Mark,
I have an original magazine ad that is dated 1945 and the ad states that 1945 models are now available on a limited basis. This ad is on the wall of my shop (over 100 miles away) where my '42 resides. This is a color ad and the pictured truck looks just like mine, green with black fenders. I will be up there later this week and can add some more detail about what the ad says. My view is that people who state there is no such thing as a 1945 model are just in error. Maybe I could scan it and send you a copy, it would go well with your truck and then you can educate those who doubt you.
Kent
