Vehicle Description
1928 GMC Panel Delivery
Panel trucks are often used by construction and maintenance
contractors and were sometimes configured for ambulance and hearse
roles. Other variations include canopy express models, which have
open display areas behind the driver's seat primarily used by
farmers for selling fruits and vegetables. The evolution of sport
utility vehicles can be traced to panel trucks, as the Chevrolet
Suburban and GMC Yukon, as well as the International Harvester
Travel-all were passenger versions of these trucks. In modern times
minivans have been adapted to some of these functions.
For consignment the pre cursor to the Suburban, Yukon and a tracing
to the minivan. We give you the Panel Delivery Van, an enclosed
body on a true truck frame, all right out of 1928 and the GMC
plant. This truck labeled with "Bradford Bread" logos on either
side, one can assume it was a bakery delivery truck at one time,
although few crumbs of evidence still exist on this company. This
truck is mostly solid and will need a complete ambitious
restoration to bring it back to normal, however all the essentials
are there. All metal body and frame with some signs of earlier
invasive rust, now partially fixed with newly welded panels, and
body putty. Original wheels and interior, some time and effort and
you will be in business, rolling down the road making your own
bread in your own business.
Exterior
Anyway you slice it, it's all metal body, and some previous repairs
are noted particularly on the bottom end near the rockers and
bottom of all panels have been repaired. This truck has a General
Motors badge on the hood cowls, which are fronted by a chromed
radiator surround, showing age and patina. A single headlight hangs
above the front curved fenders which make their way rearward and
connect with the rear fenders via a running board. On back are two
floor to ceiling doors for easy access to the interior
storage/cargo area. These doors have oval glass windows, typical
for the design of these ragtime times. The roof covering the entire
body of the truck, has a wood frame, and is covered with canvas.
Underneath is wood lath which is held up by arched metal supports.
The canvas covering is a bit rough, but the wood and lath appear in
useable shape. A split (for air circulation) in the center non
safety glass windshield is upfront, and all other glass is clear.
Rustic black faded paint and some scraped off is seen overall, and
20-inch spoked split style wheels provide contact with the
road.
Interior
Opening the dual doors out back we reveal a large cargo area
covered in wood, and metal supports in between. This floor could be
original and is not rotted as seen. Metal box style framing makes
up the wheel well covers, and sides, as well as the door panels
which are stamped. Wood lath lacquered inside is seen being held up
by metal arches for the interior roof. A single seat sits atop a
storage box, and no passenger seat is installed. Upfront an
original metal dash houses the simplistic gauges, some surface rust
is noted on the dash and a few gauges. The floor is open to the
underside and is made of wood. Overall, the interior remains dry
with no real invasive rust seen.
Drivetrain
A 186.7 Flathead 6-cylinder gas engine is installed, but not
running. It is not hooked up to the top of the radiator. This
engine has a 1-barrel carburetor on top. The transmission is a
3-speed manual transmission and currently there is no drive shaft.
This is a T-19 designation with a 1926-1928 Pontiac engine-1/2 ton
truck.
Undercarriage
Plenty of surface rust and road dirt has accumulated however the
structure remains strong and not compromised as far as we can tell.
Mechanical drum brakes are all around and leaf spring suspension is
installed.
A potential bread winner, anyway you slice it, fixed up it could be
the toast of the town. If you have a tendency to loaf around, this
is not the project for you. But if you are ambitious, a full
restoration could occur, and you'll have yourself a small slice of
1928 life in the Panel Truck lane. I know I've fully buttered you
up now...A toast!
Please note, this vehicle does not come with a battery.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
