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    Welcome to "our kind" of website… For Classic Chevy and GMC Truck Parts

    Over 125 Years Combined Experience Of our Top 4 Employees!

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    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. Stainless Corner Bed Strips

      Stainless steel bedstrips are always a nice extra when you give your bedwood a clear finish. Not only do the strips look good but they retain this attractive appearance despite long term bad weather conditions.
      Categories: Technical Articles & 1947-55 Tech Talk
      Tags: old chevy truck, chevrolet, gmc, bed & stainless corner bed strips
      Posted On: February 11 2010
      Posted By: Jim Carter

    2. 1953-1955 Side Mount Spare

      During the Advance Design truck era, 1947-1955, most all spare tire assemblies were under the bed. Though not always convenient, this kept the extra tire away from the bed box and out of the way.
      Categories: Technical Articles & 1947-55 Tech Talk
      Tags: advance design, old chevy truck, bed, side mount spare tire & sheet metal
      Posted On: February 11 2010
      Posted By: Jim Carter

    3. 1940 Tailgate Hinge

      In 1940, GM began offering a slightly wider bed on their Chevrolet pickups. This width increased from about 46 3/8" to 48 1/2".
      Categories: Technical Articles & 1934-46 Tech Talk
      Tags: old chevy truck, chevrolet, pickup, bed, tailgate hinge, sheet metal, 1940 Tailgate Hinge & restorable
      Posted On: February 11 2010
      Posted By: Jim Carter

    4. 1940-1946 GMC Metal Bed Bottom

      Though Chevrolet and GMC were usually close in their construction during the 1940's, they were far apart in a few areas. GMC in particular advertised some of their major differences as being steps above the competition.
      Categories: Technical Articles & 1934-46 Tech Talk
      Tags: old chevy truck, gmc, bed, metal bed bottom & 1940-1946 GMC Metal Bed Bottom
      Posted On: February 11 2010
      Posted By: Jim Carter

    5. Truck Beds...Black Painted Wood

      Prior to 1941 in GM pickups, the bed wood of choice was oak. The change to yellow pine occurred at this time and it was used until the end of the wood bed floors in 1987. This southern yellow pine is a hard wood and should not be confused with softer white pine.
      Categories: Technical Articles, 1934-46 Tech Talk, 1947-55 Tech Talk, 1955-66 Tech Talk & 1967-72 Tech Talk
      Tags: old chevy truck, chevrolet, gmc, bed, truck bed & black wood
      Posted On: February 11 2010
      Posted By: Jim Carter

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