1936 Gmc Model T-16a

36milk · August 31, 2008

I just bought this off ebay from a local museum and am having problems finding any information about it, can any of you out there help me out?

Here is the info I have so far:

1936 GMC Model T-16 A One Ton Delivery Truck

VIN 856224, Decoding Information: Model T-16 A, Chassis No 17126, Straight rating 11000. This GMC Truck at one time served as a milk delivery truck. There were about 26,000 of these trucks produced by GMC in 1936, not many have survived. The hauling area of the trucks were custom built as need for their intended use.

Engine is 6 cly 213 disp 26.3 HP 4 speed manual transmission.

Original wood top still in place.

Original wheels and included is the original engine crank, the seat frame with springs(not much upholstery left).

Vehicle measurements: Length: 203 inches, Width: 76 inches, Height 85 inches

I would like to restore it to original but cant find even a picture of an original one.

Any info on web sites or forums would be appreciated, thanks!

Zembonez · August 31, 2008

Pretty cool truck. It'll make a great project!

dietz4ibanez · August 31, 2008

Wow dude, How much did you pay for it? I think that the most aggravating thing about this project is going to be finding the parts!

36milk · August 31, 2008

fortunatley it has all its parts, I am mostly interested in seeing how GMC made the milk truck part of it.

geektoad · August 31, 2008

I have none of the info you're looking for, but that's definitely an awesome project, be sure to keep us updated

Zembonez · August 31, 2008

fortunatley it has all its parts, I am mostly interested in seeing how GMC made the milk truck part of it.

The body would have been made by an outside builder on a 1936 model GMC. It likely would have been delivered as a "bus chassis". Manufacturers did little commercial body installation outside of stake bodies. You'll have to do some research and maybe get lucky and find out who the builder was. Darn cool find just the same no doubt.

A good book on GMC vintage trucks might be a good visual reference. Might try Borders and the like... or even Amazon.