big truck

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...

Big Truck Deluxe Cab During the early Advance Design years of 1947-1950 (without wing vents) it is usually considered that a 5 window cab is all deluxe from the factory. The extras included stainless around the windshield and side windows, chrome grille, lower body color wheels with pinstripe, and right sunvisor and armrest. This is true on the 3000 series trucks; 1/2, 3/4, and 1 ton. An exception occurs on the 1 1/2 ton and 2 ton trucks. Though the cabs are the same as the smaller trucks, these deluxe cabs consisted of only the two corner windows. The Salesman's Data Book shows no reference to a chrome grille or window stainless. As money was tight and big trucks were all for work duties, it is assumed GM decided that the trim option would not be a good marketing item on the large vehicles. The corner windows were definitely a sellable extra. Visibility from these two additional windows helped much in backing. The lower photo is from an untouched 1947 Chevy 1 1/2 ton. The corner window cabs have no trim! Deluxe Small Truck (above) Deluxe Big Truck (above)