Made from war surplus parts in late 1945. No chrome or stainless steel parts on the truck. There's one for sale near me. Not in the market myself, but i'm curious as to the rarity and such. Anyone seen these or heard of them?
Black out cars were made toward the end of automotive production in 42. Prior to the govt shut down of private p***enger car production they put a restriction on chrome, zinc, copper and stainless steel. Cars and trucks after that were produced with painted or blacked out sheet metal trim. Trucks for civilian use in essential items production and transport (read agriculture) were still produced on a limited basis and available on a proven need basis from 42 to 45 with no tooling changes. These are not to be confused with black out lamps mounted on military vehicles. here is a 42 Dodge Blackout
Chevys were pretty homley also, so I guess I'd take the insert bearing, full pressure oiling dodge thank you. Plymouths might have ben a bit less ugly
The 1942 cars and trucks were introduced for sale in the Fall of 1941 several months before Pearl Harbor. Domestic sales were halted in early 1942. Many "blackout" models had brightwork painted to visually comply with the war materials act. Production of trucks was maintained on a limited basis for "emergency" replacement of vehicles necessary for war production or service.
Love the Truck! Learn something new everyday, especially here. Thanks for the knowledge By the way how much are they asking for the truck? Big John
Amazing. When the gold chainers paint an old car mono color, it often looks like ****. That truck is gorgeous.
One I looked at a while back. Notice the trim rings on the headlights though. Not sure if they were stock or swapped somewhere along its life.
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