The vehicle was a 1946 Chevrolet 2 ton with a Thornton dual rear drive. Note the heavy front bumper. Owner: Howard Jones During the recent annual convention of the American Truck Historical Society in Yakama, Washington we noticed that among the 813 registered trucks there was a Chevrolet that may be the only survivor of this design. 1946 Chevrolet 2 ton with Thornton Drive. Older frame off restoration, my truck runs great and drives straight. 2016, 2017 and 2018. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for All is now black again on the outside and it has the correct tan hammered paint on the interior. Carrying loads at harvest times from larger farms. It has been sitting for years but isis good condition, would be a great prospect to restore. This 1946 Ford 1/2-ton pickup was refurbished and modified under previous ownership over a period of four years and was acquired by the seller 1946 Chevy 1/2 ton. 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The Thornton assembly consists of a 2 speed high/low splitter into the pair of 2 speed Eaton differentials. The bed is completely custom with stained and varnished oak boards complimented with polished stainless steel strips and carriage bolts. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Can anyone provide the weights or a good estimate for the following: Heres the spec page from the 1946 Truck Sales Handbook that gives the curb weight, estimated weight with equipment and payload, and combines GVW for each wheelbase and configuration. 1946 Chevrolet 2-ton COE Steak | VT-09-60-CH | Gary Alan Nelson Photography. 1946 Chevrolet Dump Truck $5,995 49601, Wexford County, MI 1946 1946 Chevy 1.5 ton dump truck. The five-digit odometer shows just under 300 miles, although approximately 500 miles have been added by the seller. This is what my truck looked like after I drove it home. A great looking West Coast 1946 Dodge WC pickup propelled by a 283 Chevrolet V8 engine w/4 bbl. Available options on various models included rearview mirrors, spare tire and wheel carrier, long running boards, heavy-duty clutch, sun shades, tail and stop lamp equipment and more. This 1946 Chevrolet 2 ton has two rear axles turning 8 wheels and tires. Dimensions include a 115.0 inch wheelbase, 195.25 inch outside overall length, 72.0 inch at it's widest outside width. 1946 Chevrolet Pickup un-restored almost all complete. It has numerous new parts including all four wheel cylinders, ires, ights, iring, auges, ll windows and windshield, ll rubber seals and felts, loor mat, teering wheel, iberglass headliner, attery, lternator and many other things I can't remember. The engine, ransmission and rear are rebuilt. Thank you for sharing your opinion with us! Other features include a painted front bumper, a chrome grille, dual side mirrors, and a split windshield. Twin 2 barrels. The Thornton was just right for carrying the heavy Caterpillar into the woods with no roads. Dual rear wheels. Question of the Week: What's Your Favorite Single Issue Of A Car Magazine? This 1946 Chevrolet 1/2 ton is an original. Add this to the optional No Spin assembly inside each differential (full driving power to all rear wheels). The wheel base then increased to 230 inches. $32,500 Dealership CC-1644128 1946 Chevrolet Pickup 1946 Chevy Truck ALL ORIGINAL. Your CA Privacy Rights (Shine the Light) Colors are original to 1946 and could have been special ordered. New frame, new motor (350), new tran, Truck is a power packer with a supercharged LS truck is perfect from top to bottom has bags so you c. ClassicCars.com has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, successfully making the Inc. 5000 list in both 2015, It looks like the original and no one realizes it is not the pure thing! Finished in green and black over green, the truck is powered by a 235ci inline-six paired with a four-speed manual transmission and a two-speed rear end. Gray interior with Black vinyl bench seat. Red/black 4 speed manual, 216 cc inline 6 cylind, 1946 Chevrolet Pickup. The owner had made an opening in the new bed so there was a good view of the differential by the general public. A few other photos taken at the convention are also included. The fear was breaking an internal part and not finding a replacement. The Thornton Tandem Company home office was Detroit, Michigan. Owner Howard Jones. If you don't win, the pre-authorization will be released. Your daily digest of everything happening on the site. As this Thornton is only for display, Howard created a large opening in the flat bed. It ha. Manual 3 speedtransmission good clutch 12-volt conversion Wiring redone newheater New wipers Bed Did these results show what you were looking for? A black diamond-plated lockable tool box is mounted behind the cab. The truck used by the Creeper in the Jeepers Creepers film franchise is a 1941 model of the Chevrolet AK Series COE truck. Beautiful frame off restoration. Their heavy weight made them a top candidate for the crusher once they found their way to a salvage yard. During the recent annual convention of the American Truck Historical Society in Yakama, Washington we noticed that among the 813 registered trucks there was a Chevrolet that may be the only survivor of this design. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Years later the next use for this Thornton was carrying a large water tank. buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. For more info, read about our auctions or email us with any questions. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. The Ton had a longer bed and a longer wheelbase than the ton. 2016, 2017 and 2018. condition: excellent cylinders: 6 cyli, 1946 Chevy Pickup. It will reach a speed of 40mph on level ground. ClassicCars.com's first-class Customer Support team with a Stevie Bronze Award in 2019, celebrating the team's skills as exemplary customer support specialists. Terms of Use, Your Privacy Choices They could load so many logs and make one trip each day to a nearby mill for processing. I run the pump off of the brownie box P.T.O. Classic Chevrolet Truck For Sale On ClassicCars.com classiccars.com. By creating this email alert, you agree to our Legal Notice and our Privacy Policy. Chevrolet, 1946 Model DS 2 ton stakebed truck $3,500. Has an aluminum gas tank that I built for it. Truck 1949 chevrolet bed The odometer showed almost 16,000 original miles on the truck. The vehicle was a 1946 Chevrolet 2 ton with a Thornton dual rear drive. 12 volt electrical with alternator. Thus Howards 2 ton has 16 forward gears and a reported top speed of about 40mph. It had probably been in place since it was new. Very unique! This is the first year the Chevy 2 tons were given this extra heavy steel unit. The price per pound in one vehicle spelled extra income to scrap dealers that had no sales for the heavy iron parts of a Thornton. Did you mean to enter this number as a bid? This thing stops. truck ton chevrolet 1967 general lee chevy trucks hauler pickup heavy barnfinds rat gm. 1946 Chevrolet Series 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup. You're the high bidder. These frame extensions made it practical to move very heavy loads off-road in rough terrain. If you win the auction, your card will be charged for the service fee and you pay the seller directly for the vehicle. Has rough sewn oak boards on the back and I have the bed sides for it to match the headache rack. Dedicated to making your Chevy Truck bad***. VIN ANNOUNCEMENT, This vehicle carries a VIN/tag that was applied in a non-traditional manner. Four new period correct Coker wide white radials, new fuel pump and lines, new bench seat, and carpets. This 1946 Chevrolet Series 6400 is a two-ton flatbed truck that was acquired by the seller out of Idaho from the reported second owner in 2011. This is a restored 1946 34 ton Chevy flatbed John Deere Tribute Parts Truck. I've never had a problem starting it even in the middle of winter. It has disc brakes up front and a dual circuit master cylinder under the floor with a vacuum booster. Stu, Vintage 1937 1.5 Ton Has One Pretty Interesting History, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. ZERO RUST ! 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In the case of Howards Thornton, its first owner used it to carry a large tree removing D6 Caterpillar for making a path in native timber for installing Oregon electrical lines for the first time. Carb.-stainless headers, auto trans, power steering, Air-Cond. Just figured I'd share my "new" project truck. The owner and restorer is Howard Jones of Corvallis, Oregon. It has a factory installed cab heater. (Problem 1946 Chevrolet Other Started its life as a 1-1/2 ton truck. 1946 Chevrolet 3100 --- straight 6 engine. It ha . classiccars. Door Components Handels Brackets Pins Seals. Price: 20000. Looks and runs great. Rust is noted on underbody components, and additional photos of the underside are presented in the gallery below. 1947 chevrolet truck definitely fast looks pickup. (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). This listing has been saved to your favorites! 1946 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup235 Offenhauser manifold. Miscellaneous Door Items Bumpers Lock Knobs . 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