difference between 47 & 52 trucks?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jtowery · 02-24-2003, 10:26 PM

I just purchased a '52 pickup but it looks like a 47-49 model. What are the difference between these year models. My truck has the v-butt winshield, louvers on the side cowl and no vent windows. Any advice would be helpful.

Fred T · 02-25-2003, 05:24 PM

There aren't that many differences. 47-48 (some) had the fuel tank under the bed, later was in the cab. 51 introduced the wing vents and was the last year for the turn-down door handles. 52 had push button door handles, 90 mph speedo and the hood emblem didn't have the series numbers, just the word Chevrolet. In 53 the hood emblem went to numbers only. 54 and 55 first series have several changes, the easiest to spot are the parking lights were moved from the grill to the fenders, and the grill went to "fat" bars. Most items will interchange between any of the years.

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pugs · 03-14-2003, 07:12 PM

not possative but the air louvers were not on the drivers side either

ironwood · 03-15-2003, 11:12 PM

my '53 has vent windows and so should your '52. '51 was when vent windows were introduced. and '54 was the first year for the one piece windshield. Hope that helps...Go to Chevy Duty .com
and order one of thier free catalogs. It will help in the restoration of your truck.

boflaade · 03-22-2003, 03:14 AM

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02-24-2003, 10:26 PM	#1
jtowery Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: tenn Posts: 2	difference between 47 & 52 trucks?? I just purchased a '52 pickup but it looks like a 47-49 model. What are the difference between these year models. My truck has the v-butt winshield, louvers on the side cowl and no vent windows. Any advice would be helpful. __________________ cool36ford

02-25-2003, 05:24 PM	#2
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	There aren't that many differences. 47-48 (some) had the fuel tank under the bed, later was in the cab. 51 introduced the wing vents and was the last year for the turn-down door handles. 52 had push button door handles, 90 mph speedo and the hood emblem didn't have the series numbers, just the word Chevrolet. In 53 the hood emblem went to numbers only. 54 and 55 first series have several changes, the easiest to spot are the parking lights were moved from the grill to the fenders, and the grill went to "fat" bars. Most items will interchange between any of the years. For more info try www.stovebolt.com __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

03-14-2003, 07:12 PM	#3
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	registration not possative but the air louvers were not on the drivers side either __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

03-15-2003, 11:12 PM	#4
ironwood $640 truck// doesn't run Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Buckley,Wa Posts: 122	my '53 has vent windows and so should your '52. '51 was when vent windows were introduced. and '54 was the first year for the one piece windshield. Hope that helps...Go to Chevy Duty .com and order one of thier free catalogs. It will help in the restoration of your truck. __________________ 74 C-20 LWB camper special stock350/350 53 Chevy 1/2 ton- in California, where the rust is not. Ready for some LOVE!!!

03-22-2003, 03:14 AM	#5
boflaade Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver Island on the west Coast of Canada Posts: 8	Another excellent site is as follows: http://www.stovebolt.com/



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