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I'm sure you guys can settle my confusion very quickly.
Did the 1938 Chevy 1/2 Ton come in solid color, or were the fenders and running boards aways black.
Did the same truck have six volt negative or positive ground?
Thanks for all the help!
Chevtrkmn
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With the standard color combinations the fenders and running boards were black.
They were 6 V neg. ground.
Gene Schneider
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Backyard Mechanic
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According to the "Standard Color combination" sheet I have, fenders were body color.
Dan.
Together we can do anything. The impossible just takes longer.
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Grease Monkey
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My 1937 Truck Sales Handbook says, page 127
"Refer to your price list for charges for various color combinations such as fenders, hoods, wheels, etc., that can be painted standard, optional or special colors."
By 1946 black fenders were standard but body color fenders were a no cost option. That probably carried back to 1938 and earlier. Sales literature emphasized the zone office would work with you on special colors for your fleet, eg telephone company green.
Bob
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My 1938 Gold Book has lots of color illustrations showing the different truck bodies available. Some are shown in single color and others with contrasting fenders. Interestingly though, not one with black fenders.
Mike
ml.russell1936@gmail.com
Many miles of happy motoring
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