I have owned my 1946 Chevy 1/2 ton since 1973 and attended more shows and cruises than I can count. It suddenly occurred to me that I can not remember another truck of this vintage with the original bed intact. I have been questioned about the lack of metal strips and hear is the story handed down from the original owner: Upon delivery of his new Chevy, he questioned the lack of metal strips and was told by the salesperson that due to the residual steel shortage from WWII when the truck was built in February 1946, the strips saved from every 3-4 trucks could be utilized for a fender.
The truck has been stored inside for the past 50 years and only recently benefited from a couple of linseed oil applications.
