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My Uncle in Wisconsin has what he says is a '48 or '49 Suburban.
No title and no VIN plate.
He will give it to me for no $$.
What clues will tell me the difference between the '48 and '49 ??
Skinnedknuckles.

Hope this helps, Skinnedknuckles

http://www.1954advance-design.com/A-D_factoids/1948.html
http://www.1954advance-design.com/A-D_factoids/1949.html

grill and "back splash" colors (see pages, above)

hood emblem composition: die cast metal in 1948, or, chrome plated steel (1949)

inside door handles pushes to open (1948), or, pulls to open (1949)

headliner bow screwed-on in 1948 (and in early 1949), or, "floating bow" (in late 1949)

3-speed transmission: floor-shifter (1948), or, column shifter (1949)

Some/all of the above features might be nicely illustrated in this Stovebolt.com Tech Tip: Stovebolt Spotting Guide -- 1947-1955st

Tim:
Thank you so much for the prompt reply. I have not seen the vehicle in person yet.
I will get my Uncle to look for the differences and take some pics to send to me.

And..... after removing numerous rusted Clutchhead bolts from my '51 Panel,
I should probably change my screen name from Skinnedknuckles to
Bloodyknuckles.

Bloodyknuckles,

Keep those clutch-head screws/bolts/hardware - if you do not plan to reuse them, some of us collect them (for the benefit of our trucks, and for future generations to see/admire).

I used the proper clutchhead drivers to remove them. Some removed with ease. Some required copious amounts of rust penetrant.
And some broke off even after repeated loosening and tightening. Seems like the best rust penetrant that I've used lately
is AC Delco Rust Penetrant and Rust Inhibitor. It just works better than all the "blaster" formulas, WD and brake fluid.
As far as I know, the AC Delco product is only available at GM and Chevrolet parts counters.

So after all the skinned and bloody knuckles combined with huge doses of patience, I plan on re-using the clutchhead
bolts whenever I can.

Good, they should be reused, if possible.

Roger that !!