In 1955 Chevrolet replaced the COE with a lower profile, short nosed design called the Low Cab
Forward (LCF). GMC Had a truck like this as well but it was Just had an "F" added to the model
number, so I'm calling them F-models. They are called Two-Ton Trucks most of the time, LCF's
were rated up to 26,000 lb GVW & run the tried & true Chevrolet six cylinder engine. The V8
engine was also used in the later years. Of course the GMC used their own inline-6 or V8 engines.
Also some of the bigger truck had Detriot Diesels in them.
Advantages of the LCF design was greater cargo area for a given wheelbase, more maneuverable, & the
high cab also gave drivers excellent visibility, a real plus in threading a truck city traffic. Also
you could get a shorter truck if you used the same size bed as on regular truck or with a fifth wheel.
Some of the following pics came from the owners of the trucks, & some are photos taken by Jolly. Also
there are photos from Hank Suderman & the Collection of
Ken Goudy. Click on their name to e-mail them.
1956 Chevrolet LCF
1956 Chevrolet LCF
1956 Chevrolet LCF
1957 Chevrolet LCF, belongs to Bob Flak of Phoenix. The picture was taken in
Tucson at a 1950's Diner. He is the owner of Pioneer Classics.
Michael Milligan is the owner of this 1957 Chevrolet 5700 Low Cab Forward was bought new by
Carnation Dairies in Phoenix AZ. It was equipped with a reefer & delivered milk into the
mid-70's......."got milk!" It was originally green & is presently at 151,000 miles. It is
powered by the original motor...a 265 V-8 w/ 2 bl. & a 4-spd w/ a 2 spd axle (note: the axle
is an updated 12 volt late model) It has power-assisted brakes (standard on 2-tons) & electric
wipers (so not to lose vision on hills). It is radio & heater delete. Top speed is 50 mph!
Future plans include a 12' long x 8' wide flatbed as close to stock as possible. Quite possible
the most original Cab Over Engine...55-57 Task Force...Truck left today. At almost 44 years old,
she is now retired, to enjoy Sunday outings & occasional shows with her smaller peers.
How Michael found the COE was fate, as He had recently bought a 56 LCF in NW AZ (Yes-he have two)
he was showing pictures of his first one at the parts department of a Chevrolet dealership. One
of the guys said " there was one not 3 miles down the road!" He went directly there & found & talked
to the owner.....He had completed the brakes & bearings & tuned the motor.....it was NOT for sale but
neat seeing it & finding one so close to home. Well 2 months went the owner & he called to asked if
Michael wanted to buy it....But he had to wait a week as he gave the second owner the first chance to
buy. Michael drove it home 8 days later.
1958 Chevrolet Spartan Ad. Picture of a Chevrolet grain haulers belonging to Bob Dittrich.
This is Part of Ken Goudy's Collection.
A 1958 Chevrolet Spartan that was for sale on eBay.
A 1959 Chevrolet Spartan Owner by Jim Hanna.
A 1955 GMC F-model.
GMC Called it LCF type trucks the F-model up to 1959, then the "F" model became the 48' tilt cab in
1960, better known as the "Crackerbox" truck. The F series had a BBC (bumper to back of cab) of 89".
1957 GMC 370 F-model truck, it has a GMC 302 Inline 6, automatic-transmission, & a 3 piece hood.
It is an Ex-tar truck from the state, now owned by Phillip Dutcher in Lithopolis Ohio.
Here is a picture of a Coast Van Service 1956 GMC truck.
Also Randy Erwin's 1965 GMC F-model LCF truck.
This yellowish GMC was on eBay, it's a 1956 GMC.
This Blueish GMC was on eBay, it's a 1957 GMC.
See Some more truck here ~~> 1955-59
GMC & Chevrolet LCF Trucks <~~
[1939-1947 COE] [1947-1954 COE] ["Cannon Balls"] [1954-1959 LCF] [1960-1966 LCF]
