1947 panel truck with 1988 K2500 chassisI've had the panel truck for almost 30 years and daily driver for 10. I started this build Two years ago, so I'll post a little build history each week until I'm caught up to real time progress.
I farmed out the heavy lifting and now work on what I can. Before I get too far will it work? Here is what I mocked up.
The wheelbase is the first thing I considered when determining a donor frame. The 1947.2 wheelbase is 137". The 1988 K2500 single cab long bed wheelbase is 131.5".
The frame width is going to have to work. 1947 1 ton is about 35", the 1988 K2500 is 45". There needs to be 5" of clearance outside of the '47 frame for this to work.
There is about 10" between the frame and running board.
The '88 frame drops 8" under the cab. The '47 battery tray will need to be trimmed. I'll replace the battery tray with a box for storage or electronics.
