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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 10:44 AM
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pls help ID this old COE

Hi folks,
we are trying to ID my dad's old COE and need some new eyes/ideas/clues.
hopefully someone on the list can help.
my father had this COE from 1958 to 1963, so we know its older then that.
we were poor, so highly doubtful he would have had it new, so it could be as far back as they made COEs ('30s?)
we only have three (3) scant pictures of it, non good enough to give a proper Make, Model and approximate year, which is what we are hoping to investigate and find out.
No front end pictures, except one that only shows the ' tip ' of the nose/hood.
hoping someone on the list can notice some clues for us.
1. first pic., taken in 1959. looks orange but is really yellow. Nose poking out behind a tree. I can't find a emblem like that anywhere?
2. second pic., taken in 1961, just catches cab rear of door and the dump bed.
3. thrid pic., taken in 1963, in the distance, facing away, duelly rear, shows rear window and cab top over dump bed.
ideas appreciated if you'all have any.
pictures posted below.
thanks,
steve

from 1959



from 1961


from 1963



 
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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 12:19 PM
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From the cab belt line and door handle in the 2nd pic, I'd guess AD Chevy or GMC, 47-55
 
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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 03:37 PM
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I'm betting on Chevy or GMC as well.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2018 | 09:36 AM
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I feel the same as the first two. I would have guessed the same thing.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2018 | 01:40 PM
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Thanks for the responses guys.
any chance someone has a 47-55 and can shoot a "same angle" picture of the nose and hood emblem.
i would sure like to see a comparison photo as the next step.
the lip/nose on my dad's truck just looks a bit more puckered out, and the emblem is still not fitting the GMC and Chev. emblems i see in pictures.
anyway, thanks to all.
steve
 
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Old Jul 14, 2018 | 09:37 PM
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There is an AD chev COE about 2 miles from here in a field. The owner is a friend, I will get some pics....
 
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Old Jul 15, 2018 | 07:30 AM
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It looks like it has pull down to rotate door handles, so 1947-1951.

Comprehensive History of 1947-1955 1st series Advance Design
 
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Old Jul 15, 2018 | 08:00 PM
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The car hauler on Counting Cars is a 49 GMC, (i think) If that helps you any.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by GB SISSON
There is an AD chev COE about 2 miles from here in a field. The owner is a friend, I will get some pics....
That would be incredibly helpful. Thank you so very much. Over and above the call of posting.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2018 | 11:27 PM
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I like that pick up alot.
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