I give up - what does AD mean? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Zoomin · 09-12-2016, 12:34 AM

I've read enough threads to figure out it refers to the first generation trucks, 47-55.1 but I've not been able to find out what AD stands for. Anno Domini?

I just bought one and am studying up for what is feasible to do to it. Always fun to learn new stuff.

Donaldo · 09-12-2016, 12:45 AM

Advanced Design

**mongocanfly** · 09-12-2016, 03:15 AM

Fyi..to add to what donaldo stated...TF stands for task force..trucks from 55 2nd series thru 59..in 1960 they started the C/K branding

Softpatch · 09-12-2016, 09:04 AM

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iowaboynca · 09-12-2016, 10:10 AM

How 'bout a video too?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybrzJutEdcc

HotRod53 · 09-12-2016, 11:44 AM

thats an awesome barn wish i had that pour some concrete close it in = massive shop

Zoomin · 09-12-2016, 12:18 PM

Thanks for the explanation, never would have guessed that.

Like the pics too!

**mr48chev** · 09-12-2016, 01:49 PM

It Started with the Advertising campaign in 1947

Task Force Era · 09-12-2016, 02:36 PM

How about t-shirts then!! Sorry I couldn't help it, lol

**mr48chev** · 09-12-2016, 04:51 PM

I've got the blue one an it is one of the nicest shirts I have T shirt wise out of probably 100 T shirts I have on the shelf. Yea I collect T shirts and never seem to get rid of any until they fall apart. They work their way though wear to car shows only, wear every day, wear when I work on the car and Hell no don't throw that one away I still can wear it when I weld.

47 Fasttoys · 09-12-2016, 06:16 PM

And for some reason AD does not stand for Art Deco which was the body style before Advance Design. 1st is Art Deco, 2nd is Advance Design, COE (cab over engine).
Rob

_Ogre · 09-12-2016, 07:04 PM

did all art deco trucks come with horns?

**mr48chev** · 09-12-2016, 09:42 PM

I don't believe the "Art Deco" trucks were called that until the 80's or 90's or advent of the internet truck folk groups to point out the difference. I never heard it until I started poking around the net and my best friend in Texas drove one and still may have it stashed in the garage.

iowaboynca · 09-12-2016, 10:59 PM

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I've got the blue one an it is one of the nicest shirts I have T shirt wise out of probably 100 T shirts I have on the shelf. Yea I collect T shirts and never seem to get rid of any until they fall apart. They work their way though wear to car shows only, wear every day, wear when I work on the car and Hell no don't throw that one away I still can wear it when I weld.

LOL...Oh my god that is the exact same thing I tell my wife when she tries to throw one away!

Softpatch · 09-13-2016, 04:08 PM

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OrrieG · 09-13-2016, 04:19 PM

"All Done"?

Softpatch · 09-13-2016, 04:21 PM

Love that Video.....More room then Grampa's what.?
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Some would even say the Advance Design is the Cadillac of trucks
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Softpatch · 09-13-2016, 04:27 PM

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"All Done"?

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**mongocanfly** · 09-13-2016, 09:26 PM

I like that truck desk..the cadatruck not so much..

47 Fasttoys · 09-14-2016, 09:07 PM

You know, you may be correct on the Art Deco thing, I never thought to check it. Now as far as the horns go, yes all ADs came with 2 horns. In my case, mine has 5, every time I look at my truck I think to my truck is telling me "you make me so horny"
Rob

55dude · 09-14-2016, 10:51 PM

"ADVANCE DESIGN" was simply a ad campaign from Chevrolet to sell more trucks! Just a different sized hook!

Zoomin · 09-14-2016, 11:00 PM

AD synonymous with 1st Series?

59chev · 09-14-2016, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

AD synonymous with 1st Series?

Correct, but only when referring to a 55 Chevy. In 55, the new Task force trucks wheren't ready until later in the year so the 54 body style was still sold for the first half of 55.

So for 1955 only there is two models:

- 1955 First Series - Advance Design - similar body style 47-55
- 1955 Second Series - Task Force Trucks - similar body style 55-59

Zoomin · 09-18-2016, 05:17 PM

Kinda funny - now that I know what it means, ive seen Advanced Design in several places, I just never have seen Advance Design (AD) anywhere. Thanks for clearing that up.

sleepindawg · 09-22-2016, 08:50 AM

"Art Deco" is a normal reference early 1947 and older (1930?) style of trucks.

09-12-2016, 12:34 AM	#1
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	I give up - what does AD mean? I've read enough threads to figure out it refers to the first generation trucks, 47-55.1 but I've not been able to find out what AD stands for. Anno Domini? I just bought one and am studying up for what is feasible to do to it. Always fun to learn new stuff. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-12-2016, 12:45 AM	#2
Donaldo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Morro Bay, California Posts: 447	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? Advanced Design __________________ Thanks, Don http://www.donsbirds.com/pick-up

09-12-2016, 03:15 AM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? Fyi..to add to what donaldo stated...TF stands for task force..trucks from 55 2nd series thru 59..in 1960 they started the C/K branding

09-12-2016, 09:04 AM	#4
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? This thread need pictures . . . . . . . __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

09-12-2016, 10:10 AM	#5
iowaboynca Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Side of the valley, CA Posts: 878	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? How 'bout a video too? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybrzJutEdcc __________________ Build: "1950" GMC -Charlotte

09-12-2016, 11:44 AM	#6
HotRod53 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Mt Ida Arkansas Posts: 9	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? thats an awesome barn wish i had that pour some concrete close it in = massive shop

09-12-2016, 12:18 PM	#7
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? Thanks for the explanation, never would have guessed that. Like the pics too! __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-12-2016, 01:49 PM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? It Started with the Advertising campaign in 1947 __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-12-2016, 02:36 PM	#9
Task Force Era Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wilson, N.C Posts: 410	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? How about t-shirts then!! Sorry I couldn't help it, lol __________________ WWW.TASKFORCEERA.COM '47-'59 Chevrolet Truck Clothing

09-12-2016, 04:51 PM	#10
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? I've got the blue one an it is one of the nicest shirts I have T shirt wise out of probably 100 T shirts I have on the shelf. Yea I collect T shirts and never seem to get rid of any until they fall apart. They work their way though wear to car shows only, wear every day, wear when I work on the car and Hell no don't throw that one away I still can wear it when I weld. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-12-2016, 06:16 PM	#11
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? And for some reason AD does not stand for Art Deco which was the body style before Advance Design. 1st is Art Deco, 2nd is Advance Design, COE (cab over engine). Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

09-12-2016, 07:04 PM	#12
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? did all art deco trucks come with horns? __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

09-12-2016, 09:42 PM	#13
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? I don't believe the "Art Deco" trucks were called that until the 80's or 90's or advent of the internet truck folk groups to point out the difference. I never heard it until I started poking around the net and my best friend in Texas drove one and still may have it stashed in the garage. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-13-2016, 04:08 PM	#15
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? Sorry . . . . . . . . . . . . __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

09-13-2016, 04:19 PM	#16
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? "All Done"? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project



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09-13-2016, 04:21 PM	#17
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? Love that Video.....More room then Grampa's what.? . . Some would even say the Advance Design is the Cadillac of trucks . . . . . . . . . .....Badampa-chish.! . . thankyou .............................Try the veal...... I'll be here all week...... . . . . . . . I know i know don't quit my day job . . . ... .. . . __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

09-13-2016, 09:26 PM	#19
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? I like that truck desk..the cadatruck not so much..

09-14-2016, 09:07 PM	#20
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? You know, you may be correct on the Art Deco thing, I never thought to check it. Now as far as the horns go, yes all ADs came with 2 horns. In my case, mine has 5, every time I look at my truck I think to my truck is telling me "you make me so horny" Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

09-14-2016, 10:51 PM	#21
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? "ADVANCE DESIGN" was simply a ad campaign from Chevrolet to sell more trucks! Just a different sized hook!

09-14-2016, 11:00 PM	#22
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? AD synonymous with 1st Series? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-18-2016, 05:17 PM	#24
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? Kinda funny - now that I know what it means, ive seen Advanced Design in several places, I just never have seen Advance Design (AD) anywhere. Thanks for clearing that up. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-22-2016, 08:50 AM	#25
sleepindawg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 49	Re: I give up - what does AD mean? "Art Deco" is a normal reference early 1947 and older (1930?) style of trucks.

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