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1960 GMC DLR8000 "Crackerbox"

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1960 Cracker Box 95% scratch build with independent front suspension and four link rear axle all on height controlled air bags. 6v53 Detroit Diesel with Spicer 5 speed over drive trans. The chassis less fuel tanks and differential carrier is all scratch built and is a 145" wheelbase unit. The resin ab was modified to eliminate the standard visor. The windshield was modified to get the 8 degree "Vee". I cut the sleeper down to the optional 75"x 30"x 22" unit, which gives it a 68 1/2 " BBC. Mirror assemblies, door handles, windshield wipers, and even the can type directional lights are scratch built. Mud flap bracket are made from 1.5mm x 1.5mm  heat bent into a coil. Scratch built exhaust ,air intake and "rumblebox" for the exhaust. The 6v-53 is made from a 8v-71 engine.    Paul


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Awesome Build!!! Your work on the frame and chassis is incredible!! I like how you cut the driver's side tool box out of the cab. I have one of these to build in the future. I will have to look to yours for reference. Top notch build!!

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6 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Awesome Build!!! Your work on the frame and chassis is incredible!! I like how you cut the driver's side tool box out of the cab. I have one of these to build in the future. I will have to look to yours for reference. Top notch build!!

Would you like copies of the factory brochure?   Paul

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16 hours ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

Wow!! Yes I would!!! Thanks!!!

Sent them in a PM. Let me know if they got through.   Paul

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8 hours ago, 41CHEVY said:

Sent them in a PM. Let me know if they got through.   Paul

I didn't receive the PM, so I PM'd you to see if that would go through.

Thanks though!!

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1 hour ago, DRIPTROIT 71 said:

I didn't receive the PM, so I PM'd you to see if that would go through.

Thanks though!!

I'll resend tomorrow and post the pages here too.  Paul

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