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| | | | Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 12 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 12 | When I bought my '52, I thought I was buying a 3/4 ton. I didnt realize that it was a One Ton until researching the data plate on GVWR, 8,800 lbs. Plus, no rear shocks, only double stack springs. But why it is not a dually is a mystery. But I feel rather silly, not realizing until three months later! The previous owner must not have realized either. Did they make a one ton with a single wheel rear axle?
I hate new trucks!
My menagerie:
1952 Chevy 3800 "Ol' Blue '52"
1979 Chevy C-10 "Ol' Red"
1968 Triumph T100R
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 241 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 241 | The pickups came as single rear wheels. Is yours a pick up?
Mark | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,832 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,832 | Yes, there was a single-wheel option for some 1 ton trucks, and even one of the Suburban models could be ordered with 1 ton suspension. You've probably got 18" wheels, right? The rear brake drums are big enough that 16" wheels won't clear the drums- - - -been there done that, with my 3800 dually flatbed.
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 |
Single rear wheels were standard on all 1952 1-ton trucks; and, dual rear wheels were optional on many 1952 1 ton trucks.
Both Suburban models were 1/2 ton and there was no 1-ton Suburban or 1-ton suspension option for 1/2 ton Suburbans.
There was a one ton Panel and it did not not have a GM dual rear wheel model/option.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,424 |
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,727 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,727 | Merry Christmas, Cosmo! And to the Mrs, as well! To the OP -- No need to feel like an idiot. No idiots on Stovebolt -- just folks who don't have answers yet ...  Happy/Merry all
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Yes that is a beautiful 1-ton Suburban but you won't convince me it came from the Chevy factory that way. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 257 Haunting the SBP since 2001 | | Haunting the SBP since 2001 Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 257 | http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m177/49Cosmo/1954suburban1ton_zpsb338483c.jpgCosmo's "1 ton Suburban" looks more like a 1 ton panel van that has been a victim of the old "ambulance van" conversion by an aftermarket coach builder. http://oi59.tinypic.com/2lw8vna.jpgNo such thing as a 1 ton Suburban. Suburbans were only offered in 1/2 ton. The stainless fender strips were not avail. on any suburban. Only panel vans were eligible for the stainless fender trim package. The rear quarter windows are too small to be factory openings for suburbans. The dead giveaway would be detailed pictures of the inner body sides around the rear quarter windows. Guaranteed to be a converted 1 ton panel van. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 75 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 75 | Yep your not stupid .I have a 49 3800 series it has 17 inch wheels ,9 foot bed ande single tires on back. It was a farm truck at one time.
Jerry
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,418 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,418 | Lady K,
One tons are cool and far less common than 3/4 tons. They're also way more practical than 1 1/2 tons as well. Heck, you even have your own special forum.
Let's see some pictures.
John
~ J Lucas 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6 2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s) 2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWBIn the Gallery My Flicker Photos! | | |
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