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| | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 13 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 13 | I just bought a 52 chev PU which I was told was a 1/2 ton (I think). I can't find any markings on the truck anywhere that would indicated which model it is. Is the VIN my only way of finding out if it's a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 31 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2001 Posts: 31 | Half ton trucks came from the factory with six lug wheels, three quarter ton trucks came with eight lug wheels. Bed length is also an indicator; half ton Chevrolets had shorter pickup beds (roughly six feet).
- AJ | | | | | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 454 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 454 | Also, two stake pockets in front of the rear fender on either side of the bed will indicate a 3/4 ton. A two piece driveshaft is another characteristic of a 3/4 ton that is easy to check.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 | What is your VIN number?
Also, the 1/2 ton trucks gross vehicle weight (GVW) is 4,800 and the 3/4 ton trucks are 5,800. listed on the VIN tag on the drivers door post
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 13 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 13 | Thanks everybody. Looks like it's a 3/4 ton. | | | | | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | I would ask for some of my money back if I could. Right now a 1/2 ton is worth more than a 3/4 ton. | | |
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