james j neiweem Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 They called the original mack H model (H-61) the cherry picker because it was so high. Later on they dropped the heigth by about a foot (H-67). At the now defunct (unfortunately) truck museum in Connecticut I stood next to an IH cabover DC 405? (before the emeryville). The one that had the little IH comfort cab on top( same as r-190 cab). This thing was tall. I'm guessing maybee higher than the cherry picker. It was dark blue as I remember. There was also a KW bullnose (light blue) there and the IH was definately higher. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 They called the original mack H model (H-61) the cherry picker because it was so high. Later on they dropped the heigth by about a foot (H-67). At the now defunct (unfortunately) truck museum in Connecticut I stood next to an IH cabover DC 405? (before the emeryville). The one that had the little IH comfort cab on top( same as r-190 cab). This thing was tall. I'm guessing maybee higher than the cherry picker. It was dark blue as I remember. There was also a KW bullnose (light blue) there and the IH was definately higher.Would that happen to be the Golden Age of Trucking Museum? Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Yes, we helped the to try to raise money to keep it open, but not enough interest in it. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 They had nick names for all of those cabovers. The IH was called the highbinder. Of course the GMC was the crackerbox. The REO was called a china closet. I can't think of any more. They are just nick names. I don't think Mack actually claimed to or wanted to make the tallest cabover. There was an article in Wheels of Time about so cabover Corbits. They were probably the tallest. You can see my H model in the picture. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 The first generations of H models like yours Mike with the round fenders and stuff, they called them "CherryPickers". Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Oops sorry I guess the CherryPicker thing was already mentioned before me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161119 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I don't remember the model, but I'm going to have to go with the Corbitt as well. One was featured in WoT a while back. That was a long way up (or down!). Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 here's some pictures.... Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I don't know if the Corbitt was the tallest, but it sure was the ugliest. Most of those trucks were so tall because they used a conventional cab (with no doghouse). 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milaca Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I began laughing out loud when I saw the photo of the red Corbitt! A giraffe could fit into that cab! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
607t1173 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 A Corbitt was the tallest, but does anyone know who produced the shortest and also probably the most ridiculous truck ever built?I have seen any number of people who live in the region of the country where it was manufactured who post on BMT on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milaca Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 The White Xpeditor, now Autocar, were very low but probably not the lowest. Perhaps some type of truck used in underground mines? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 theres pictures out there of a FORD cab mounted like a corbitt Ithink they were about same height or higher carrying cars.your right about the Corbitt.BUTT UGLY but don't tell Corbitt lovers that Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 A Corbitt was the tallest, but does anyone know who produced the shortest and also probably the most ridiculous truck ever built?I have seen any number of people who live in the region of the country where it was manufactured who post on BMT on a regular basis.the Strick cab-under? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I would think the White-Freightliner "penthouse" would have to be in the top five for tallest?..................................................Mark 2 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leversole Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 You mean one of these? 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 You mean one of these? strick-cabunder.jpgwould hate to be in a wreck with this. gg2 Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rover Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 The Ford cabover was nicknamed "Two story Falcon" Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 You mean one of these? strick-cabunder.jpgIs there a difference between a cab over engine and a cab beside engine? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Regarding the "hibinder", I took this pic back in 1984 and it was the first time I ever saw one. I thought it was home built at first glance. A neat feature was the swing-out fenders. Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
607t1173 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 You got it but you would be surprised how many people will argue that it never existed.I GOT A BRAND NEW CAB FROM THEM(Strick) that was removed from one of the New trucks that they bought to construct this monstrosity. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT MAKE&MODEL TRUCK IT WAS THEY STARTED WITH?? A HINT IT WASN'T A MACK Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogboy Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 yarnall: Whose Mack "AC" fire engine are you hauling? bulldogboy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Regarding the "hibinder", I took this pic back in 1984 and it was the first time I ever saw one. I thought it was home built at first glance. A neat feature was the swing-out fenders.Was this at Englishtown? i saw and photographed the very same truck,i spoke to the owner,and seem to remember he was from North Jersey somewhere............................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck P Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Was this at Englishtown? i saw and photographed the very same truck,i spoke to the owner,and seem to remember he was from North Jersey somewhere............................................MarkYes, Mark. Raceway Park Diesel Drags when they were sponsored by Crazy Eddie!!!! The owner at the time was Bob McLain from Buttzville, NJ.The truck believe it or not still exists. I stumbled on some pics of it in its current condition on Flickr. The owner I assume is in Florida. 1 Quote "If it's all the sime to you... I'll droyve that tankah" Max Rockatansky (The Road Warrior) Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB DINGSDALE Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 red rover: no it had about 48 ford cab .I'll see if I can find picture of it.I think it was made by Ford to haul his cars out of factory Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/29744-tallest-cab-over/#findComment-161224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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