Questions about old GM trucks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

daniels84 · 01-05-2005, 05:48 AM

Hello, I'm kinda a green thunmb to these old chevs/gms as I have been more of a 73-87 guy but now the incredible looks of these older ones are starting to make me consider buying one to restore. What are some good years for these trucks in your guys' opinion? What years were SWB offered and the emergency crank start offered (was it 1930s/40s/50s?)and what type of manual trannys were available? (three on the tree etc) and is there any real neat features/options that are specific to a model year? I thank you guys in advance and look forward to your responses. :p

3100 special · 01-31-2005, 10:59 PM

Just so someone answers you... not sure! Just pick a style that interests you the most. Depends on what you really want to end up with.
Good luck!

Brainchild · 01-31-2005, 11:09 PM

I like the 47 -51 model trucks,and mainly because of two things.In 52 the top edges of the bed were flattened out instead of sloped and the wing glass was installed in 53.I like the look of the 1 peice window.I also like the earlier grilles too.
That's just personal preference of course.

Pick something you like,and don't rush,take your time,and find the right truck.

gregbr · 02-04-2005, 03:21 AM

I like the one piece windshield and the "different grille" on the 54-55 Chevy trucks. But, the front fenders and grille parts are harder to find.

Brainchild · 02-05-2005, 12:50 AM

Yeah don't seem to be as many of that year trucks out there.Of course being less common may someday make them more desireable than any other year in the run,who knows.

3100 special · 02-05-2005, 01:46 PM

I run across 54 and 55 1st series fairly regular. Some already restored. If you get serious about wanting that model(s). Let me know and I'll send you info when I see them.

Brainchild · 02-05-2005, 02:53 PM

Finding something that old that is still worth restoring around here is tough.I'm still looking for a bed for my 49 that is in good enough shape to drop on there.

01-05-2005, 05:48 AM	#1
daniels84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 16	Questions about old GM trucks Hello, I'm kinda a green thunmb to these old chevs/gms as I have been more of a 73-87 guy but now the incredible looks of these older ones are starting to make me consider buying one to restore. What are some good years for these trucks in your guys' opinion? What years were SWB offered and the emergency crank start offered (was it 1930s/40s/50s?)and what type of manual trannys were available? (three on the tree etc) and is there any real neat features/options that are specific to a model year? I thank you guys in advance and look forward to your responses. :p

01-31-2005, 10:59 PM	#2
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,243	Just so someone answers you... not sure! Just pick a style that interests you the most. Depends on what you really want to end up with. Good luck! __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776

01-31-2005, 11:09 PM	#3
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I like the 47 -51 model trucks,and mainly because of two things.In 52 the top edges of the bed were flattened out instead of sloped and the wing glass was installed in 53.I like the look of the 1 peice window.I also like the earlier grilles too. That's just personal preference of course. Pick something you like,and don't rush,take your time,and find the right truck. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

02-04-2005, 03:21 AM	#4
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	I like the one piece windshield and the "different grille" on the 54-55 Chevy trucks. But, the front fenders and grille parts are harder to find. __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

02-05-2005, 12:50 AM	#5
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Yeah don't seem to be as many of that year trucks out there.Of course being less common may someday make them more desireable than any other year in the run,who knows. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

02-05-2005, 01:46 PM	#6
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,243	I run across 54 and 55 1st series fairly regular. Some already restored. If you get serious about wanting that model(s). Let me know and I'll send you info when I see them. __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776

02-05-2005, 02:53 PM	#7
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Finding something that old that is still worth restoring around here is tough.I'm still looking for a bed for my 49 that is in good enough shape to drop on there. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.