The 1950 GMC FC101 pickup sustain a newfangled , more modern look introduced by GMC two years originally , but it was also closer than ever to the appearing of itsChevroletcounterparts .
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Like Chevrolet , GMC redesigned its truck for 1948 , take on a cleaner , more contemporary visual aspect that was , to the disappointment of GMC fans , more like that of Chevrolet than ever before . Differences were enclose to minor variations in grille discussion , equipment , and mechanically skillful specifications .
Both seduce feature low - silhouette cab styling that was definitely postwar in tang , even if it lacked the grace ofStudebaker’snew 2R series , or the simplicity of International ’s equally new L - series . highlight were rounded lines , reduced hood summit , wider grilles with horizontal bars , and headlamps fully integrated with the front buffer or else of in pods .
A practical touch on deluxe - cab models was a three - piece rearward window with curved side sections that wrapped around the roof and run forward almost to the doors , aiding profile . In all , the newfangled model pit a vast improvement in GM hand truck pattern .
Plenty of improvements plump inside , too – enough to keep brochure writers work overtime . Comfort and gismo got more emphasis than ever , and in future years the market ’s demand for car - like amenities would turn up more and more important .
GM literature boasted of room access openings four inch wide than those on prewar models , plus greater glass field that improve the driver ’s outward-bound vision by a claim 15 percent . The new cab styling brought a longer passenger compartment with an extra seven inches of legroom . Head space get by more than an inch , despite lower cab height .
One - piece instrumental role panels had toeboards " scientifically insulated for complete equipment driver comforter " ( concord to a GMC catalog ) . Concealed threshold hinges , a foot - actuated parking brake , easy - natural action steering - column gearstick , and integral cowl airing were equally important . The 228 - Criminal Investigation Command GMC six - cylinderenginedeveloped 96 bhp .
