Jed,
It's not uncommon for the production companies to not know much about specialty props like "Old Trucks." They work for producers or directors who tell them that "an old truck" or "a '40-something" truck would be the perfect backdrop. These people don't know anything more than than that. And they really don't don't care. As long as it is correct for the period, and it provides "the look" they are after, then they're happy. Asking them if they want a 5-window, a 3-window COE or a second series AD is like them asking you if you'd do the white balance for them.
When Clint Eastwood's "Flags of Our Fathers" comes out in October, look for our truck -- it's the red and black AD in the scenes at the Iwo Jima monument in DC. You can read about our experience in the Features section.
Have fun -- it can be a good time. P.J. isn't kidding about the catering truck! They pay you, they make your truck famous AND they throw some world-class chow at you. It's not a bad gig at all!
John
