New member here.
I have a 1954 Chevy pick-up with good grill, hood and front fenders. It has no running boards or bed, and an iffy set of doors and a cab with poor corners and a shot 235 with a cracked number one cylinder. I have the chance to buy a 1948 with a 216, good cab running boards and bed, decent hood and fenders and a bad grill. When I consider replacing the engine and bed on the 54 and the body work, I come up with a price that it is considerably more than the price of purchasing the 48. What I don't know, and am not even sure where to find is the compatibility of the 2 different years parts. Is this possible or even adviasable. My goal is a dependable weekend hauler and occasional commuter. I know there are some design differences, split windshield and bed sides, but I am willing to overlook that if I can correct the problems both of them have by grafting them together. I will also post in the Engine section about the engine differences. Sorry about the long post. Thanks, Nate
