1939 1/2 ton "JC"

Chevrolet offered truck models rated from 1/2 ton to 1 1/2 ton capacity. This gave a GVW range of 4,400 pounds to a hefty 13,500 pounds. Chevrolet considered the 1 1/2 ton vehicles to be heavy duty trucks. But they really weren't compared to other manufacturers at that time.

The look of the 1939 truck was not really drastically different from previous years, but the entire cab was brand new for 1939. It was redesigned with passenger comfort in mind. This new cab was larger, 1 1/2 inches longer, 1 1/4 inches wider and 1 5/16 inches taller. The exterior lines of the cab were simplified. A single molding ran around the entire cab. This feature was retained through the "Art Deco" and "Advanced Design" series, ending in 1955. The best feature of these cabs was the hinged "V" windshield. The entire windshield cranked open for ventilation.

All trucks for 1939 had a 1 1/2 inch longer wheelbases. 1/2 tons were 113 1/2 inches. 3/4 ton and 1 tons were 123 1/2 inches. 1 1/2 tons were 133 and 158 1/2 inches in length. The COE (Cab over engine) model were manufactured by Chevrolet in 1939. In years past dealers only offered COE conversions.