1957 CHEVROLET TASK FORCE TRUCKS ALCAN HIGHWAY TESTING ROAD TRIP 87394
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- Chevrolet’s 1956 short film, “On Top of the World,” produced by Jam Handy, follows six 1957 pre-production Chevrolet Task-Force models as they make the grueling trip from GM’s Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan to Fairbanks, Alaska, and back. The six Chevrolet trucks demonstrate their durability and performance as they tackle the formidable ALCAN highway. The six Task-Force trucks-a 1957 Chevrolet ½-ton Cameo Carrier Pickup, a 1957 Chevrolet 1-ton Panel, a 1957 Chevrolet Dump Truck, a 1957 Chevrolet Van Panel LCF (low cab forward), a 1957 Chevrolet 5-speed transmission Tractor Trailer, and a 1957 Chevrolet Tractor Trailer Powermatic-depart Milford for the AAA-supervised test (01:05). They reach Dawson Creek where the trucks are weighed and certified by AAA (01:38). The trucks travel hundreds and hundreds of miles, over rivers, up mountain sides, and along challenging dirt roads, only stopping for refueling under AAA supervision (05:02). As they drive along the ALCAN highway, they pass into the Yukon and the town of White Horse (05:24) before finally reaching Fairbanks, Alaska (06:11). The Task-Force trucks then start their journey home. The Dump Truck (07:25) and the ½-ton Cameo Carrier (08:46) are highlighted on the trip back to GM’s Proving Ground.
The Chevrolet Task Force was Chevrolet's successor to the Advance Design trucks. The Task Force Series ran from late 1955 (second series) through 1959. At GMC locations, it was called the Blue Chip Series.
The 1955 second series offered standard options and add-ons such as 12-volt electrical systems, the first V8 (the 265 cubic inch), and fleet-side six-, seven-, and eight-foot length beds.
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I've seen the original 1957 tv commercial for this event, but I've never seen this covered in such detail as in this film. Much thanks for posting this .
Me too
Amazing that their was an automatic transmission for a dump truck that long ago! I really like these old films.Seems like these old trucks are better built than the new ones of today. I have a 1970 C10 P/U that attains 17.1 mpg at 1710 rpm at 55mph with a 350 CID. / 350 auto. if driven conservatively. Use it to haul heavy items such as hay/ straw, fence panels or brush from clearing properties with. Comfortable old truck that we picked up for $400 at a Memorial Day garage sale. Of course needed much work which we did ourselves such as rebuild of entire front suspension & replacing rubber fuel line over exhaust manifold with steel! Also rewired alternator / voltage regulator circuit too. Truck is a little large for my 4`10" height to see over steering wheel but I manage. Rarely if ever use 4BBL carburetor full power unless climbing a steep 9% grade hauling straw or yard debris from a property I care for.
I wonder how many wash jobs were done on the trucks during the filming? For driving on a dirt/gravel road, those trucks looked remarkably clean for the most part.
Usually after a day or so of driving on such surfaces, the side body panels would have a layer of crud on them.
I remember the 283 truck blocks were strong but I wonder how many brickbats the drivers gagged up because of eating all that dust.
From some recent video footage I've seen of the Trans-Siberian Highway in Russia, this Alcan Highway looks positively upscale in comparison.
Men's voices have taken a change for the worst.
T manners,dress,morals.......
Oh, the humanity! :-)
Yeh... not nearly as many of them smoke as the good old days.
Think they sped up the film a bit lol
44hrs 5000 + mi ,impossible at less than highway speeds. All secondary roads. When do these Driver's eat and sleep? Maybe 144 hrs i,d believe it.
6:19 How do you figure it is 5000 miles between Dawson Creek and Fairbanks? Narrator said 1,523