You might try this post on the Jalopy Journal website...

www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=274702&highlight=10

I believe the best frame for a '49 panel is the original frame. Both my '51 pickup and my '49 half ton panel have the original frames with Nova clips...

But with 4WD, an S-10 is probably the way to go...


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