47-53 any differences ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**yote1234** · 03-14-2010, 09:43 PM

hi,i have spent the last many years over the 67-72. i own a hugger orange 72. but i just bought a early chevy 3600 pick up. and was wondering what the differences were between the years. any changes in the body at all. they all look the same!. thanx in advance. coyote dave

winchster · 03-14-2010, 10:53 PM

I could list them but this is faster.

**yote1234** · 03-14-2010, 10:59 PM

kool....thats great! thanx..........

bjcaldwe · 03-14-2010, 11:30 PM

Very nice piece of info. I will have to print that out.

Steve@OldSub.com · 03-15-2010, 12:09 AM

Read through that information carefully and compare it to what you know of these trucks. Under the heading of '55 1st it says the battery is now located under the floor. That was true of the '47 AD trucks too.

It makes no mention of the change from Huck to Bendix brakes.

Its a nice listing but is not complete and is in some cases misleading.

winchster · 03-15-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve@OldSub.com

Read through that information carefully and compare it to what you know of these trucks. Under the heading of '55 1st it says the battery is now located under the floor. That was true of the '47 AD trucks too.

It makes no mention of the change from Huck to Bendix brakes.

Its a nice listing but is not complete and is in some cases misleading.

I didn't intend for that to come across as an absolute Steve. I just thought it would give a guy that's new to our trucks a good place to start.

Steve@OldSub.com · 03-15-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by winchster

I didn't intend for that to come across as an absolute Steve. I just thought it would give a guy that's new to our trucks a good place to start.

No worries. I just read through it and thought wow some of this is misleading if you don't know these trucks already. And unfortunately I have this compulsion to clarify and correct or at least challenge things that have the appearance of authority but are not complete or correct.

It's a personal problem but not one I've sought therapy for yet. If I live another 50 years I might try to deal with it.

Dan Bowles · 03-15-2010, 08:22 AM

And there is no mention of the change in the cab mounting systems. The change to the '54 doesn't mention the new grill, fenders, vent, dash, roof, tailgate, etc.

Can someone enlighten me on the comment for '49 that the two piece windshields were now stationary? Did they ever move?! My '47/8 cab doesn't have glass but is certainly doesn't have hinges!

Dan Bowles · 03-15-2010, 08:23 AM

And their shortbed/longbed? What about 3/4 vs 1 ton? I WILL own a 1 ton with the 9' bed someday...

CTZR1 · 03-15-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Bowles

And there is no mention of the change in the cab mounting systems. The change to the '54 doesn't mention the new grill, fenders, vent, dash, roof, tailgate, etc.

Can someone enlighten me on the comment for '49 that the two piece windshields were now stationary? Did they ever move?! My '47/8 cab doesn't have glass but is certainly doesn't have hinges!

On some models the windshields were hinged at the top. and would actually open at the bottom a few inches.

OrrieG · 03-15-2010, 12:21 PM

Jim Carter catalogs have a nice write up too. Stovebolts.com has a ton of info in the tech and how to buy sections.

Atomsplitter · 03-15-2010, 07:57 PM

Dan,
Will that 1 Ton with the 9' bed be a SPLITTER?
Enquiring minds want to know!

Steve@OldSub.com · 03-15-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CTZR1

On some models the windshields were hinged at the top. and would actually open at the bottom a few inches.

I've seen that on Art Deco trucks but never on an Advance Design truck.

I either own today or have owned in the past an example of each year of Advance Design '47 through '55 truck and have never seen one with a hinged windshield.

Do you have a picture of one?

Dan Bowles · 03-16-2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomsplitter

Dan,
Will that 1 Ton with the 9' bed be a SPLITTER?
Enquiring minds want to know!

Even those ugly splitters need a home but the prettiest is the '54/55S1 but you already knew I'd say that!!! There is a splitter tonner in Ann Arbor but she's a basket case. Even the spare tire holder is rusted through!! She'd be yard art and actually has been for the folks that have her for almost a year. She spent 15 years inside a barn but I think the 35 before that were in a salt solution.

Atomsplitter · 03-16-2010, 07:46 PM

Dan, how does one know the difference between a 3/4 ton and a 1 ton?

BlueJeep · 03-16-2010, 08:22 PM

3800 badge on the US ones, 9 foot stepside bed, different front bumper brackets than 1/2 and 3/4 tons, and 137" wheelbase. Less easy to see would be 5.13 gears in the rear axle and bigger brakes than the 3/4 ton. Also, mine had a hand operated e-brake by the shifter.

Dan Bowles · 03-16-2010, 09:23 PM

The hand brake was something on some of the earlier trucks, I think, but everything else I agree with. Then again, the other 3 with that handle I'm thinking of were 1 tons as well... 49 mph SCREAMING with those 5.13 gears. Mine was a 3800 with a dump bed (see the Stovebolt.com 1953 gallery) and there is a 3800 pickup in Ann Arbor but she's still hung on $600 for it. The only thing valuable is the air cleaner and maybe the windshield washer system. The rest is pretty much rotted.

Measurements and details:
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...resto/4955.htm

03-14-2010, 09:43 PM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,285	47-53 any differences ?? hi,i have spent the last many years over the 67-72. i own a hugger orange 72. but i just bought a early chevy 3600 pick up. and was wondering what the differences were between the years. any changes in the body at all. they all look the same!. thanx in advance. coyote dave __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey Last edited by yote1234; 03-14-2010 at 09:44 PM.

03-14-2010, 10:53 PM	#2
winchster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 220	Re: 47-53 any differences ?? I could list them but this is faster. Attached Images __________________ '49 AD 5 window deluxe cab sitting on a '78 K5 chassis Support our troops, stand behind 'em or get in front of 'em. What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?

03-14-2010, 10:59 PM	#3
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,285	Re: 47-53 any differences ?? kool....thats great! thanx.......... __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

03-14-2010, 11:30 PM	#4
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: 47-53 any differences ?? Very nice piece of info. I will have to print that out. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

03-15-2010, 12:09 AM	#5
Steve@OldSub.com Cancer Survivor in the making. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Posts: 303	Re: 47-53 any differences ?? Read through that information carefully and compare it to what you know of these trucks. Under the heading of '55 1st it says the battery is now located under the floor. That was true of the '47 AD trucks too. It makes no mention of the change from Huck to Bendix brakes. Its a nice listing but is not complete and is in some cases misleading. __________________ '55 1st GMC Suburban - '54 GMC 1-ton trailer puller (in process) - '54 GMC 1-ton Hydra-Matic - '47 Chevy AD COE and lots more rusty old iron. Steve@OldSub.com OldSub.com . MaxwellGarage.com . OldGasTowRigs.com

03-15-2010, 08:22 AM	#8
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: 47-53 any differences ?? And there is no mention of the change in the cab mounting systems. The change to the '54 doesn't mention the new grill, fenders, vent, dash, roof, tailgate, etc. Can someone enlighten me on the comment for '49 that the two piece windshields were now stationary? Did they ever move?! My '47/8 cab doesn't have glass but is certainly doesn't have hinges!

03-15-2010, 08:23 AM	#9
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: 47-53 any differences ?? And their shortbed/longbed? What about 3/4 vs 1 ton? I WILL own a 1 ton with the 9' bed someday...

03-15-2010, 12:21 PM	#11
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 47-53 any differences ?? Jim Carter catalogs have a nice write up too. Stovebolts.com has a ton of info in the tech and how to buy sections. __________________ 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

03-15-2010, 07:57 PM	#12
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: 47-53 any differences ?? Dan, Will that 1 Ton with the 9' bed be a SPLITTER? Enquiring minds want to know!

03-16-2010, 07:46 PM	#15
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: 47-53 any differences ?? Dan, how does one know the difference between a 3/4 ton and a 1 ton?

03-16-2010, 08:22 PM	#16
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: 47-53 any differences ?? 3800 badge on the US ones, 9 foot stepside bed, different front bumper brackets than 1/2 and 3/4 tons, and 137" wheelbase. Less easy to see would be 5.13 gears in the rear axle and bigger brakes than the 3/4 ton. Also, mine had a hand operated e-brake by the shifter. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler Last edited by BlueJeep; 03-16-2010 at 08:23 PM.

03-16-2010, 09:23 PM	#17
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: 47-53 any differences ?? The hand brake was something on some of the earlier trucks, I think, but everything else I agree with. Then again, the other 3 with that handle I'm thinking of were 1 tons as well... 49 mph SCREAMING with those 5.13 gears. Mine was a 3800 with a dump bed (see the Stovebolt.com 1953 gallery) and there is a 3800 pickup in Ann Arbor but she's still hung on $600 for it. The only thing valuable is the air cleaner and maybe the windshield washer system. The rest is pretty much rotted. Measurements and details: http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...resto/4955.htm Last edited by Dan Bowles; 03-16-2010 at 09:26 PM.



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