Yahoo Autos Learn About The Jeepers Creepers 1941 Chevy COE Truck
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One of the most iconic horror movie vehicles of the 21st century is the Creeper’s truck from the Jeepers Creepers franchise. Some think it’s a complete fabrication and are surprised to learn the truck that looks so odd to them is in fact a slightly modified 1941 Chevy COE (cab over engine) truck commonly used for industrial jobs both in the US and abroad prior to WWII.
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The heavy-duty truck features a “cow catcher” up front that gives it a more menacing look. Originally, such a device was used on locomotives to push cattle and other obstacles off the track, preventing a derailing. It has a very practical function in the movie as the Creeper runs his victims off the road.
