy. There are gt cars and then there are serious gt cars. I dont know nearly as much as id like to about these. Exactly like the one that stood in front of me with a v12 badge at a red light, on old hwy 40 outside. Among the available powerplants was the gmc twin six v12 gasoline engine. In the past 9 years after i started this website, the popularity of the gmc twinsix v12 has growen. The chevrolet titan and gmc astro are heavyduty cabover trucks that were manufactured by the gmc truck and coach division of general motors.
Georgia military college gmc, one of americas best community colleges and one of only five military junior colleges nationwide, has embraced a dual focus on advancing intellect and developing character since its founding in 1879. Gmc cracker box taking some damage bailey macquarrie. 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. They were legendarily strong engines, there was a rod built around one in aus recently which was in the latest mad max movie, link below.
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