What year is this Chevy pickup?

[victorialynn2]

I wasn’t sure which “Period” thread to post this in? How in the world would those logs stay on this truck and how would it stop with all this weight? 🧐

[joe_padavano]

The pickup could be 1941-46. Grilles were the same.

 

[George Smolinski]

Pickup appears to be 1941 or 1946. 1940 & 1947 were different, and during the war years they were made, but for military use.

[joe_padavano]

2 hours ago, George Smolinski said:

 during the war years they were made, but for military use.

 

There were civilian trucks made in limited numbers for essential needs. They didn't have the chrome, however. There was a recent thread about this.

[Laura S]

The Log hauler looks like a Hayes our Pacific . Not 100% sure . They use a water spray system on the brakes so they do not heat up too much and lose the brakes . There are small upright steel posts holding the logs then chained down to the truck . The drivers who drove them had no fear . 

[victorialynn2]

34 minutes ago, Laura S said:

The Log hauler looks like a Hayes our Pacific . Not 100% sure . They use a water spray system on the brakes so they do not heat up too much and lose the brakes . There are small upright steel posts holding the logs then chained down to the truck . The drivers who drove them had no fear . 

I live in Oregon and see log trucks with the steel posts often. They don’t stack them this high anymore though. Interesting about the water on the breaks. Thanks for the info. 

[George Smolinski]

4 hours ago, victorialynn2 said:

I live in Oregon and see log trucks with the steel posts often. They don’t stack them this high anymore though. Interesting about the water on the breaks. Thanks for the info. 

The logs today probably aren't that big either.

[dictator27]

Now you know why the rack behind the cab is called a headache rack!🤔

[Dave Mellor NJ]

There is a very slight difference between the 41 and the 46. The 41 having a slightly longer parking light as in the one pictured here. 

 

The one posted by Joe Padavano is a 46

[victorialynn2]

4 hours ago, George Smolinski said:

The logs today probably aren't that big either.

Not even close. 

[Mikefit]

That load of logs today would be worth more than the truck today

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[60FlatTop]

When I look at that picture I know that I wouldn't part where the pickup is.

 

It makes me think of the dog owner who says "Oh, he's nice. He wouldn't hurt a fly".

[George Smolinski]

4 hours ago, Mikefit said:

That load of logs today would be worth more than the truck today

If it's redwood, I would guess 6 figures today.

[SC38dls]

What do you think an OAK log (I was told it is OAK) like this would bring today?  Pic was from an old saw mill in KY. 

Edited July 25, 2021 by SC38DLS (see edit history)

[1937hd45]

Were the Chevrolet truck grilles Stainless or really good chrome? 

[greenie]

Neither. Most of the ‘41-‘46 Chevy and gmc trucks started with painted grilles. But over 75 years, things get changed. The factory chrome grilles tended to deteriorate and flake. Various aftermarket grilles were sold and were even worse. Of course, you can get a great chrome job now for $2500 or so.

[TAKerry]

On 7/24/2021 at 9:33 PM, George Smolinski said:

The logs today probably aren't that big either.

And they may be all from the same tree!

[victorialynn2]

4 hours ago, TAKerry said:

And they may be all from the same tree!

Very likely. Redwoods grow over 200’ high. They are probably 40’ cuts x 6 for 240’ total. 
 

The loads I see today are closer to this picture. 
 

I remember when I was young and saw really big logs on trucks, people jokingly called them “Oregon toothpicks”. 

[TAKerry]

You should see the log trucks in the carolinas that go to the pulp mills. They look like twigs compared to those.

[Paul Dobbin]

Most of North Carolina was clear cut in the 20'& 30's, except for the Joyce Kilmer National Forest where the terrrain was to steep to get the logs out if cut.   Fun to hike there with trees like pictured above.  Many trees

with a 17' circumfrence.  I have 3 of these trees on our property and people come to see them.  Two Tulip

Poplars and one White Oak and I'm not going to cut them down!

Edited July 29, 2021 by Paul Dobbin (see edit history)

[Terry Harper]

We don't have big trees up here in Maine but logging is still a big part of the economy and culture.

 

From a recent trip to the Northwoods... I think this is the fastest I have ever ridden in a truck going in reverse. Up here the roads are private but have public access. The trucks ALWAYS have the right-of-way. Many never run on public roads so extra wide bunks and double trailers are not uncommon.

 

 

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