The GMC “Crackerbox” looked like a rolling shoebox, but for a brief window in the early 1960s it represented the sharp edge of heavy‑truck engineering. General Motors used this stark aluminum cabover ...
Officially, it was called the GMC F-Series, a Class 8, tilted-cabover design. But almost immediately it was dubbed the “Crackerbox” by American truckers — a nod to its uncanny resemblance to a metal ...
In 1959, the United States had very restrictive laws dealing with overall tractor-trailer length, so GMC developed a truck with a short cab that allowed for longer trailers: just 48 inches from the ...
General Motors is one of the leading names in modern, truck-loving America. It's not just because of its highly popular, everyday pickups like the Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra, but also its ...