BARN FIND....Need some help with ID on this truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gcburdic · 05-07-2009, 09:47 PM

Hey Guys,

My Dad sent me these pics today of a Barn find that he is interested in...

He didn't give me a whole lot of info on it either other than it is a 1 ton dually (4400 is on the cowl) that he and my brother are wanting to fix up as a shop truck (they own a landscaping business)...

Question....how can I tell what year it is?

ezekiel · 05-07-2009, 09:50 PM

It looks like a 1950 to me.

Split windshield, grill and twisty-style door handles tells me to say 1950.

What does the VIN say?
Look for it on the driver's side door post.

gcburdic · 05-07-2009, 10:13 PM

Hey Thanks ezekiel for the quick response....He wasn't able to get the VIN....wanted to ask the little old lady in the house on the property before he snooped anymore...she might be a really good shot...if you know what I mean!!!LOL

Another question for all.....Anything he needs to be on the look out for on this truck that might make it a REALLY good find??

av8tr33337 · 05-07-2009, 10:29 PM

It's definately a 48-50. 51 had wing windows, atleast on the 3100 and 3600 Sorry not more help. Most of these trucks had bad rot in the forward cab mount areas as well as front floorboard and cab to front fender areas. Nice thing is there are a slew of places to get repacment parts as well as patch panels for all these area. From the pics though it looks like a pretty "straight" truck.

IvelDesigns · 05-07-2009, 11:37 PM

other than solid sheet metal, it's hard to say there are any features that would make it a "really good" find. These things are way more simple than the 67-72 trucks.

Now cars from this era, and earlier had all kinds of weird gadgets in them. Just not trucks.

I would guess a functional radio would bring some good coin though.

gcburdic · 05-08-2009, 07:10 AM

Guys,

thanks again for all your input....If they get it, I guess I'll get to help and make it a shop truck!!!....Goody, more learning to do!!!....I don't get over to this forum much, but knew I could get a helping hand from y'all!!....I appreciate it again!!!

I'll post up anything else once we are able to go through it!

Bigblue29 · 05-08-2009, 08:51 AM

I would say 48-50 as well. Good luck on the barn find!

sgtusmc · 05-08-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigblue29

I would say 48-50 as well. Good luck on the barn find!

Plus one on what he said.

kulturekat · 05-08-2009, 11:17 AM

the only thing making it slightly more rare is that if its a long bed as opposed to short bed. the one piece window is sought after as well.

rambler · 05-08-2009, 11:25 AM

she's probably going to want to keep it to fix it up someday!

J/K nice find, looks like a good project

OrrieG · 05-08-2009, 11:42 AM

Cool find, hopefully you can get it before the lean-too falls over and does damage to the cab and hood. The posts and roof rafters look like they are leaning and coming apart. There are a couple of those running around here with later Alcoa rims that are real nice. Keep it stock, using it for the landscape business you won't be moving that fast with a load anyway and those old tranny are geared for low speed work!

Texasdeere · 05-08-2009, 12:02 PM

Very Cool Looking Truck! I like it. Looks original and complete!

mylow53 · 05-08-2009, 07:38 PM

is that a dually 1 ton? no wind wings and limp door handle no later than 1950 for sure
GT

orgalmeister · 05-09-2009, 09:25 AM

Try over at http://www.stovebolt.com/ for some grreat info on these old big trucks.

For parts call Hamby Motors @ 336-945-3712 he'[s got NOS sheet metal and maybe some other stuff.

gcburdic · 05-09-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kulturekat

the only thing making it slightly more rare is that if its a long bed as opposed to short bed. the one piece window is sought after as well.

Cool....thanks for the info!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambler

she's probably going to want to keep it to fix it up someday!
J/K nice find, looks like a good project

rambler....yeah...I totally expect that to be her answer!!!

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Cool find, hopefully you can get it before the lean-too falls over and does damage to the cab and hood. The posts and roof rafters look like they are leaning and coming apart. There are a couple of those running around here with later Alcoa rims that are real nice. Keep it stock, using it for the landscape business you won't be moving that fast with a load anyway and those old tranny are geared for low speed work!

Yeah OrrieG....that lean 2 looks like it could go anyday now....Yep, that's what my bro and dad said....it'll deinitely be a low gear cruiser!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by orgalmeister

Try over at http://www.stovebolt.com/ for some grreat info on these old big trucks.

For parts call Hamby Motors @ 336-945-3712 he'[s got NOS sheet metal and maybe some other stuff.

Thanks orgalmeister for the web site.....We know Eddie pretty well....he helped me out with a few parts for my 68....do you live in the area as well??

My dad hasn't been able to get back over there yet....so No VIN yet....

Thanks again for all your input!!!

orgalmeister · 05-09-2009, 02:58 PM

Yea, he's just down the road.

05-07-2009, 09:47 PM	#1
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	BARN FIND....Need some help with ID on this truck Hey Guys, My Dad sent me these pics today of a Barn find that he is interested in... He didn't give me a whole lot of info on it either other than it is a 1 ton dually (4400 is on the cowl) that he and my brother are wanting to fix up as a shop truck (they own a landscaping business)... Question....how can I tell what year it is? Attached Images __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

05-07-2009, 09:50 PM	#2
ezekiel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 54	Re: BARN FIND....Need some help with ID on this truck It looks like a 1950 to me. Split windshield, grill and twisty-style door handles tells me to say 1950. What does the VIN say? Look for it on the driver's side door post. Last edited by ezekiel; 05-07-2009 at 09:51 PM.

05-07-2009, 10:13 PM	#3
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: BARN FIND....Need some help with ID on this truck Hey Thanks ezekiel for the quick response....He wasn't able to get the VIN....wanted to ask the little old lady in the house on the property before he snooped anymore...she might be a really good shot...if you know what I mean!!!LOL Another question for all.....Anything he needs to be on the look out for on this truck that might make it a REALLY good find?? __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 05-07-2009 at 10:14 PM.

05-07-2009, 10:29 PM	#4
av8tr33337 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 564	Re: BARN FIND....Need some help with ID on this truck It's definately a 48-50. 51 had wing windows, atleast on the 3100 and 3600 Sorry not more help. Most of these trucks had bad rot in the forward cab mount areas as well as front floorboard and cab to front fender areas. Nice thing is there are a slew of places to get repacment parts as well as patch panels for all these area. From the pics though it looks like a pretty "straight" truck. __________________ av8tr33337 AKA Bartman Email av8tr33337@yahoo.com Bartman's Ad-S10 Chassis Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415418 My First Youtube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6hSt...eature=channel More Pics of the 51 Project http://s668.photobucket.com/albums/v...hassis%20Swap/ 1951 3100 Pickup

05-07-2009, 11:37 PM	#5
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: BARN FIND....Need some help with ID on this truck other than solid sheet metal, it's hard to say there are any features that would make it a "really good" find. These things are way more simple than the 67-72 trucks. Now cars from this era, and earlier had all kinds of weird gadgets in them. Just not trucks. I would guess a functional radio would bring some good coin though. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

05-08-2009, 07:10 AM	#6
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: BARN FIND....Need some help with ID on this truck Guys, thanks again for all your input....If they get it, I guess I'll get to help and make it a shop truck!!!....Goody, more learning to do!!!....I don't get over to this forum much, but knew I could get a helping hand from y'all!!....I appreciate it again!!! I'll post up anything else once we are able to go through it! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 05-08-2009 at 07:11 AM.

05-08-2009, 08:51 AM	#7
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: BARN FIND....Need some help with ID on this truck I would say 48-50 as well. Good luck on the barn find! __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

05-08-2009, 11:17 AM	#9
kulturekat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: stillwater, oklahoma Posts: 566	Re: BARN FIND....Need some help with ID on this truck the only thing making it slightly more rare is that if its a long bed as opposed to short bed. the one piece window is sought after as well. __________________ 1969 c-10- daily driver(sold) 1950 chevy 3600 current project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402562 1955 ford f-100 1968 ford mustang 1966 ford mustang

05-08-2009, 11:25 AM	#10
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: BARN FIND....Need some help with ID on this truck she's probably going to want to keep it to fix it up someday! J/K nice find, looks like a good project __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

05-08-2009, 11:42 AM	#11
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: BARN FIND....Need some help with ID on this truck Cool find, hopefully you can get it before the lean-too falls over and does damage to the cab and hood. The posts and roof rafters look like they are leaning and coming apart. There are a couple of those running around here with later Alcoa rims that are real nice. Keep it stock, using it for the landscape business you won't be moving that fast with a load anyway and those old tranny are geared for low speed work! __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

05-08-2009, 12:02 PM	#12
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: BARN FIND....Need some help with ID on this truck Very Cool Looking Truck! I like it. Looks original and complete!

05-08-2009, 07:38 PM	#13
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: BARN FIND....Need some help with ID on this truck is that a dually 1 ton? no wind wings and limp door handle no later than 1950 for sure GT __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

05-09-2009, 09:25 AM	#14
orgalmeister Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 291	Re: BARN FIND....Need some help with ID on this truck Try over at http://www.stovebolt.com/ for some grreat info on these old big trucks. For parts call Hamby Motors @ 336-945-3712 he'[s got NOS sheet metal and maybe some other stuff. __________________ '56 truck (the never ending project) '06 Z/71 loaded (daily driver) '07 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (wife's driver) Gone: 72 SB, 67 CST, 57 BBW, 47 Panel streetrod,

05-09-2009, 02:58 PM	#16
orgalmeister Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 291	Re: BARN FIND....Need some help with ID on this truck Yea, he's just down the road. __________________ '56 truck (the never ending project) '06 Z/71 loaded (daily driver) '07 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (wife's driver) Gone: 72 SB, 67 CST, 57 BBW, 47 Panel streetrod,



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