'48 open panel anyone know about them?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72gmc1/2ton · 03-24-2002, 07:32 PM

driving down a country style road i saw what appeared as a 48 panel with the sides open like a pickup. the sides were angled out like the pickup back then but it had the top and what appeared to be the back of a panel wagon. did they make these type trucks maybe for the corner fruit & veggie stands back then. i did want to get to close because i don't like going on someones land that far .

PanelDeland · 03-24-2002, 07:42 PM

They were a factory truck.You are also correct that they were used by produce farmers to haul for fruit stands and such.I have seen a couple in fields and wrecking yards but few seem to have been restored.They had canvas sides on some so that they could be closed off from the weather.I would assume many rusted away due to the open sides.You should check and see if the owner of the property would be willing to get rid of it.You could at least trade some parts off of it if nothing else.The correct ID for them is Canopy Express.1429 1/2 tons were built in 48,there are none listed as 3/4, but1674 one tons are listed in my Red Book.

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03-24-2002, 07:32 PM	#1
72gmc1/2ton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: englewood co usa Posts: 94	'48 open panel anyone know about them?? driving down a country style road i saw what appeared as a 48 panel with the sides open like a pickup. the sides were angled out like the pickup back then but it had the top and what appeared to be the back of a panel wagon. did they make these type trucks maybe for the corner fruit & veggie stands back then. i did want to get to close because i don't like going on someones land that far .

03-24-2002, 07:42 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	They were a factory truck.You are also correct that they were used by produce farmers to haul for fruit stands and such.I have seen a couple in fields and wrecking yards but few seem to have been restored.They had canvas sides on some so that they could be closed off from the weather.I would assume many rusted away due to the open sides.You should check and see if the owner of the property would be willing to get rid of it.You could at least trade some parts off of it if nothing else.The correct ID for them is Canopy Express.1429 1/2 tons were built in 48,there are none listed as 3/4, but1674 one tons are listed in my Red Book. ------------------ Deland does Chevys 68Chevy panel(LIZ) "A man and his truck,it's a beautiful thing" "I have the body of a god,unfortunately it's Budda" [This message has been edited by PanelDeland (edited March 24, 2002).] __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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