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I am looking at a 2nd owner 1950 1/4 ton. I can remember the first truck my dad had was a 1949 with flat green paint. He had 5' side boards and could haul a single cow, maybe a cow and calf. He also had a horse. He would drop the tail gate back up to a low spot or off into the ditch and the horse would jump in. Looking around at the trucks from that era, what is a 1/4 ton and what makes it a 1/4 ton?
Thanks,
John

John,

Most likely you are referring to a 1/2 ton truck? Unless it is a Sedan Delivery (1500 series)?

What emblem(s) are on the sides of the hood (if any)? Maybe the word "Chevrolet" over the number "3100"?

Tim

The easiest way to identify the different models of the early trucks is to count the lug bolts on the wheels.

1/2 ton "the lighest pickup truck" has 6 lugs per wheel
3/4 and one ton pickups have 8 lugs per wheel

Like your CarryAll this truck is in VA. I am in MN. I have been persuing this truck for 3 years. I think I am in sight of it. I have seen several old Chevys identified as 1/4 tons. I will check out the Sedan Delivery. I presumed that it indicated a lighter truck. Cool Geneology of your Chevrolets.
Thanks,
John

Growing up, it seemed like the trucks lasted at least 10 years. I remember the 49 Chev that Daddy hauled cows in. The 59, that I learned to drive in. The 69, that I dated in and learned the value of the shifter being on the column not the floor. After the 69 it was a 72,73,a drought,81,87, 95 and now Daddy has a 2007. The memories of the older trucks ring true. I will count the lug nuts.
Thanks,
John

John, a sedan delivery was a small closed van styled like the cars of the same year. If they were boxier and styled like the pickups of the year, they were panel deliveries. I have never heard of a 1/4-Ton Chevy. Even the sedan deliveries were rated at 1/2-Ton. I live on the VA/WV state line. I wonder if the truck in Virginia is close enough for me to take a look at it out for you. No, I am not interested in buying it. I made myself a vowel not to buy anything more than 16-inches long. Translated, that means except for my daily-drivers (no antiques) I only buy diecast. If you wish you can send me a PM.

Never heard of a 1/4 ton Chevy pickup of 1950 vintage.

In for a penny in for a buck. I looked at your site, are you the originator of Light Commercial Vehicle Association (LCVA)?
Thanks,
John

My friend that has the truck lives in Arlington. He works for the Smithonian, his back yard would put Sanford to shame. However, because of the condition and his marital state the truck has never made it to his back yard. I think it is in Maryland, I will find out. Recently I sold the truck I was driving, $150.00/ fillup. Not long after that My wife advises me that we are the proud owners of a 500 square foot deck. Draw back, it needs to be torn down and transported. Remember she supported the sale of the "truck" and benefited with the tradein on her new car. In the same breath she also tells me that we are the proud owners of 400 square foot of 1 1/2 inch oak flooring. She then asked me how I am going to get my deck and my flooring home. I did get it home but it made me think that a small cheap to drive truck might be nice. I will let you know when I have a geographic location for the truck.
Thanks,
John

1/4 ton Chevy? I guess with my 3/4 ton Chevy I have 3 trucks!

Even the Sedan Deliveries were rated as 1/2 tons. The only US 1/4 ton rated trucks that come to mind are the Jeep MB and CJ/DJ, the American Bantam trucks, and the Crosleys.

Well I reckon we have beaten this topic to death. I will report when I get my eyes on the truck.
Thanks for the first post,
John