Chevrolet has produced full sized pickup trucks under many nameplates and platforms. Almost all Chevrolet branded vehicles were also available under the GMC brand as well:
- Chevrolet Advance Design 1947-March 1955
- Chevrolet Task Force April 1955-59: There were actually two Chevy pickups in 1955. The First Series was a carryover, the new models were the Second Series.[1]
- Chevrolet C/K (1960–1998 in US, 99 in Canada)
- Chevrolet Silverado (1999-current)
- Chevrolet Avalanche (2001-2013)
Chevrolet has also sold or produced many compact/mid-size pickup trucks:
- Chevrolet SSR 2003-2007
- Chevrolet LUV 1972-81, made by Isuzu
- Chevrolet S-10 1982-2004
- Chevrolet Colorado 2004-12, 2015-current
Chevrolet has also produced pickup trucks based on passenger cars:
- Chevrolet El Camino 1959-60, 1964–87
Chevrolet has also sold pickup trucks which are SUV variants like the Tahoe while the Suburban is considered as the longest running vehicle nameplate which is also a Chevy Truck.
References[edit]
- ^1955-'57 Chevrolet 1/2-ton Pickup. Hemming's Motor News. September 2006
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The 1950 GMC truck is a slightly bigger, more powerful and stronger version of the 1950 Chevrolet truck. The GMC and Chevrolet trucks shared identical transmissions, suspension and bodies, but the GMC featured a thicker frame and larger engine. Chevy pickups shared its engines with General Motors’ automotive lines. GMC had specially manufactured truck engines. Although GMC and Chevrolet shared most of the same sheet metal, GMCs had a distinctive grille, tailgate, hubcaps and exterior colors.
Power
The 1950 GMC base engine for the half-ton pickup was the 228-cubic-inch in-line six-cylinder. In contrast, the base Chevrolet model featured the smaller 216.5-cubic-inch straight-six. The 93-horsepower 228 had a 3.6-inch cylinder bore and a 3.8-inch stroke. The 228’s compression ratio was 8-to-1. The optional 110-horsepower 248 straight-six had a 3.7-inch bore and 3.8-inch stroke and 7.5-1 compression. The biggest powerplant available on the GMC truck was the 115-horsepower 270 six-cylinder with a 3.7-inch bore and 4-inch stroke. The 270’s compression ratio was 7.5-to-1. Canadian versions of the 1950 GMC truck were equipped with Chevrolet’s 216 straight-six with 228 and 248 available as options. Another significant difference between the GMC and Chevy models was that the GMC used a six-volt positive ground electrical system, while Chevrolet was equipped with a six-volt negative ground system.
Size
Like its Chevy sibling, the GMC pickup included the half-ton, three-quarter ton and 1-ton models. The Chevys featured wheelbase of 116, 125.25 and 137 inches, while the GMC wheelbases were two inches longer for each of the three models to accommodate the larger engines. Body dimensions, however, were identical with the cargo boxes measuring 50 inches wide and 78, 87 or 108 inches long. The 1.5-ton and larger GMC stake bed and flatbed trucks rode on either a 137-inch wheelbase with a 105.5-inch bed and 9-foot total length or a 161-inch wheelbase with 148-inch bed and a 12-foot total length.
Chassis, Brakes and Suspension
All GMC trucks featured all-wheel drum brakes, a forged steel I-beam front axle and hypoid single reduction full floating rear axle. The rear suspension featured steel leaf springs with the front and rear both equipped with tubular shock absorbers. A three- or four-speed manual transmission matched the engines. The four-speed was optional on the half-ton and three-quarter ton models and standard on the 1-ton and larger versions. For 1950, General Motors engineers abandoned the process of bolting together the cab and welded the cab to minimize road noise and vibrations caused by the stiff frame. The cab also rode on the frame cushioned with a three-point suspension system for a smooth ride. The gross vehicle weight rating ranged from the half-ton’s 4,100 lbs. to the 3-ton’s 26,000-lb. rating.
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Manufacturer | Chevrolet (General Motors) |
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Production | 1947–1955 |
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Class | Pickup truck |
Body style | 2-door truck |
Layout | FR layout |
Platform | GM A platform |
Related | Chevrolet Suburban |
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Predecessor | AK Series Pickup Truck |
Successor | Task Force Series |
Advance-Design was a pickup truck series by Chevrolet, their first major redesign after WWII. Its GMC counterpart was the GMC New Design. It was billed as a larger, stronger, and sleeker design in comparison to the earlier AK Series. First available on Saturday June 28, 1947, these trucks were sold with various minor changes over the years until March 25, 1955, when the Task Force Series trucks replaced the aging Advance-Design model.
The same basic design family was used for all of its trucks including the Suburban, panel trucks, canopy express and cab overs. The cab overs used the same basic cab configuration and similar grille but used a shorter and taller hood and different fenders. The unique Cab Over fenders and hood required a custom cowl area which makes the Cab Over Engine cabs and normal truck cabs incompatible with one another while all truck cabs of all weights interchange.
From 1947 until 1955, Chevrolet trucks were number one in sales in the United States, with rebranded versions sold at GMC locations.[3]
1954 Chevy Pickup For Sale
While General Motors used this front end sheet metal, and to a slightly lesser extent the cab, on all of its trucks except for the Cab Overs, there are three main sizes of this truck: the half-, three-quarter-, and full ton capacities in short and long wheelbase.
Differences[edit]
1947 - Gasoline tank filler neck on passenger side of bed. No vent windows in doors. Hood side emblems read 'Chevrolet' with 'Thriftmaster' or 'Loadmaster' underneath. Serial numbers: EP ½ ton, ER ¾ ton, & ES 1 ton.[4] Radios were first available in Chevrolet trucks as an 'in dash' option on the 'Advance-Design' body style.[5]
1948 - Manual transmission shifter now mounted on column instead of floor. Serial numbers codes: FP ½ ton, FR ¾ ton, & FS 1 ton.
Early 1949 - Gasoline tank now mounted upright behind seat in cab; filler neck aft of passenger door handle. New serial number codes: GP ½ ton, GR ¾ ton, & GS 1 ton.
Late 1949 - Hood side emblems no longer read 'Thriftmaster' or 'Loadmaster', but are now numbers that designate cargo capacity: 3100 on ½ ton, 3600 on ¾ ton, 3800 on 1 ton. Serial number codes remain the same as on early 1949.
1950 - Telescopic shock absorbers replace lever-action type. Last year for driver's side cowl vent, its handle is now flat steel, not maroon knob as in previous years. New serial number codes: HP ½ ton, HR ¾ ton, & HS 1 ton.
1951 - Doors now have vent windows. Mid-year change from 9-board bed to 8 boards per bed. Last year for 80 MPH speedometer, chrome window handle knobs, and chrome wiper knob. New serial number codes: JP ½ ton, JR ¾ ton, & JS 1 ton.
1952 - Outer door handles are now push button type as opposed to the previous turn down style. Speedometer now reads to 90 mph and dashboard trim is painted instead of chrome. Mid-year, Chevrolet stops using the 3100-6400 designation on the hood and changes to maroon window and wiper knobs. New serial number codes: KP ½ ton, KR ¾ ton, & KS 1 ton.
1953 - Last year for the 216 in³inline-six. Hood side emblems now only read 3100, 3600, 3800, 4400, or 6400 in large print. Door post ID plate now blue with silver letters (previous models used black with silver letters). Last year to use wooden blocks as bed supports. New serial number codes: H ½ ton, J ¾ ton, & L 1 ton.
1954 - Only year for significant design changes. Windshield now curved one-piece glass without center vertical dividing strip. Revised steering wheel. Revised dashboard. Cargo bed rails, previously angled, now horizontal. Tail lights round instead of rectangular. Grille changed from five horizontal slats to crossbar design commonly referred to as a 'bull nose' grille, similar to modern Dodge truck grille. Engine now 235 in³straight-6. Serial number codes unchanged from 1953. Hydramaticautomatic transmission is available for the first time as a paid for option.
1955 First Series - Similar to the 1954 model year, except redesigned hood-side emblems and modern open driveshaft in place of enclosed torque tube. Serial number codes unchanged from 1953 and 1954.
- 1948 Chevrolet Thriftmaster Stock
- 1952 Chevrolet Advance Design
- 1954 Chevrolet 3100
- 1954 GMC 100Vmware released the latest and the most famous virtual computing application VMware workstation on 23rd of August 2012.You may be still using vmware,not the workstation edition but the light edition of it; VMware player. Well,If you want to know whats more in VMware workstation go on reading. Vmware workstation 9 license key.
- 1954 Chevrolet 3100 panel van
Styling Legacy[edit]
1948-1954 Chevrolet Pickup Vehicle Specifications 2016
The styling for the Advance-Design trucks was the inspiration for both the Chevrolet SSR and the Chevrolet HHR.
References[edit]
- ^'Directory Index: GM Trucks and Vans/1948 Trucks and Vans/1948 Chevrolet Trucks Brochure'. Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
- ^ abGunnell, John A. (1993). Standard Catalog of American Light-Duty Trucks. Krause Publications. ISBN0-87341-238-9.
- ^Bunn, Don. 'Segment Five: 1947-1954 Advanced Design Pickups'. Pickuptruck.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2007.
- ^'What Year is My Truck?'. Classicparts.com. Retrieved February 3, 2008.
- ^'Introduction to A-D factoids'. 2007. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
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- Chevrolet Advance Design at Curlie
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Chevy developed the C/K designation for trucks in 1960. The 'C' indicated the truck was a standard cab with two-wheel drive and the 'K' was the designation for four-wheel drive trucks. In 1977, the Chevy C-10 half-ton truck had a redesign that changed the looks and power of the vehicle.
The Power Plants
The 1977 Chevy C-10 pickup truck was available with a choice of engines. The 4.1-liter 250-cubic-inch inline-six engine came standard in the C-10, and offered 100 horsepower at 3,600 rpm with 175 foot-pounds of torque at 2,000 rpm. An optional inline-six was 292 cubic inches and 4.8 liters with 120 horsepower at 3,600 rpm with 225 foot-pounds of torque at 2,000 rpm. The high-output 454 cubic inch 7.4-liter engine had 230 horsepower at 4,000 rpm with 355 foot-pounds of torque at 2,800 rpm. The medium output 350-cubic-inch engine had 155 horsepower at 3,600 rpm with 225 foot-pounds at 2,400 rpm. Finally, Chevy offered the 307 cubic inch with 115 horsepower at 3,600 rpm with 205 foot-pounds of torque at 2,000 rpm.
Body and Style
For 1977, body styles included a fleetside body, which was straight box, or a stepside body, which had a curve. The C-10 had two new wheelbases: one of 117.5 inches with a 6.5-inch bed, and 131.5 inches with an 8-foot bed. The truck had an overall length of 191.3 inches for the 6.5-foot bed and 212 inches for the 8-foot bed. The width in the front was 65.8 inches with a height of 65.8 inches. New styling included striping on the side and the hood. An optional extended cab was available.
Special Features
In 1977, Chevy offered automatic door locks and powered windows for the first time. Chevy offered four different options packages, custom deluxe, Scottsdale, Cheyenne and Silverado. The Cheyenne package had bench seats and full-depth padded seats with backrests. The seats had an all-vinyl seat cover or vinyl and nylon cloth seat cover. Other features included custom steering wheel and an ashtray mounted cigar lighter. Options included power steering, power brakes, electric clock, heavy duty shocks and rally wheels.
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Chevy developed the C/K designation for trucks in 1960. The 'C' indicated the truck was a standard cab with two-wheel drive and the 'K' was the designation for four-wheel drive trucks. In 1977, the Chevy C-10 half-ton truck had a redesign that changed the looks and power of the vehicle.
The Power Plants
The 1977 Chevy C-10 pickup truck was available with a choice of engines. The 4.1-liter 250-cubic-inch inline-six engine came standard in the C-10, and offered 100 horsepower at 3,600 rpm with 175 foot-pounds of torque at 2,000 rpm. An optional inline-six was 292 cubic inches and 4.8 liters with 120 horsepower at 3,600 rpm with 225 foot-pounds of torque at 2,000 rpm. The high-output 454 cubic inch 7.4-liter engine had 230 horsepower at 4,000 rpm with 355 foot-pounds of torque at 2,800 rpm. The medium output 350-cubic-inch engine had 155 horsepower at 3,600 rpm with 225 foot-pounds at 2,400 rpm. Finally, Chevy offered the 307 cubic inch with 115 horsepower at 3,600 rpm with 205 foot-pounds of torque at 2,000 rpm.
Body and Style
For 1977, body styles included a fleetside body, which was straight box, or a stepside body, which had a curve. The C-10 had two new wheelbases: one of 117.5 inches with a 6.5-inch bed, and 131.5 inches with an 8-foot bed. The truck had an overall length of 191.3 inches for the 6.5-foot bed and 212 inches for the 8-foot bed. The width in the front was 65.8 inches with a height of 65.8 inches. New styling included striping on the side and the hood. An optional extended cab was available.
Special Features
In 1977, Chevy offered automatic door locks and powered windows for the first time. Chevy offered four different options packages, custom deluxe, Scottsdale, Cheyenne and Silverado. The Cheyenne package had bench seats and full-depth padded seats with backrests. The seats had an all-vinyl seat cover or vinyl and nylon cloth seat cover. Other features included custom steering wheel and an ashtray mounted cigar lighter. Options included power steering, power brakes, electric clock, heavy duty shocks and rally wheels.