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They built 1942 cars and trucks for the civilian market for a short time that year. I want to say it was before Feb-Mar. of that year, but I could be wrong on the date. After that date, production switched to mostly producing stuff for the war effort. The army did get some pickups and larger to use here in the states, on bases. These trucks usually had a data plate with the I.D. number, contract numbers and date of issue of that contract. It was either on the glove box door or centered on the inside of the firewall. If you sa nd down the paint, you may find either olive drab (army ) or grey (navy ) on the truck. You might find registration numbers on the side of the hood. Could also find lettering on the door, especially if Navy issue. Most likely your truck was civilian built before the cutoff.