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.