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Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? #1274361 07/30/2018 3:13 PM
Joined: May 2017 Posts: 50 S.E. AZ Z Zenwren 'Bolter
Zenwren 'Bolter Z Joined: May 2017 Posts: 50 S.E. AZ	What's the deal with the black fenders on a green (or other color) truck? You see it all the time, but I've never come across one in original unrestored condition. Were they a factory option or just a trend started later on?

Re: Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? Zenwren #1274362 07/30/2018 3:21 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah B Brad Allen 'Bolter
Brad Allen 'Bolter B Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah	Absolutely, my salesman order book(s) 1949 and 1950 clearly state that the zone offices can accommodate the requests. You will also notice it is referred to as an option not an accessory. Options denote factory, accessories are a dealer applied part or upgrade. https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/8335509814/in/album-72157631872034068/ With no codes on the plates you could paint your AD any color and make a case for it (within reason for that time period). A little later version but this GMC salesman chip book lists over 200 colors not shown in the data book. https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/25524289148/in/album-72157631872034068/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/25524280748/in/album-72157631872034068/ What they advertised in 1942, fleets were big business for GM. https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/43741368201/in/album-72157631872034068/ 1950 Chevrolet 3/4-Ton 3600 More pictures on Flickr

Re: Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? Zenwren #1274578 08/01/2018 11:09 AM
Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,747 Skyline, Alabama John Milliman 24601
John Milliman 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,747 Skyline, Alabama	Good info, Brad -- Thanks!! Could you show the page for 3800's? John ~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804 In the Legacy Gallery \| In the Gallery Forum 1973 IH 1310 Dump 1963 Kaiser M38A1 2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie" 2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley)

Re: Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? Zenwren #1274587 08/01/2018 12:28 PM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,004 VA V VEW 'Bolter
VEW 'Bolter V Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,004 VA	Thanks for all of the pics Brad. Love that '42 Commercial Open Delivery model. Don't think I've ever seen one. ~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery 1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter

Re: Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? Zenwren #1274618 08/01/2018 5:23 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah B Brad Allen 'Bolter
Brad Allen 'Bolter B Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah	John, I will get that page posted for you tonight. 1950 Chevrolet 3/4-Ton 3600 More pictures on Flickr

Re: Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? Zenwren #1274677 08/02/2018 12:32 AM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah B Brad Allen 'Bolter
Brad Allen 'Bolter B Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 Salt Lake City, Utah	Here you go John, 1949 & 1950 books on this page were identical. https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/43793578331/in/album-72157631872034068/ 1950 Chevrolet 3/4-Ton 3600 More pictures on Flickr

Re: Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? Zenwren #1274690 08/02/2018 1:57 AM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 Gig Harbor, WA S sstock 'Bolter
sstock 'Bolter S Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 Gig Harbor, WA	Interesting that State of Washington required a second tail light on the one ton but not on the 3/4 ton 1953 Chevrolet 3100 261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY Gallery Video of the 261 running 1964 GMC 1000 305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration

Re: Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? Zenwren #1274715 08/02/2018 1:35 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,236 Silver Spring, MD M Mike B 'Bolter
Mike B 'Bolter M Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,236 Silver Spring, MD	1-Ton was considered Commercial... Mike B Mike Boteler 1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod 1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep 1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1984 Jeep CJ7 +++++ Silver Spring, MD

Re: Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? Zenwren #1274735 08/02/2018 5:04 PM
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 260 Skull Valley AZ. Mother.Trucker Haunting the SBP since 2001
Mother.Trucker Haunting the SBP since 2001 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 260 Skull Valley AZ.	In addition to 2 tone fenders.... they also offered 2 tone cabs. This option offered a different exterior color from the belt line up. Things are a blast.

Re: Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? Zenwren #1274752 08/02/2018 8:41 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	The two-tone cab option became a Regular Production Option on trucks in 1954. Four different lower colors and an upper color of white/cream (and, 4 different "matching" two-tone interiors). Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? tclederman #1274771 08/02/2018 10:55 PM
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 260 Skull Valley AZ. Mother.Trucker Haunting the SBP since 2001
Mother.Trucker Haunting the SBP since 2001 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 260 Skull Valley AZ.	Originally Posted by tclederman The two-tone cab option became a Regular Production Option on trucks in 1954. Four different lower colors and an upper color of white/cream (and, 4 different "matching" two-tone interiors). Looks like it was available earlier than that Tim. Here is a picture of an earlier 47-53 cab on the GM assembly line.... clearly it is sporting 2 tones. http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1568/13678754/24528751/413967282.jpg . Last edited by simplex; 08/02/2018 10:56 PM. Things are a blast.

Re: Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? Zenwren #1274778 08/03/2018 12:01 AM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,236 Silver Spring, MD M Mike B 'Bolter
Mike B 'Bolter M Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,236 Silver Spring, MD	Fleet buyers could have trucks painted to match their fleet, but those combinations were not always available to the general public. I know at least as far back as the 30's Coca-Cola could buy trucks with Red chassis...big money talks! Mike B Mike Boteler 1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod 1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep 1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1984 Jeep CJ7 +++++ Silver Spring, MD

Re: Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? Zenwren #1274783 08/03/2018 12:32 AM
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 260 Skull Valley AZ. Mother.Trucker Haunting the SBP since 2001
Mother.Trucker Haunting the SBP since 2001 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 260 Skull Valley AZ.	As far as the eye can see.... Finished 2 tone 1947-1950 panel vans ready for delivery outside the GM plant. Attachments zzzzzzzzzpanel vans factory.jpg (31.11 KB, 137 downloads) Things are a blast.

Re: Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? Zenwren #1274956 08/04/2018 1:45 AM
Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,974 Roane, TN F Frank50 'Bolter
Frank50 'Bolter F Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,974 Roane, TN	My 55-1st 3600 was two-tone - white top over blue. Professional Novice

Re: Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? Zenwren #1275019 08/04/2018 2:56 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	simplex, the special-order-paint color/combination/locations 47-55st trucks also came off (went through) an assembly line. Also, many "fleet" buyers had special-order company-color paint jobs. After the those cabs were painted, the cabs travelled the assembly line. The factory RPO-coded by color, two-color A-D Chevrolet trucks started in 1954. Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Were AD trucks available with black fenders from the factory? tclederman #1275268 08/06/2018 5:15 AM
Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 260 Skull Valley AZ. Mother.Trucker Haunting the SBP since 2001
Mother.Trucker Haunting the SBP since 2001 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 260 Skull Valley AZ.	Originally Posted by tclederman simplex, the special-order-paint color/combination/locations 47-55st trucks also came off (went through) an assembly line. . Understood Tim. The 54-55-first 2 tone options are well documented...... { not so much for the 47-53 trucks }. Just because it was not officially listed on a RPO sheet does not mean that it never happened though. Things are a blast.

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