Oct 16, 2012 · I just got the perfect frame last weekend for my 1939 Chevy COE tow truck body. I found a 1980 GMC 1 ton Van. One of those potato chip/bread Vans. It's a 20' long frame, so I will be cutting it shorter, but the frame rails are same as my original 39 frame rails. So my cab mounts will sit perfectly on it. Steering box is in exact spot as my ...

Dec 14, 2013 · I'm flirting with the idea of making a Factory Sleeper Cab out of my '52 GMC COE Wrecker project. Found this 1950 GMC conventional Sleeper Cab. Thought I could separate it at the points it is assembled at the Factory. Red lines denote this. Here's my COE. It's a 1952 470 series 3 1/2 ton. too cool. Oh yea! I like!!!!

Dec 22, 2012 · Take a look at this one. I used a 74 GM 1-ton frame. The GM is popular for COE swaps. You can use almost anything, step vans and motorhomes have been used a lot. Steering is the biggest PITA, some go with a van style box that is pointing more upward. Just look around and see what you find cheap.

Apr 16, 2023 · Tall Project: 1950 GMC COE Septic Truck Cab Over Engine trucks are some of the most unique and “cartoonish” vehicles ever made. They have the same general appearance as their light-duty cousins but feature exaggerated …

Aug 3, 2013 · I've got a 51 GMC 350 series COE and my original plan was to be a little different and drop it on a 1500HD or 2500 Quadrasteer chassis. I've almost given up on that plan because of the complexity of the system and the number of sensors involved.

Feb 6, 2022 · This GMC Cabover is sitting on a 1st generation Chevy Silverado 3500 chassis and drivetrain with the Vortec 6000 6.0L V8 and 4L80 transmission. The suspension has been modified for air ride with a 4-link and C-notch in the rear to lay body.

Nov 20, 2010 · George Zappora is the vintage car specialist there and for around 50 bucks, he'll send a legitimat build sheet in colour! Other codes on my build sheet that might be of interest to anyone... F41 - Firm ride = handling suspension code ...

Dec 15, 2006 · probably were from COE's own shops and manufactured after 1980, plated one's from the contracted source and manufactured between 1971 and 1973. McLaren Engines, who did the midget racing engine development in 1974-1976, used sleeves with pistons supplied first from COE and later from Diamond Racing. That about all I know on this subject. Paul

4 days ago · The project in question, a 1953 GMC COE (cab ... his own air ride system with VIAIR compressors from Speedway Motors to allow the truck to cruise at about 6 inches of body ride height and then ...

It had a Holmes toe body that has been removed. It has a two speed rear end which a modern electric unit to replace the vacuum unit. The engine is ready to fire up rebuilt carburetor fuel tank is removed but in great shape it's ready for the bodywork to start.