I had a '55 Chev wagon as a kid - think clapped out "surfin safari" more than hotrod. That was the only 50's vehicle that I've owned.
My favorite chevy truck from the fifties is the '54 AD. I always thought that the grill on the '47 thru '53's looked slapped on whereas the grill on the '54 molds to the fenders and hood.
The '54 is on the right.
Fortunately there are still a few of these old truck around waiting to breathe new life.
I set that pic as my wallpaper.
I’m now set on getting a 47-54, been checking Craigslist. Have to go to cornbelt for deals, even a no engine junker they want $4k out here.