Dskm Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Hi guessing 40’s but haven’t been able to identify this Pick Up Cab with a rear window split into 3. Anybody got any ideas please? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drwatson Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Was it found in the USA? or ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dskm Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 Yes California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Trucker Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 (edited) Paint inside door looks commercial/industrial. Could have been a truck larger than a pickup, unless frame or bed is also present to help identify. Windshield and cowl pictures could help identify it, too. Maybe REO, White or other '40's or '50's heavy truck. The bracket on the left rear corner looks like the remains of a manual turn indicator/signal arm assembly indicating a large truck built before electric turn signals were available. Are there any tags on the cowl, door posts, dash or glove box areas? Edited June 10, 2023 by Crusty Trucker (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dskm Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Crusty Trucker said: Paint inside door looks commercial/industrial. Could have been a truck larger than a pickup, unless frame or bed is also present to help identify. Windshield and cowl pictures could help identify it, too. Maybe REO, White or other '40's or '50's heavy truck. The bracket on the left rear corner looks like the remains of a manual turn indicator/signal arm assembly indicating a large truck built before electric turn signals were available. Are there any tags on the cowl, door posts, dash or glove box areas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dskm Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Difficult to get back to see if there’s any tags but here’s some more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1912Staver Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 A new series perhaps ? " Bring a Backhoe " It was probably a nice truck, but even if you dug it out I expect there is little left to salvage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dskm Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 Not looking to Salvage but want to identify: What’s a new series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsmoke Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 The three piece rear window appears to me homemade, smaller pieces on each side don't appear to be same size. Cannot think of a reason why a manufacturer would do a 3 piece window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM H. S. Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 Looks like it could be a 1940 Chevrolet Pickup Truck, as they had just one windshield wiper above driver window and was also a split 2 piece windshield. Looks like the truck got caught in a flood-landslide during prospecting etc. Nice looking old brute and might be fun to dig pull it out for display - backyard lawn art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM H. S. Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 Crusty Trucker seems to have a close ID for this truck. The rear window outline matches the REO Trucks made in 1945 for civilian use. Perhaps earlier years may have a matching dashboard. We can figure it out with more computer or book research. Let's Keep On Trucking folks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dskm Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 Also wondered about this line… lower part seemed to be more recessed than a bulge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM H. S. Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 Don't know about the bulge, likely got bumped around during flood or land slide or a shifted load prior to addition of Cab climbing handle. 1945 Photos of REO trucks shows seem of Cab as well. Would be cool if someone could dig out this old brute and get bite by any Rattle Snakes. Best Wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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