For 48-53
The front bumper resembles the 1/2 ton but is a lot thicker, about 1/4" thick.
9' bed if a pickup.
If dual wheel the 18" wheels are a 1 ton only item
The axles/brakes are pretty much 1 ton only.

Sitting beside a 1/2 ton a 1 ton pickup looks like a real truck.

Grigg

Last edited by Grigg; 11/15/2009 4:10 AM. Reason: add year range

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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