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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Both Chevrolet and GMC used to make bed sides and running boards for these trucks. Your best bet is to look for a used set. I've never heard of anyone reproducing these parts for a 1-ton.
Bed sides, the running boards and the curved panel that goes between are the primary differences in the body parts. The frame is longer on the 1-ton.
I don't know specifically on a '48, but by '54 the 1-ton had a completely open driveline. I'm pretty sure the '49 I took apart a while back was comletely open also, though I don't know that it was original.
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more... It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | |
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