GMC Truck at the Pacific Northwest Truck Museum

1918 GMC 1-Ton Stakebed Truck on August 3, 2008

General Motors Truck Company was formed in 1911 to sell Rapid commercial vehicles. The GMC brand was introduced the following year. This 1918 GMC 1-ton Stakebed Truck is one of 450 of this model GMC built in 1918, primarily for use in World War It was found on a Nebraska farm and still has its original cab. The original flatbed and side racks were built of oak or maple and painted black; the current ones are made of solid red oak. This truck features kerosene running lights, carbide headlights and rounded fenders: all modern features of its time. It was donated by Warren Wedekind.

1918 GMC 1-Ton Stakebed Truck on August 3, 2008

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