Cab Over Engine "COE" Scrapbook Page 2

One of the most unique GM body styles is the famous COE (Cab Over Engine) design. By placing the cab over the engine of a large truck the wheel base could be shorter. This allowed the same maximum payload to be carried in a shorter truck.

These became quite popular in crowded downtown deliveries. The COE truck could turn in a shorter radius, on tight corners, iin narrow alleys, and still carry the same payload.

Disadvantages:

• rougher ride for drivers
• engine maintenance more difficult
• cab interior was hotter in summer with engine under the cab
• The driver and a passenger did not slide on the seat to get into the cab. They used two steps and a special hand grip to climb up and gain access to the cab interior

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1946 Chevrolet COE			Owned by: Jim Cadorette 1946 with 2000 6.5 turbo diesel with 4 speed Over Drive

1951 COE	1940 COE	1940 GMC COE	1947-1955 Fender Pad

Owner: Koos Diedel from the Netherlands...1950 Red, 3 years to make it more "Freeway" friendly. Buick V-8, Air ride and so much more..."1951 Black - Bone Stock"	1939-1946 COE grab handles (to pull yourself up into the cab)	1939-1946 The left 2-leg mirror arm attached to the door.	1941-1946 Close Up - COE Grill

1947 - 1950 GMC COE 9 foot 1 ton 1947- 1953 pick up bed on a modern chassis.		1947 - 1953 COE	1941-1946 COE Steps, To get into the Cab...

1941 COE	1949 COE	1939 COE

1940 Chevrolet COE	Looks Expensive	The Restoration Begins 1950 COE

COE Cover of 2009 Convention Program	Coming Soon	Coming Soon

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