Features **1941-1946 Chevy Truck Picture Thread**

It's a project for somebody other than me. With these big wheels and tires I'd say it's a 3/4 ton.

 

It's been awhile since I chatted with the gentleman that owns it, but if you are serious, I will make a phone call and ask.

 

does this count?

 

For anyone who is an art deco owner or a fan of these trucks here is a link to the group.


http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=147

 

Like you I have my hands full at this time,,
Hopefully someone will put it back on the road.

 

Sun shine blue skies, pure motivation for this old boy. Spent yesterday trying to remove the old paint from my 46 (Crusty Crusty #3). Got the bed off and will be back at it this morning.
Crusty Cruiser #1 was dead in the water and required a battery charge and some air in one tire to get it from it's winter hibernation spot.
Crusty Cruiser #2, the dog and I went to the XXX Rootbeer Cruise in for a couple of hours yesterday evening.

 

Here's my '42 dump from a newbie. This truck is all original and everything works except fuel gauge. P.O. says it has a 261, but tab behind distributor has no #'s, Check out the cool pto all in one pump/valve/cylinder. Even has the original keys. Truck needs brake though, and having a tough time finding parts for the 1.5 ton series.

 

My old 46....was on a later chevy 4X4 chassis.

 

Very nice truck Alltruck. This thing looks to be in great shape.

 

Here are a few of those old timers in their original garb.
Normbc9

 

That COE is pretty rare I bet,, especially with that bed setup, Looks to be a firetruck

 

^ That COE is sweet!!!!

 

Hi everyone!

Found this truck and this hood up here in Montana. Anyone know what this hood belongs to? It says SPECIAL on it and sure resembles a Chevrolet hood but I've not been able to find it on any truck.

 

I'm not sure about that hood, but from the marker lights I can tell that is 42-46 or early 47 chevy truck. Do you know the exact year? About that hood, the square cut-out that should fit around the fender extension looks too big to be from a 41-46, You Might want to post your question and pics at Stovebolt.com also. Lots of knowledgeable folks there too.
Post back when you find out, I am curious what you find out.
Also, that is an odd placement of the blinkers on the headlight cans..
not where they're usually mounted, which is inboard of the headlights about 5-6 inches.
Oh yeah, you're 1st post should be your introduction, please go to the intro section here:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=18
and do a proper greeting to all the good folks here on the hamb.
Good Luck!

 

Look for that hood on a late 30's early 40's Buick

 

Cool truck.
That hood is off of a 1938 Buick Special.

 

Thanks everyone. you guys are awesome.

 

PROGRESS.... Got the body back from being blasted. No more old crappy copper paint. We'll be doing some repairs, filling a ton of holes and get this project on the road this year.

 

Very good, I am making a spot in the shop for mine as we speak, Eagle Field again beckons me,,,, need to install the new bullet, get a trans crossmember installed, and now I have a tunnel kit from chassisworks to install too.


Again still lots to do, have assembled truck, now disassembling for further cleaning and painting, installing a full tunnel kit, not sure if i will use dzus or cleco fasteners or just weld it in,, havent decided yet, sheesh so many decisions...

 

Your truck is looking great John. New bullet? Whatca got for it? 383? 406?
The tunnel looks great, what gauge steel did you use?
Please check your stash of parts and see if you have a spare right side mirror arm. I bought one from one of the suppliers and broke it trying to put it on. It was a cheap off shore copy.
Enjoy Eagle field.
Gary "one crusty one"

 

Hey Gary,
The engine is a 350, .030 over, nothing special, .500 lift cam, lots of duration, 106 lobe centers, should be pretty fun, i am gonna use a 4000 stall converter,, lol
The tunnel is 20 gauge, check it out here: http://www.cachassisworks.com/p-458-transmission-tunnel-steel.aspx
-- I am going to weld it in, need to modify it a bit,, Now then, right side is passenger side correct, ? I'll have to check,

 

Working on a happy face. One last mockup/change things around before paint is applied.

 

Here's mine. Still working on it but it's coming along.
Tom

 

I just brought home this gem. I am searching for back fenders for it.

 

Nice, good luck on the fenders, my advice would be to start using Searchtempest , craigslist tool, and look around at swap meets, good metal fenders are hard to find.
Fiberglass are about 350 each,, here is a good source of parts.. BowTieBits
http://www.bowtiebits.com/store/store_sub.cfm?Category_ID=1&Sub_Category_ID=22

 

Thanks Novadude55, I am searching locally and may have a lead on a pair that match the truck ...lol...to me that would be cool for now.

 

Lockwood, During your search, remember 39-46 rear fenders are the same!

 

Thanks this should help me out.

 

the hot rod truck is running and driving now, still a bit dirty, paint is temporary for now,




here is a video of how it sounds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW94Snd6KHU&feature=youtu.be

 

Here is a progress shot of my 41 chev truck, ie lights, glass and grill bars have taken it out for its first couple a runs. WHAT A HOOT!!!