1940 CHEVY 1 1/2 TON CAB OVER ENGINE TRUCK - RARE WORKHORSE

[Mac10Mackey]

when i was a kid there were several coe trucks around, i thought guys stood up and drove them.

[55lincoln]

@Mac10Mackey HA! I can see how one would think drivers stood up driving these trucks. Thats funny. I'm glad you enjoyed this coe.

[Mac10Mackey]

@55lincoln i watch all the auctions on directv and never see anything like these coe's roll up at auction. Its nice to see these awesome trucks being preserved in any form.

[55lincoln]

@Mac10Mackey These are so rare that you won't see these at auctions. Maybe at farm estate sales. But, it was great seeing this at a car show. What a surprise. Thanks again.

[sokodad]

Gorgeous truck.

[55lincoln]

@sokodad Yes, this is gorgeous and a pleasure for me to actually see it. I just posted a video of my Franklin and Danbury mint models and there is a GMC Coca Cola truck that you might be interested in viewing. Thanks for enjoying this rare truck.

[herbienbrian2]

wow! amazingly restored!

[55lincoln]

@herbienbrian2 Aw, this is a great restoration job and a seldom seen truck from the forties. I'm glad you enjoyed this video.

[641Workmaster]

Saw this truck that day in St. Charles. I talked to the owner, said it was originally a power and light truck with a utility body on it. I believe he said an uncle bought it and removed the utility bed in favor of a grain bed for farm use. I took plenty of pictures and the front is my wallpaper on my phone. Beautiful truck!

[55lincoln]

@641Workmaster I'm really glad you got to talk to the owner of this truck. I couldn't wait around to get his attention since he was constantly talking to admirers of this COE Chevy. What a history of this truck. It not only is rare but a beautiful example of a restored workhorse. Until I saw this in person, I never had seen one except for photos. Good goin'. And many thanks for the background and comments of this truck.

[Diedelson]

Cool video. Thanks fore making it.

[55lincoln]

@Diedelson You're very welcome, and I really enjoyed seeing this rare truck.

[cheddyrod]

Very nice to see a perfect COE. These were largely ignored by collectors, but I am beginning to see more interest in this design. When I was a kid they were quite popular with farmers in our area.

[55lincoln]

@cheddyrod What a surprise to see this rare truck. Absolutely loved it.

[lllllll5s]

I am still a kid so I don't know everything about cars but can you tell me what 0:23 is?

[cheddyrod]

@lllllll5s It is a vent door to let in outside air into the cab.

[55lincoln]

@lllllll5s Thats right it is a manually operated vent door to let in fresh air.