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Such a rare GMC ½ ton! You can attend truck/car events over a lifetime and never see the design of this 70-year-old GMC. The owner is Pete Bogardus from Eugene, Oregon. He comes from a family of GMC owners. There was rarely a time that they didn’t own a pickup, and always a GMC. Pete even remembers at age 7...

Prior to 1936, the GMC name represented the General Motors Corporation. It was reserved for only their line of large commercial trucks. They had their own Big Truck dealerships and very rarely mixed with other GM-made cars and trucks. The Great Depression of the 1930’s changed the automotive market forever! Sales of cars as well as large trucks had dropped...

Whether it was dealer-suggested or just to copy the car production, a change occurred in 1953. To help lower engine noise inside the truck cabs, the back of the accelerator pedal was changed. Instead of the metal accelerator to the rod from the engine to the metal foot pedal in the cab, the construction was changed. The metal horizontal rod...

It is doubtful you will ever see a “daily driver” pickup any more unusual than this! A person in our office jokingly said, “How many drivers accidentally rear-ended a vehicle in traffic as they first saw this strange pickup?” Jim Lund of Agency, Iowa, owns it. It began life as a 1971 GMC ¾-ton Fleetside pickup before its appearance was...

As it is today. When Kevin first bought it. This Feature Truck of the Month is a very attractive, almost 75-year-old 1953 Chevrolet ½-ton. It looks very above average! Only a person who is very knowledgeable about this series of the older Chevy pickup would know it has something special out of sight. This can cause the driver to get...

As an early truck enthusiast, Ray Geweke found this rare 1938 Chevy ¾ ton pickup near Fargo, ND, and pulled it to his Wisconsin home in 1981. Its total restoration was begun many years later! Ray had time to find many new original parts and made it look like it did when new about 88 years ago! There were major...

Our Feature Truck this month is a 1959 Chevrolet ½ ton pickup with an extended bed. It was one of those that was bought much beyond its running condition! The person that kept it from a questionable future is Donnie Gideon in Surprise, Arizona: An Air Force Military, retired. His father said, “Don’t buy something like that. It is too...

The proud owner and restorer is Raymond Muehling of Amarillo, TX. Raymond’s Story:  I purchased this truck in 1991 as a project for the price of $450.00, the restoration took six years and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears.  The wife hit a guard rail with it during the process and got thrown out the door and earned the...

We suspect there are a few owners of these attractive trucks who have seen the back side of this interesting, well-designed ignition switch. These were given much extra tooling just so the light surrounding the round key cylinder could be seen by the driver at night or in a dark garage. The driver only needed to turn on the park...

The Following Eleven States Still do not Require Titles on Older Vehicles:

Photos of a 1941-46 GMC Grille

The more expensive 1947-1948 Chrome die cast knob handles were discontinued in late 1948. GM replaced these knobs with a maroon non-metal design to match the same color grained door panels. About 1953 the knobs went black as are all of the reproduction today. For the perfectionist: If you want your window raiser knobs correct, we have a few used...

The 1946 to early 1947 trucks had been carry-overs from the pre-war 1941 design. General Motors wisdom knew not to offer redesigned vehicles immediately after the war. They understood sales would be great (often a 6 month wait) so why not use pre-war tooling and sell the older 1941 trucks and title them 1946? GM waited and enjoyed the income...

The horn location on the intake manifold of the Chevrolet 216 six cylinder changed position with the addition of the accessory oil filter. This oil filter was attached to the front of the intake manifold. A special shaped horn bracket was necessary to move the horn forward away from the filter. This bracket was included in the box with the...

When we saw this “one of a kind” pair, we just had to have them as a Feature Truck of the Month! A real part of American History. Most of this article is from “Phillip Lott’s Own Words.” This special truck is a 1958 GMC, LCP (Low Cab Forward), I stumbled across in Mora, N.M.  It had the large optional...

If you have a 1952-62 Chevrolet 235/261 cubic inch six cylinder, the easiest way to have an automatic choke is to use a Rochester Model B Carburetor from a Power Glide car. They are almost a perfect replacement. THE DIFFERENCE! Your pickup truck’s Rochester Model B Carburetor has the fuel line connected to the front. See below. Truck Carburetor with...

In our 20 years posting Featured Truck series we have only listed a few 1938 Chevy USA made ½ tons. (January 2020) The 1938 Chevy trucks are much rarer than the other two years in this series, the 1937 and 1939. This is due to 1938 labor strikes that at times stopped production in most of the GM plants. It...

The proud owner of this Feature Truck of the Month is Quint Hanson of Deerwood, Minnesota. The following tells the revival of this very rare vehicle and the area businessmen that contributed. The story begins in the late 1990’s with a neighbor asking Quint if he could store an old truck in his shop that was in the process of...

By the mid 1950”s GM began to show signs of lowering some of the injuries in a vehicle accident. This was not from Government regulations but rather a selling point to help market their new vehicles. Highways were becoming better and speed could be increased. One of the first improvements on Chevy/GMC trucks was to lower the center of the...

Setting in Fresh Snow after the Restoration Keep it in the family! You do not find many over 65 year old pickups that were bought new by the father and today the proud owner is his son. (This is now Milt Packard of Hampstead, North Carolina.) Its appearance was kept almost identical as new during Milt’s major restoration in 2014...

For the GM truck perfectionist! Just in case you like to read about the GM truck’s fine details, here is one! The die cast part of the window crank-up handles were near identical for almost 20 years. After all, it was a truck. During these years, most customers bought them for work duties. The occasional changes were in their small...

Our Feature Truck of the Month is one of the remaining Chevrolet Woody’s that were on a pickup ½ ton chassis (cars are seen more). No doubt these ½ ton "people haulers” even caught much attention 80 years ago. We were not able to make contact with the owner despite the efforts of a national Chevy club member, Martin Sinzig...

This month’s GM Feature Truck is the only one in existence because it was hand built from so many pre-existent GM parts. There were no beginning rules to go by! If it gave great eye appeal and would fit together safely, it was a candidate for this final “one of a kind” creation of a General Motors Truck. The proud...

In our many years writing the Feature Truck of the Month Series we have never seen a restored truck of the above year and design. We were impressed! This attractive almost 80 year old truck, originally sold for work duties, is one of the few survivors. It is owned and completely restored by Curtis Robinette in the city of Rocky...

1948 Chevy Truck –“ Heartbeat of America”Owner: Luke Stefanovsky This is my 1948 Chevy 5-window deluxe ½ ton truck that I call "The Heartbeat of America". I was right place at the right time for once in my life spring 2009 when I learned the previous owner in Cadillac, Michigan was letting go of his restoration project. The unfinished truck...

As with so many other items on the Advance Design Series trucks, there were also changes in the ignition switches. Both Chevrolet and GMC shared several switch changes during this seven-year series. In the beginning (1947-1948), a unique three-position ignition cylinder and housing was introduced. This was a first for GM trucks. It related to a country with limited crime...

We recently discovered this drawing by Bryant Stewart. He is the number one early GM truck artist in the country. He realized this truck is probably the only remaining example. Thus, a drawing was in order! The Canopy Express was used during the days of the one car family and the “lady of the house” was usually at home. This...

Long before today’s high technology, talented people created items with basic available materials to make our lives easier. More famous inventors would be Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell that stands among the more well known. Whether it was one of these two inventors or another, it was discovered two different type metals expand in different ways when heated. If...

This was posted June 2020. It's popularity made it worth a repeat. Our regular readers of the Feature Truck of the Month Series know we try to find early GM trucks that are just a little different for an article. Our choice this month certainly fills these qualifications. A 1953 GMC ½ ton owned and totally restored by Allan Fisher...

Our Feature Truck for December was discovered in front of our local shop decorated for Christmas! It was perfect for the season. No doubt this restored 1953 GMC ¾ Ton is an “attention getter” not just in local traffic, but with the decorations even the pedestrians stop and smile. The owners are Jack and Lana Williams of Independence, Missouri. It...

As trucks were primarily for work during the Advance Design years, the use of elaborate factory wheel decoration was out of the question. The object was to produce a quality work vehicle at a competitive price. Adding extras to a standard truck raised the cost and added nothing to its hauling ability. Basic chrome moon type hub caps were installed...

A war will always cause changes on the home front. Here is an example. Copper is an important layer in chrome plating. Because of the increase of ammunition production during the war, the price of this material (supply and demand world-wide) could only raise! During those years, the pickup truck was usually for work only. Thus, GM decided it would...

GM’s first year for optional “rear” air conditioning! Thus, on the 1967-72 Suburban series, this is a one year only design. Prior to 1972, the Suburban’s from GM and some aftermarket companies sold a long unit “down the center” of the interior above the two rear row of seats. (The original in dash unit also operated.) No doubt tall people...

During a recent trip to Buenos Aires, this Argentina built 1971 Chevrolet ½ ton was seen beside a downtown street. Its unique features causes us to take a strong second look. The more we observed this clean little short bed, the more we saw features that were special to this South American Chevy. The driver was not available so we...

As our followers know, we try to feature the more unusual. Though many trucks may be more restored and close to a trophy at a show (which is great).  But we look for those more unique and are really seen.  This month is no exception!  Most of these tilt cabs are lost in the past! Probably worked until they were...

For this month’s feature truck, we present a very special and extremely rare pickup. Few have survived after almost 90 years! It was the year that GMC, the big truck branch of General Motors, introduced their first ½ ton pickup. Here is this special truck, a 1936 GMC ½ ton pickup. Maybe this 1936 is why there are light weight...

In the concern for safety, many decide to replace their original single chamber master cylinder for a duel system, but they want to keep their factory front and rear drums. (The duel chambers were required by federal law on all new vehicles about 1966.) A current new duel chamber cylinder allows your front or rear brakes to operate if either...

It’s the height of our country’s Great Depression! GMC dealers, the big truck branch of General Motors, were experiencing very slow sales. Many went out of business, while others were surviving by also selling used cars, trucks, farm machinery, and offering to do mechanical work on most any vehicle. Thus, in an attempt to survive, GMC developed a new product...

It appears that the GMC front cowl and chassis went to all the school bus body, manufactures with this horizontal trim. Just a little extra for the school districts to see if they were planning of buying new buses. (Maybe GMC thought it gave a more personal touch.) 1940 GMC with school bus lettering trim. 1946 GMC with School Bus...

With the success of the Chevrolet Cameo from 1955 to 1958, General Motors realized that there was a demand for extras on working ½ ton pickups that were usually found on passenger cars. This occurred as Americans had more extra income than ever before about the mid 1950’s. As this continued, GM introduced ½ and ¾ ton pickups with the...

We have not featured a large GM truck for such a long time. When we saw this 1953 Chevrolet 2-ton, it was the time! A 6400 series was the largest Chevy had available that year. Its gross weight ranges from 16,000 to 20,000 pounds depending on the tire size. The wheel base is164”. The proud owners are Larry and Kitty...

Thought this might be of interest to owners with these two rare body designs. We discovered that both have the “same” left side tail light bracket and light. (For the Suburban that has a tail gate.)  However, the two body designs have their brackets in different locations. See photo below. There should be no surprise when original GM replacement parts...

As most of our readers know, for this series, we look for trucks that are the more unusual. For this month, we found a vehicle that is correct for this category!  Here is almost a “one of a kind” early 1947 Chevrolet Suburban. (Yes, there was an early and late body design for this year.) Here is an example as...

Thirty years ago I had the gas tank of my ’38 pickup coated inside to control rust. Since that time I would change the gas (usually three gallons) every eight weeks due to the gas eating away at the coating. Small bits of that coating would get into the fuel pump and carburetor wreaking havoc. When I found out there...

It’s 1946 and WWII has been over about a year. Most of our military had returned or coming home and were ready to catch up with their years overseas. U.S. factories were switching over to produce domestic products, but not fast enough for most. This month’s Feature Truck of the Month was created in 1946 and was almost identical to...

Bill’s son and new owner, Mike Vavrina It’s amazing what a person can do to a 1971 Chevy C-10 ½ ton 6 cylinder, 3 speed column shift, drive to work many, many, many years and later change its total personality. It’s only possible if its owner has major mechanical skills plus some disposable income saved back with this project in...

Steve Richards first got it delivered from California to New York!  It was very nice for an untouched work truck.  He says it was really expensive but often this is the least expensive way if you plan on a full restoration. As we watch for the more unusual, these before and after photos certainly caught our attention. Why General Motors...

With the introduction of the first six cylinder engine in 1929 the horn bracket location was between the two-hole base carburetor on the intake manifold. The location was changed with the re-designed 216 cubic inch six cylinder in 1937. The attaching point actually was a two hole cast vertically in to the intake manifold during production. There was no longer...

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...

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. These were the years of the...

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”...

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...

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. Yes, the passenger seat on the panel truck was a factory option...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

For the “real” perfectionist After our 44th year, Jim Carter Truck Parts uncovered a big surprise! Facts: 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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If you are lucky and discover a NOS one year only 1937 grille. “Nobody is going to back into my grille!”

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...

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...