Jim Carter Truck Parts

Old Chevy Trucks, Chevy & GMC Truck Parts 1936-1972

  1. Jim Carter Truck of the Month 2000 - 2024

    Check out our Featured Truck Restorations, Repairs and Customizations from some of our customers. Many of the parts were provided by
  2. Early Horn Placement Changes

    With the introduction of the first six cylinder engine in 1929 the horn bracket location was between the two-hole base carburetor and intake manifold. The location was changed with the re-designed 216 cubic inch six cylinder in 1937. The attaching point actually was cast in to the intake manifold during production. There was no longer a steel attaching bracket that...
  3. Early “Advance Design” Wiring Harness

    Then late 1947 through 1949 Chevy/GMC trucks had a very different wiring harness than later 1950 through 1955 years (actually, will not interchange with any other years). Its difference is seen just by raising the hood. On the firewall lower side of the voltage regulator is a vertical row of five fuses protected by a removable metal cover. Actually, when...
  4. Canopy Express 1931 through First Series 1955

    What an unusual body style! It was mostly bought by commercial companies to fill a void for those living in residential neighborhoods. General Motors realized an opportunity to design this unique body style truck. They were popular in medium to large cities, and later became so unpopular to potential second car and pickup owners. This was the year of the...
  5. 1948 Chevrolet Deluxe ½ Ton

    Our special truck this month is a 1948 Chevrolet Deluxe ½ Ton owned and 95% restored by John Young of Alameda, California. Almost all of the restoration was done in his 2 car home attached garage. This became a 4 year project out of sight of the neighborhood while the two family cars set outside! When using the word “restoration”...
  6. 1955 Chevrolet First Series ½ Ton Pickup

    A very unique year for General Motors trucks. This was a split year! Two different body styles were displayed at different times at the dealerships. They are referred to as the 1955 First and 1955 Second Series. Why did this happen? Many have said: It is easy, Follow the Money! With limited changes in Chevrolet cars since 1949, it was...
  7. One Passenger Trucks

    These commercial vehicles (the Panel Truck and Canopy Express) were designed by GM for local delivery purposes. They usually came with a seat for one delivery driver. A second passenger was not needed so the company that bought the new vehicle saved the cost of a passenger seat. On the Panel Truck, this gave even more room for carrying longer...
  8. 1940 Chevrolet Canopy Express

    We hope this article provides you with interesting data on one of the rarest early Chevrolet ½ ton trucks. They are a part of our country’s history during the 1930’s through the mid 1950’s. These little ½ tons ( with only a seat for the driver), provided a convenient method of selling groceries and related items to residential neighborhoods that...
  9. 1937 Chevrolet ½ Ton Pickup

    After 25 years providing the Feature Truck of the Month series, we have found this beautifully restored 1937 Chevrolet ½ ton nicely dressed for Christmas. The proud owner is Janna Chevalier of Bellingham, Washington (about 20 miles from the Canadian border). She purchased the pickup from the owner of a Texaco Service Station in her town. This person had given...
  10. 1951-53 216 Chevy Engine

    After 23 years writing monthly articles for our customers, it was decided to do something a little different. We were recently sent these two photos and a nice description of a customer’s better than new Chevrolet 216 six cylinder engine. All was put together for enthusiasts to get up close and see all at its very best. Hope you enjoy...
  11. 1949 Chevrolet Suburban

    One of Roy Asbahr's most special and unique vehicles is a 1949 Chevrolet Suburban. After a 1 1/2 year restoration, it looks showroom new. Roy is a perfectionist in vehicle restoration and this is one of his best yet! The body and paint work was performed by Larry Swiggart. This Suburban brings special childhood memories to Roy as it is...
  12. 1950 GMC ¾ Ton Pickup

    As with most older GM trucks in our Feature Truck Series, this month’s special was a vehicle bought new for hauling. The ¾-tons were more heavy-duty than a ½-ton, so often these rural trucks were used until their repair needs finally overcame the price of just buying another, often a used truck. In rural areas, these were sometimes parked beside...
  13. Save Your Used Valve Cover Gasket

    Most of us plan on replacing our valve cover gasket whenever it must be removed for maintenance on the rocker arm assembly. After being hot and cold so many times it has permanently attached itself to the engine head and valve cover. It is planned to always have a new gasket nearby each time the cover is removed. Good News...
  14. World War II and Older Spring Shackle Cork Seals

    A fact not known to most but once it is explained it is very understandable. “The rubber products that were produced prior to World War II (and during the war there were rubber shortages) did not combine well with petroleum based lubricants. One of the best examples in the automotive field was leaf spring shackles. These connect leaf springs, usually...
  15. 1955-59 Chevrolet GMC Headlight Switch

    There is almost no similarity between these two trucks in regards to their light switch and pull knobs. The only item even close is the color of their pull knobs. The following shows the big difference.  Chevrolet 4" Rod Complete GMC 2 1/2 " Rod Complete
  16. 1941 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton World War II Pickup

    As in most of our Feature Truck of the Month series that specializes in more unusual vehicles, the following is certainly in this “one of a kind” category. This 1941 Chevrolet ½ Ton pickup has been transformed into a World War II truck from the US Navy. Exact in most ways, many look at it as a copy of the...
  17. 1941-50 Park Brakes without Cables

    Beginning in 1941 many of the GM long wheelbase (usually 1 ½ and 2 tons) trucks did not use cables to reach the rear brakes and hold the vehicle in its parked position. Debris from the tires could shorten the life of the under bed cables. Another method was created. A drum at the rear of the 4 speed transmission...
  18. Heater Surprise to Many!

    On 1955-59 Chevy/GMC, their optional deluxe fresh-air heater had mounting spacers. These fit around the seven attaching threaded studs that secure it to the firewall. Yes, the heater will mount and operate without them, but GM knew they should be in place. There are 5 spacers at 5/8” length and 1 spacer at 1” length. These spacers assured the two...
  19. 1948 GMC FC 300 Fire Truck

    This B/W photo in 1948. Shown again 75 years later “blended” in front of the same local creamery. What a great idea combining the new and the old. 1948 2023 We recently realized our special Truck of the Month series had not featured a fire truck! How did that happen? Our reminder was seeing this very special 1948 GMC Fire...
  20. Overload Auxiliary Springs

    What a great basic design offered by GMC dealers. Shown in the 1956 GMC Accessories catalog. Easy to install while a customer relaxed in the dealer’s showroom.
  21. 1937 Chevrolet Panel Truck

    Its 1947! A 14 year old Burt Fulmore thinks of a method of getting to school each day from his home in the small town of Economy to Bass River, Nova Scotia Canada, seven miles away. (This island province in eastern Canada is 450 miles above the US most northern state of Maine). He knows his father’s 1937 panel truck...
  22. 1939 1 ½ Ton School Bus

    Passing the reviewing stand in 2016 at the Indianapolis 500 parade. In 1939 our Chevrolet Feature Truck of the Month came new as a 1 ½ ton with flat face cowl. It had a 158” wheel base. The attached 1939 sketch below shows it with all its dimensions. The dual rear wheels at right were included with our truck in...
  23. A 1946 GMC ¾ Ton Hubcap

    For the “real” perfectionist After our 41st year, Jim Carter Truck Parts uncovered a big surprise! Recently, a person came to our lobby offering 10 used ¾ ton hub caps, hoping credit would be offered against a future parts purchase. One of these hubcaps was a real attention getter. We thought it never existed! Because of this, an article had...
  24. 1955 GMC Pickup

    It’s 1977 and young Greg Bowden is in high school and driving a newly purchased 1955 Chevrolet Step bed pickup. He soon realizes that his first hope, to restore it to new condition, would be out of the question considering his limited income and his college years coming soon. It needed so much plus the body rust continued to get...
  25. 1960-65 Stepside Back Up Lights

    It’s 1966 and the new requirement of the US Department of Transportation becomes law. This requires all new cars and pickups to be equipped with backup lights. Though this may have been for safety (warning a passing vehicle that a backing vehicle is in reverse mode) it created extra expense for vehicle manufacturers. Those that had already designed their future...
  26. 1939 Chevrolet Bus

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  27. Glove Box Ingenuity

    Jerry Rivers of Polo, Missouri just purchased a 1938 Chevrolet 1 ½ ton truck. It appears to have been left by a pasture fence in a back field for so many years! Jerry wanted some of the parts that were still usable, so he pulled it out of the dirt (up to the axles and could sink no more). The...
  28. The First 1935 Suburban

    Owner: Ed Brouillet It’s 1935! With the encouragement of the US Army, the first Chevrolet Suburban is introduced. The Army wanted an enclosed vehicle to carry officers with a driver at their military bases. Of course, it would be a boost to Chevrolet for people to see they were doing so well during the Great Depression that they could even...
  29. Split Rim Hubcaps on Later Wheels

    On our Feature Truck of the Month for February 2023 we described a method of attaching the larger original ¾ and 1 Ton hubcaps to a modern non-split 8 bolt wheel. Unheard of by Jim Carter Truck Parts until Glen Black of Lacey’s Springs, Alabama. He would not take no for an answer. He found a way to attach the...
  30. 1953 GMC ¾ Ton Pickup

    This month we feature a very special ¾ ton pickup. Now, maybe just a little nicer than when it left the factory 70 years ago! Owned and personally restored (from the bare frame) by Glen Black of Lacey’s Springs, Alabama. Few truck owners can say that their pickup has been in the same father and son family over 50 years...
  31. 1972 Chevrolet Suburban Highlander

    Feature Truck of the Month from August 2021: For this month’s feature truck we combine the talents of Linda and Doyle Groat, both loving older GM vehicles, and the discovery that they owned a very rare 1972 Chevrolet Suburban Highlander. This mix has resulted in their great memories among the special older vehicles owned, their restoration experiences, attending many car/truck...
  32. 1947-1955 Door Handle Remote Changes

    With the introduction of any new vehicle, sometimes corrections must be quickly made that were missed during their design. We discover that even the more knowledgeable followers of the Advanced Design pickups and big trucks are not aware there were two different designs of “door handle remotes”. Generally Unknown Fact: The 1947-48 the doors, were opened by pushing the inside...
  33. 1967-72 Chevy/GMC Suburban Wood Floor

    During a local truck show in the summer of 2021, several from Jim Carter Truck Parts noticed a very special deluxe 1972 Chevrolet Suburban. It certainly stood out among the nicer vehicles in this well attended show. It is owned by Linda Grout of Chouteau, Oklahoma. You can read more on this Suburban in our feature Truck of the Month...
  34.       1934-1946 Antenna Trivia

    During the mid-1930’s through the WWII years, spending money was very limited. The “Great Depression” crippled our country’s economy, so only the basics were what much of the population had to work with. A radio added to a car or truck would have been so rare! It cost about a month’s wages for most hourly workers. Now enters American Ingenuity...
  35. The World War II Emergency Rubber Shortages

    About 80 years ago, the World War II was going strong in the South Pacific. For a period of time there was no sign of victory for either the U.S. or Japan. One of the largest effects to the world was the Japanese control of most of the tropical islands that grew natural rubber trees. The quality of this product...
  36. 1937 and 1938 Original Gas Tanks

    We at Jim Carter Truck Parts are occasionally asked if an original 1937 under seat tank will fit in their 1938. This question is asked because the 1937 tank has been reproduced, however, the 1938 has not. We asked a good customer that has personally restored a show quality 1938 Chevy ½ ton. It is a show quality award winner...
  37. 1950 Chevrolet COE

    In the 20 years of our Feature Truck of the Month series, we look for commercial vehicles that are different and are rarely seen at any truck or car show. This month’s vehicle fits exactly in this category. It is the only one of its kind in the world! This large Chevrolet truck is a 1950 COE (cab over engine...
  38. 1934-46 Door Striker Adjustment

    Few owners of these years of Chevy/GMC trucks have any idea that a hidden adjustment door plate is built behind the actual door striker plate. Unless you read the owner’s manual that was in the glove box when the truck was new it is unknown. Check the attached photos: The back side of the striker plate has about 13 horizontal...
  39. 1964-66 Chevrolet GMC ½ Ton Hub Caps

    What an excellent example of how General Motors saves tooling cost in pickup production. Not cars! Over one million ½ ton hub caps were produced in these three years. Their tooling for Chevy and GMC was almost the same. ONLY the small red logo in the center was added with a different stamping. Another example:  New Truck buyer’s wants are...
  40. Booting Tires during World War II

    It’s the height of the war and material shortage in the U.S. is at its worst. The Japanese have control of most of the islands in the South Pacific that provide the most rubber to much of the world. The rubber trees they cultivated were the best. And of course, the U.S. was totally cut off for this needed product...
  41. Home Mounting, Split-Rim Wheels

    It has been increasingly difficult to find local tire changing shops to inflate older truck tires above a ½ ton rating. Most came from the factory with multi-piece split rim wheels. On these older trucks, one outer edge of the wheel must be removed to add a tire. Whether to replace an old tire for a new, or repair an...
  42. 1941 Chevrolet ½ Ton Panel Truck

    Jim Carter Truck Parts, in our Feature Truck of the Month series, we try to find examples that are just a little different. This month’s 1941 Panel truck certainly fits in this category! Jeff Stires of Conway, Arkansas is the proud owner and builder of this unusual ½ ton Panel truck. At first glance, it appears to be another great...
  43. Wood Wheels on New Trucks

    During WWII there were major material shortages for our citizens as our country placed most of their energy in supporting the over-seas war effort. U.S. factories produced a very limited number trucks that were used in this country (almost no cars).  It was expected pre-existing used trucks would supply local farms and businesses. Repair parts for immediate needs were so...
  44. 1947-55 ½ Ton Rear Bumper Brace Differences

    Be careful in purchasing used Advance Design rear bumper braces! Even the seller may not know there are two different shapes. When installed incorrectly, the rear bumper will not be in the correct position. The more common rear braces are on the half ton pickup. They are designed to lower the long horizontal bumper so the tailgate can swing down...
  45. 1967-70 and 1971-72 Chevrolet Bumper Guards

    There seems to be controversy on the GM Original pickup bumper guards being the same for all six years. We at Jim Carter Truck Parts can only assume the rumor became strong when only the 1967-70 all chrome plated bumper guards were available. Waiting customer’s with 1971-72 pickups could only obtain the 1967-70 design so this is what they used...
  46. 1947-53 Chevy Truck Grille Trivia

    This is what we at Jim Carter Truck Parts (with 41 years’ experience) have learned about these very popular grilles.  Here is some grille bar data that many followers of the famous Advance Design trucks should find of interest.  This can be very important for a person on a hunt for a restorable grille. During your restoration of a ½...
  47. 1947 Chevrolet / GMC Pickup Transmission Cover Floor Pans

    During the first year of the Advance Design (about 7 months) 1/2 and 3/4 ton pickup, the standard three speed transmission was a carryover from 1946. Its top loader shift lever extended directly from the transmission through the removable floor pan. When the column shift three speed was introduced in 1948, the floor shift hole was eliminated. Therefore, the 1947...
  48. 1951 Chevrolet ¾ Ton NAPCO

    This month’s feature is the earliest NAPCO accessory equipped truck in existence! So far no one has been able to prove otherwise. That is quite a compliment due to the large following of these aftermarket 4x4 trucks. As the author of this article, Jim Carter of Jim Carter Truck Parts, I became telephone friends of the owner of this 1951...
  49. 1956 Opel

    1947-53 GM Truck Cab – These Were Continued Into the 1960’s The Advance Design GM 1947-55 Chevy/GMC trucks broke all previous sales records in the U.S. The truck hungry buyers after the WWII shortages bought the AD trucks as fast as the many US factories could produce them. The local town dealers loved their popularity and related purchases. If any...
  50. 1948 GMC 1 ½ Ton Flatbed

    This month we feature a quality General Motors truck still being used at it was designed. This “new” 75 year old still fulfills what the original buyer needed, to carry merchandise. It has always been used in close vicinity of southcentral Maine helping its owners in their hauling needs. This special truck is a 1948 GMC 1 ½ ton flatbed...
  51. 1937 Chevy Grille Protection

    If you are lucky and discover a NOS one year only 1937 grille. “Nobody is going to back into my grille!”
  52. 1936 Chevrolet Panel Truck Bed Plate Mystery

    In our July 2022 Feature Truck of the Month, we noticed an approximately 7” x 7” metal plate covering a square hole in the center floor board of the 1936 Chevrolet Panel Truck. This vehicle looks almost untouched in regards to changes over the years. It was used for light weight deliveries as most panel trucks were purchased to do...
  53. 1935 Chevrolet ½ Ton and More

    This month our feature truck article could be called a “three in one”. We don’t usually put several together but in this case they all are from the same era. Their proud owner is Jim Foltz of Long Beach, California. A true older car and truck enthusiast over many years. He has owned vehicles such as a restored WWII military...
  54. Improving Your Split Rim Wheel Appearance

    Ever notice that older large GM trucks have split rim wheels painted one color? Thus, they give a more “plain” appearance. This is not the way these trucks where when new! From the factory, the narrow split rings were zinc plated. This was an important extra. It prevented them from rusting against the main wheel between tire changes. In northern...
  55. 1955-1959 Metal Door Panel Ridges

    The upper removable metal door panels of these Task Force trucks are made to allow access to the window raiser and door opening hardware. The large “C” shaped ridges on these panels may appear to be for appearance only or to add a little extra strength to the panel. They are not! They were placed there for one reason: To...
  56. 1966 GMC ¾ Ton Pickup

    It’s the mid 1960’s and pickups continue to emerge from being only workers on farms or for businesses. With more disposable family income, American’s were showing an interest in extras that had been more-related to the family car. Truck manufacturers noted this trend as options (installed at the factory) and accessories (installed by the dealers) were selling better than ever...
  57. A 1958 Cameo Original Invoice

    How rare!  Most invoices were discarded soon after the purchase!  This shows the day of the sale of a 1958 Cardinal Red Cameo as first purchased November 16, 1957.  It is now owned by Kevin Rantuccio in Florida in 2021.  The original invoice was included with the sale.
  58. 1937-50 Chevrolet / GMC Spare Tire Lock

    A rare accessory indeed! In the days when some did not even lock their home doors, few would even consider buying a spare tire lock for their under bed pickup from their Chevrolet dealer. However, the 1937-50 Chevrolet / GMC Spare Tire Locking Device was available. A brass nut replaced the long factory hexagon nut used on the original spare...
  59. 1941 Chevrolet COE

    It was show time at the 2014 American Truck Historical Society national convention. This year it was held in Springfield, Missouri. The Ozark 4-State Chapter was the host. Over 713 large and small trucks from across the US and Canada were registered and on display! So many more were in the parking lot outside of the gates. Of all these...
  60. Radiator Fan Shroud Accessory

    Starting in 1934 an add-on fan shroud was offered for larger trucks used as delivery and freight haulers. The 1937-38 trucks had a new part number for the shroud. It was available for delivery vehicles involved in stop and go driving, heavy hauling, and school bus applications. The shroud was cataloged for ¾ ton, 1 ton, 1 ½ ton, and...
  61. 1938 Chevrolet Grille

    Photo of a 1938 Chevrolet Truck grille and crank hole cover without the lower section covered by the bumper.
  62. 1957 Chevrolet Cameo

    Our feature Truck of the Month Series is well known for the very unusual. So, here we go again! Cameos of the mid-1950’s are now rarely seen, however this example was even quite unusual when you could place an order at the Chevrolet dealer 65 years ago. Not only is it one of the country’s top unrestored Cameos, it has...
  63. 1955-59 GM Truck Unusual Firewall

    After many, many years being involved in the Chevy/GMC restoration hobby a fact surfaced about these trucks. I had never paid attention to the center tall “dip” in the firewall. One day, trying to create a new reproduction rubber floor mat, I said to myself, “Why is this rounded area protruding into where a new floor must be? “ Its...
  64. Bumper Guard Installation Instructions

    3000 Series Trucks Remove the bumper attaching bolts from the left hand front bumper bracket and discard.Place the left hand bumper guard in position and mount it to the bumper and bumper bracket using the lock-washers, flat washers and bolts furnished. Tighten securely.Mount and attach the right hand bumper guard following the procedure outlined in Steps 1 and 2 above.Remove...
  65. 1957 Cameo

    March 2022 Feature Truck of the Month Coming Soon
  66. 1949 Chevrolet Suburban

    Owner: Roy Asbahr The standard two-tone color as most Suburbans that year. Upper: Fatham Green Lower: Channel Green One of Roy Asbahr's most special and unique vehicles is a 1949 Chevrolet Suburban. After a 1 1/2 year restoration, it looks showroom new. Roy is a perfectionist in vehicle restoration and this is one of his best yet! The body and...
  67. 1961 Chevrolet ¾ Ton Custom Pickup

    And The 1960 That Made It All Happen This month’s Feature Truck is almost never seen among restored vehicles in today’s world. Because it is a ¾ ton, it was bought for work duties on the farm or hauling merchandise for a company. There was almost no concern in keeping it nice for a future generation. Actually, prior to the...
  68. Alternative Bed Wood Appearance

    Somewhere between the factory all painted black bed wood and the planks that are sanded and clear-coated to show the attractive grain is a “middle ground”. Look at this very attractive creation! We were so impressed with this finished bed. It gives another alternative for making a nice bed floor. Stephen Denk of Buckner, Missouri came up with this process...
  69. 1947 Chevrolet 1 ½ Ton Pickup Open Express

    We think you will like our decision to repost one of our more popular articles during our 20 year history. During March 2015 this created so many comments with a surprise that this truck ever existed. To our knowledge, this is the only 1 ½ ton dually that we know exists. NOTE: The 1946 cab design continued until about April...
  70. 1956 Chevrolet Standard ½ Ton Stepside

    Most of us that appreciate seeing older trucks soon learn that the range of condition has several levels. All are great to see on the road as a daily driver as well as one that rarely leaves the garage. Owners usually find their “comfort level” of what they want in their old truck combined with the finances they want to...
  71. 1946 GMC Half Ton

    The moment we saw this 1946 GMC ½ ton, we knew this pickup had to be a feature truck of the month! This newly rebuilt pickup certainly needed to be brought to the attention of our many readers. Jason Davis of Kansas City, Kansas inherited this special truck seven years ago from his grandfather. Because it was a GMC produced...
  72. 1939 Chevrolet ½ Ton Rear Axle Housing Saddles

    And the “All American Truck Club of New Zealand” After as much as 80 years of almost no maintenance, the saddles that wrap around the two rear axle housings usually require some serious attention.  The wear is out of the sight and often is over looked during most restorations. Steve Jones in the country of New Zealand had this problem...
  73. 1952 Chevrolet ½ Ton Deluxe Panel Truck

    What a Great Panel Truck!  This body style is rarely seen in today’s world. When new, they were usually used for carrying merchandise to the fast developing residential neighborhoods of the 1950”s. They were very successful in delivery of groceries, laundry, dry cleaning, or for any company that carried items from a supplier homes or business. Our feature truck this...
  74. GMC Dash Gauge Blank Out

    Between 1954 and 1959 the dash cluster of GMC trucks were given a circular opening for a dealer installed clock or tachometer. These trucks left the factory with a blank-out plate to fill this opening. With most GMC's this plate always remained in place as an option was rarely added. The enclosed photo shows both plates used during the period...
  75. 1940 Chevrolet Wiring Diagram

    Just like GM sent to the dealers
  76. 1972 Chevrolet Suburban Highlander

    For this month’s feature truck we combine the talents of Linda and Doyle Groat, both loving older GM vehicles, and the discovery that they owned a very rare 1972 Chevrolet Suburban Highlander. This mix has resulted in their great memories among the special older vehicles owned, their restoration experiences, attending many car/truck shows, and now owning and learning about this...
  77. Spring Shackle Seals Over 80 Years Ago

    Prior to WWII rubber was not of quality to withstand continual contact with petroleum based lubricants. Because it had never existed, the auto and truck factories used the materials available. An excellent example of this is grease seals used in early vehicle suspension shackles. These seals hold the grease to remain around the horizontal pins after a pressure gun has...
  78. Automotive Generator Trivia

    This fact about car and truck generators is not known to most.  We hope, you find this of interest. Both ends of most generators after the mid 1930’s had openings for air to pass through their internal moving parts.  The small fan on the front it is attached to a pulley that is turned by the belt reaching the harmonic...
  79. 1958 Chevrolet Apache Fleetside Pickup

    After over 30 years of General Motors using the standard stepside bed for their pickups, a major addition was introduced as an accessory in 1958. It was referred to as a Fleetside. Our Feature truck this month shows this new size pickup bed. Yes, the standard stepside remained as the most popular bed, however as the new Fleetside began to...
  80. “Advance Design” Truck Collection

    All our past Feature Truck of the Month Series is selected because they have special characteristics unlike any others. This month’s article is not even close to those of our past 220 articles! It was difficult to choose one of the owner’s collection of over 30 Advance Design GM trucks (1947-55). They consisted of very unique body styles, restored and...
  81. 1952 GMC Deluxe ¾ Ton Pickup

    Once it was one of America’s favorite work trucks. Now, of the few remaining, this truck stays in the garage if there is even a chance for rain. This very special 1952 GMC ¾ Ton Pickup is owned and ground up restored by Gary Guadagnolo of Stockton, California. His goal was to make it like the day it left the...
  82. 1955 GMC Suburban Pickup

    To many in the U.S, this most eastern location in North America is almost unknown. The large island of Newfoundland is several miles from the mainland of eastern Canada. Here is the home of our extremely rare feature truck of the month; a 1955 GMC Suburban Pickup. The proud owner is Barry Tippett, a long life resident of Holyrood, Newfoundland...
  83. 1941 Chevrolet Military Canopy Express

    This Chevy truck is so unusual and nicely restored, it was a natural for our feature truck series that we have posted since the year 2000. For sure a one of a kind! This 1941Chevrolet Military Canopy Express is owned and was personally restored by Michel Nivarlet of Belgium. Always an enthusiast of older US motorized vehicles, he had immediate...
  84. 1955 Chevrolet ½ Ton 4×4 NAPCO

    What a rare unusual survivor of early GM pickup trucks. This early 1955 Chevrolet ½ ton short wheel base four wheel drive was created for off road work. When a person bought this type pickup sixty-five years ago they had off road work needs. The over 70% additional cost made them not financially practical for daily driving to work or...
  85. 1950 Chevy Deluxe ½ Ton

    A 1946 Piper J3C-65 in Background For our Feature Truck of the Month series, we try to find trucks just a little different than the usual. This 1950 Chevy ½ ton is certainly a “stand alone”. A seventy year old pickup that looks almost original, however; there are many hidden modern updates that only the most expert Chevy truck perfectionist...
  86. 1970 Chevrolet “CST” ½ Ton

    On July 10, 2020, the 10th South East Truck Nationals were held in Lebanon, Tennessee. What a show! Over 1,000 registered older GM trucks were displayed on the large county fairgrounds. About 5,000 walk-in visitors were observing the trucks. Many parts dealers and food venders were lined up along the walkways. This show is soon to be the largest all...
  87. 1946 Chevrolet ½ Ton Panel Truck

    The proud owner of this seventy-five year old daily driver is Joe Thompson of Overland Park, Kansas. More about Joe later in this article! Our feature truck for this month is Canadian made at the Chevrolet factory in Oshawa, Ontario. It was built just after World War II when the demand for trucks and cars was the highest in history...
  88. 1950 Chevy Half-Ton

    This month’s feature truck is a 1950 Chevrolet ½ ton that appears almost identical to the day it left the factory in St. Louis, Missouri about 70 years ago. It is a pure standard cab pickup; the most popular light truck sold that year by Chevrolet or any other make. It was made for work and thus no extras were...
  89. 1972 Chevrolet Highlander Blazer 4X4

    It is July 2020, and we were attending the annual South East Trucking Nationals in Lebanon, Tennessee. Over 1,000 trucks were on display at the Wilson County Fair Grounds, and so, so many people came just to walk through the many rows of special trucks. Even parts venders lined some aisles! Of the very few 1969-72 Chevrolet Blazers at the...
  90. 1954 GMC Bedroll Reflector

    For the true Advanced Design perfectionist, this GMC accessory should be of interest. SO RARE!Of the few bedroll reflectors that were added by the GMC dealers, very few have survived. Over the years as the pickup aged and was given more work duties, the reflectors were a target for improper backing. After all, it was a work truck hauling even...
  91. Photos of Interest

    This Photo Says it All Mich Kingsley Elliot, Illinois There just something about a "Jim Carter Bed". Photo by Mr. and Mrs. Bahston 1956 GMC Suburban Carrier Dave Shorey’s favorite in his GM truck collection in the UK. Probably only one in the country! 1937 GMC Cab-Over-Engine owned and restored by John Wazorick of Arizona. “A work of Art” Deer...
  92. Welcome to page 3 of our "Field Engineering" articles.

    Back to Page 1, Page 2 Homemade Step Plate - Not Bad! 1934-46 Left door T-handle broke? Welded on a bent rod. Want under-bed tank?Raise your bed! Cab Over Engine….Chevrolet Ugly TruckOwner Unknown Holes for many aftermarket heaters are in the 1946 Firewall!
  93. Welcome to page 2 of our "Field Engineering" articles.

    Back to Page 1, Page 3 Clearance lights expensive? Maybe use 1940 park lights. Outboard motor leaking? Secure it to a tailgate when traveling! Turn signals aren't bright? Just add a larger light! Protecting the tail light in a home made bumper. No turn signal on your panel truck? Drill a hole and add a universal. No place to live...
  94. Field Engineering

    Most all early trucks were operated under a different set of rules than passenger cars. With a few exceptions, trucks were not people haulers. They were bought and used as freight movers! Freight is defined as anything from boxes to bulk dirt and hay to farm feeds. To keep them running in the 1940's and 1950's with limited family income...
  95. Versatile Chevy Trucks

    The Associated Press reported a 1951 Chevy pickup, converted into a boat, got within 40 miles of Florida. This truck/boat was spotted, on July 16th, 2003 by the Bureau of Immigration and Customs patrol plane. It was later intercepted by two U.S. Coast Guard boats. The truck was kept afloat by attaching empty 55 gallon drums to the bottom, making...
  96. Too Far Gone

    Sometimes a truck is just too neglected to be restorable. It's "Too Far Gone". About the only thing you can do is raise its radiator cap and place another truck under it. The following are a few sad examples that only their mother could love! Examples of "Too Far Gone Trucks"... A 1964 Chevy 1/2 ton abused beyond repair! This...
  97. Junkyard Photos 5

    Is this just a junkyard or is it hidden treasure? Jim ventured into the junkyard to take a few pictures. He was hoping to get some interesting shots from different perspectives. To Jim these shots are "JUNKYARD ART". To others these may just be different views of a junkyard, but to those who are restoring an antique GM truck, they...
  98. Junkyard Photos 4

    Is this just a junkyard or is it hidden treasure? Jim ventured into the junkyard to take a few pictures. He was hoping to get some interesting shots from different perspectives. To Jim these shots are "JUNKYARD ART". To others these may just be different views of a junkyard, but to those who are restoring an antique GM truck, they...
  99. Junkyard Photos 3

    Is this just a junkyard or is it hidden treasure? Jim ventured into the junkyard to take a few pictures. He was hoping to get some interesting shots from different perspectives. To Jim these shots are "JUNKYARD ART". To others these may just be different views of a junkyard, but to those who are restoring an antique GM truck, they...
  100. Junkyard Photos 2

    Is this just a junkyard or is it hidden treasure? Jim ventured into the junkyard to take a few pictures. He was hoping to get some interesting shots from different perspectives. To Jim these shots are "JUNKYARD ART". To others these may just be different views of a junkyard, but to those who are restoring an antique GM truck, they...

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