Late 1949: Last lever action shocks on Chevrolet, this carried on one more year on some GMCs. Serial numbers: GP 1/2 ton, GR 3/4 ton, GS 1 ton, etc. Gas tank is now located behind seat inside of cab. Large truck side hood emblem states LOADMASTER. As in 19, on Chevrolet light trucks hood side chrome emblem states THRIFTMASTER. 1949 Chevy TruckĮarly 1949: Hood emblem becomes chrome plated steel. Serial numbers: FP 1/2 ton, FR 3/4 ton, FS 1 ton, etc. The 1948 emergency brake was relocated to the far left side of the cab and is now a foot operated mechanism. Redesigned three-speed transmission now uses column shift with linkage attached to case side. 1948 Chevy Truckġ948 models are very similar to late 1947 models, with some minor changes. Serial numbers: EP 1/2-ton, ER 3/4-ton, ES 1-ton, etc.
Emergency brake handle is on the right hand side of the floor shifter. All 1947 trucks use non-synchromesh three or four speed transmissions without external linkage and floor shifters. Hood side emblems say CHEVROLET & THRIFTMASTER. Windlace around door is black rubber and secured with metal strips screwed in place. Hood emblem on late 1947 is die cast metal. Vacuum wiper moved under dash from above windshield. Bed is now approximately 3” wider than prior style. Gas tank is now located under the front bed section. The first of this new “Advanced Design” body series introduced in May 1947. When this year is mentioned it always refers to the 1947-55 1st series “Advanced Body Style”. (2) The GM “Master Parts Catalog” does not show an early 1947.
(1) In several factories the 1946 design was carried over through March 1947. Occasionally a customer’s truck is titled 1947 but the body design is actually 1946. Important notes are included for each year and generation. The images in this article have been scanned and preserved from original documentation, and show sub-models based on the Chevy truck platform for each model year. In this article, we'll cover 1947-1959 Chevrolet trucks one year at a time. To this end, we've created a visual guide to help you identify Chevy truck model years and learn about their differences. Classic Industries is committed to supplying owners of these timeless pickups with restoration parts, but we're also committed to preserving their legacy. Chevrolet trucks have changed a lot over the years, with each model year and generation offering unique features that helped them redefine what a pickup was capable of.
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