The 54 bed is deeper and the frame hump over the back axle was reduced to make it fit. You could put the 54 bed on the 52 frame, but you'd have to block it up so the floor of the bed clears the frame hump, then the fenders wouldn't fit right.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.