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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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Enjoy the Music of the "54 Chevy Panel Truck Blues This song was composed and performed by Robert "One Man" Johnson.... The music usually starts automatically...However, if you do not hear the music,click the little arrow above... Make sure your speakers are on! If you do not see the arrow icon (above) or hear the music... you can click the...

I contacted everyone I spoke of in the "parts" post, and told them what I was up to strictly in the interest of fairness and honesty. One person replied. ONE. that was Jim Carter himself, who took time from his busy day to talk to the likes of me. This is my impression of our conversation. Jim takes his business...

Within 10 to 15 years the delicate factory three position light switch under dash usually broke.  Replacing this switch on a working truck in the 1940’s was usually not an option.  Now almost 80 years later few owners of these early GM trucks even know the light switch existed.  In most cases the little single filament light bulb and socket...