Went to tractor trailer School in Somers Connecticut in 94 They had a old cracker Jack box that was a road truck It was fun to drive once you figured out how to shift it
these driver's thay got out there on the road today wouldn't last a day if thay had to drive one of these truck's like thay had back in my day back thin the driver's was real help't each other and respected each other we had real driver's on the road back in them day's
You either loved the Emery’s & Crackerboxes or hated them. I had seen them growing up, didn’t care that much at the Tim, then I saw one up close...well, I just couldn’t let them junk it! I made an offer on the Crackerbox , waited until he called me 3 weeks later, then went to pick it up. It sure grew on me! That truck just had attitude and I had to have it! Thanks for sharing.🥰
The Crackerbox Jimmy. I was privileged to drive one in the early 90s harvesting potatoes. 6-71 and a Spicer compound 4&4, and geared for running fast, I could barely get up to 4th direct on the open road. Bogging in the field with a GVW of 70000lbs, the old 238 would roar even in lo-lo 1st. Nothing on the truck worked unless it was important, the leaking exhaust made it hard to see the far rear-view mirror unless there was a cross wind, and I did wear ear protectors. The steering wheel had 1/4 turn of slack, and of course was pulled by hand; a bit of grease on the king pins every day sure helped. I think that truck is gone now, something now I wish I had prevented.
When I was growing up in the 70s these thing were still on the street. By the time I started trucking in 88 they were gone like almost vanished if you saw one you really looked and said wow same with B model Mack’s when I was little it seemed like quite a few pulling dumps n tankers this was in the Chicago area some of those companies are still around Celli Lindahl prairie Cerniglia Kazanova cartage Broderick
george wilson same here George, I’m 54 and remember seeing these all over. I’d love to know who coined the phrase Cracker Box, I swear it may have been me.
Was a TV series in the 50s. I think cannonball? Used the GMCs as the theme truck. The Astro was like a space ship when it came out and the 8-71 was the engine! Then came the cummins 350/big cam 400 then the kitty cat 3406, so long 71-92 series Detroit Those were the days!!
Song made my ears bleed but those pictures more than made up for it. I so miss those days when not just trucks but cars also had so much distinct individuality. The upside of better technology brought with it the inevitable downside of mundane, cookie cutter, aesthetically sleep inducing boredom of design.
Where can i find one? My dad had one. 318 13 speed. Also cabover cornbinder 671 10 speed. I drove 22 years. Road a lot of different rides. Out of it now, but would love to have my own detroit now.
My uncle drove for a outfit that had three ca.1966-67 GMC Crackerboxes, all day cabs, ran around delivering for a local pipe company. They were TERRIBLE, even by the standards of the day, I remember the drivers griping about the cab layout and design, among other things They ran the little fleet of them until the tractors were about 10-12 years old and replaced them with IHC Transtars.
Nice collection
I have a picture of my dad standing next the old Cracker box when he drove for Moon Freight Lines out of Bloomington IN .
Been truckin for 33 years. Man I miss these, they were fun to drive!!
Went to tractor trailer School in Somers Connecticut in 94 They had a old cracker Jack box that was a road truck It was fun to drive once you figured out how to shift it
SUPER COOL MUSIC AND PICTS ...LOVING MEMORIES ...WHAT A NICE SONG ... WILL VOLVO F 89 6X4 TRUCKER FROM BELGIUM
Nice video! I don't care that Overdrive magazine called the Crackerbox "the ugliest truck ever built", I think they're awesome! Keep up the good work!
these driver's thay got out there on the road today wouldn't last a day if thay had to drive one of these truck's like thay had back in my day back thin the driver's was real help't each other and respected each other we had real driver's on the road back in them day's
Mike they turn would turn around after 10 miles
You either loved the Emery’s & Crackerboxes or hated them. I had seen them growing up, didn’t care that much at the Tim, then I saw one up close...well, I just couldn’t let them junk it! I made an offer on the Crackerbox , waited until he called me 3 weeks later, then went to pick it up. It sure grew on me! That truck just had attitude and I had to have it! Thanks for sharing.🥰
Thank you buddy for your videos
The Crackerbox Jimmy. I was privileged to drive one in the early 90s harvesting potatoes. 6-71 and a Spicer compound 4&4, and geared for running fast, I could barely get up to 4th direct on the open road. Bogging in the field with a GVW of 70000lbs, the old 238 would roar even in lo-lo 1st. Nothing on the truck worked unless it was important, the leaking exhaust made it hard to see the far rear-view mirror unless there was a cross wind, and I did wear ear protectors. The steering wheel had 1/4 turn of slack, and of course was pulled by hand; a bit of grease on the king pins every day sure helped. I think that truck is gone now, something now I wish I had prevented.
When I was growing up in the 70s these thing were still on the street. By the time I started trucking in 88 they were gone like almost vanished if you saw one you really looked and said wow same with B model Mack’s when I was little it seemed like quite a few pulling dumps n tankers this was in the Chicago area some of those companies are still around Celli Lindahl prairie Cerniglia Kazanova cartage Broderick
george wilson same here George, I’m 54 and remember seeing these all over. I’d love to know who coined the phrase Cracker Box, I swear it may have been me.
Love those jimmies
I miss seeing these back in the day trucks on the road.
I Like that lower front grille it has scorpion face
I had a 1972 Astro 95 back in 1978 it a 318 in it. It sounded good but was low power it did good for the times
Great stuff, been on the road 42 years. So many improvements, but I miss the old days !!
The Astro at 0:25 is identical to the one my father had in the mid to late 70's.
Spent a few school vacations in that cab.
Was a TV series in the 50s. I think cannonball? Used the GMCs as the theme truck.
The Astro was like a space ship when it came out and the 8-71 was the engine! Then came the cummins 350/big cam 400 then the kitty cat 3406, so long 71-92 series Detroit Those were the days!!
Cracker box jimmies r ugly beautiful Great video
GMC got Game!!!!!!
I love old trucks. They are soulful.
I have photos on the channel with old Russian cars. If you're interested, take a look.
love the music love the rigs 'all loaded all rollin..
Amen. I thought that was Ole' Waylon (RIP) doing a duet with Bob Dylan at first.
Great video brings back some memories.
old GMC s seen coming up that song is different but nice video share.
miss the days when seeing gmc the sound the diesel smoke of them going up hill at 51 mph with a refeer trailer
Song made my ears bleed but those pictures more than made up for it. I so miss those days when not just trucks but cars also had so much distinct individuality. The upside of better technology brought with it the inevitable downside of mundane, cookie cutter, aesthetically sleep inducing boredom of design.
3:00 A monster Crackerbox ! Nice find.
This is kickass! Thanks for posting!
Amazing old pics of some old iron you have there. Great video.
Good ole days of truckin
used to be called stand up jimmy
got hit headon by an astro on old hwy 58 the other side of Barstow.....about 5+ miles east of BigDaddy's
They were so ugly hey were cool.. one of my all time favorite trucks.. Them, The old FORD COE & Emeryvilles.
Where can i find one? My dad had one. 318 13 speed. Also cabover cornbinder 671 10 speed. I drove 22 years. Road a lot of different rides. Out of it now, but would love to have my own detroit now.
Eddie Blackmon I’ve seen a few Crackerbox rigs around. There are 3 that I know of in Ohio, mine was one. Is that what you want?
Great Vid 5's and fav...btw who's the song by?
My uncle drove for a outfit that had three ca.1966-67 GMC Crackerboxes, all day cabs, ran around delivering for a local pipe company. They were TERRIBLE, even by the standards of the day, I remember the drivers griping about the cab layout and design, among other things They ran the little fleet of them until the tractors were about 10-12 years old and replaced them with IHC Transtars.
Nice video indeed but the music is horrible!!!!
Detroit Diesel strong!
there is a old Evansville rig there too kool
It's RL Burnside with "Someday Baby"
Does anyone know the name of this song?
Ever wonder why you never see a "decked out" GMC? lt's simple, everybody knows YOU CAN'T POLISH A TURD.
gmc titan an astro 95 new version. gmc motor home was neat also
who's doin the music for this vid? its a great tune ta drive to
It's RL Burnside doing a Muddy Waters tune; it's fully credited above BTW.
Is this a truck video or a wipe catalog?
Like it either way.
can anyone tell a fella why these were called a crackerbox? I have a few guesses, but that's all they are is guesses
they were not ugly if you drove it
Thanx I appreciate it
..ps these where work horse tractors
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