When I asked if anything was unusual about Chevy truck production in 1953, I meant the actual production process at the assembly plants, not necessarily if there was anything unusual about the trucks themselves, in relation to, say, the 52 or 54 models, though I'll take whatever info I can get.
I ask because the guy I bought the truck from (who allegedly has done lots of research) said that 53 was a screwed up year for Chevy, and that they lost their records for this year. He claimed that no parts were actually manufactured during 53 (because of the Korean war), and that the trucks were pieced together from leftover 52 parts and even early 54 parts. I was just wondering if anyone here has heard or read anything like this. I'm having a tendency not to believe anything this guy says.
Unfortunately, Scott, my truck has turned out not to be all original, though it was advertised as such. The engine is a 54, though somebody retained the earlier valve cover, so at first quick glance, it looked like it could have been an original 53.
BTW, the tranny in my truck has casting dates from Sept. of 53. That, along with specific engine and cylinder head casting numbers being listed for 53 in all of the casting number lists I've found, backs my assertion that the guy was blowin' smoke up my rear big time.
Thanks for your welcomes and your info.
Curt
