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I spotted this 1950 AD currently for sale on e-bay. Seller says it has the original factory paint job. Note the two beltline stripes, a subject which has been up for discussion here before. What do you all think - original or not?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chev...ryZ5348QQihZ011QQitemZ320025116930QQrdZ1

I think it has a GMC fender on the driver's side,,"all original" w/CD player indash,,brian

I am not sure I would trust much of what this gentleman is saying. First, that is a '51 not a 50. (Wing windows, turn down handles and no driver's cowl vent.) And I always laugh when I hear, 'All original, 235 engine'

The ADs did not have the raised Chevrolet letters on the tailgate painted white, they were body color.

I agree with what has been said so far. The driver's door has had a rattle can paint job. The surface on the front sheet metal is not that of a factory finish. My pinstripes were not that wide and the truck has been lowered.

I would guess that the dash has been butchered.

Good points! I questioned the wind wings myself but didn't notice the GMC fender and no driver side cowl vent.

I wonder why he didn't show any pictures of the bed?

I started to add to the list of non-original parts on this all original almost rust-free California truck and then saw his feedback rating/information.

No need to waste any time on this one.

Also, the side mounted spare wasn't available until 1953. Someone went to the trouble of fog-lights, visor, spotlight and lowered the truck.

It looks like "original" has two different meanings these days just like "restored" does.

Too many people restore cars with bigger engines and newer transmissions and a different color than the vehicle came with.

Is it just me or do the wheel openings look too large?

could be big bolt(1 ton+) fenders on the front,,brian

And the beltline pinstriping is placed below the raised "beltline". The original pinstripe (and I stand by my assertion that 1 stripe is correct) was on that beltline, not below it.

And is that his idea of a minor rust hole?

Could be that the tires are too small too.
Anybody else notice the '54 rear bumper? With guards??

Very good Brian!

Don't you just love this site? Within hours of this original post almost every detail of what is wrong with this truck is pointed out. And I believe that the posters were hoping for more pictures to find other things that they know about. ('Oh, that brakeline fastener isn't stock.') And I never get the feeling that it is meant to be mean or arrogant, it just feels like it this is something that is a part of us. I am sure that everyone on this thread has watched the eyes of our loved ones and friends glass over when we start talking like this. It sure is nice to have some time with folks that know and love these trucks like I do. Okay, no more beers for me or I will start with, "I love you, man"

I noticed the '54 bumper and also noticed the dual exhaust. While it could be the original exterior paint, did you guys notice that half of the interior paint was black?

Now THAT is funny!!!

Everythings a joke with you Jim.