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| | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 | Will the 1952 3/4 ton bed fit a 1949 1 ton chassis?
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Wrong wheelbase. It could sort of fit but leave a gap between the cab (small I think?) And for sure extra frame out the back.
A 3/4 ton bed is about 8' and the 1 ton bed is 9'. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 | Thanks Grigg, that's what I needed to know. I would guess an actual 1- ton bed is a rare commodity? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | The 1 ton beds are as rare as a hen's teeth. Especially ones that are in good shape. Quite simply, GM didn't make alot of the 3804 trucks. Most 1 tons were destined for flat beds, stake sides, etc...
The 3/4 ton beds are more plentiful, but still a little rare.
If you wanted to do some fab work, you could always shorten your frame and move the rear axle forward. Of course, that would entail a ton of work. Shortening running boards, shortening drive shaft, brake lines, etc...
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | I don't see that making a 1 ton bed would be that difficult if you already have one for a pattern. All the parts except for 9' sides are available already right? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 91 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 91 | There is a good tech tip on this site for fabricating bedsides, http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/bed/bedsides/index.html I did this for my 1 ton that originally had a flatbed on it, look at the pic's in my photo ablum, it is complete except for paint. Worked out very well for me. Start with a plywood mock-up, much cheaper than buying more steel. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 | Sounds like I need to come up with a plan B.
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