Yes! The Rumor is True! Jim Carter Truck Parts is beginning our 46th Year!

Few if any have reached this milestone.

Jim Carter here, we are just as active in GM trucks as ever!

Click on a year below. See what a near 1/2 century can do for you!

THIS IS US! JIM CARTER TRUCK PARTS AT 45 YEARS

Thank you, thank you, for so many great customers like you that have helped our company reach our 45th Anniversary. We are so proud to have reached this milestone.
This is Jim Carter, I am still very active as when I started restoring my first pickup, a 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton and needed parts! It now sits in our Lobby!

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  1. 1958 GMC ½ Ton Stepside

    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...
  2. Why the GM Pickups with the GMC Logo Exist Today!

    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...
  3. 1971 GMC Longhorn ¾ Ton Plus More

    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...
  4. 1953 Chevrolet ½ Ton

    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...
  5. 1938 Chevy ¾ Ton Pickup

    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...
  6. 1959 Chevrolet ½ Ton

    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...
  7. 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Series 10, ½ Ton

    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...
  8. 1958 GMC with Car Hauler

    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...
  9. 1938 Chevrolet ½ Ton Pickup – Repeated with MORE!

    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...
  10. 1934 Chevrolet 1 ½ ton Flatbed

    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...
  11. 1958 Chevrolet ¾ Ton NAPCO Pickup

    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...
  12. 1952 Chevrolet “Woody”

    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...
  13. 1959 Chevrolet Low Cab Forward   “LCF” Truck (and More)

    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...
  14. Early 1947 Chevrolet 1 Ton Flat Bed

    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...
  15. 1948 Chevy Truck – Heartbeat of America

    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...
  16. 1953 “Canadian Built” 1953 GMC ½ Ton

    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...
  17. 1953 GMC ¾ Ton

    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...
  18. 1947-55 Advance Design Pickup Hubcaps

    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...
  19. 1971 Chevrolet ½ Ton - Argentina Made

    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...
  20. 1962 Chevrolet C/60 Tilt Cab

    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...
  21. 1936 GMC ½ Ton Pickup

    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...
  22. 1970 Chevrolet ½ Ton CST

    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...
  23. 1953 Chevrolet 2-Ton Truck

    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...
  24. Early 1947 Chevrolet Suburban

    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...
  25. 1938 Chevrolet Pickup and Big Truck for Adapting and Installing a 1937 Gas Tank

    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...
  26. 1946 Chevy ½ Ton

    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...
  27. 1971 Chevrolet K-10 ½ Ton

    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...
  28. 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”...
  29. 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...
  30. 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. Yes, the passenger seat on the panel truck was a factory option...
  31. 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...
  32. 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...
  33. 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...
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  35. 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...
  36. 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
  37. 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...
  38. 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...
  39. 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...
  40. 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...
  41. 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...
  42. 1939 Chevrolet Bus

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  43. 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...
  44. 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...
  45. 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...
  46. 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...
  47. 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...
  48. 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...
  49. 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...
  50. 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...
  51. 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...
  52. 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...
  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. 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...
  55. 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...
  56. 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...
  57. 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...
  58. 1957 Cameo

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  59. 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...
  60. 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...
  61. 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...
  62. 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 25 year history. During 2021 this created so many comments with a surprise that this truck ever existed. To our knowledge, this is the only 1947 "1 ½ ton dually" that we know exists. NOTE: The 1946 cab design continued until about April...
  63. 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...
  64. 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...
  65. 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...
  66. 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...
  67. 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...
  68. 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...
  69. 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...
  70. “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...
  71. 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...
  72. 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...
  73. 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...
  74. 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...
  75. 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...
  76. 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...
  77. 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...
  78. 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...
  79. 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...
  80. 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...
  81. 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!
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    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...
  83. 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...
  84. 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...
  85. 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...
  86. 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...
  87. 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...
  88. 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...
  89. 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...
  90. Junkyard Photos

    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...
  91. 54 Chevy Panel Truck Blues

    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...
  92. Testimonials

    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...
  93. Jim Carter Truck of the Month 2000 - 2026

    Check out our Featured Truck Restorations, Repairs and Customizations from some of our customers. Many of the parts were provided by
  94. Jim Carter Truck of the Month 2009 - 2014

    2014 ARTICLESMODEL YEARMODEL MAKEOWNERSDecember 20141962Chevrolet 1/2 Ton 4×4Nelson GoodNovember 20141941Chevrolet COEEarl BurkOctober 20141952Chevrolet UTEJohn SmithSeptember 20141950GMC 1 Ton PickupJohn LesmeisterAugust 20141954Chevrolet 3/4 TonTerry MillsapJuly 20141950COEKent ZimmermanJune 20141946Chevrolet Panel TruckJim WintersMay 20141935Chevrolet ½ TonRichard WrightApril 20141942Chevrolet 1½ TonHerman PfauterMarch 20141949Chevrolet ½ TonRandy PriebeFebruary 20141948Chevrolet ½ TonTad ShadidJanuary 20141946Chevrolet ½ TonPaul Owsley 2013 ARTICLESMODEL YEARMODEL MAKEOWNERSDecember 20131950’sCars of CubaAnonymousNovember 20131958Chevrolet CameoAnonymousOctober 20131969C-10...
  95. Jim Carter Truck of the Month 2003 - 2008

    2008 ARTICLESMODEL YEARMODEL MAKEOWNERSDecember 20081937GMC TrailaboutRon LoosNovember 20081972Chevrolet ¾ TonEdward EckelOctober 20081948Chevrolet ½ TonRoger DarrowSeptember 20081940Chevrolet ½ TonJohn BuhrAugust 20081949Chevrolet ½ TonSteve JonesJuly 20081953GMC ½ TonJerry WillisJune 20081957Chevrolet CameoKen McCartyMarch/April/May 20081954Chevrolet ½ TonAngus McDougald and Linda ChallandFebruary 20081941Chevrolet ½ TonJeff LewisJanuary 20081955Chevrolet ½ TonMarty Bozek 2006 ARTICLESMODEL YEARMODEL MAKEOWNERSDecember 20061946Chevrolet COEJim FasslerNovember 20061935Chevrolet SuburbanEd BrouilletOctober 20061964Chevrolet ½ TonGene SatterfieldSeptember 20061955Chevrolet...
  96. Jim Carter Truck of the Month 2000 - 2002

    2002 ARTICLESMODEL YEARMODEL MAKEOWNERSDecember 20021955Chevrolet ½ TonKeith GunnOct/Nov 20021963GMC ½ TonGary AmelingSeptember 20021953GMC ½ TonClyde TreserAugust 20021951Chevrolet ½ TonDave Hinegardner & Billie HeatonJuly 20021935Chevrolet ½ TonJim JohnstonJune 20021953Chevrolet ¾ TonDennis OlandMay 20021954Chevrolet ½ TonRudy ParmenterApril 20021950Chevrolet ½ TonMark DeMonacoMarch 20021941Chevrolet ½ TonTom BollingerFebruary 20021969Chevrolet ½ TonDanny CurranJanuary 20021954Chevrolet ½ TonJ.A. Ceschin 2001 ARTICLESMODEL YEARMODEL MAKEOWNERSNov/Dec 20011951GMC ½ TonPaul McGarrSept/Oct 20011959Chevrolet...

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