39-Years-Owned 1946 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1946 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup marked Chevrolet’s return to full civilian truck production after World War II. Built as part of Chevrolet’s AK Series trucks, the ’46 model was essentially a continuation of the prewar design, reflecting the industry’s focus on meeting strong postwar demand rather than introducing all-new styling.

Chevrolet’s rugged half-ton featured a 115” wheelbase, a durable ladder-frame chassis, and a reliable 216.5ci inline six-cylinder engine that was mated to a three-speed manual gearbox. Its simple mechanical design made maintenance straightforward, helping establish Chevrolet’s reputation for durable work vehicles.

This example has been in the same family for 39 years and was refurbished over several years during an extensive search for correct replacement parts. The truck wears two-tone light green and black paint, green-painted steel wheels with chrome dog dish hubcaps, a wood-planked bed, and a brown and light green interior with brown vinyl upholstery.

The pickup also features a crank-out ventilating windshield, bench seat, floor-mounted shifter, foot-operated starter switch, and a floor heater.

This 1946 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the current owner with a clean Michigan title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Refinished in light green with black fenders and front end

• Wood-planked bed

• Brown and green interior with brown vinyl upholstery

• Thrift-Master 216.5ci inline-six engine

• 3-speed manual transmission

Factory Equipment

• Thrift-Master 216.5ci inline-six engine

• 3-speed manual transmission

• Crank-out ventilating windshield

• Green-painted steel wheels with chrome dog dish hubcaps

• Running boards

• Bench seat

• Foot-operated starter switch

• Floor-mounted shifter

• Chevrolet Deluxe heater

Modifications

• Refinished in light green with black fenders and front end

• Brown and green interior with brown vinyl upholstery

Service & Documentation

• Replaced wood planks in bed

• Wide whitewall tires

Known Imperfections

• Replacement VIN plate

• Paint scratch on passenger front fender

• Scuff/paint loss on driver’s door

• Paint chips and scratches on running boards

Ownership History

This 1946 Chevrolet Half-Ton Pickup has been in the family since February 1987.

Included Items

• Full floor mat

Additional Information

The current owner states, “This truck was sold to my husband in February of 1987. He put a lot of love into it — took it all the way down, painted the underside with POR-15, looked all over for parts and did an awesome job. It’s a beauty. It has a few old age spots, but so do I. The title is in my name because he passed away in August of 2025, and I changed all my titles back then, but I’m not about to drive it... He drove it often, had it in parades, and won a couple prizes at local shows.”