Thanks. I keep finding out how little I know!! Bob K in PHX, AZ.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>
To: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>; <morbee@TDS.NET>;
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:47 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Intro
> '42s were most likely in production before the switch to war priorities
> occured. I don't think very many were made, but I believe they exist.
>
> I've seen a '45, and have a friend who owns a '46. In '47 a mid-year
change
> introduced the AD (47-55) style.
>
> I owned a couple of '41s years ago, and I think the only difference
between
> the various years was how much chrome was used, but I could be wrong about
> that. Of course I could be wrong about all of it, and if I am someone
will
> point it out.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>
> To: <morbee@TDS.NET>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 1:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Intro
>
>
> 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
> 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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