Chevrolet truck information

[Davistine Liddle]

Originally Posted by Craig Johnstone

Hi Guys,

I’ve been lurking around here for abit and know there are some really clued up guys on these war era Chevy trucks.

I picked this truck up in Southland New Zealand. Luckily enough it’s been stored for many years waiting it’s turn to be restored until unfortunately the previous owner passed away.

I do believe this is an ex military truck maybe 41? hopefully someone here will be able to help me confirm this. Also notice the headlight mounted on top of the guard, but not the same shape as the 41-46 Chevrolet truck.

Other things of note, 2 speed rear axle and 20” commercial wheels

Yes seems WW2 truck may be 1.5 or 2 ton ......Here is mine check this link

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=28622

[Lionelgee]

Hello Craig,

The scalloped area of the mudguard where it sits in close to the side of the radiator suggests that it is a 1941+ truck. The 1940 has a straight edge on the radiator side of the mudguard. Also the headlights on the 1940 are on horizontal offsets attached to each side of the radiator cowl.

That headlight in your photograph may have been an after-market addition.

Have fun with the restoration!

Kind regards
Lionel

[Mike K]

I believe some Nth American trucks were imported as a chassis with cowl . The cab roof and rear being fabricated locally in N.Z. Some of the NZ patchwork cabs are unique to say the least ! Not sure if that's the case with your truck. I see a Rochester carby on it post war mod.

[Craig Johnstone]

Hi guys,

Thanks for the replys, i have attached the front clip to the truck now. So yes correct it is a 41-46 truck with the jail bar style grill. The main confusing part about it is the head lights, though i have seen some photos on here of some of the (correct me if im wrong) MCP truck with the large off road tires having this style of head light.

As for chassis cowl build. the rest of the truck looks very original and in tacked all parts that have been purchased have been for a 41-46 pick cab.

were there any major changes through the years of the 41-46 chevy trucks?

Once again thanks for your help.