Light Commercial Vehicles Association
Two LCVA Articles about
Advance-Design Trucks
1950
• 216.5 cubic inch engine; low pressure inline-6 engine with 30 psi oil pressure gauge.
• 235 cubic inch engine was available on larger trucks; this was also a low-pressure inline-6 engine with 30psi oil pressure gauge.
• Cloth-braided wiring.
• The "back splash" bar of the painted grille was white. On chrome grilles, only the outer bar was plated and the "back splash" bar was painted as the painted grille.
• Modern tubular type shock absorbers replace lever-action type shocks.
• Driver's side cowl vent handle is flat steel, not maroon knob as in previous years.
• Headlight frames remain chrome-plated brass.
• Wiper knob chrome plated steel.
• Last year for driver's side cowl vent.
• Serial #'s HP 1/2 ton, HR 3/4 ton, HS 1 ton, etc...
1950
Resources
Classic Parts (Chevy Duty)
Jim Carter Antique Truck Parts
The Resto-Rod Shop
Light Commercial Vehicle Association - January/February, 1984