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#1166723 05/24/2016 12:57 PM
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I found a good deal on a 52 Chevy 4000 series truck.I need an actual width measurement of the frame tunnel on the bottom of the cab. I have a 93 Chevy K3500 chassis I want to put the cab on if I can do it without cutting the cab. Can anyone help?

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Frame rails are 36" outside to outside and begin to taper in part way under the cab.
The cab is about 3-4" wider than the frame at the back edge where it nestles around the frame.

You should also measure the width of the front axle/tires and compare that to original, the newer model truck will be wider and even if it might just fit it will look a little strange with tires trying to get out of or already escaping the fenders.


1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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Not worried about track width at all. Its a 4x4 so its going to have monster tires on it anyway. That's why I'm going with a big bolt with its large wheel openings.My dually frame is 46-1/4" inches wide under the cab...would like for someone to actually measure one.

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It may fit if you set the cab above the frame.
Knowing the original frame is 36" I'm sure a 46" frame won't fit in the same place without trimming at least the back of the cab/corners.


1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
---All pictures---
"First, get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, and then in all probability you will succeed in doing it..." -Henry Maudslay-
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I measured my 55 2nd series and the frame on it is 34" and the cab opening is 47". Quite a bit wider than the stock frame and it would work. Was hoping the earlier cabs were that much wider than the frame also.

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I'm sure the AD frames are 36" for 3/4 through 2 ton trucks.
Here's a reasonable picture
https://goo.gl/photos/X4PEEM7w4nrQQ5Fj8


1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
---All pictures---
"First, get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, and then in all probability you will succeed in doing it..." -Henry Maudslay-

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