As I understand it, there were a very limited number of 42 trucks
made between model changeover and when war production started after
Pearl Harbor. Two 42 GMC trucks showed up here before production
stopped. One, a wrecker, still is in use.
A very limited number of bare bones civilian trucks were made in
45 with no chrome, stainless, or other critical metal.
Limited production started soon after the War with "46" models that
were essentially 1941 or 42 models.
Bruce K
57 3200
Mt. Iron, MN
At Thursday, 10 July 2003, you wrote:
>Were there any 1942, 46, or 47 Chevy / GMC pick ups? Were they the
pre-war
>style, or the same as the 47-55 style? Thanks, Bob K in PHX, AZ
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <morbee@TDS.NET>
>To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 8:51 AM
>Subject: [oletrucks] Intro
>
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> I have been a member of the list for a few months now and have really
>enjoyed all the information that has been passed around.
>>
>> I recently purchased a 1941 1/2 ton from a guy down in Illinois.
The truck
>seems pretty solid, but like with most of them, is going to need
lots of
>love and money. I have more love for the thing then money, but we
will get
>her looking like gem. Thank goodness my wife loves it, because she
has been
>ordering parts for it too.
>>
>> This is my first restoration project and I want to take it slow.
I don't
>want to take the whole thing apart and then not be able to enjoy
it while I
>am working on it. I know this isn't the best method, as far as restoration
>goes, but she will be nice when she is done.
>>
>> I was wondering if there is anyone on the list that would be a
days drive
>away (we live near Madison, WI), so that I could really have a good
look as
>to what this machine is supposed to look like. I have about $500
worth of
>books, reference manuals, etc, but don't have anything that I could
get my
>hands on. I was quite young when my dad had his, so I don't remember
exactly
>what they looked like inside and out. I have a pretty good idea,
>>
>> I am not a member of a club and don't really know when the car
shows are
>going on. (I know that Jefferson is in the spring up here-but don't
know if
>it's really that good of a swap/car show for the truck.) I think
IOLA is
>this weekend, but again, I have never been and don't know if it
is a waste
>of time. Anyone heading up there?
>>
>>
>> Otherwise, is there someone out there that has been through the
>restoration process on a 1941, that doesn't mind me asking questions
every
>now and then? Maybe even sending me some pictures?
>>
>> I appreciate any and all help. Thanks alot. Look forward to talking
with
>you guys (and ladies) soon.
>>
>> Russ
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941
and 1959
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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