Description

Joie Chitwood 1942 Die Cast truck by Eastwood Automobilia of Lancaster Pa. 1:24 Scale. A replica of a 1942 1 /1/2 Ton Chevy Box truck Autographed by Joie Jr.. These were built in the 80″s in a limited run and are a finely detailed specimen. Made for ages 8 and older it also doubles as a Bank. SHIPS FREE. GOOD LUCK Florida residents please pay 7% Sales Tax or wait to pay from a soon to follow invoice. All Artwork owned by Chevrolet Motor Division, Eastwood and Chitwood Thrill Shows INC.

If you spend anytime reading truck history you will soon learn that a common design theme which is repeated over and over again is that of “massiveness.” This word was used to describe the front appearance of the new 1941 Chevrolet Trucks. Especially on light-duty trucks designers continually worked.

to get just the right look of massiveness and ruggedness in the truck’s grille, front bumper and front fenders. I’m not so sure that the ruggedness and massiveness have stood the test of time for the 1941-1946 Chevrolet pickups. It was my good friend John Gunnell who coined the term “Wurlitzer” for these trucks, which is a wonderfully descriptive term. I think the point is clear: these are attractive trucks but maybe not all that massive. We must admit that it is hard to miss all that bright chrome, however I tip my hat to the Chevrolet designers for their work, which has stood the test of time.

The new 1941 Chevrolet truck’s entire front end: hood, louvers, fenders, bumpers, headlights, parking lights and grille were all new. When combined with a 1 1/2-inch increase in wheelbase, the result was a larger, more impressive truck. Chevrolet engineers backed up the truck’s bigger look with more power.