The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area General Truck Talk What Year is This Truck? and Grill Question

I found another truck. I know its a 40's. I have one picture. Any insight? \'40 Something 1/2 ton
Also, I hear those GM grills are hard to come by and are expensive. Is this true?
Thanks.
Colin

Looks like a 41-46 GMC could be wrong but its a thought

from that pic I don't think there's a way to tell other than it's 41-46 GMC - yes the grilles are scarce

Bill

Okay thanks!
With out the serial, are there any visual differences between them?
Thanks.
Colin

Try this page:

http://brads41-46chevys.com/

It's a 41-46 GMC got any pic's of the other side?
Would be interested in the 41-46 GMC production figures.

He Colin, phone our friend Gary Ledene, I think he has parts for this one. Nice truck and you won't be bored for a longtime.

CU
Richard

whew, thanks for the link.
I only have a picture of the other side of the hood. I'm am uploading it now.
Thanks Richard, I haven't bought this truck yet but if I do, I will be sure to phone Gary. (ps, did I mention I sold my '55?)

Thanks!
Colin

I read about it, did you see the '48 and '49 I dropped in Spotting Alert? or out of your era of interest.

Richard, just saw it. Sorry, not really into the big(ger) trucks. Thanks anyways.

Colin

From the parking light housing in the far off shot, I can narrow it down to a '42-'46.

I think.

It's not really all that clear, but it does look an awful lot like mine, and not like the flatter two-piece off of a '41.

I could tell you better with a picture of the parking light housing and the passenger side door.

You don't see too many of these Jimmies anymore. This is a cool find.

Thanks Brendan. I can't give you any details cause I only talked to the old fellow on the phone. He's had it for 25 years. I will go look at it sometime and get some better pictures.
Nice truck by the way. Saw it in the other thread.
Thanks!
Colin

If you bring a metal brush with you the next time, get down on the pass. side front frame rail, and you'll see the Identification number. It should be something like 'CC 101 2****'. Post it up and we'll tell you what it is for sure. It should have a 228 GMC motor in it (unless it's Canadian) and either a 3 on the floor-synchronized, or a 4 on the floor-non synchro. If it's a 4 speed it will have a lever and rod to allow reverse to be engaged, right on the shift lever. No lever/rod, it's the 3 speed. You'll notice 2 wiper motor shafts. Standard on a GMC. Pass side was optional on a Chevy. Check out the bed. It's probably metal-get a shot of it when you go. It would be standard from the factory that way.
There are some shots of my '45 in my album here.
http://community.webshots.com/user/apacheclimber

Sounds like a plan.

And thanks!

Thanks for all the great info K10, and nice truck!
Tell me/us more about your truck!
Got any more info on the grill situation?
So there was no three on the tree in the Art Deco series?
Are GMC's truly more rare then Chevy's?
Thanks
Colin

i may have some grill parts . i have parts of a 41 and 46 GMC

Demo man, I don't know where "here" is. But i'll keep you in mind.
Colin

:-O i forgot i changed my location.sorry. im in oregon, or at least the parts are. and the grills arent great,but not bad.