1939 Chevrolet Pickup
restoration chronicles
by
Whitney Haist
| BEFORE | DURING | AFTER |
1939
1939 was a year before my time. It was a year of good news and bad news. The Great Depression was ending and World War II began. Franklin D. Roosevelt was at the end of his second term (of four) as President. Gone with the Wind debuted on the silver screen. My Mom and Dad first met in this year. This historical restoration is a tribute to that era and the generation that has been defined as the Greatest Generation.
THIS TRUCK
Chevrolet Model JC (1939 half ton pickup), built in Oakland, California in February, 1939. Color: Boatswain Blue and Black. Engine: 1954 Chevrolet 235 (216 replaced by a previous owner). Transmission: 4 speed. Tires: 6.50:16
OWNER
One of my hobbies is old trucks. I like to drive them and I like to make them look like they did when they were new. My goal in restoration is authenticity. I do most all my own mechanical and body and paint work. I'm a member of the ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA and the VINTAGE CHEVROLET CLUB OF AMERICA. I'm always happy to talk trucks, so just e-mail me if you have questions or comments. Click here to see my other (1946) truck.
Whitney Haist
Orinda, CA
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