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What makes it a 5 star extra cab?

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Old 02-26-2009, 01:08 AM
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Julie ,thanks for straightening me out with the metal lesson . I learn something from you every time you post .Thanks agian ,Denny
That's why we are ALL here Denny. It's your turn to teach me something next time!

Hey Cap, look in the serial number to see if there are two letters other than the RC (and you are right on those designations 239 V8 and 1/2 ton pick-up) just before the sequence numbers.

BTW, where are you getting the serial number from? It should be posted in three places: The "Dispatch Box" cover "Rating Plate;" the firewall "Patent Data Plate;" and on the upper front right frame adjacent to the shock mount arm next to the starter.

Might be interesting to check if your plates, or on your title, match the serial number stamped in the frame (speaking of "can of worms.")
 
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Options List

Would it still be possible to get the options list from you Julie?


Originally Posted by Julies Cool F1
Bob is right on this one! Also, however, remember a couple things. First, all the 51/52 trucks were "Five Star" cabs. The package designed for additional driver comfort and performance was known as the "Extra" cab in 51/52; the "Deluxe" cab in 53-54; and, the " Custom Cab" in 55-56.

All the options available in the "Five Star Extra Cab" were available individually. The "Extra Cab" option was a package of the most desirable features at a reduced rate from ordering them individually.



The "Extra Cabs" were not designated by different serial numbers. So that won't tell you anything out of the ordinary.

Captain, I have a 51 Five Star Extra Cab. And, through a very long and expensive process, I have purchased and restored all those options except the seat (I'm a little too short on one end for a stock seat).

Ilyas pictures show a lot, but if you are interestyed in a particular item, let me know and I'll be happy to take some pictures for you in newer condition.

I also have a list of "Options;" "Extra Cab" options; and other "Dealer" options available (at least the 51/52 models).

If you would like a copy, send me a PM with your real e-mail address and I'll send you a copy.

Firstriders list 16 (the advertised 16 items) is excellent, but in a couple of the sales brochures and Truck Handbook I have a couple of these are combined into a single option instead of one of the 16. It's a great list:

1 . Resilient faom rubber padding in full - width Coach seat
2.Headlining -backed by 1 1/2 " glass wool insulating pad
3.Sound deadener on door ,floor & rear cab panels
4.Bright finish Air Wing window frames & divider bar
5.Two tone seat upholstery
6.Customized door and body panel trim.
7.Sturdy bright finish hardware escutcheons
8.Two adjustable sun visors
9.Grip-type arm rest on both doors
10. Illuminated cigar lighter
11. Dome light with automatic door switches
12 . Sturdy lock on dispatch box ( glove box)
13. Distinctive hood ornamentation
14. Chrome (stainless steel) windshield moulding
15. Door lock on each door
16.Twin , matched -tone trumpet - blast horns
The Magic Air fresh air heater was a $62.34 option in '52
Add:
Passenger side wiper.
Two tone dash
Right hand tail lamp
Throttle control


Give me an hour or so and I'll see if I can't find what was available on the 49 for you.
 
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Would it still be possible to get the options list from you Julie?
This is an old thread and Julie is no longer with us, meaning she\he has been banned from this forum!

But maybe someone else with the knowledge you seek will answer. I have a 54 and a 55 so I do not know a lot about 48-52 trucks.
 
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Thanks, I'll just start a new thread requesting information.
 
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Option list for the 48-50 is a bit shorter and just going by memory here are a few:
- AM Radio
- Dual Wipers
- Dual Sun Visor
- Heater
- Heater w/ fresh air
- Cigar Lighter
- V8 or I6
- 3spd Light Duty or 3spd Heavy Duty or 4spd Spur Gear


Those are all I can remember offered by the factory... Lots of other were dealer options
 
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