Everyone with input is correct. There is a slight difference though. Rationing was not in effect during the Korean war. What was the problem was just a shortage of copper and nickel. This resulted in chrom not being standard in the 52-53. This was a manufacturing problem, not one demanded by the government. All front bumpers were painted. The funny thing though is that a rear bumper which was an option on the 52-53 only came in chrome. This was due to the fact that inventory was already in stock and not used from previous years. Again, these were farm trucks.Anvil grey was standard for front bumpers and hubcaps. So, if you see an AD with a painted front bumper and a chrome rear bumper it is not incorrect. The guy knows his stuff.
