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1940 GMC factory 4x4 with Duallys was manufactured by the Yellow Coach Co. Does any one know about the truck from yellow coach co?? Is this truck a keeper? Thanks 39 7M

I can't add any insight to your truck, but I'm sure it is a limited production vehicle, and not many survivors, so I think its a keeper.

Harvester

A quick Google search indicates it was in business from about 1915 to 1943. GM was a majority owner from about 1923 on and sold it's Yellow Division to Yellow Coach. They built taxicabs and motor coaches and then it was absorbed by the new GMC Truck and Coach in 43'. Some of the production numbers are surprising high.

My best guestimate or SWAG is that Yellow was the upfitter for the front drive axle conversion in 1940. Many are surprised to learn that Detroit has a long history of aftermarket or specialty upfitter involvement and in this instance actually owned one. There are likely others who have direct knowledge of the Yellow history but a lot can be gained by a simple search.

If your truck is in good condition or is worth repairing I'd say it is a rarity if in fact not valuable. So give us some photos new guy..you know how we love those pictures.

Thanks for your in put.I'm going to look at it tonight I'll write down the vin. and do some home work (yellow division) . Dose any one think is it a one ton or a two ton? or how can you tell? wait there more, Are the cabs the same size 1/2 , 3/4, 1 , 2 tons? New Guy I bought a 1939 chev 1/2 ton back in Dec. all stock. the word out, they call late last night, up date later. thanks again 39 7M

i would think just being a 4x4 of that vintage it would be worth it, it would have to been a somewhat rare truck

I went and look at this 1940 gmc 4x4.The Cab is rust out down low by the rear window ,lower part of the door's are rust out also ,front grill half gone ,doesn't run,no seat or gas tank, but is a 4x4, wheel base 158",the motor block # FIO28B, head 3836848 GM5. On the tag it said ACK 353 ser.# 6135, HP. 89.5 at 3000 rpm 12000 GR.All on a GMC Tag. The owner said it may have been a line men truck? well I need help?? on Info well 1/2 ton cab is the same as a 1.5 ton cab? Thanks for all of your stoverbolt info . Lost on the big truck's 39 7M

As I was told, 5 lug wheels probably indicate 1 1/2 ton. That cab was used on all the trucks from 1940-1947.1 except the coe models.

Im looking through my books at the serial numbers...

Jeff

I believe the engine numbers indicate a Chevy engine rather than a GMC.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/561505932.html

Prior to 1939 or 1940 all GMC trucks were produced by the Yellow Coach division of General Motors.

Alright, going by only the head number (3836848) identifies it as a 1956 235. The 'A' stands for the year produced, 1939-1940. The 'C' indicates Conventional Cab. I cant find what the 'K' stands for. The '353' series indicates it was a 350 series truck with a 157 3/4" wheelbase and a 1940 model that came with a 228 from the factory.

If I can come up with any more info Ill let you know.

Jeff

Thanks everyone for the info and yes that the truck on craiglist. Its need a lot of work and a big shop to do it in. 39 7M