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Originally Posted by jorb
Could a Panel truck be ordered with a Clam shell end gate?
Only the suburban and canopy express came with clam shell tailgates. The suburban had them 1947/55, barn doors were not available 1947/49
Rear doors ("panel" doors) on Suburbans were introduced in 1950. Suburbans had only end-gates/tail-gates from 47-49.

Tim
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1954 3106 Carryall Suburban
1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic
The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.