need some info on rare truck!
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need some info on rare truck!
hey guys! first post and hunting for info. I just stumbled upon part of a truck out in the woods near me. it is a 1942 1/2 ton. the catch is, it's the 4cylinder model! I've never heard of or seen one before. going sunday to get some parts off of it. anyone know if there is interest or any reason I should grab the motor and tranny out of this thing?? I know it's based on the tractor motor but has some of it's own special parts. (like the stamped oil pan for instance)
let me know what you guys think.
also, anyone have production numbers on these? most places don't even acknowledge them!
let me know what you guys think.
also, anyone have production numbers on these? most places don't even acknowledge them!
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I also have a '42 1/2 ton, but with the FH V8...I only knew them to have a FH 6 or the V8, could be the engine was swapped due to what someone had on hand?
This forum has looked for production numbers for the '42-'47's, but seems cars and pickup production numbers were given as a total, but not broken down.
I'd get as much or all of it, if I could.
This forum has looked for production numbers for the '42-'47's, but seems cars and pickup production numbers were given as a total, but not broken down.
I'd get as much or all of it, if I could.
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The production of the '41-'42 trucks with the 4 cylinder was very low. They were marketed towards companies doing light duty delivery work in city settings where maximum speed or hauling power wasn't needed and good gas mileage was desired. The production on them is low. While not terribly valuable, they would a very high curiosity factor. I for one would love to find one, but they pop up so very little. If there was anyway you could get the whole truck it might be worth it and sell it as a whole.
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As of 5 years ago I know where a 4 cyl truck is sitting. It was in decent condition but the owner was not too interested in selling it at that point. Just loved showing it to people. I think I need to go pay him a visit again soon and see whats up now -- he wasn't around when I was up there this fall.
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Originally Posted by 46fordtruck
The production of the '41-'42 trucks with the 4 cylinder was very low. They were marketed towards companies doing light duty delivery work in city settings where maximum speed or hauling power wasn't needed and good gas mileage was desired. The production on them is low. While not terribly valuable, they would a very high curiosity factor. I for one would love to find one, but they pop up so very little. If there was anyway you could get the whole truck it might be worth it and sell it as a whole.
going up this sat. to see what I can get off of it. unfortunately it is in the woods so getting all of it is not an option.
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Was just kooking through my literature on the 42, and there are no production numbers listed, as some one else also mentioned.
However it does seem as though it is a rare truck, give the fact that they were the last one built with th 4 cyl engine.
It probably used the 2N Tractor Engine, as the model designation for the 4 Cyl Truck engine is 2NC.
Stats are Displacement 119.7 C.I.D. L-Head 4 Cyl 30 HP at 2800 RPMBore & Stroke 3.19 in. X 3.75 in. Compression Ratio 6.0.1 One BBL updraft Carb.
Further the production for the 46 Pickup 1/2 Ton was 75,088.
However it does seem as though it is a rare truck, give the fact that they were the last one built with th 4 cyl engine.
It probably used the 2N Tractor Engine, as the model designation for the 4 Cyl Truck engine is 2NC.
Stats are Displacement 119.7 C.I.D. L-Head 4 Cyl 30 HP at 2800 RPMBore & Stroke 3.19 in. X 3.75 in. Compression Ratio 6.0.1 One BBL updraft Carb.
Further the production for the 46 Pickup 1/2 Ton was 75,088.
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Wow that is pretty neat. I would assume it would run at a higher rpm than the tractor version then again maybe not. I have a 1959 GMC fleetoption truck that is very rare, so rare in fact that most people have never heard of one, or know what it is when they see it. But in its case as well as this one rare does not equal $$$$$$.
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My great grand father bought it new and it mostly has to do with the fact that he was a tightass 
. It is basicly what the name implies- a cheap truck aimed at companies who wanted a no frills fleet truck. They came with an expanded metal grill, single headlights versus dual headlights, no chrome or trim except for a fleetoption specific hood emblem on a chevy hood, a chevy dash with the chevy-V style speedo that has the GMC logo on teh bottom. The only info I have been able to find is on Old GMC's .com. They have a few pictures and even a pic of my truck that someone took on the side of the road and sent them. According to the site there are fewer than 100 surviving examples and that they are the rarest model GMC bar none, and still not worth a whole lot so I am in the process of making an old school gasser style rod out of it.
. It is basicly what the name implies- a cheap truck aimed at companies who wanted a no frills fleet truck. They came with an expanded metal grill, single headlights versus dual headlights, no chrome or trim except for a fleetoption specific hood emblem on a chevy hood, a chevy dash with the chevy-V style speedo that has the GMC logo on teh bottom. The only info I have been able to find is on Old GMC's .com. They have a few pictures and even a pic of my truck that someone took on the side of the road and sent them. According to the site there are fewer than 100 surviving examples and that they are the rarest model GMC bar none, and still not worth a whole lot so I am in the process of making an old school gasser style rod out of it.