1937 Chevrolet Series SD 1-1/2 Ton Delivery Van

[THarrison351]

I'm continuing with the next model from Danbury Mint in the Budweiser delivery trucks. 1937 Chevrolet Series SD 1-1/2 Ton Delivery Vans were equipped with a 78-hp, 170 lb.-ft. of torque, 216 cu in 6 cylinder engine coupled to a 4-speed transmission. The handsome Chevy pickup cab/front end mounts to a 157" wheelbase chassis, fitted with heavy-duty wheels and mounts a van box with a tailgate and canvas cover. The model itself comes with a few neat features. The tailgate is held in place with a chain and when you release the chain it holds the tailgate up as a platform. the rear canvas will unroll and button down. I did it once, but it's a bear to put back, just like the tailgate chain. The engine compartment is wired, plumbed and well detailed. Forty wood "Bud Draft" barrels come with it and fit nicely in the back. Like the International. the spare comes out of the carrier, but I didn't take a picture this time. The Christmas Budweiser delivery duplicates everything except it's got a Christmas Clydesdale rig picture posted on the sides of the van box, silver painted wheels and boxes instead of barrels.This model came free of any defects, just an honest, cheap purchase that I lucky with. I'd like to get the Christmas version. 

 

[Gramps46]

I am loving these old trucks.  I rarely see Chevrolets so this is a real treat.  Please keep them coming. I converted a Crown Premiums '34 Ford BB wrecker to a flatbed with a canvas top.

[randyc]

Dang!  Both of those are cool.  I have the FG Speedway Studebaker - 2 of them - 1 to repaint someday and one just for the speedway markings.  

BUt these are sooooo nice.  Gramps and Tim.

can you imagine how slow 78 hp would propel these?   No getting in a hurry to deliver, eh?