Reproduction Parts for 1916-1964 Chevrolet Passenger Cars & 1918-1987 Chevrolet & GMC Trucks


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what is the significance of the two different trunk handle styles t handle and pull handle with wings?

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1949 had the "T" handle, and a separate ornament.
1950 had the handle with integrated lock, and two stainless "wings" on either side.
1951 and '52 had a handle with the lock below it. The '51 has a blue bowtie, while the '52 incorporated red into the background...

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It’s my understanding that in 1950 the “wings” were only including on the standard transmission models.

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Wings were on all 1950 Chev model cars, with the models equipped with Power Glide transmissions having those words as part of the wings.

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That is the information I needed! Thank you .....


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