A 1952 GMC Pickup Truck's Information

The 1952 GMC pickup truck -- like its near-identical sibling, the 1952 Chevrolet pickup -- was part of Chevrolet's postwar Advanced Design series of pickups produced from 1947 to 1954. The GMC and Chevrolet models saw few significant changes during the series.

Concept

The origins of the 1952 GMC truck date to 1947 when Chevrolet introduced a sleek, modern pickup that presented a radical departure from the prewar trucks. The cab was larger and taller, and larger windows enhanced visibility of the road. The headlamps integrated into the fenders, and the hood and fenders rounded for a more streamlined appearance. Only the badging, grille and some options were different on the GMC and Chevy trucks.

Size

The 1952 GMC trucks were offered as a half-ton on a 116-inch wheelbase, three-quarter-ton on a 125.4-inch wheelbase and the 1-ton model with a 137-inch wheelbase. The cargo box was available at 78, 87 and 108 inches long. All boxes measured 50 inches wide.

Power

The 1952 GMC shared the same engine as its Chevrolet counterpart, which was a 90-horsepower, 216.5-inch, in-line six-cylinder that developed 174 pound-feet of torque. A three-speed manual transmission complemented the engine. A four-speed manual was an option.

References

• Pickup Trucks: Chevrolet Trucks: 1947-1954 Advanced Design Trucks