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CaptHutch66 · 07-22-2010, 07:42 AM

Sorry no pics yet, will have them later today! 1952 GMC 1/2 ton, shrtbd, 6cyl w/4spd hydra-matic auto. All original except for Vintage A/C and seat. "Supposedly" in excellant condition! (we all know how that is).....How rare or hard to come by are the 52's and 4 spd hydra-matic? He's saying only around 130 made in 52 w/this trans. Will this thing get out of its own way w/the 6cyl or are most of these show trucks and not daily drvrs if kept original? Kinda on the fence on this one. Thanks, Hutch

enick72 · 07-22-2010, 10:49 AM

You may want to try this forum 47-59
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...aysprune=&f=13
I didn't think the auto was availible until 54 or 55 but not real sure.

63 & 64 Bowties · 07-22-2010, 09:22 PM

Capt; this is the second thread of yours I've moved today.
The 47-59 discussions belong in the 47-59 area, okay?

dwcsr · 07-23-2010, 03:55 AM

53 was the first year for hydra-matic in GMC. Its very possible that you have an early 53 titled as a 52. But yes they are somewhat rare in original condition. I don't know about the 130 number but thats possible as well.

Here is a link to some info. http://www.oldgmctrucks.com/page0252.html

CaptHutch66 · 07-23-2010, 01:56 PM

Yeah I think your right Dave....starting at the seventh digit is 56321 is whats on the plate. The whole 128-130 number is from the old feller. From looking at the data it would be hard to know how he came up with it. It was his and its his story so I reckon thats good enough! Thanks, Hutch

mr48chev · 07-23-2010, 02:55 PM

I learned to drive in a 54 with a Hydromatic trans and they drive pretty nice but won't win any races. It would make a nice around town cruiser if the trans is good but could be an expensive fix if the trans is bad and you want to keep it.

CaptHutch66 · 07-23-2010, 04:50 PM

Motor and trans seem fine. Bad gas in tank from sitting so long. Carb will have to be rebuilt ( gas runs out the bottom when I poured it in to get it started). Thanks for the info. Yeah he'll prob just have to stay on the 2 lanes for a while (course they're like a racetrack themselves these days!) Take care, Hutch

07-22-2010, 07:42 AM	#1
CaptHutch66 Ooops! Wonder what that costs? Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sharpsburg, Ga Posts: 118	Seeking sum info and expert opinions Sorry no pics yet, will have them later today! 1952 GMC 1/2 ton, shrtbd, 6cyl w/4spd hydra-matic auto. All original except for Vintage A/C and seat. "Supposedly" in excellant condition! (we all know how that is).....How rare or hard to come by are the 52's and 4 spd hydra-matic? He's saying only around 130 made in 52 w/this trans. Will this thing get out of its own way w/the 6cyl or are most of these show trucks and not daily drvrs if kept original? Kinda on the fence on this one. Thanks, Hutch __________________ Hutch.....Metro Atl Fireman 29 years 1952 GMC 228 w/4spd Hydra Matic (SOLD) 1966 GMC stepside Shrtbed...350 w/Turbo 350 auto

07-22-2010, 10:49 AM	#2
enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 202	Re: Seeking sum info and expert opinions You may want to try this forum 47-59 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...aysprune=&f=13 I didn't think the auto was availible until 54 or 55 but not real sure. __________________ 55 Chevy 1st series 65 Chevy stepside short bed www.bigslikpokertables.com

07-22-2010, 09:22 PM	#3
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Seeking sum info and expert opinions Capt; this is the second thread of yours I've moved today. The 47-59 discussions belong in the 47-59 area, okay? __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi Last edited by 63 & 64 Bowties; 07-22-2010 at 09:22 PM.

07-23-2010, 03:55 AM	#4
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Seeking sum info and expert opinions 53 was the first year for hydra-matic in GMC. Its very possible that you have an early 53 titled as a 52. But yes they are somewhat rare in original condition. I don't know about the 130 number but thats possible as well. Here is a link to some info. http://www.oldgmctrucks.com/page0252.html

07-23-2010, 01:56 PM	#5
CaptHutch66 Ooops! Wonder what that costs? Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sharpsburg, Ga Posts: 118	Re: Seeking sum info and expert opinions Yeah I think your right Dave....starting at the seventh digit is 56321 is whats on the plate. The whole 128-130 number is from the old feller. From looking at the data it would be hard to know how he came up with it. It was his and its his story so I reckon thats good enough! Thanks, Hutch __________________ Hutch.....Metro Atl Fireman 29 years 1952 GMC 228 w/4spd Hydra Matic (SOLD) 1966 GMC stepside Shrtbed...350 w/Turbo 350 auto

07-23-2010, 02:55 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,405	Re: Seeking sum info and expert opinions I learned to drive in a 54 with a Hydromatic trans and they drive pretty nice but won't win any races. It would make a nice around town cruiser if the trans is good but could be an expensive fix if the trans is bad and you want to keep it.

07-23-2010, 04:50 PM	#7
CaptHutch66 Ooops! Wonder what that costs? Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sharpsburg, Ga Posts: 118	Re: Seeking sum info and expert opinions Motor and trans seem fine. Bad gas in tank from sitting so long. Carb will have to be rebuilt ( gas runs out the bottom when I poured it in to get it started). Thanks for the info. Yeah he'll prob just have to stay on the 2 lanes for a while (course they're like a racetrack themselves these days!) Take care, Hutch __________________ Hutch.....Metro Atl Fireman 29 years 1952 GMC 228 w/4spd Hydra Matic (SOLD) 1966 GMC stepside Shrtbed...350 w/Turbo 350 auto



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