Mark Gregory Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 I am trying to help out a fellow with some odd car parts for sale. Call Jim at 613-476-2255 if interested in purchasing them. Any information would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) Step SOLD ! Thanks for the lead,Mark. PM sent. Jim Edited April 15, 2020 by J.H.Boland (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 For the sake of general automotive history what was the Chevy step plate used on? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 16 minutes ago, 1937hd45 said: For the sake of general automotive history what was the Chevy step plate used on? Bob A Chevy 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, 1937hd45 said: For the sake of general automotive history what was the Chevy step plate used on? Bob Hi Bob I think it may have been used on either the 1918-22 Chevy Express light truck or possibly on the Chevrolet Model T one ton truck from the same era. It will be going under the right rear corner of my '21 Chevy's box,just behind the right rear fender. Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Glad to see that step get a good home and be put back to use. 😃 Dandy Dave! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the quick replies! It looked like a buggy step plate, my first reaction was that it was a fake. Did Chevrolet make a truck before Ford? Bob Edited April 15, 2020 by 1937hd45 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, 1937hd45 said: Thanks for the quick replies! It looked like a buggy step plate, my first reaction was that it was a fake. Did Chevrolet make a truck before Ford? Bob I can only tell you that Chevrolet offered a light delivery or express based on the 490 chassis starting in 1918.The same year.a Chevy Model T one ton came out. I know Ford T roadsters could have their "pill boxes" removed and be fitted with an assortment of boxes. A quick Google check says that the first factory Ford truck,the TT,was introduced in 1917. Attached is an ad for the 1920 one ton truck and a sales picture of the express. Edited April 15, 2020 by J.H.Boland (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Ford did offer a light panel delivery on the model T chassis for one year in 1912. They are affectionately known as "pie wagons". There was also a small delivery offered on one of the small pre-T chassis a few years before the model T, but few were made. Most that were made, were not sold, but used by Ford. I "think", if I recall correctly, those actually predated the Ford Motor Company and were were among the few experimental vehicles that "Ford" built around 1902. As for the Chevrolet step? It may well have been an early Chevy truck item, although I don't claim any knowledge there. As far as I know, there never was a Chevrolet buggy or other horse drawn carriage, at least not one connected to the Chevrolet automobile. William Durant partnered with the Chevrolet brothers about 1910 expressly for the purpose of designing and building automobiles. Durant was manipulative, and greedy. The partnership fell apart after only a couple years, and the Chevrolet Brothers went on to other things. Durant continued to use the Chevrolet automobile as his leverage to regain control of General Motors from which he had been ousted a couple years before. There could have been a Chevrolet carriage company? But it would likely have not been related to the Chevrolet brothers, as they had only recently emigrated from France during the dawn of the automobile. Their first racing exploits had in fact been in Europe. Regardless, I am pleased that interesting step has found a good home! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 I received the Chevy step in the mail today. I knew that it was somewhat bent from the pictures.A certain amount of rearward bend is fine,to clear the rear fender.I would like to straighten it to the point where the step is horizontal to the mounting bracket. I'm not sure if it's malleable or straight cast iron. Before I take it to my local machinist/fabricator/blacksmith, any suggestions ? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Test drill in an out of sight area, curls and it is forged dust it is cast iron. I'm guessing it is forged since it is bent, not broken. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 My go-to machinist/fabricator/blacksmith/handyman came through again and straightened the cast iron Chevrolet step. It's on the truck and looks like it always was. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Looks wonderful! And makes your little truck even more special. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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