Artsline.. that’s amazing that you are restoring a piece of Americana and I’m sure it will be a head turner with those beautiful curves around the fenders. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.
These old trucks make my heart melt! I'm blessed to own a stock 49 Chevy very similar to this beauty, and the theory I like about the door locks is men were gentlemen back in those days...they always unlocked the door for their lady, then the lady reached over and unlocked the driver door! Another great video! Thank you!
Giorgio, you said it. There is just something mesmerizing about the lines on the trucks and the stories they could tell as to what was loaded in their cargo areas.
Scott, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow ´ordinary people’ like you and I who love cars an opportunity to speak about their love of their car and why that car means so much to them. After all we are all the ´caretakers’ of our cars (as Jay Leno rightly says). The truck is just a real head turner and enough power to keep you tooting around town… and of course perfect for the Santa clause parade too.
What a lovely reminder of what trucks looked like back in the 50's. This one is very similar to my Grandpa's that I used to sit in the back while he drove my sister and I to town to get ice-cream. 🍧
Fantastic old truck still looks like it came off the showroom floor. The owner has done a great job keeping the truck as original as possible. Well done sir for keeping this beautiful truck for us to enjoy and reminisce about the good old days when trucks looked like trucks.
This truck reminds me of my uncle Ray's construction truck he had when I visited him as a kid in Michigan. I loved this video and what a cool guy to share it with. 😀
Eric, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos are not to be "how to" videos (I think there are amazing videos made by others far qualified than me) instead my focus is to create a platform where "ordinary" people who love cars get an opportunity to speak about their car and why that car means so much to them. I appreciate your insight too about Henry Ford and the passenger side door too. Kevin
This truck is fantastic. It brings back memories of my grandad's old farm truck. I loved that thing just like he did. Great video and I love the variety of cars on your channel.
- In pre-Interstate highway years, most trucks drove close to home; and, close-to-home roads were two-lanes. - It was common/safer to get out and in on the passenger side (rather than get in/out in the road). - So, you lock the driver's door from the inside. - Slide over the seat to the passenger side, and get out on the passenger side. - Then, lock the passenger door from the outside.
Capt Desmo, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow "ordinary" people who love cars an opportunity to speak about their car and why that car means so much to them. After all we are all the "caretakers"of our cars (as Jay Leno rightly says). That is so cool about the passenger side access. Kinda like my MG, I really dislike driving on the highway with her and back roads where you can see nature and small towns are my favourite too. Although locking my convertible (where the roof is never up) is a bit of a joke. 😂
I was told that back in the day that it was not legal to enter a vehicle in traffic (from the road side) so with all the bench seats people used to enter curbside and slide across the seat so they only needed a lock on the passenger side. If anyone ever locked them back in the day.
Mike, that would make sense why they had locks on the passenger side only. Interesting philosophy however they also had more angle parking than they do nowadays. I kinda miss seeing that in the urban areas.
The lock is on the right side because you would let your lady in and then she would reach over and unlock it from the inside as you walked around to the driver side door
Manfran, wow thanks for sharing. I don’t think my wife has ever reached across to unlock my door… nor taken the garbage to the curb 😊. I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.
Hi Mjisking222, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow ´ordinary people’ like you and I who love cars an opportunity to speak about their love of their car and why that car means so much to them. After all we are all the ´caretakers’ of our cars (as Jay Leno rightly says). You are a lucky person indeed to have a wonderful father like Mike. I hope too he inspires you and you will continue the passion of keeping this wonderful truck running for another 50 years (or more).
Dee, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow ´ordinary people’ like you and I who love cars an opportunity to speak about their love of their car and why that car means so much to them. After all we are all the ´caretakers’ of our cars (as Jay Leno rightly says). I’m so thrilled you liked the video.
Oh! It was Henry Ford who first came up with the idea of only having a lock on the passenger, or "curb" side of a vehicle! He felt it was dangerous for a driver to stand in the street to unlock a car or truck, and so only put it on the curb side! It seems Chevrolet followed suit!
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Great era. I'm bringing back to life my 56 GMC panel that I had at 19 years old and now I'm 71. Can't wait to get her back on the road.
Artsline.. that’s amazing that you are restoring a piece of Americana and I’m sure it will be a head turner with those beautiful curves around the fenders.
I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it.
My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.
These old trucks make my heart melt! I'm blessed to own a stock 49 Chevy very similar to this beauty, and the theory I like about the door locks is men were gentlemen back in those days...they always unlocked the door for their lady, then the lady reached over and unlocked the driver door! Another great video! Thank you!
Paul, you are so right.
What a beauty! Classic trucks have a special charm no other vehicle has!
Giorgio, you said it. There is just something mesmerizing about the lines on the trucks and the stories they could tell as to what was loaded in their cargo areas.
Finally a vid on a 1950 3100 that doesnt have a small block in it. Great looking truck. Good vid.
Scott, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow ´ordinary people’ like you and I who love cars an opportunity to speak about their love of their car and why that car means so much to them. After all we are all the ´caretakers’ of our cars (as Jay Leno rightly says). The truck is just a real head turner and enough power to keep you tooting around town… and of course perfect for the Santa clause parade too.
What a lovely reminder of what trucks looked like back in the 50's. This one is very similar to my Grandpa's that I used to sit in the back while he drove my sister and I to town to get ice-cream. 🍧
Julia.. thrilled the video brings back fond memories for you.
Fantastic old truck still looks like it came off the showroom floor. The owner has done a great job keeping the truck as original as possible. Well done sir for keeping this beautiful truck for us to enjoy and reminisce about the good old days when trucks looked like trucks.
Right on
This is one of the coolest trucks out there. Love the styling.
It sure is!
This truck reminds me of my uncle Ray's construction truck he had when I visited him as a kid in Michigan. I loved this video and what a cool guy to share it with. 😀
Dave, glad to hear it brought back fond memories for you.
What a great video :) Thank you. Just a joy to see such a beautiful truck, inside and out. And you both obviously fell in love with it.
Eric, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos are not to be "how to" videos (I think there are amazing videos made by others far qualified than me) instead my focus is to create a platform where "ordinary" people who love cars get an opportunity to speak about their car and why that car means so much to them. I appreciate your insight too about Henry Ford and the passenger side door too. Kevin
What a cool guy and a great truck.
Steve, Mike is truly awesome.
What a stunner.
You got that right
This truck is fantastic. It brings back memories of my grandad's old farm truck. I loved that thing just like he did. Great video and I love the variety of cars on your channel.
Thanks 👍James.. it is a beauty.
Man, this is one cool truck.
Absolutely
- In pre-Interstate highway years, most trucks drove close to home; and, close-to-home roads were two-lanes.
- It was common/safer to get out and in on the passenger side (rather than get in/out in the road).
- So, you lock the driver's door from the inside.
- Slide over the seat to the passenger side, and get out on the passenger side.
- Then, lock the passenger door from the outside.
Capt Desmo, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow "ordinary" people who love cars an opportunity to speak about their car and why that car means so much to them. After all we are all the "caretakers"of our cars (as Jay Leno rightly says). That is so cool about the passenger side access. Kinda like my MG, I really dislike driving on the highway with her and back roads where you can see nature and small towns are my favourite too. Although locking my convertible (where the roof is never up) is a bit of a joke. 😂
Beautiful truck and very nice guy.
Gerald, you said it.. correct on both counts.
Fantastic
Thank you! Cheers!
I really enjoyed this video and it was cool seeing the love this guy had for that old truck.
Glad you enjoyed it
I was told that back in the day that it was not legal to enter a vehicle in traffic (from the road side) so with all the bench seats people used to enter curbside and slide across the seat so they only needed a lock on the passenger side. If anyone ever locked them back in the day.
Mike, that would make sense why they had locks on the passenger side only. Interesting philosophy however they also had more angle parking than they do nowadays. I kinda miss seeing that in the urban areas.
That's not a factory horn.
@@williepelzer384 Actually it is, I know this because I've had quite a few 47-53 Chevy trucks.
The lock is on the right side because you would let your lady in and then she would reach over and unlock it from the inside as you walked around to the driver side door
Manfran, wow thanks for sharing. I don’t think my wife has ever reached across to unlock my door… nor taken the garbage to the curb 😊.
I also wanted to take a moment to personally thank for taking the time to watching my videos, leaving a comment and for subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it.
My intention when creating these videos is to showcase not only the beautiful car but give the owner an opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thanks again Kevin.
That’s my dad!!!!
Hi Mjisking222, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow ´ordinary people’ like you and I who love cars an opportunity to speak about their love of their car and why that car means so much to them. After all we are all the ´caretakers’ of our cars (as Jay Leno rightly says). You are a lucky person indeed to have a wonderful father like Mike. I hope too he inspires you and you will continue the passion of keeping this wonderful truck running for another 50 years (or more).
Great video Kevin
Dee, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow ´ordinary people’ like you and I who love cars an opportunity to speak about their love of their car and why that car means so much to them. After all we are all the ´caretakers’ of our cars (as Jay Leno rightly says). I’m so thrilled you liked the video.
Oh! It was Henry Ford who first came up with the idea of only having a lock on the passenger, or "curb" side of a vehicle! He felt it was dangerous for a driver to stand in the street to unlock a car or truck, and so only put it on the curb side! It seems Chevrolet followed suit!
Thank you again Eric.