I have silently watched this site for a long time and learned so much from all of you!
I am just finishing a 1959 Apache and I figured I needed a new challenge. I ended up with two 1941 GMC pickups. One I will restore and one I will likely rehome. Both appear to have factory steel beds both had heaters though only one was the GMC factory heat. Both have 4 speed transmissions in them from what I can tell.
Any tips on rebuilding the 228s and finding hard to come by parts would be appreciated.
Both trucks have engine and body manufacturing tags saying they were manufactured by the Yellow Truck and Coach Mfg. Co. Pontiac, Michigan. My home state.
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Welcome, What part of ND are you in? I have family in the state. We also have a few other 'bolters from ND.
Wayne 1938 1-Ton Farm Truck Stovebolt Gallery Forums 1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it!
You are now a Bolter. Moderation completed. 👍😁 Welcome.
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~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
I think if you look at the frame on the passenger side just forward of the front axle you will find the manufacturer date, you may have to wire brush it to read it. Dave
1941 Chevy "First rebuild - complete!" Follow the story in the DITY 1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration process Read his Project Journal 1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
Bill, when you get a pix of that, be sure to post in General Truck Talk since that's where you'll get the best responses. They may have more questions for you, too.
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804 "Charlie" - The Stovebolt Flagship In the Gallery "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill
I don't know of a "manufacturer date" on the GMC frame. Info below from the 1939-53 GMC Master Parts Book.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12 '52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
