from what i have seen the 47&48 chevy is about the same as 50&51 gmc...but from what i have seen the chevy was more stylish (better look) then....(not now GMC is much better product than chevy)...i had the same choice and i picked the 48 chevy...liked the looks better...just personal option of what u like better

1948 Chevy 5 Window 1/2 Short Bed
1969 Dodge Coronet SUPER BEE 383 Ramcharger
1949 Bentley Mark VI Standard Saloon
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