It has been a while since the discussion of serpentine grilles has emerged. From all of the evidence I have ever come across, the serpentine grill disappeared from production at a time generally coincident with the addition of radio suppression equipment which would be late 1942 (fourth or fifth contract). John, I believe your truck was an amalgamation of several trucks as it had a few features that are commonly found in trucks assembled in 1943 and later. The cab M1 rack brackets and the shock absorber links are two features that I recall that yours had that never show up on 1941 or mid 1942 trucks. It is extremely common for people to build one vehicle from two or more non-operable like modeled vehicles.42cargo wrote:Looks great, Paul.
That truck is June '42, correct? Interesting it has a serpentine grille. Mine was a June truck made in Oakland and had the later grille. Nothing saying mine was original, but I think it's an interesting observation.
John
Shock link style found on later model G506 trucks.
In the time I have been on this site, I recall at least three people searching for a serpentine grill to install on a later year truck just because they liked the appearance. The "Chevrolet" embossed side panels are another example of personal preference parts often showing up on later year trucks. After all while at shows or out in public, how many times do you want to hear some self-proclaimed expert call your Chevrolet a Dodge?
Paul