47-55.1 Question on 1951 Chevrolet 3600 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

White halftrack · 08-08-2019, 12:25 AM

We picked up a 1951 3600 and have some questions on it. It has original paint on the majority but has a chrome grill and chrome around the windows. I thought a chrome grill was only original on the deluxe which had the five windows? I know a lot can get changed over the years but the owner thought it was original. I will have more photos tomorrow. Sorry.
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**mongocanfly** · 08-08-2019, 08:29 AM

Wow...did the roof fall in on it?..I dont know the answer but it looks like a good truck ...and I wouldnt worry about the chrome...

**mr48chev** · 08-09-2019, 01:25 AM

Plenty of 47 to 51 trucks had chrome grills in them when new. No 52 or 53 left the factory with a chrome grill due to the Korean War. At least that is what is stated in several year to year AD truck change pages.

Right after WWII people were inclined to want more chrome in their new cars and trucks and dealers often added more stuff on to increase the sale price and profit margin. That was on all vehicles and right after the war you signed up at a dealership for a new car or truck and took a number and when the load with your vehicle came in you took the one they had marked as yours. My grandparents bought both a 48 Fleetline and a 48 1 ton dual rear wheel cab and chassis that my grandfather and uncle built a bed and cattle and grain racks on.

http://devestechnet.com/Home/History

https://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/i...tting%20Guide/

MiraclePieCo · 08-09-2019, 03:34 AM

Nice truck, awesome photo!

08-08-2019, 12:25 AM	#1
White halftrack Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Louisville ne Posts: 82	Question on 1951 Chevrolet 3600 We picked up a 1951 3600 and have some questions on it. It has original paint on the majority but has a chrome grill and chrome around the windows. I thought a chrome grill was only original on the deluxe which had the five windows? I know a lot can get changed over the years but the owner thought it was original. I will have more photos tomorrow. Sorry. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

08-08-2019, 08:29 AM	#2
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08-09-2019, 01:25 AM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,718	Re: Question on 1951 Chevrolet 3600 Plenty of 47 to 51 trucks had chrome grills in them when new. No 52 or 53 left the factory with a chrome grill due to the Korean War. At least that is what is stated in several year to year AD truck change pages. Right after WWII people were inclined to want more chrome in their new cars and trucks and dealers often added more stuff on to increase the sale price and profit margin. That was on all vehicles and right after the war you signed up at a dealership for a new car or truck and took a number and when the load with your vehicle came in you took the one they had marked as yours. My grandparents bought both a 48 Fleetline and a 48 1 ton dual rear wheel cab and chassis that my grandfather and uncle built a bed and cattle and grain racks on. http://devestechnet.com/Home/History https://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/i...tting%20Guide/ __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-09-2019, 03:34 AM	#4
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: Question on 1951 Chevrolet 3600 Nice truck, awesome photo! __________________ 1951 Chevy Panel Truck



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