1935 CHEVROLET QD
• This 1 ½ ton flat deck Chevy truck was purchase in 1935 by David Heinrich Sr. from Brett’s Chevrolet in Chilliwack.
• Donated to the Museum by Dr. Peter Heinrich
• The truck replaced horse and wagon, hauling hay from his field in Sumas Prairie to his dairy farm in Yarrow.
• The truck was always sheltered, usually in the barn.
• Acquired by Vedder Transport in 1970 they restored it to it’s original colours.
• Bought by Dr. Pete Heinrich in the mid 1970’s.
• 56,446 QD trucks were built in 1935
• For 1935 the trucks were Series Q, QA and QB models with 131-inch wheelbase, and QC and QD with 157-inch wheelbase. Outwardly, these two series looked similar.
• In 1936 a model QA with 131-inch wheelbase reached the summit of Pikes Peak in just over 26 minutes, only 7 minutes slower than the fastest passenger car
• Offered with wheelbases of 112″, 131″, and 157″
• The Supplied Tool Kit included: 3-1/2″ Round shank Screw Driver, 6″ combination Pliers, 10 oz. Ball pein(sic) Hammer, 9″ Adjustable Auto Wrench, Open End Wrench, Spark Plug Wrench, Lubrication Gun, Oil Can and Starting Crank.
• Available rear fenders were $6 and tow hooks were $3.25.
Specifications:
26 HP 6 cyl. Gasoline 4 Speed transmission 157 “Wheelbase
Engine:
Inline 6 Overhead Valve, 206.8 cu. in. 5.6 to 1 compression ratio.
3 Main Bearings, Crankshaft weight 69 lbs.
Carburetor: 1-1/4″ Carter Down Draft
Max brake horse power 68.5 @ 3200 rpm
Max Torque 150 Ft. Lbs. @ 1,000 to 1,400 rpm
