1946 GMC Pickup on HowStuffWorks
Those smarty pants over at HowStuffWorks take us on a tour of one of the best GMC Pickup to ever come off an American assembly line – The 1946 GMC CC-152 Pickup.
1946 GMC CC152 Pickup
The GMC distinguished itself with a two-tiered grille made up exclusively of thick horizontal bars, as opposed to the Chevy’s mix of vertical and horizontal bars. For those who still couldn’t tell the difference, long plaques marked “General Motors Truck” were affixed to the hood sides.
1946 GMC CC152 Pickup
Light-duty model offerings were virtually identical in both lines, but GMC justified its slightly higher prices by providing more power. Whereas Chevrolet featured a standard 216.5-cid six good for 90 horsepower, GMCs came with a 228-cube ohv six that was bumped up during 1941 to 93 horsepower at 3,200 rpm. Pickups came in a choice of cargo ratings and wheelbases: 1/2-tons on 115- and 125.25-inch chassis, 1/2-tons at 125.25, and one-tons with a 134.5-inch stretch.
1946 GMC Pickup Interior
The 3/4-ton CC-152 pickup featured required a stay of two-and-a-half years in a restoration shop in Rolla, Missouri, to bring it back to the state seen here. One departure from authenticity rests under the hood. A rebuilt 1948 Chevy 216 provides power.
we have a 1948 gmc pickup,,,we disassembled the whole truck, we had it painted now we are not having much luck getting the hood and front end to match, hood springs have to much tension to let the back of the hood down, if you or if you know of anyone that might be able to help us we would greatly appreciate it
thanks
david blough